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| - Banyan Tree is indisputably cute. It's a beautiful, spotless store that has been thoughtfully curated.
I completely realize that boutique fashion often caters to small sizes. On my visit, I didn't see a huge diversity of sizes. When I would find sizes more suitable for someone tall (like myself), despite the tag saying L, they still felt like S/M's. There's a lot that happens behind-the-scenes with businesses we don't know about, but I wish the inventory would reflect more inclusive sizes if it was at all possible (L, XL, plus size), especially that the size of the average American woman is now 12-16. Sometimes the people who walk in ready to spend some serious $$$ don't fit into a S/M. It's a hard feeling to want to shop local but realize you can't.
I do have to give props for their accessories. Had I been looking for a gift for someone, I would've had a gold mine. I loved the Cleveland and Ohio branded barware and accessories for the woman or man that loves to entertain. They also had a bag that said "Bitch, I'm from Cleveland" which had me laughing pretty hard. I also loved their inventory of quirky and unique cards, which alone were pretty great. They also had some handmade soaps and products near the register which would make a great gift. I will easily return here when I need to put together a fun and special Cleveland-centric birthday or hostess gift.
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