Collected Works

I discovered this store when my daughter moved to Ann arbor, and make a point of shopping here each time I visit. I always find something out of the ordinary, but still eminently wearable. They also do not neglect the larger sizes, luckily for me! I love this place.

This store strikes me as a place where you could find a unique gift of clothing for a very particular type of woman.
Perhaps a professor or academic of some sort who is also a mother?
Perhaps a slightly up-​scale psychologist, counselor or social worker?
Perhaps a woman who likes linen dresses in the summer, and likes interesting (but not fussy) clothing?
In any of these cases, I’m picturing the ideal customer as between the age of 35 and 70.
My mom falls somewhat into this category, and so I can see myself returning here to find something for her. The prices are a bit high, but honestly fairly reasonable when you look more carefully at the quality construction of the clothing and the more unique cuts/​styles on offer.
Ther’s also a good selection of jewelry and some accessories — hats, rather nice scarves, as well.
So, even though it’s not a place I would regularly pick up anything for myself — it could be just the ticket for finding a special jacket, sweater, or accessory for a gift.

I’m liking their merchandise more and more! They have just the right combination of off-​beat with useful, wearable items. And good socks!
To the person who asked about the socks: CWorks sells a very colorful, imaginative brand of socks called Ozone. Sock patterns are floral, geometric, or fanciful, the socks are made in many colors, and the store gets new styles in frequently. The socks also seem to wear well so they are worth the high price (compared to socks from Target).