September 1, 2026 Give Your Jeans a Fall Break
When fall dressing starts calling for more than your usual jeans, it’s time to introduce an unexpected cropped wide-leg pant: culottes. They have just enough volume to make an outfit interesting, while their shorter length puts fall tops and footwear front and center. Here are a few ways to style them.
Add a Chunky Knit
Start with a fall favorite: the oversized sweater. A chunky knit creates a relaxed contrast with the structured shape of the pants. Try a partial tuck to define the waist, then finish with socks and loafers or ballet flats. For color, we’re looking at chocolate brown, burgundy, charcoal, cream, and deep olive.
Bring Out the Boots
The cropped hemline practically begs for a great pair of boots. Try sleek ankle boots for a classic look, or play with proportions by adding a taller pair that disappears beneath the hem. A slouchy boot is especially fun this fall, giving the whole outfit a little more drama.
Add a Leather Jacket
For a look that feels made for a crisp fall day, pair your pants with a fitted tee or lightweight sweater and throw a leather jacket on top. Black is always a favorite, but worn-in brown leather looks great with denim, plaid, gray, and other autumn shades.
Try a Monochrome Look
Pick one color family and run with it. Black pants with a black sweater and shoes create a sleek silhouette, while shades of camel, cream, or gray bring a softer take. Don’t be afraid to combine textures like wool, leather, suede, and cotton.
Make Them Your Own
The best thing about culottes is how many different directions they can go. Preppy with loafers and a cardigan? Yes. Sporty with sneakers and a bomber jacket? Absolutely. A little ’80s with a funnel neck and boots? We’re in.
Check the racks at your local Crossroads and see which pair inspires your next fall outfit.
August 25, 2026 4 Ways to Wear Asymmetry
Fashion has officially gone off balance, and in the best possible way. This season, asymmetrical shapes are giving familiar wardrobe pieces a fresh point of view. From one-shoulder tops to skirts with unexpected hemlines, these styles add just enough drama to make an outfit interesting without requiring a complicated styling plan.
Here are 4 pieces that are currently trending.
1. Off-the-Shoulder Tops
Start with one of the easiest ways to try the trend: a one-shoulder top. Look for fitted knits, draped jersey styles, or long-sleeve versions as we move toward fall. Pair one with flowy pants and flats for daytime, then swap in trousers and heels for evening.
2. Mini & Maxi Skirts
The statement skirt is having a big year, and asymmetrical hems are part of the fun. Midi and maxi skirts with uneven hems or cascading layers create movement as you walk.
3. Off-Center Knits
Sweater season is coming, and knits are getting a twist. Watch for sweaters with diagonal hems, shifted necklines, uneven shoulders, or draping that falls to one side. They’re an easy match for the denim already in your closet.
4. Silk Camisoles
You just need one dramatically-cut piece to get this look. Try a silk camisole with a longer side, and layer it with your functional favorites.
Ready to try asymmetrical fashion? Check the racks at your local Crossroads for secondhand finds that make the trend your own.
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August 20, 2026 Make Closet Space With Sell by Mail
Oh, the feeling of opening your closet and being able to actually see what’s inside. No crowded hangers, no stack of jeans threatening to tumble over, and no forgotten tops hiding behind the pieces you wear every week. If an organized closet is on your wish list, Crossroads Sell by Mail is a great place to start.
Start With a Closet Edit
Before you organize, take everything out and give your wardrobe a good look. You probably already know which pieces have earned their place: the jeans you reach for constantly, the jacket that works every season, and the dress you’re always happy to wear.
Then there are the pieces you keep skipping over.
Pull out clothing, shoes, handbags, and accessories you’re ready to part with, and check the Crossroads Selling Guide to see what our buyers are currently looking for. Focus on clean, current pieces in great condition.
Fill Up Your Sell by Mail Bag
Here’s where the clean-out gets satisfying. Request a free Sell by Mail bag, then fill it with the pieces you’ve decided to sell. The bag comes with prepaid UPS shipping, so once it’s packed, you can send everything to our buying team in one go.
That means no photographing items one at a time, writing individual listings, or waiting around for messages from potential buyers. We’ll review your items and pay you in cash via Zelle or trade credit, depending on the option you select.
Suddenly, that pile on your bedroom chair has a destination!
Give Your Closet Some Breathing Room
With the extras cleared away, organizing what remains gets much easier. Group similar pieces together, fold your denim, give your favorite bags a dedicated spot, and leave a little open space between hangers.
The goal isn’t necessarily a smaller wardrobe. It’s a closet filled with pieces you’re excited to wear, plus enough room to find them.
Best of all, the clothes you sell get the chance to become someone else’s favorite find. Your closet gets breathing room, great fashion stays in circulation, and you may earn some cash or trade along the way.
That organized closet is looking closer already.
August 18, 2026 The Flower Pin Is Back
Some accessories quietly finish an outfit. Others completely change its personality. The floral brooch falls into the second camp, and we see plenty of reasons to give this throwback accessory another look.
Brooches have that vintage-shop appeal we love: a little unexpected, full of character, and easy to make your own. Flower shapes are especially fun because they can go romantic, playful, or slightly dramatic depending on the size, material, and where you pin them.
Curious how to add one to an outfit? Here are some of our favorite ways.
Start with a Jacket
The lapel of a blazer or jacket is the natural place to start. Pin a fabric flower to an oversized blazer with jeans and a tee, or try a metal vintage-inspired style on a denim or leather jacket. It’s a small addition that can make pieces you’ve worn dozens of times feel fresh again.
Pin One to a Sweater
Soft knits and flower pins are a pairing worth trying. Place one near the shoulder of a crewneck sweater or cardigan, then keep the rest of your jewelry simple. We especially like this styling trick with neutral knits, where a colorful or metallic pin gets plenty of attention.
Give Your Bag Some Personality
Your clothes aren’t the only option. Try pinning a fabric flower to a tote or soft shoulder bag. It’s a fun way to personalize a favorite bag, and you can switch it out whenever you’re ready for a new look. Just be careful with delicate leather or fabrics that could show pinholes.
Go Bold
There’s no rule saying a brooch has to pair with a solid color or neutral look. Try one with a bold print, or in an unexpected place like the waist of a skirt. You can also group a few smaller pins together for more impact.
Have your floral brooch in hand? Visit one of our stores to build a new look around it, perfect for back-to-school and the fall season.
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August 13, 2026 5 Trends Taking Over Fall
The first hints of fall bring that familiar urge to rethink your closet. Maybe it’s the return of jackets, the promise of boots, or simply the chance to layer again. Whatever the reason, we’re ready. This season’s fall trends offer plenty to look for on the racks of our stores, from familiar favorites making another round to statement pieces ready to change up your everyday uniform.
1. Funnel-Neck Jackets
Consider this the jacket silhouette to know right now. Funnel-neck styles zip or button high at the collar, giving classic outerwear a fresh shape. Look for cropped versions, sporty nylon styles, and heavier wool options. Wear one zipped all the way up with relaxed jeans, or leave the collar open over a favorite tee.
2. Chocolate Brown
Brown has been building momentum, and this fall it’s everywhere. Deep chocolate shades feel especially right on leather jackets, suede bags, boots, trousers, and knits. We love it mixed with black, denim, cream, or even another shade of brown. Bonus points when you find a great vintage leather piece in exactly the right worn-in shade.
3. Plaid
Plaid for fall isn’t exactly breaking news, but this season we’re watching it move beyond the usual flannel shirt. Think plaid midi skirts, trousers, fitted jackets, long coats, and accessories. Try pairing one plaid piece with something unexpected, like a graphic tee, track jacket, or chunky shoe.
4. Slouchy Boots
After seasons of sleek boots, roomier shapes are back in the conversation. Slouchy knee-high and mid-calf boots add just enough drama to an outfit without requiring much styling. Wear them with a mini skirt and oversized sweater, or tuck a pant and give them all the focus.
5. Faux Fur
A little glamour is making its way into everyday dressing. Faux fur coats, fuzzy collars, and plush-trimmed jackets are the kind of pieces that can make even jeans and a tee feel ready for somewhere fun. We’re especially watching for cropped jackets and long vintage-inspired coats.
The best part about fall trends is that you don’t need a whole new wardrobe to try them. Start with the racks, follow what catches your eye, and see what fits into the closet you already have.
