So, I come to Glen Lake in October thinking that I'll spend a couple of weeks, shut the cottage…read moredown, and not see it again until Feb/Mar, right? Ahhh...how easily the most simple plans go awry. In this case, I couldn't tear myself away from off-season Glen Lake and then got trapped here by the weather - it's December and I'm still here, sans appropriate outdoor gear. I did not pack for winter - I packed for fall and now I'm paying for it. We're talking plastic bags over my sneakers just to go outside due to the snow and the pipes freezing in the washing machine after I'd loaded 75% of our clothes in with soap. I'll go ahead and answer that question that is running through your mind even as I type; yes, I AM a complete idiot. What to do? Head into the Sportsman Shop in Glen Arbor. Although quite small, they have a great selection of high quality mens and womens coats, sweaters, shirts, long underwear, socks, foot gear, etc. at very reasonable prices. I've purchased a lovely, well made and much needed pair of boots for myself, some jammies & pants for the fella and we're set to go until the roads are safe to head back to Chicago. Good variety of Woolrich, Columbia, etc. in clothing and sporting gear for fishing and hunting and they even offer chartered fishing trips. Look for significant discounts after Thanksgiving - there are bargains to be had. Very friendly and helpful staff (I went in not knowing the fellas pants size and the incredibly nice saleslady helped me find a pair that fit him perfectly) and open year round to save dumb asses like myself from their ill conceived follies - I highly recommend this incredibly useful store.

From the owner: Charter fishing trips aboard the Mariah and Pierpressureread more

I bought my first Dress Addict dress there several years ago. The store is FILLED with things I…read morelove--always a destination when traveling to that area of Michigan. Customer Service is superb! They mailed me another dress after I got home to Ohio! Always a good experience.

From the owner: Coastal is Glen Arbor’s shopping destination for upscale men’s, women’s , children’s clothing,…read morefootwear and accessories. Enjoy a casual shopping experience while combing through quality brands. New styles arriving every season!

I love finding businesses that bring life to something new from something old…read more I recently found this business locally while shopping at City People garden shop in Seattle, WA. I had been looking for a unique upscaled bag made from men's suits, and I fell in love when I saw Baabaazuzu's creation! Not only was it what I was looking for, it is crafted beautifully. Wonderful seems, lined in satin, enough pockets to store my treasures and lots of double takes at this gorgous piece of art! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

What a great selection of Michigan made, eco-friendly clothing. As a recent transplant to the…read moreTraverse City area I had fun exploring the Leelanau Peninsula while looking for Baabaazuzu. My smart phone wasn't being so smart--hence my GPS failed me, but thankfully I called Baabaazuzu and their staff was super friendly with giving me easy directions to their awesome storefront. Once I got to the official Baabaazuzu factory I was overwhelmed by how many beautiful products they create. I've purchased their famous mittens downstate for many gifts (and myself), but had no idea how expansive their green and as they say ; "upcycled" line truly is. After making my purchase, I was lucky to get a cool tour around the facility. I got to see their huge wool piles, beautiful button collection PLUS designers in action!!! :) I felt like I was on a grownup field trip. I'd definitely recommend this to anyone in the Traverse City area; only 30 minutes away from this interactive shopping experience.

Great little boutique! Very helpful sales people and nice variety of merchandise. A very pleasant…read moresurprise. We stumbled into the cute little building and left with a new hip ballet flats, a funky scarf and sweater. Carries women's clothing and accessories and men's clothing.

This a great boutique to buy fashion clothes that you don't see in every other store. every time I…read morego to Egg Harbor I stop in and look around. I love the jewelry and the quality of clothes that are offered. My most recent purchase was a pair jean leggings. I LOVE THEM! the material is so soft and the waistband is very comfortable. the owner and the sales people a very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. I highly recommend this place.

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.

Excellent quality apparel, unlike the ill-fitting discount bulk apparel other printing\pressing…read moreplaces use. I literally live in my North Coast purchases. Competitively priced, too. Best of all, the prints on this apparel are designed by the owner, Rachel Larsen, who conceives of the designs, creates them using graphic design software, and will even do custom orders!

From the owner: North Coast is a screen printing and apparel company based in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. We offer…read morea full line of unique clothing to the area as well as custom printing services.

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.

Visiting from NC my husband needed a dress shirt, coat, tie and pants in a hurry. Not only did we…read morefind what we needed but at a great price. The service was fantastic! They ironed the dress shirt for us it's hard to find this service anymore. Thanks so much to the staff! The Browns from NC

My husband found a great pair of inexpensive board shorts in here. They have different levels so…read moreit's a bigger store than it looks from the outside and they're practicing precautions during the pandemic. Very friendly staff and the store is laid out very well. (Easy to find exactly what you're looking for without having to law through rack after rack) Menswear is downstairs.