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.

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!!

Coolest store in traverse city, hands down. It's a work of art…read more Coming here and absorbing the vibe is the coolest experience. The aesthetic and pieces are incredible and always changing. Linen, cotton knits, silver jewelry, hand carved spoons, Japanese dishware, incredible leather pieces.. furniture made my the owner..everything is just so beautiful. I met the owner today and she's the best

i love going into Cali's: personal service, friendly and…read morevery expert advice and help. The selections are varied~, Interesting to go through, and always a delight. 5 star review

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 don't know where to begin with how positive to make this review! Not only do I love this store…read morebecause of how cute and high quality the clothes and shoes are, but the customer service is beyond words. This past weekend I bought my favorite pair of boots of all time, and a beautiful maxi dress only to misplace the bag in another store later that day. I didn't realize this until I got home (2 hours away) on Sunday after all the stores were closed. We called Monday to the store where I believed I had misplaced the bag and they hadn't found anything. Afterward, What to Wear with my number in case anyone returned my bag in the future. Today (Thursday), I received a call from a What to Wear employee who had been in the other store on Sunday and had seen a What to Wear bag behind the counter. When she came to work later this week and heard my story, she remembered seeing the bag and called the other manager to inquire about it for me! She then called me to let me know that she had a lead and that I should call the other store again to leave my information. Turns out, the bag had just been misplaced at the other store and was found! All that to say I got a call that they found my bag and I can come pick it up! They cared enough about me as a customer to still care after the sale and follow up on my bag almost a week later. I am a forever loyal customer to What to Wear! It was already my favorite store, but now its employees are some of my favorite people.

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!)

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.

After seven years up here, I finally discovered this treasure. Everything is of good quality and…read morethe collection is well curated. The pricing is fair and sometimes even a steal. I was pleased with the selection and eclectic offerings (without being too zany--look out, I'm punning!). Friendly staff and ample parking. Bust a move over to Zany and leave with some good finds.

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.

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!

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