Costume Rental Shop
Closet Capers is next to the Rio Theatre in Santa Cruz.
1211 Soquel Ave.
Santa Cruz Ca.
95062
1(831)425-7685
Our regular business hours are:
Tuesday through Friday
12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 11:00 a.m. to
4:00 p.m.
Closed on Sunday and Monday.
Rentals are charged by the event not by the day. Deposit is always required.
Please allow at least 1/2 hour for the costuming and fitting process. It's always a good idea to call a head.
Thank you!
1211 Soquel Ave.
Santa Cruz Ca.
95062
1(831)425-7685
Our regular business hours are:
Tuesday through Friday
12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 11:00 a.m. to
4:00 p.m.
Closed on Sunday and Monday.
Rentals are charged by the event not by the day. Deposit is always required.
Please allow at least 1/2 hour for the costuming and fitting process. It's always a good idea to call a head.
Thank you!
Rebecka Hawkins~Owner
Hi! My name's Rebecka Hawkins and I'm the owner of Closet Capers! If you have any questions about how to style a vintage look, or if you need a costume for a play, or if you have a theme party to attend, please call the shop!
We do costumes, vintage, sales and rentals. Vintage costumes are for rent only. We can sell specially ordered costumes and custom ordered creations.
Please stop by Closet Capers any time during business hours. Calls made ahead for consultation reservations, are appreciated. Our shop located in Santa Cruz California for 32 years, is packed from floor to ceiling, and is a feast for the eyes! Closet Capers is open to the public and is finally doing business online!
You can shop here for ideas, vintage, costume rentals, purchase costumes, buy sell and trade, or order a custom made costume through our design team in our store, or online!
Also Stay tuned because our blog on Costume history is a good resource for children's oral reports. We have A+ costume rentals for history's finest such as Abraham Lincoln!
We do costumes, vintage, sales and rentals. Vintage costumes are for rent only. We can sell specially ordered costumes and custom ordered creations.
Please stop by Closet Capers any time during business hours. Calls made ahead for consultation reservations, are appreciated. Our shop located in Santa Cruz California for 32 years, is packed from floor to ceiling, and is a feast for the eyes! Closet Capers is open to the public and is finally doing business online!
You can shop here for ideas, vintage, costume rentals, purchase costumes, buy sell and trade, or order a custom made costume through our design team in our store, or online!
Also Stay tuned because our blog on Costume history is a good resource for children's oral reports. We have A+ costume rentals for history's finest such as Abraham Lincoln!
Tallie Adair Currier~Closet Capers costume designer/stylist
Hi! My name's Tallie Adair Currier. I'm a good friend of Rebecka and am here for the shop as needed for the past 15 years. I designed built and manage this web site as a gift because Closet Capers is so special to me and because of my sincere interest in keeping this business thriving for generations to come!
There are other friends of Rebecka who like me have worked to make this such a special place.
My friend Rebecka's shop Closet Capers is stocked from floor to ceiling of vintage clothing and costumes, it's a thirty plus year collection and counting. When you first enter the shop, it can be a bit overwhelming because there's so much to see. I've been there off and on at the front door ready to greet the customers and point them in the right direction. If all they want is to take a look then I tell them, "Enter to your left into Costume History". It's a narrow path cushioned with taffeta, lace, sequins, feathers, tulle, etc... all textures and colors of the spectrum. My seven year daughter calls it the most beautiful mess she's ever seen! Children want to play hide and seek while their parents find their way to the end of the maze. Everybody feels like a kid again, inspired and ready to play dress up.
All the clothing is arranged according to costume history. Our staff is well trained and we know exactly were to find everything you need to style the look you want. We are there to help from start to finish. If we happen to not have what you're looking for, we will help you to design it! There's a sewing loft in the store packed with fabrics and machines to do any custom sewing job.
The first step is to choose the character or personality you want to portray. Then, we pull several appropriate garments in your size range for you to try on in our dressing room. Once you find something you like we check it for the proper fit. If adjustments are needed we can usually make a quick alteration on the spot or you can pick it up later. Accessorizing is next and the most fun part! This is where our stylists work their magic pulling out shoes from the biggest walk in shoe closet you've ever seen. We have everything from elf shoes to wooden sandals for a Japanese Geisha, wooden shoes for a Swiss Miss, Moccasins for Native American costumes, T-straps for Flappers, Wing Tips, Pimp shoes, you name it! We have about 400 men's and women's hats all from different eras, and we're able to top off any character. There's masks, gloves, and jewels. You can leave the store feeling prepared for the the weather as any character of the time would. We even have props and safe weapons.
There are other friends of Rebecka who like me have worked to make this such a special place.
My friend Rebecka's shop Closet Capers is stocked from floor to ceiling of vintage clothing and costumes, it's a thirty plus year collection and counting. When you first enter the shop, it can be a bit overwhelming because there's so much to see. I've been there off and on at the front door ready to greet the customers and point them in the right direction. If all they want is to take a look then I tell them, "Enter to your left into Costume History". It's a narrow path cushioned with taffeta, lace, sequins, feathers, tulle, etc... all textures and colors of the spectrum. My seven year daughter calls it the most beautiful mess she's ever seen! Children want to play hide and seek while their parents find their way to the end of the maze. Everybody feels like a kid again, inspired and ready to play dress up.
All the clothing is arranged according to costume history. Our staff is well trained and we know exactly were to find everything you need to style the look you want. We are there to help from start to finish. If we happen to not have what you're looking for, we will help you to design it! There's a sewing loft in the store packed with fabrics and machines to do any custom sewing job.
The first step is to choose the character or personality you want to portray. Then, we pull several appropriate garments in your size range for you to try on in our dressing room. Once you find something you like we check it for the proper fit. If adjustments are needed we can usually make a quick alteration on the spot or you can pick it up later. Accessorizing is next and the most fun part! This is where our stylists work their magic pulling out shoes from the biggest walk in shoe closet you've ever seen. We have everything from elf shoes to wooden sandals for a Japanese Geisha, wooden shoes for a Swiss Miss, Moccasins for Native American costumes, T-straps for Flappers, Wing Tips, Pimp shoes, you name it! We have about 400 men's and women's hats all from different eras, and we're able to top off any character. There's masks, gloves, and jewels. You can leave the store feeling prepared for the the weather as any character of the time would. We even have props and safe weapons.
