Blog: Crossroads Style

So you want to give punk fashion pieces a try, but you’re not ready to rock the look head-to-toe. We’ve been there. Sometimes, you just want to mix a little punk influence into your individual style.

We’ve picked 5 punk fashion pieces that you can bring into any of your outfits to give them some underground edge. Choose one or two for your #ootd and you’ll find yourself feeling just a tad rebellious. Let’s call this your punk fashion starter kit.

1. Black Leather Jacket

This is the staple of punk fashion and one of those investment pieces you’ll have for a lifetime.

2. Fishnetting

You can find yourself the classic fishnet top, or start with some fishnet stockings. Tears are optional but add to the look.

3. Punk Band or Statement Tee

Visit your favorite secondhand store for a vintage punk band tee, or find a tee that makes a statement.

4. Plaid Skirt

Look for a plaid skirt in dark colors like burgundy or forest green. Short or long skirts work for this look.

5. Combat Boots

Complete the look with combat boots or platforms. We love lace-up boots and platforms with chunky hardware.

Besides punk fashion, see all of the trends we’re currently craving in our seasonal selling guide.

Q: I hear that people are selling their unwanted clothing for cash. I want to know how to sell used clothes online from home!

The rumor is true: you can sell your preloved clothes conveniently from home. There are 3 main ways to do this.

The first is to sell on a general selling website like eBay. You create an account, upload photos and a description of your piece, and either set a fixed or auction price. Once the piece has sold, you package and ship it to the buyer. You handle all communication with your buyer and deal with any returns.

The second way is to use a peer-to-peer marketplace, like Poshmark or Depop. Again, you create an account and a listing for your product. You answer potential buyers’ questions and sometimes negotiate a price together. Once the buyer makes the purchase, you package and ship the item to them directly. Again, you handle communication with the buyer.

Or, maybe you’d like to sell your clothes in 3 easy steps that don’t involve photographing, negotiating, and shipping every single one of your items. Here is where Crossroads Sell by Mail comes in.

1. Order a Sell by Mail Bag Online

Order your free Sell by Mail bag on the Crossroads website. At that time, you’ll decide if you want unpurchased items donated or returned to you for a fee. You’ll also mark whether you want to receive cash or store credit for any Crossroads store location.

2. Clean Out Your Closet

Look for clothing that’s still in great condition, with no stains or damages. Don’t forget those “new with tags” purchases that you keep passing up in your closet for other items you love.

3. Fill and Mail the Bag

Fill the bag up and ship it off. It already has a pre-paid shipping label on it!

Then, wait to hear from our buying team about what they’ve decided to buy, and when you can expect your payment. See, much easier, right?

It’s up to you how you choose to sell used clothes from home, but if the Sell by Mail option from Crossroads sounds best, go ahead and order your free Sell by Mail bag today!

Ravewear is a fun and popular style rooted in underground edge, and it often crosses paths with other fashion trends and pieces we adore like punk, baggy, corsets, platforms, and Victorian-inspired.

Some brands that make our favorite ravewear pieces are Urban Outfitters, Jaded London, i.am.gia., Off-White, and All Saints. We like to buy them into our stores so they’re waiting for your next thrifting hunt for that big night out.

There’s no better place to look for inspiration than through festival photos, or on the streets of big cities around the globe. Look at enough outfits and you find there are a number of essential pieces that really complete a ravewear look.

Keep scrolling for our list of essentials.

Funky Sunglasses

You’ll need a pair for your day in the sun –or for watching the sunset at an evening show– so pick a pair in a funky shape and color.

Chunky Platforms

Chunky platform shoes, especially in a boot style, ensure you can make lots of ground.

Chain Accessories

Breathe new life into basic pieces by focusing on great accessories like chains.

Sporty Pieces

Lightweight and stretchy fabrics are a popular ravewear choice that will keep you dancing all day or night.

Neon Brights

You have to stand out! There’s no better way than pops of neon.

Faux Fur

Enter the room like the star you are. Faux fur in bright colors is the ultimate.

Bucket Hat

We will always endorse a great hat, and a bucket one is essential ravewear.

We’ve been wearing baggy pants a lot these days. Maybe it’s a rejection of the skinny jeans trend that hung around for so, so long. Or, maybe it’s a part of our post-pandemic style, where we’ve decided that comfort in clothing should ultimately come first (yeah, that doesn’t sound like us).

Most likely, we’re wearing baggy pants because they’re undeniably on trend this season. We’ve marked them under the category of underground edge in our most recent selling guide, and if you look at any of our company Instagram feeds, you’ll see that our staff is wearing them in multiple styles.

Denim, cargo, trousers, or wide-leg — we love them all. We are as varied with our matching tops too. Sometimes we go for cropped tops to contrast the fit, but an oversized tee with oversized pants is a look we’re just as likely to reach for.

Take a look at our staff inspiration photos below, where we show off their wide range of baggy pants looks. If you want to try the trend too, stop into any of our stores to find a pair that works for you!

Is there really any find better than secondhand designer bags at your favorite resale or thrift shop?

A beautiful, high-quality designer handbag is one of those fashion investments with an excellent return. Not only will you find you keep the piece for years (and sometimes a lifetime), but the best designer bags age very well. The leather gets softer over time, and the shape and structure stay intact.

Often, the style even comes and goes into fashion too. Think about all of the 90s designer bags that are in high demand right now.

So add to this fashion investment a discounted price for a secondhand one, and secondhand designer handbags become a treasure hunt find.

With them on our minds, we took a look at some of the Instagram feeds for our store regions (did you know we had those?), and we found our stores stocked with some amazing ones.

Maybe you’ve heard of some of these designers before?

Prada

Celine

Judith Leiber

Burberry

Louis Vuitton

Saint Laurent

Telfar

Continue to see the latest secondhand designer bags that reach our stores by following our regional Instagram feeds linked below, or our main brand feed, @crossroadstrading. We hope you find your perfect match!