Blog: Crossroads Style

November 24, 2022 Try Sequin Pants This Holiday Season

We’ve already admitted to our showstopping holiday tendencies like feather dresses, so is it any wonder sequin pants are also on our outfit planning list?

Sequin pants have long been a favorite for us because they’re a statement piece, meaning you can pair them with anything and still have a winning look. A simple tank top, turtleneck, or t-shirt is all you need. Although, a silk blouse or leather jacket looks terrific with them too!

And footwear can be just as varied. Sequin pants are as well-paired with sneakers as heels, loafers, or chunky platforms.

Accessories are usually kept to a minimum, giving the pants the spotlight. We like to add hoop earrings, small cross-body bags, or clutches.

Take a look at some of the holiday looks we found around this trend. Which one is your favorite?

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Now’s the time to bring in your prior years’ holiday looks to sell, either for holiday cash or trade you can use to purchase this year’s looks. See what else we’re currently looking for by taking a look at our seasonal selling guide. Then, share your holiday looks with us by tagging us on Instagram @crossroadstrading!

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November 22, 2022 The Best Sustainable Fashion Jobs

The end of the year is the perfect time to consider a seasonal job for some holiday income or a fresh career for the new year. Cue: sustainable fashion jobs, one of the sectors of fashion retail that’s growing in popularity.

Sustainable fashion is an excellent field for those who love fashion but want to support the areas of the industry that reduce textile waste and overconsumption.

The best sustainable fashion jobs fall into two categories. First, there are fashion producers that are using recycled materials to produce their new pieces. Second, there are secondhand retail shops that are extending the life of existing pieces by getting them out of the closets of people who no longer wear them, and into the hands of shoppers who are happy to give them a second chance.

That’s exactly what we do at our Crossroads stores across the nation.

Our employees work as retail managers, in-house fashion buyers, and sales associates. They get to stock their stores with secondhand pieces that are trending in their communities. And they become experts in fashion labels and designers.

That’s why we think the best sustainable fashion jobs can be found at Crossroads. Keep scrolling to get a glimpse into our stores, then check out our Careers page to learn where we’re currently hiring.

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November 17, 2022 We Have Ideas: Thanksgiving Outfits

We are so ready to plan our Thanksgiving outfits! This is one of our favorite times of the year, making plans to enjoy holiday meals with our friends and family.

As we plan our looks, we start by thinking of some of our favorite Thanksgiving combos and accessories. Take a look at what we tend to go to time and time again.

Boots & Maxi Skirt

We opt for boots all season long, but adding them with a long skirt and sweater is one of our favorite “dress-up” holiday looks.

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Scarves

It’s the season of scarves, so dress up neutral pieces with small silk ones or cozy oversized ones.

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Turtlenecks

The turtleneck will always win us over for cold-weather outings. Look for sweater versions in super soft knits.

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Autumn Colors

You can always look to natural fall colors to bring the festivities to your Thanksgiving look.

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Feathers

Just a hint of feathers as trimming looks so festive!

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Blouse & Jeans

Make it simple for yourself and select a pretty blouse with your favorite jeans.

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Velvet

Oh, how we love velvet for the holidays! These pants would be a perfect choice.

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If you’re still shopping for Thanksgiving outfits, drop into one of our stores to see what’s new on our racks. We might have exactly what you’ve been looking for!

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November 15, 2022 Festive Feather Dresses

We’ve reached that point in the year where all we can think about are holiday outfits, like feather dresses. The holidays provide a special opportunity to dress a little over the top, and for fashion lovers like us, that makes shopping in our stores extra exciting.

Glitter, sequins, and feathers are the eye-catching details we look for when browsing the racks. In secondhand fashion shops like ours, the racks being filled with vintage, contemporary, and designer pieces mean there are so many treasures to be found!

Take a look below at some of the feather dresses that are inspiring us this season. We love how even just a hint of feathers at a hemline takes a dress to the next level. Don’t be afraid to add feathered accessories too.

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Are you busy dreaming of a calendar full of holiday events too? We want to see your festive party looks! If you find a holiday outfit in one of our stores, please share it on Instagram and tag us @crossroadstrading. You may find it featured on our brand feed.

Let’s make a toast to the holiday (fashion) season!

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November 10, 2022 This Week’s Thrift Store Fashion Finds

Another week, and another batch of incredible thrift store fashion finds have hit the sales floors of our Crossroads stores across the country

If you’re not following the regional Instagram feed for your local stores, you should be (and a few are linked below). It’s how you can get a first look at the pieces our buyers have just bought into their store. 

We took a look at the IG feeds this week and collected some of the best thrift store fashion finds we noticed.

Keep scrolling to see what we found!

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Yves Saint Laurent handbag, $220.

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Dries Van Noten coat, $68.

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Chloe loafers, $150.

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Telfar bag, price upon request.

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Assorted Nike Air Max 90 Volt and Air Max 90 UNDFTD, $85-125.

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Alice + Olivia top, $32.50; vintage skirt, $18.50; Nine West shoes, $24.

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Garrixon x Kum & Go Ampersand1 shoes, $225.

Now’s the time to start thrifting your holiday gifts! Bring in your gently-used clothes to sell, and you may receive cash or store credit towards like-new thrift store fashion pieces that make amazing gifts, like designer handbags. Then, follow us on Instagram to keep an eye on everything that’s making its way into our stores.

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