I adore this store! I've gotten great expert assistance on choosing the most current styles that…read moreflatter me. Bailey is a standout! This shop is very well organized so you can easily find items you need. The pricing seems fairly consistent with high quality clothing styles.

This store always has the best unique gift ideas in downtown traverse city. Plus they have one of…read morea kind styles that you only usually find in Chicago or New York.

I highly recommend this store. The owner has curated a terrific collection of clothing. The…read moreclothing is of high quality. The fabrics are soft and comfortable. The owner and staff has a people-first approach. They genuinely care about their customers and go the extra mile for them.

From the owner: Great ladies clothing - fun and funky styles that you will love. We carry clothing made in the USA…read morefrom Nally & Millie, Cut Loose,Whimsy Rose and Salaam. Some other favorite lines are Mod-o-doc, Dylan, Beyond Yoga and Ibkul and our always popular basic tees from Jump at the Sun. The beautiful styles from Eileen Fisher are always a favorite.Your skin will love the all natural products from the Thymes Ltd, and Pre de Provence soaps. Stop in and check out our candles from Votivo and our always changing line of cute hostess gifts.

Really cute selection. Mostly clothes, with some socks, mugs, accessories and gifts thrown in…read more Mostly really unique patterns and prints. Yes, as others mentioned on Google, "retro with a modern twist." Front Street shops aren't really in my budget, as after about 18 years in TC I can call myself a quasi- local. Front Street is strictly tourist. Thrift shops and target, those are my budget. But, some friends who don't live here anymore, but who have a family cabin on East Bay were with me at the farmers market. We had some extra time on the parking meter, so we decided to check out the shops. We tasted oils and vinegars in fustini and then turned to the right/West. The window displays caught my friends daughter's eye, her daughter went to highschool with my sister. The buyer here/owner has a great eye. I bought some music stickers and some Taylor Swift stickers, lol.

I visited Traverse City from New Jersey this past summer and happened upon the Haystacks store. I…read morepurchased two pairs of black pants - a pair of sweatpants and a more formal pair. The pants are wonderful - I wear the sweatpants all the time - and the other pair routinely for special occasions. I ordered and just received a pair of white sweatpants - tried them on and said (to myself) - "I love these pants!!" They are beautifully made - I am 5'2 1/2" so the cropped pants are perfect for me - will not be the last pair I buy!!!

This is my favorite store and always has been. They have the best selection of unique items. Some…read moremade right here in Traverse City # very unique and an awesome selection of merchandise!!

Lovely clothes and jewelry at super reasonable prices. I've found some really unique interesting…read morepieces that would go for twice the price at a shop like Anthropologie (it's that style of clothes). Great news for my closet and my wallet! The jewelry is unique and a lot are made by local artisans which is also very cool. I The store is fairly small but the pieces are really nicely curated. There's also a small sale section in the back where you can get an even better bargain. The focus is obviously cotton but overall you'll find a variety of textiles and materials. Upstairs there is a home store which is pricier but the goods are fantastic. Amazing decor pieces like beautiful glass orbs/vases, metal straws, gorgeous edison bulb lighting fixtures, lots of chalkboard, tin and reclaimed wood. Minimalist and rustic. It's hard to really buy a lot here if you're on a budget but if you're looking for a nice statement piece for your home this place can provide. It's a shame it's a few hundred miles away from my house, otherwise I'd shop here all the time! But whenever I'm in TC I go out of my way to visit.

Cali's saved my Christmas…read more As ever, I left my list to the very last moment -- I think I was darkening the doors of Cali's the afternoon of the 23rd or something absurd. It was the very last shop on our loop around Front Street before hitting the car at the parking deck, so I was getting a bit anxious. Never should I have feared -- within 30 minutes I had beautiful gifts for my mother-in-law (scarf), step-mother (sweater) and mother (earrings/necklace). All the moms, done and dusted! It's a 2-part store: downstairs women's fashion and accessories and upstairs homewares and other fun oddities. They host a gorgeous selection on each. It's a true joy to shop here, a real boutique that has been on Front Street before it was cool to be there! I used to think it was very expensive (when I was 18) but now I realize that it's really great quality and thus commands a higher price. Even having said that there is a range where you can find very reasonable items all the way to pretty pricey. Depends what you are after. Though I didn't scope anything for myself on this trip (I was very focused) I'll definitely return for a bit of indulgence. This place (like Boutique a la Vie) is all muted, understated elegance and style and I am surely picking up what they are putting down. Well done, Cali's! And thank you from all of my mothers :)

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.

I only frequent this store a few times a year, but each time I manage to find a few things I cannot…read morelive without! The sales staff is very helpful and always have great suggestions. I just wished I lived closer (I am sure my husband is thankful we don't!)

I love this store and always have. I've purchased jewelry and a 90.00 sweatshirt recently. Upon my…read morelast visit the owner followed me out and looked at me and my bags like I was stealing. I hope she reviewed her camera footage and discovered that I didn't steal or touch any item! Her judgement based off my looks was telling. I will never come back!

Amazing shop in the heart of downtown. Went in for a snowcoming dress and found several to choose…read morefrom, with on-site alterations offered at a very reasonable price! Amazing service, lovely dresses!

I have bought dresses for myself, my daughter and daughters-in-law from Posh. Prices are extremely…read morereasonable (especially when compared to other downtown TC "boutiques"). Posh offers a nice blend of splashy and understated attire as well as accessories, gifts and hilarious cards for ladies. If looking for a reasonably priced gift for a girlfriend, try Posh. If you need alterations, Juliette's your gal. Her talents are amazing.

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!!!

Great shop! I love the fact they do what they can to be ethical in their business. We chatted with…read moreone of the owners and felt good about purchasing from them. The fabrics are soft and they have an interesting array of colors. I opted for a clearance rack wrap around skirt. It's cute and comfortable! The prices are higher but once you understand their business practice you feel like you are actually helping the seamstresses, designers and whoever else is in their chain of production. Check them out the next time you are in Traverse City.

I bought an amazing skirt from them at an art fair in Chicago recently, so when I realized that I…read morewould have access to the store while vacationing in TC, I had to check it out! Yana Dee sells a neat variety of wrap skirts and dresses. And while I saw assorted nice styles at the shop I didn't like anything better than the skirt I had already bought! These items are on the pricey side but made from quality fabric. Check it out if you're looking for an outfit with some unusual flair!