Very good love the place lots of cool stuff. It was getting close to closing time and the people…read morethere weren't being very cordial you could tell they wanted to leave especially One said she has somebody who doesn't like to wait at home for her. I'm like what the heck? I'll try and remember not to show up before closing time. :0

Once again, I had the best experience at this unique store. It's a great…read moreplace to find gifts, home furnishings and even something to wear. Everything is unique and never the same. The staff is very friendly and helpful. It is just a feel good experience to step through the door. I will make it a regular stop in Traverse City.

I was drawn into the parking lot by an item I saw while driving past. It was 4:55 PM. I parked…read moreand entered. The owner (I found out) barely turned her head to yell "I am closing. You need to come back tomorrow". The customer she was checking out repeated the statement even louder when I didn't immediately leave. The open sign was still posted. I was stunned. I was turning to leave but the owner took another opportunity to say she was closing. I was back in my car at 4:57 pm. It is safe to say - I will not return to this store. I am a local resident - I will be happy to take my money to any business but this one.

I spend summers here in Traverse City and love to support local businesses. Every year for the past…read more3 years, I have stopped in here but never really found anything I liked. What I do always find is overpriced items marked "FIRM" which makes me feel like a thief for even considering making an offer and a salesperson who can barely look at you let alone smile. Today was my last time stopping in. I'll drive a mile down the road to The Red Dresser on South Airport Road which is filled with amazing finds and always friendly faces.

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.

Oh hey, yo. A thrift store with actual thrift store prices, they don't gouge you like the place…read morethat rhymes with 'over the hill.' haha. I crack myself up. Anyway, moving on. I had to return some shoes I had bought here, for returns you have a week, and just get store credit. My mother got an awesome floor length teal puffer coat with faux fur collar. 10$. I got a few things too, two pairs of mittens (priciest thing I bought but, homemade and a fundraiser for their church youth group.) I also got some leg warmers, cause why not. And a long sleeve t-shirt. Stocking up on the winter wear, lol

Huge selection of women's clothes, purses, jewelry, house wears, etc! There is also men's and…read morechildren's clothes but not as big as selection. Clean, well organized, and cheap! Plus all their blue tags were 50 cents today! Goes to a good cause too which is always nice.

Very nice staff. I found a couple things I loved. And could not live without. And a few I may have…read moreto go back after!!! Upscale resale. And easy to find.

VERY high priced for resale store. Seems more like retail prices. Visited for first time the other…read moreday, would never pay their price for used clothing, and they keep 60% of the sale price? What is wrong with you people? The markup is insane, if you sell an item through them they get 60%, sell stuff on your own...Their items are on trend however 21$ for a universal thread shirt? UMMM isn't that target brand? lots of free people items selling for close to retail. I seen a pair of shorts there for 165.00$ The only person making money is the owner!!! and lots by keeping 60% of your items selling price and has basically No over head, they get the items free...WAKE UP!!!

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!

Service- Subtle, not pushy. My fave. Greet me then leave me the f alone…read more Selection- highly curated. Funky. Skinny people stuff.... Value- Eye of the beholder.

From the owner: Located inside the Front Row Centre building on the north side of Front St. Down the hallway on the…read moreleft. 1500+ sq. feet of vintage clothing, small housewares and handmade goods. Parking in back of building, back entrance not accessible, front door is!

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

Go downstairs. Interesting little resale shop with a variety of items. Records, housewares and…read moreclothing etc.