California Drawstrings

The best selection and best customer service. I shop regularly for my lady and it cannot be beat.

Pandemic update:I was in the FQ on a lazy Saturday just wandering around and enjoying being outside and that the throngs of tourists were absent and noticed that this shop was having a sale.When I arrived I was one of two people shopping, so it was easy to socially distance. Everyone was wearing masks and you were allowed to try on clothes. I scored a couple of pairs of linen pants event though linen season was over.... well is it ever really over when it's mostly hot here? And a couple of dresses all for a very reasonable price. Call if you're specifically headed down to them and it isn't Saturday. Really this is a good idea for any FQ shop. Many aren't keeping their full normal hours with so few people spending money.

The Mr was looking for some nice Panama Shirts & there were lots of fun colors in the windows of California Drawstrings that beckoned us inside....There were fancier shirts & more casual shirts - all in the same "Panama-style" we were looking for & we ended up getting 2 of the more casual solid colored & 1 fancy striped linen number that were so comfy & cool.Also saw a bunch of shorts, pants, jackets & hats.....they have it all!You'll find ladies' wares on the right-side of the shop & men's on the leftThe staff was outrageously nice & we had a great time chatting about their upcoming trip to San Francisco - hope yall love it!!Totally impressed & we'll be back for sure next time we're down South!

This store has gotten WAY too much of my money; every time I've visited New Orleans, I have bought another cool shirt here. Located on Royal Street in the French Quarter among art galleries, jewelry and antique stores, it's really two casual clothing stores joined into one - on one side is women's clothing and accessories, and men's on the other. On the men's side, it's got lightweight Hawaiian prints, Cuban-style, camp shirts, and some polo and t-shirts, pants, and shorts. Think of Charlie Harper's (Charlie Sheen's "Two and a Half Men" character) wardrobe without the alcohol and womanizing. I've purchased a number of New Orleans-themed Hawaiian shirts here, as well as Saints shirts. The patterns and colors of shirts are wonderfully diverse but you won't find many bargains here. However, it's still less expensive than most sports fan stores that sell some of the same items and the brands they carry are high quality. The selection is such that I almost always find something I can't live without and the staff is very nice every time I come.

Casual resortwear in cool cotton and featherlight linen- not exactly a New Orleans standard, I like this shop because of it's insane selection of Hawaiian print shirts. I was putting together a goody bag for a large bachelor party in town and found the perfect shirt for each gent arriving. If you're looking to go Hawaiian while in the Big Easy, this is the place.

Dreadful place. Nice products, but not worth the constant glaring and staring. The staff seem to believe that every shopper is going to suddenly run off with a rack full of clothes. I have never felt as uncomfortable in any other store. Creepy.

Gorgeous clothing, terrible service! Terrible terrible service! I returned a garment the day after purchase because it didn't fit. On that day I purchased another $600 of clothing (total that trip: $1000). They never refunded my credit card and when I emailed and phoned to straighten it out they charged me an additional $65!!!!! Now I have to go through all kinds of craziness to prove to them that they did it and never refunded he original $75. Attorneys office is my next stop. For 25 years I've spent around $600 four times a year at that place. NO MORE!!!!

We don't actually dress like this but if you live in New Orleans and are having a California-themed party -- go for it, just don't tell me about it and I won't tell you about what we wear when we have our New Orleans-themed parties. xo.

Loved, loved, loved this place! The styles & selection were really unique. I especially loved their sales rack! I found 3 wonderful "tops" on the 50% rack, retail price of $194.85, for an amazing price of $106.88! The gentleman that assisted us was so complimentary & a pleasure to deal with. Unfortunately my friend had buyers remorse for the singular item she purchased only to find theye have a no refund policy, store credit only. Oh well, I'm still a happy camper!

Love this store- lovely clothes at fair prices. I think the owner and her staff are great. Consistent, helpful, pleasant. And I love the clothes. I just relocated to New Orleans and always would visit on my many trips here. Well, now I live here again, and will be shopping there whenever I can. Try it out - make your own decision. I have purchased many things there, and have been happy. I think its great!