Lotus boutique 1464 Main Street, Sarasota, FL 34236

"I am opening a boutique in Carmel, Indiana & ran into the owner and manager of Lotus in NYC while they were buying for their Fall collections. These ladies were so nice and helpful as I was navigating the NY fashion world for the first time. Sending all my support as you grow your store."

"My husband made the mistake of dropping a significant amount on gifts for me here without realizing their "no refund" policy. I returned the items 3 days later in hopes of exchanging, but the store had none of my sizes or the colors I wanted. I was then told "no refunds" but offered a credit under my name. I have no interest in floating a sizable credit with this store for a "maybe" in the future. After searching for exchanges, I finally settled on my fourth choice, so it wasn't exactly a win. This is the only store I have ever seen that carries high end items packed into the racks that are too close together in a tight space, so it looks and feels cluttered. The staff was less than friendly-relationships are the cornerstone of businesses like this, and I would have been OK with the situation had the relationship factor been there. At the end of the day, it is far more expensive to lose a potential loyal customer than it is to refund a purchase that was made in good faith. I can find the same items at a Neiman, Saks, or Bergdorf."

"Yes great store with a great selection if you are a size xsmall, small or medium. Just so bizarre they don’t carry large. Just large. A pretty normal size especially for women that have large tata’s. Is it that they don’t want women who wear their clothes to be a large? Seriously dumbfounded. Kind of makes me want to boycott them but yet like I said, great store."

"The best part of Lotus is the INCREDIBLE staff. Which is really saying a lot because the designer selection and sheer amount of amazing pieces I haven’t seen rivaled anywhere besides New York City. The staff is helpful, attentive and so kind. The clothing is beyond beautiful, selection amazing. Such a fun place to treasure hunt and feel well taken care of. Best store in Florida if not far, far beyond. Thank you Lotus!"

"I love shopping at Lotus! I have a hard time leaving the store, there is always something else to try on. Just spent an afternoon trying on so many interesting new clothes. The styles are current and timeless at the same time. This is a do not miss stop in Sarasota!"