November 7, 2024 What to Wear with Animal Print
Animal print is pretty much a neutral in our wardrobes. Whether it’s leopard, zebra, snake, or cheetah, we can’t pass up a piece with this fun print. Add the print to a cashmere sweater or faux fur coat, and we’re immediately sold. You can even find it in our current selling guide.
You may be surprised to learn there are several ways to style this special print for different occasions. In fact, we have 5 specific ways to get you started.
With a focus on our favorite (leopard!), keep scrolling to see some of the styling tricks we found on Instagram.
1. Add a Button-Down Shirt
Pair a crisp oversized button-down shirt with printed pants or a skirt.
2. Contrast with Red
The best color pairing in our opinion!
3. Play Up a Brown Palette
Play up all the brown hues.
4. Pair with a Neutral Blouse
Give the animal print all the attention by matching with a cream, white, or gray blouse.
5. Make it Work-Ready
Dress up the print with a blazer and flats.
Check out our selling guide for all the latest styles, trends, and labels we’re loving now.
November 5, 2024 How to Get a Job in Fashion
Wondering how to get a job in fashion?
If you find yourself with a passion for fashion, an entry job in fashion retail is an excellent way to start your career. You’ll find yourself working alongside other fashion enthusiasts, discussing the latest trends, styles, and labels.
You’ll learn about store merchandising, shopper trends, and seasonal shifts in retail. And in a secondhand fashion store like Crossroads, you’ll even learn corporate buying skills.
That’s right: our in-store buyers complete formal training and learn how to buy clothing for our store inventory. They receive feedback on what sells best and learn how to identify what’s most popular for their store’s shoppers.
Oh, and don’t forget about the employee discount that will help you build up your career wardrobe! In a resale store like Crossroads, that means buying high-quality and designer pieces at the fraction of original cost.
We’re always looking for employees to join our teams in stores across the U.S., so check out our open jobs and all the benefits we’re offering. Then, ring in the New Year with a new career in fashion.
How to get a job in fashion? Start with a national fashion retailer like Crossroads!
October 31, 2024 Get Inspired to Try a Quilted Jacket
A quilted jacket may be something you’ve never considered a wardrobe essential, but we’re prepared to change your mind. Once you’ve added this warm and pretty piece to your closet, we think you’ll find yourself picking it day after day this winter.
It’s light for the days that are sunny but cool, making it easy to toss over a turtleneck or sweatshirt. It’s also easy to pack in a backpack or duffel bag for a day’s outing.
Once we started looking for examples of how to style a quilted jacket, we found them in a wide range of options. From cotton to nylon, and neutrals to prints, there is an option for every style.
Here’s some of the pieces that we’d love to get our hands on.
Take a look at our current selling guide to see even more styles, trends, and labels we’re looking for this fall and winter. If you have any of these in your closet and no longer love them, bring them into your nearest Crossroads store to sell them for cash or trade. Our experienced buyers will assess each piece, and you’ll earn a percentage of what they price the item for. Learn more on our Buy/Sell/Trade page.
October 29, 2024 3 Ways to Wear Jumpsuits Now
Did you catch that jumpsuits are included in our latest selling guide?
This fashion piece is undeniably unique. Think about it: you can build most of your OOTD with only one piece. On top of that, it’s reliably comfortable. But don’t let that keep you from wearing it during the week at work or on weekends at special outings!
In fact, here are 3 ways we’re feeling inspired to wear jumpsuits right now.
1. As a Cozy Basic
Add a jacket and sneakers, and you’re out-the-door ready.
2. With Workwear
A blazer, some jewelry, and a pair of boots or loafers are all you need to make one work in the office. We’re extra inspired by the layered button-up with tie!
3. Belted
A belt uplevels a jumpsuit every time. Go bold and pick a chunky or chained one.
Shop for your own piece at any of our store locations. Plus, don’t forget you can sell your preloved fashion to us for cash or store credit. That can help offset the price, or even make the item “free.”
Not sure how it works? Learn about our buy/sell/trade options and follow along with us on Instagram.
October 23, 2024 Thrift Store Halloween Costume Ideas
It’s time for thrift store Halloween costume ideas! Just like you, we’re counting down the days, and–lucky for us–working in secondhand fashion gives us plenty of costume inspiration. In fact, many of our stores have dedicated racks with pre-made costume ideas from their creative teams.
We also checked into our stores’ regional feeds on Instagram to get a peek at the Halloween costumes they’ve pulled together from their racks. Keep scrolling to take a look and get inspired by their fashionable imaginations!
The best part: most of these costume pieces will stay in your wardrobe past Halloween. For example, that Cruella de Vil coat alone will keep you stylish and warm all the way through winter.
So, no need to worry. There’s still time to dream up your own thrift store Halloween costume ideas. Just stop into any of our stores this weekend to see what you can create. We’ll see you there!
