Blog: Crossroads Style

Fashion jobs cover a lot of territory, from designers to corporate buyers to marketers. When you’re just getting started though, most people dip their toe in the fashion industry by working in a retail store. We agree that this is the best place to get started!

Why is that? In a retail setting, you learn a lot. You get trained on the basics of customer service, how to merchandise clothing on the sales floor, and which fashion styles and silhouettes are most popular. Additionally, in buy-sell-trade retail settings like Crossroads, you also learn the art of fashion buying!

If you didn’t know, fashion buying is a next-level skill. For example, Crossroads buyers are formally trained on how to buy clothing from the public to stock our store locations. They also stay on top of the latest trends and labels so they can select the most popular pieces for their store.

Best of all, they can see how well their selections sell, gaining fashion insights and experience along the way.

That’s why we’re such big proponents of kicking off a fashion career in retail. Interested in kicking off your fashion career with Crossroads? Learn all about our employee perks and search our current openings for fashion jobs.

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As part of our Staff Style Spotlight series, meet Lynnette, a Buyer at Crossroads. We asked San Jose and Santa Cruz employees to bring their style and star in our latest photoshoot wearing their best secondhand finds. Read about Lynnette’s personal style, favorite Crossroads finds, and favorite thing about working at Crossroads.

Describe your all-time favorite Crossroads find.

My favorite all time Crossroads find is a MiuMiu little black collared dress. It is the preppy dress of my dreams.

Which clothing brand(s) do you get excited to see at Crossroads?

I get excited seeing MiuMiu, Betsey Johnson, and all of the vintage that comes in!

Describe your personal style in 5 words or less.

Preppy, sporty, model off duty. I’m not a model but it’s nice to embody the spirit of one haha.

What is your go-to spring uniform?

My spring uniform always includes a skirt, but it has so be mini or maxi (NO IN BETWEEN).

What tips do you have for selling at Crossroads?

Consider the current trends, weather, and if you aren’t sure about selling a specific item just let your buyer know you’d like a quote for it.

What is your favorite part about working at Crossroads?

Thanks for the Staff Style Spotlight, Lynnette! As a Buyer, Lynnette plays a crucial role by working with customers who come in to sell and selecting merchandise for the store. Does this sound like something you would be interested in? Join our team! Check out our Careers page to learn more about working at Crossroads.

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Pleating makes so many fashion pieces better! You may immediately think of pleated skirts, but what about dresses, pants, and tops?

They’re sometimes wide and sometimes mini. They’re sometimes loose and sometimes crisp. And while they admittedly may be tricky to iron (or an absolute favorite for those who love to iron), pleats can’t help but add visual interest with a touch of volume.

We had to include pleating when creating our latest selling guide.  With spring officially here and summer just weeks away, we’re adding them to our store racks in all kinds of versions.

Scroll through and get inspired by different ways to style them.

If you happen to be one of those people who tried them but don’t love them, do you have any pieces in your closet you might want to sell? We buy your preloved pieces for cash or store credit, so you can get your hands on new-to-you pieces that you’ll truly love. Learn about how to earn 30% in cash or 50% in trade by selling in one of our many store locations. We buy all day every day, and no appointment is necessary!

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Babydoll dresses have made their spring return, finding their way into our current selling guide as one of the silhouettes we’re loving right now.

These dresses are short and loose-fitting, making them ideal pieces for warm weather days and summer vacations. We like to collect them in gingham, tropical prints, and bright colors.

Sandals, heels, and ankle booties all make a good match, and it wouldn’t be a spring or summer look without a straw accessory. A French market basket or wide-brim straw hat usually make top choices.

Keep scrolling to see some of the babydoll dresses we’d love to see in our closets this season. Love the look too? Then it’s time to stop into one of our store locations to find one for your closet. And don’t forget to bring your preloved fashion along to sell for cash or store credit.

You could refresh your closet without any expense! It’s like magic.

Stop into Crossroads to sell your gently used clothing this season. Our stores buy all day every day, and no appointment is necessary. Consignment is offered for high-end items, and many stores offer drop-off selling. We even offer Sell by Mail!

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As part of our Staff Style Spotlight series, meet Sofia, a Sales Associate at Crossroads. We asked San Jose and Santa Cruz employees to bring their style and star in our latest photoshoot wearing their best secondhand finds. Read about Sofia’s personal style, favorite Crossroads finds, and favorite thing about working at Crossroads.

Describe your all-time favorite Crossroads find.

A beautiful vintage Italian leather purse with a red interior… It has become my favorite go-to purse.

Which clothing brand(s) do you get excited to see at Crossroads?

I love seeing Selkie dresses; they are so stunning and unique and bring such joy to the wearer.

Describe your personal style in 5 words or less.

Vintage diva!

What is your go-to spring uniform?

For spring, you’ll always see me in florals. They’re a classic and just bring that special spring energy!

What tips do you have for selling at Crossroads?

Checking our Selling Guide and asking our buyers questions about what we are looking for at the moment!

What is your favorite part about working at Crossroads?

Thanks for the Staff Style Spotlight, Sofia! As a Sales Associate, Sofia assists customers on the sales floor, monitors the fitting rooms, and processes new merchandise for the floor all while providing great customer service. Does this sound like something you would be interested in? Join our team! Check out our Careers page to learn more about working at Crossroads.

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