Wild Cactus Boutique — Local services in Portland

I went in last winter and the owner was very dismissive, almost annoyed IMO, about inquiring about larger sizes. While I was in the fitting room, she was complaining to someone else (unsure if employee or customer) about how she thought another customer that had just been in was annoying. It put me off, but benefit of the doubt that she was having a bad day that day, I went in recently for a housewarming gift only to overhear the two retail girls (who were very helpful and kind to me, I should add) complaining about how terrible and exploitative the workplace environment is. From what I heard, they are being wildly underpaid and overworked to sum it up. So while the employees are kind, and the shop curation is okay, I personally don't want to support this place after what I heard and experienced, and...

As I walk in the store, which by the way is aesthetically pleasing and love the cool stuff in the store! However, the owner racially profilled me, to believe that I would steal a Baggu green bag, which I wanted to buy with my own money. She approached me, and asked me if I wanted her to hold onto it, yet other customers who walked in that were non- minority, she didn’t approach them with items in their hand. I would not support this store who racially profiles people with believing that they can’t afford the items...

One of my all time favorite spots! Great location, super beautiful space. Straight up best dressing room lighting and selfie mirrors period Always stocked with brands I’ve never seen before in person. Like Lisa says gah? So thankful I got to try them on at Wild Cactus to figure out the sizing lol (size up,baby)

I find myself continuing to come back and always really stoked on what they’re carrying and chatting with the super sweet staff. If you’re visiting Portland, you...