This store makes dressing like a man something to uphold and take pride in again. The curation of…read morevintage shirts, records, accessories, etc is perfection and not overwhelming. It's like being in a gentlemen's swank living quarters complete with Playboy Magazines and always a Martini glass nearby. I love my bolo tie finds!

This is the coolest place for vintage men's wear, bar items (decanters, shot glasses, high ball…read moreglasses, cocktail glasses) men's grooming products, vintage albums, automobilia, pulp fiction and more! Throw on some Sinatra and take a road trip to this one-of-a-kind specialty shop in lovely Traverse City. My personal favorite was the portraits of distinguished gentleman all around the store (I'm a big Sean Connery fan). So many things to see and appreciate in this shop! Check it out!

First time coming here, me and my wife recently visited this place just browsing around stores. The…read moreowners there were very friendly and welcoming upon our arrival and this store offered a lot of home decor, i really enjoyed the wacky socks upstairs. There are plenty of great items feed you here. Overall, I did find a store a little bit overpriced but many of the items I've seen it various other home goods stores. Still worth checking out!

Everyone here was so nice. Lots of cool stuff to look at, I got a great pair of socks, but I wanted…read moreto buy so much more. I'll definitely make it a point to stop here when we make it back to Traverse City. I loved the variety. There were some really cute odds and ends, and jewelry, bags, pins, socks...etc, all at fair prices! Just a really cool store with friendly staff. I loved it. It is two levels, so be sure to check out both floors.

I enjoyed browsing (and buying!) here so much…read more The staff was polite and engaging. Helpful and knowledgeable. We found the nicest pullovers and slide wallets! I enjoyed the cleanliness and organized layout. It was not overstuffed lending to a disorganized flow. I don't enjoy shopping in chaos.

Passing thru from Virginia to Harbor Spring with bikes on back of Porsche. Inadequate Thule bike…read morerack would not keep bikes secure at highway speeds. Henry & Alan went above and beyond to help get the right rack that could tolerate multiple bikes for long distances. These two gents are the best of Backcountry and Northern Michigan!!

We stopped in looking for something specific, and the owner instantly knew exactly the right shoe…read morefor us. It was comfortable, the perfect fit, and at a great price. On top of that, his energy was amazing, so welcoming and genuinely helpful. He really went above and beyond to make sure we left happy. Can't say enough good things, highly recommend!

Awesome customer service from Joe Frost! I wear Kuhl pants for work and was looking for a specific…read moretype of pants they make. Three other shops in town, on Front street, carry Kuhl brand clothing and none of them would order the pants for me. I walked in and talked to Joe about ordering them and "No problem!" was the response I got. He ordered them for me on the spot. The next day our flight department, was told to relocate to Florida for the winter a week early. I walked in to talk to Joe about not being in town to pick the pants up and he offered to ship the pants to me, free of charge! Additionally, I spotted a blue Kuhl pullover that I had purchased in grey a few days earlier in another store. I had also asked this store if they could order it for me in blue and got another "No" response so I purchased the grey one. I talked to Joe about this also and he asked if I'd worn it yet which I had not. He said, "Bring it in, I'll exchange yours for a blue one." Again, awesome! Thanks Joe. I won't be shopping for clothes anywhere else in Traverse City next summer.

Recently came here on my visit with my wife to the area. I was overjoyed seeing a little thrift…read moreMall. This place has two dressing rooms if you visit. Both of the selection is for women but they do have some selection for men and children as well too . Price here were pretty sky high but there were some unique clients as well too. You might find some accessories as well but overall it was just an okay store to check out.

Service- Subtle, low-key friendly. Stellar…read more Selection- Great variety, Men's, Women's, Sm. kiddos. Accessories, housewares, tchotchkes. Varied. Lady working said Friday's can be mark down day for some sellers. Saturday is changeover day. Though- changeovers can happen at booth owners discretion. How it works- I am a newbie, first timer so I am still learning. Each booth has a different consignor, but some consignors have multiple booths. Interesting mix of vintage, funky, contemporary looks. Not a lot of formal stuff, some business casual, some casual, some jumpsuits etc etc. A lot of fun to browse. Value- Um, yeah.

This is a nice store. Unique designs, high quality products and fair pricing. The staff is helpful…read moreand knowledgeable.

Super cute shop specializing in Traverse City and Michigan pride clothing. Mostly sweatshirts, long…read moresleeve shirts and t-shirts. They're a little pricey (about $50 a pull over sweatshirt) but oh my goodness, they're SO soft. I bought myself one (the grey sweatshirt with the great lakes around Michigan illustrated with their names) and one for my fella (same design but in dark blue with white lettering) and we've practically worn them non stop around the house since. They're just so cozy! I also bought myself the long sleeved version of the sweatshirt in a dark blue and it's also very soft and cozy. They don't have a ton of designs (about 4-5 if I remember correctly--a couple Traverse City centric ones and a few Michigan ones) but they have a nice variety in colors, sizes, and styles. So there is something for everyone. Whether you're a TC nut or pro Michigan in general. Both times I went into the store a very lovely gal was working there. We chatted quite a bit and she was super helpful and pleasant to be around. I also got free bumper stickers with both my purchases which was awesome.

This is my favorite boutique in Traverse City! I love everything in the shop, from their…read morehand-crafted jewelry, unique clothing (mostly for women, but do have a small selection for the fellas), shoes and home furnishings. They include a mix of antique pieces, which work perfectly with contemporary designs. I love the chandeliers they had throughout this most recent visit. As soo as you walk in, you can't help but fall in love, it mixes all items seamlessly, providing fun spaces, and one of a kind pieces. I've purchased a couple of jewelry items both visits, and while I would basically buy anything in the shop, it is rather pricey. But, if you are looking for pieces that truly are treasures that can be handed down, or unique items, as well as items that will last for years...then splurging isn't so bad!

*sigh* If you would have told me 5 years ago that I'd be giving Ella's anything less than 5 stars,…read moreI would have been shocked. Alas... I have been a faithful Ella's shopper for...oh man, a long, long time. 10 years at least. They used to be in this tiny, tiny place and while they did have some pricey, vintage and vintage-inspired clothes, they also had a substantial amount of real vintage, reasonably priced, *amazing* stuff. In particular, I recall that they always had once rack of adorable vintage blouses and none of them were over 30 bucks. I have an incredible lightweight black wool jacket from the 30s that is one of my all-time favorite pieces and I can think of at least three other items that I bought years ago and still adore. A few years ago or so they moved into a huge, beautiful space, still on Front Street. (Side note: I really wish they hadn't gotten rid of their old logo. It was beautiful and what they have now looks like something from Photoshop 101.) Like I said, the space is beautiful and they did a great job on the interior design, but....man, I can just not afford anything in there anymore. And I pretty much literally mean that. The bountiful rack of under-$30 blouses has been reduced to maybe 5 or so only "OK" items. Everything else is very expensive and a lot of it isn't vintage--just the same stuff you see in a lot of these high-end, plastic-y, tourist-trap "SoHo" boutiques that cater to women under a size 10. Don't get me wrong--a lot of the clothes are still beautiful and they do still have a formidable vintage section. Also, they sell Frye boots which I really, really love. I'm just disappointed to see the turn toward catering to tourists and townie yuppies with money. Something else--the staff is stylish and nice, but *way* too pushy. I hate when people try to sell me things when I'm just looking around. Also when they make me feel bad for not buying anything. I still have a place in my heart for Ella's and I still go in every time I visit T.C. I also do recommend checking it out--it is very beautiful and worth looking at! I just wish I could afford to do more than look.

Literally obsessed with this store and could have spent hundreds of dollars here. Such funny and…read moreadorable shirts. They can even screen print for you if you need a new color or size!

We were window shopping in Traverse City on a fall Wednesday and happened by the Roth Shirt…read moreCompany. They had an outdoor display with a great selection of nice, heavy cotton t-shirts in just wonderful colors. I went in to buy a t-shirt with a funny "bite me" graphic on a fishing lure for my husband and walked out with that shirt, plus 2 for myself (including a beautiful lavenderish purple lady's cut t-shirt with a graphic of the state of Michigan). My purchase of three t-shirts earned me a free hat. I was very pleased with both the shirts and the shopping experience. So far, the t-shirts have held up just great. As we live nowhere near the Roth Shirt company, it is good to know they have a website. I have not used it. Yet.

This place had the sweetest woman working there!! Like truly the kindest person ever. I found a…read morestash of vintage valentine cards so I bought three for $8 (one didn't have a price tag so she gave it to me for free--so nice), and she put them in the cutest little bag. Overall amazing selection of items and I loved that each room had an organized theme. It's down a staircase and is a pretty small shop, but there is so many unique things to find.

It's cool. Small space be aware of you are claustrophobic. Down a staircase, take it slow.read more