Blog: Crossroads Style

Recently, we’ve found ourselves nostalgic for 90s tracksuits. In fact, maybe all tracksuits, since they’re the no-thought-necessary matching outfit we always want to find in our closet (especially first thing in the morning before our first Zoom call).

We’ve had them on our minds so frequently that we added them to our latest selling guide under the sporty trend there.

We personally lean towards tracksuits in warm, premium fabrics, so they’re structured well and last for years. Then, we pair them with a great pair of trainers, because those always finish the look just right.

You’ll see from our inspiration photo picks below that we like to see them layered with everything from long wool coats, to puffy jackets, to designer handbags.

We know we’ll have them top of mind when we hit up our neighborhood Crossroads store for our latest cool weather fashion selections. And before we know it, we’ll be showing off our latest set, reminding us that 90s tracksuits were always more about style than running a track.

Keep scrolling for style inspiration, then stop into Crossroads to look for your own set, or to buy-sell-trade your gently used pieces for cash or store credit.

P.S. We’re now buying for fall! We buy all day every day from the public. No appointment is necessary, and you can even add your name remotely from home with our waitlist app.

In our minds, chunky knitwear takes second place only to chunky peanut butter. We love a good, cozy, snuggly fall sweater, and one made with soft and chunky yarn is pretty much the ultimate.

For some of us lucky enough to have knitting talents, we can fill our drawers with these gems. However, for the rest of us who only dream of being those talented knitters, we shop for them instead. And when we see a chunky knitwear piece on a thrift store rack, watch out.

We’ve actually added chunky knitwear to our seasonal selling guide, where we mark the seasonal trends we know our savvy and fashionable shoppers are looking for.

Take a look at some chunky knitwear style inspiration below, and make note of how it can look preppy or boho. More than anything, though, it just looks super warm and cuddly.

Our Crossroads stores are all about the fall season right now, so we’re keeping an eye out for chunky knitwear at our selling counters. Bring in any of your gently used ones to sell, or shop our racks for the ones we’ve bought in.

There are no really big secrets about how to sell clothes to a resale store because the process is actually pretty simple and similar in different stores.

However, we know it helps to know what to expect when you fill up a bag of your gently-used clothes and bring them to a store like Crossroads Trading to sell.

So let us walk you through the steps and show you how easy it is. Remember, you can earn cash or store credit when you buy-sell-trade!

1. Look at the Store Racks

We always recommend stopping into the store first as a shopper. This way, you learn what styles and labels the buyers are looking for. If you don’t have time to do that in advance, many stores offer an online selling guide that will give you ideas.

2. Bring Your Bag of Clothing into the Store

Make sure the items are damage-free and freshly washed. Make an appointment if the store requires it (Crossroads doesn’t. We buy from the public all day every day).

3. Add Your Name to the Waitlist

You’ll usually find a list at the selling counter. At Crossroads, you do this on the tablet there. Or, you can even add your name to the waitlist before you leave home with the Crossroads app.

4. Wait for a Buyer to Call You

A buyer will call your name when it’s your turn to sell. You can shop while they’re looking through your clothes, or watch them buy to learn why they decide to buy what they do.

6. Redeem Your Cash or Store Credit

Once the buyer gives you the total, you can choose to redeem it for cash or store credit. At Crossroads, we pay 35% in cash or 50% in store credit (which we call “trade”).

7. Shop the Store for Amazing Secondhand Finds

We know you got this part down. No explanation is needed. Happy shopping!

Have you ever had a pair of platform shoes? (We see you, Gen X, nodding with an, of course!)

For those of you who haven’t tried them before, or those of you who don’t have a pair in your closet right now, it’s time to consider them. We’ve recently filed them under the trend “underground edge” in our fall trend guide.

If your closet can be described as full of ravewear, punk, or Victorian-inspired pieces, then a pair of platforms shoes will fit in perfectly amongst your baggy pants and corsets.

You may have one specific idea in mind when you think of platforms, but they come in different heights and styles to suit every style. There is the popular platform sandal, but also platform boots, heels, and sneakers.

Keep scrolling to see lots of examples.

As we mentioned, platforms are part of our seasonal selling guide. This is the guide you can use to buy and sell your pre-loved, excellent-condition clothing at any of our store locations. Learn what we’re looking for, and then refresh your fall wardrobe with us!

The benefits of secondhand clothing are multi-fold. There’s the thrill of always-changing thrift store racks, the considerable cost savings, and the ability to buy expensive labels for a fraction of the original price.

Add to that the environmental benefits of secondhand clothing, and you have a shopping option that’s hard to resist.

Did you know that you can follow your local Crossroads stores on Instagram and see photos of the latest pieces in stores?

We’re sharing a few of our favorite recent picks below. This is just a sample of what you’ll find in stores. You’ll see that secondhand clothing is anything but boring!

Gucci belt, $225.

Longchamp leather totes, $125.

Vintage Hey Baby top, $15.

Vintage Levis Sta-Prest pants, $32.50.

Vintage Nine West mini bag, $18.50.

BC platform shoes, $28.

NWT House of CB “Anais” dress, $68.

Vintage All That Jazz jumpsuit, $24.

Pendleton sweater, $24.

Love Tree skirt, $16.50.

Nike Cortez shoes, $24.

Rare vintage Elvis tee, price upon request.

Resale stores like Crossroads are even better for shopping for secondhand clothing. You can sell your clothes for cash or store credit and save even more money! FYI- we’re now buying for fall!