Blog: Crossroads Style

At Crossroads stores, you can buy-sell-trade clothes any time of the year to earn cash on the spot, but the holidays can be an even better time when you’re looking for extra holiday cash (because those gifts don’t buy themselves).

In fact, you have two great options to take advantage of at Crossroads: when our in-store buyers complete your buy, they’ll offer you 30% cash or 50% trade of what they priced your items for.

So if you choose cash, you can use it on any holiday spending you’d like. That can mean gifts, holiday outings, or winter break travel.

And if you choose trade, you can shop fun secondhand fashion finds for a friend (or even yourself!). You’ll find that our stores are filled with gently used, contemporary clothing and accessories in your favorite brands and at affordable prices. You only need to follow us on Instagram to get an idea of what you might find.

Sound too good to be true? It’s not – and it’s easy! Learn even more about how to buy-sell-trade clothes at Crossroads this holiday season.

Puffers have officially emerged from the back of our closets, ready to get us through the coldest winter days ahead.

You may have only one version in mind when you think of puffers (knee-length and black, right?), but you can absolutely get creative with different colors and styles.

We searched Instagram for a variety of pieces and found them in lengths from cropped to full-length, and in colors from pastels to classic black.

Keep scrolling to see just a few of our finds, then glance through our latest seasonal selling guide to see what else we’re buying into our stores right now.

Would it even be winter without plaids in our wardrobe? This print is versatile and just perfect for the holidays. Of course it’s gorgeous in taffeta and satin, but it’s those casual looks that you’ll find us wearing on repeat. Here are 5 ways we like to introduce it into our everyday looks.

1. Classic Casual

This is the winter favorite: a flannel shirt, a super soft tee, and perfectly worn-in denim.

2. Matching Sets

We love a matching set for easy morning dressing. Getting ready for the day doesn’t get easier than this.

3. Jackets

We keep an eye out for heavier flannels and plaid jackets. They layer so well and bring just enough warmth for sunny winter days.

4. Mini Skirts

A mini skirt is a fun pick for the office or an evening event. Just pair it with a simple top or sweater in a matching solid color.

5. Vintage

Plaids have been around forever, and some of the best pieces are in vintage styles. We shop our local thrift stores with this print in mind.

See even more seasonal trends, styles, and labels in our latest selling guide!

Do you have a pair of platform loafers on your holiday wishlist? So do we!

We already have a few styling ideas in mind, including the 5 featured below.

1. Tone Down Preppy

We love a classic preppy look, but sometimes we want to give it some edge. Platform loafers help achieve that.

2. With Crew Socks

Add a pair of cozy crew socks and show them off! Go for a basic white or add in a pop of color.

3. With Knee Highs

Take your pair fully into the 90s by adding knee-high socks– inspired by Cher from Clueless, of course!

4. In Unexpected Colors

What? A pair in green?! We need these. They are totally unexpected and in a bold color we can’t ignore.

5. In White or Cream

Don’t forget to consider white or cream too. A pair in these light colors will carry you straight into spring.

Still craving more style inspiration? See even more of our favorite trends and labels in our latest seasonal selling guide. Or, stop into one of our stores to shop all styles of gently used clothes and accessories. Bring in your pre-loved pieces for an even better deal – sell them to earn cash or trade towards your purchase.

Country club prep is a style that covers so many of our favorite fashion pieces: think tailored trench coats, casual plaids, tweeds, luxury knits, classic denim, and boots.

We typically turn to brands like Anthropologie, Ralph Lauren, Levi’s, and Sézane to create these polished looks, which stand out even more in fall and winter.

With many layers to consider, like button-downs, turtlenecks, and blazers, we love to stock our stores with these items. (Have some preloved pieces like this in your closet you no longer wear? Check out how to sell them to us!)

You can achieve country club prep with a few styling tricks too, like tucking your jeans into riding boots or wearing a sweater over your shoulders.

Keep scrolling to get inspired to create your own look!

Learn even more about the trends, styles, and labels we’re loving right now. They’re all listed in our latest selling guide, which we update every season. It walks you through what to look for when cleaning out your closet, so you can bring in the clothing and accessories that are most likely to earn you cash or store credit in our stores.