Blog: Crossroads Style

December 17, 2024 Our Favorite Winter Sweaters

Winter sweaters are a mainstay in our current wardrobe, and we don’t mind it one bit. TBH, we actually wait impatiently for this time of year, when we can finally turn to our stacks of soft and cozy knitted pieces.

There are some versions that we pick most regularly, however. Here are some of our favorite styles of winter sweaters.

Cut-Out

There’s nothing ordinary about this look. And how great are those additional pearl accents?

woman in pink cut-out winter sweater with pearl accents and cuffed jeans

V-Neck

This style is a favorite in all seasons. It’s the best cut for showing off dainty gold chains.

woman wearing a v-neck winter sweater in cream and navy stripes

Handmade

When you’re so lucky you have a knitter in your family! We can’t get over the hand-embroidered details.

woman in a hand-embroidered navy blue winter sweater with wool tweed skirt

Cardigan

This one’s consistently a winner. Winter is the time to hunt for cardigans in winter whites and rich tones.

woman in an off-white cardigan with jeans

Alpine

We will always love a fun ski sweater, whether or not we intend on hitting the slopes.

woman wearing a ski version with sweat pants

Fair Isle

It’s a classic for a reason, and it hits just right for the holidays.

woman wearing a Fair Isle version with a blazer and flared denim

man wearing a fair isle sweater with trousers

Hop on over to our seasonal selling guide for all the winter trends we’re wearing this season, or join us over on Instagram for a daily dose of style inspiration.

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December 12, 2024 Buy, Sell, Trade Clothes for Holiday Cash

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 a percentage 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.

buy sell trade clothes like these gold ankle boots

December 5, 2024 Puffers Are Back for Winter

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.

example of puffers: woman wearing a cropped baby blue puffer jacket with cropped orange top and high-waist jeans

example of puffers: woman wearing a green puffer jacket with leggings

woman wearing an outfit in all black

example of puffers: man wearing a knee-length black puffer coat with black and dark gray outfit

woman wearing a full-length one in orange

 

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December 3, 2024 5 Ways: Casual Plaids

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.

woman wearing a flannel shirt with distressed jeans and a white t-shirt

2. Matching Sets

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

woman wearing a matching set in red and black plaids

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.

woman wearing a turtleneck and jeans with long plaid jacket

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.

woman wearing a black tee with plaid mini skirt

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.

woman wearing a red tartan shirt with vintage jeans

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

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November 26, 2024 What We’re Shopping: Platform Loafers

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.

woman in white pleated skirt, argyle sweater, and black platform loafers

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.

woman wearing a black pair with shorts, a sweater vest, and trench coat

person in long black dress, gray blazer, green socks, and black platform loafers

3. With Knee Highs

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

woman wearing an all cream outfit with black knee-high socks and black platform loafers

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.

woman wearing green platform loafers with jeans and a long sleeve shirt

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.

woman wearing a pair in white, with jeans and a black top

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.

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