Blog: Crossroads Style

If you had told me years ago that I would be pining to find the perfect matching suit set, I would have thought you were crazy. I lean towards a very relaxed, casual style, and suits traditionally don’t fit into that—a stiff suit is meant for professionals with a strict office dress code, right? Not anymore. A perfectly tailored suit set is perfect for winter and an unexpected outfit choice for holiday parties. For summer, I am loving a relaxed-fit suit in playful proportions, styled more casually with sneakers and graphic tees. I’ve rounded up my favorite ways to style suit sets for summer below!

Shorts & Skirts

Matching suit sets that consist of skirts or shorts will instantly create a more casual look, and they’re perfect to wear during the heat of the summer.

Lisa Dengler, Just Another Fashion Blog

Anabelle Fleur, The Via Luxury

Ester Bellon, Mi Armario En Ruinas

Soraya Bakhtiar, Soraya Bakhtiar

Play with Proportions

Courtney of Always Judging has two classic examples of how to play with proportions while styling a suit. The oversized blazer offsets the bottoms and creates a relaxed look that can be worn for many occasions.

Pair Your Suit with Sneakers

Sneakers and flats are the “it” shoes of the season—possibly of the year—and add an instant chicness to any dressed-down look.

Yara Michels, Chapter Friday

Caroline Blomst, Caroline’s Mode

Pattern Play

Patterns make any look more interesting! Try classic stripes or go even bolder with a checkered look.

Caroline Blomst, Caroline’s Mode

Amelia Diamond, styled by Man Repeller

When did basics become so interesting? It seems like basics are all you need these days to elevate your look, and this week at Crossroads, we’re featuring some of our favorites. Think soft modals, edgy terry pieces, and mix-and-match earth tones. You heard it here first—find these and more at all Crossroads locations this weekend!

1. Match

Modal Swing Tank in Sage ($13.50) **Staff Favorite!**
Soft Touch Culottes in Sage ($22.50) **Staff Favorite!**

Terry Cutoff Tee in Grape ($13.50)
Modal T-Back Tank Dress in Grape ($22.50)

Slim Rib Midi Dress in Sage ($22.50)
Terry Cutoff Tee in Sage ($13.50)

High Neck Ribbed Dress in Stripe ($15)
Soft Touch Romper in Stripe ($20)

2. Mix

High Neck Ribbed Dress in Navy ($15)
Basic Striped Tee ($12.50)

Open Back Modal Tee in Taupe ($16.50)
Soft Touch Culottes in Smoke ($22.50)

Modal T-Back Dress in Forest ($22.50)
Boxy V-Neck in Mustard ($13.50)
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We’re stocking these styles in limited quantities. so head to your nearest Crossroads to shop these elevated basics before they’re gone!

The beauty of sheer pieces can instantly elevate a casual and minimalist outfit. They’re the perfect way to show a little skin or accentuate certain parts of your body. However, it’s not always intuitive knowing where you should begin when styling sheer pieces.

With the help of some of our favorite fashion bloggers, you’ll be slaying in sheer outfits in no time! Here are some of our favorite tips and tricks:
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A full-length sheer number over a little black dress has everything you need to feel festival-ready this summer.

If you’re leaning towards a more daring style and want to show some skin, slip on a sheer piece over a black bra, blue jeans, and heels. Add extra style points by choosing a piece with embroidered prints.

A blouse with sheer sleeves is an easier way to pull off the trend this summer without showing too much skin.

Style a midi skirt with sheer insets for the perfect brunch outfit.

One of our favorite ways to wear sheer is by mixing pieces that that have different textures and designs. Aimee Song of Song of Style wears a top with teal lace and sheer dotted sleeves combined with a nude and black bodycon skirt.

When June gloom is in full swing, style a sheer button-up underneath denim overalls for an ultra chic look.

When I need style inspiration, I turn to my favorite blogger babes. I love seeing real people celebrate fashion and share their personal style; it is so much more inspiring to me than seeing style carefully crafted by professional stylists! I have been so impressed with all of the lovely ladies I follow lately, so I’ve rounded up some of my favorite blogger looks to share with you and inspire your mid-summer style.

What Olivia Did
Olivia’s brightly striped off-the-shoulder blouse and relaxed denim are perfect for any summer day.

Happily Grey
Mary has perfected the “from work to dinner and drinks” outfit.

Polienne
Paulien of Polienne takes the slip dress trend one step further and layers it over a white tee for a ’90s dream look.

Cali Vintage
Erin keeps it cool and casual in her denim jumpsuit.

Collage Vintage
Sara masters the boho look with her breezy lace dress and suede mini-bag!

Dylana Suarez
Dylana expertly dresses down this dreamy crop top by pairing it with denim jeans.

This Time Tomorrow
Krystal is dreamy and chic in this perfect white maxi that can be dressed up or down.

We’re big fans of easy dressing at Crossroads, which is why we can’t seem to keep ourselves from shopping this summer’s hottest trend: boho chic. Incorporating the bohemian trend into your wardrobe is super simple—in fact, it can be accomplished with just one trip to your nearest Crossroads store this week!

Here are some guidelines to choosing boho pieces that are updated and chic.

1. Keep the silhouette simple

Reach for maxi dresses and skirts because they elongate your figure.

2. Don’t mix prints

When sporting bold prints, go for either an all-over print or a matching set.

3. Be selective with your accessories

Some would say the more the merrier, but we’re recommending that you highlight one piece and keep the rest of your accessories minimal. Whether you want to feature a nice leather bag or a statement necklace, keep the accessory count to 1-3 pieces, or you’ll find yourself in a festival style nightmare.

Border Print Side Tie Top ($27.50)
Border Print Maxi Skirt with Side Tie ($35)
Tiger Eye Antique Pendant ($22.50)
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Off the Shoulder Stripe Dress ($35)
Flowers in a Bottle Necklace ($15)
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Tie Front Floral Blouse ($26.50)
Tiered Floral Midi Skirt ($35)
Crystal Ball Necklace ($12.50)
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Mirror Print Handkerchief Hem Dress ($38.50)
Bird Whistle Necklace ($20)
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For more inspiration, find out how to create boho-chic hairstyles here and how to pick the right accessories here!