September 19, 2023 A Peek into Jobs in Sustainable Fashion
Jobs in sustainable fashion have been catching the eye of fashion lovers looking to kick off their careers. They want to share their fashion talents while taking part in the global effort to reduce fashion waste.
One of the best ways to get started is with a retail job for s sustainable fashion company, where you can learn about seasonal trend forecasting for styles and labels, customer shopping habits, and the best textiles and materials on the market.
For example, you could work retail for brands that solely produce sustainable clothing. You’ll learn about their special manufacturing processes and ethically sourced textiles.
Or, at a fashion resale store like Crossroads, you can also learn about fashion buying. Our fashion buyers stock our racks and shelves by purchasing pre-loved clothing directly from the public every day. In this role, they learn how to assess and price clothing based on current trends, styles, and customer demand. They enjoy stocking our stores with unwanted clothing that will have a second life with a new owner.
Plus, fashion buying is a special industry skill you don’t usually find in fashion retail. Interested? Take a peek at our jobs in sustainable fashion! We’re always hiring and have open positions in our stores across the U.S.
September 14, 2023 5 Ways to Wear an Oversized Graphic Tee
An oversized graphic tee is one of the seasonal trends we added to our latest selling guide, which highlights the styles, labels, and trends we’re eyeing.
Whether you have one in your closet, or looking to pick one up in our stores, here are 5 ways we like to style them.
1. With Biker Shorts
We’re still grabbing this quick and easy look for our dashes out the door. It’s so comfy and easy to style with a necklace and crossbody bag. This look makes Saturday errands look stylish.
2. As a Mini Dress
An oversized tee can sometimes be pulled off as a mini dress. If this is the case with yours, take advantage! We like to pair this look with boots.
3. With Baggy Jeans
Some days, we’re all in when it comes to baggy, so we add baggy jeans with our oversized tees. We like how this look adds some silhouette contrast with fitted arm warmers and a beanie.
4. With Wide-Leg Trousers
There is room for your oversized t-shirt in your work wardrobe! Wear it with this season’s popular wide-leg trousers.
5. Off the Shoulder
A really oversized shirt has a wide neckline that will hang off the shoulder. Go with it!
We want to see how you style oversized graphic tees too. Share and inspire by tagging us with your look on Instagram @crossroadstrading. You may find yourself featured on our brand feed! Until then, stop into any of our stores to find your fall favorites.
September 12, 2023 Sell Used Clothes by Mail This Fall
Sell used clothes by mail this fall, and you may find yourself with cash or store credit in your hands! It’s even easier than you think.
It’s Closet Cleanout Time
If you’re like us, you’re ready for a fall closet refresh. This is when we launder and store our spring and summer fashion pieces and bring out all our fall pieces. Yes, it’s time to bring out those sweaters, blazers, and coats again!
Decide What You Still Love
Next, we look at every single one of our fall pieces and decide whether it’s 1). a major yes and goes straight into our closet, 2). looking too worn and needs to be donated, or 3). is no longer a favorite but still in excellent condition and likely to be purchased by someone else.
Order a Crossroads Sell by Mail Bag
Head straight to the Crossroads Sell by Mail page and order a bag. Take a look at the latest selling guide if you want an idea of which of your items are most likely to sell to a Crossroads buyer. Then, order your free bag and select if you’ll want future payment in cash (via Zelle e-payment) or store credit (good at any Crossroads store location). You can also select to have your unpurchased items returned to you for a return fee.
Fill Your Bag & Send It Off
Once you’ve received your bag, fill it up with the items you’d like to sell. It already has a pre-paid shipping label on it, so send it off! Now, you’ll just wait to hear back from a Crossroads buyer.
Ready to sell used clothes by mail? Get started by ordering your bag.
September 7, 2023 What is Gorpcore Fashion?
Start talking about gorpcore fashion and people may look at you like the fashion-crazed person you are. Then, continue to explain that the “gorp” in gorpcore is a reference to trail mix (or “good ol’ raisins and peanuts”), and you’ll have them rolling on the floor with laughter.
That’s the thing about fashion: you can always count on it to create something new and creative and have fun while doing it.
If you don’t what gorpcore fashion is yet, it’s fortunately pretty simple. It’s wearing traditionally “outdoors” clothing as streetwear. Think cargo pants, fleece jackets, utility vests, and hiking shoes. But on the city streets.
This is a case where a photo will say 1000 words more than a written explanation will.
Keep scrolling. It will make sense in the next 5 seconds.
Gorpcore fashion is one of the trends we’ve included in our most recent seasonal guide. But if it’s not a fit for your personal style, we have plenty more trends and labels for you to consider.
Take a look, and then stop into any of our stores to sell your pre-loved fall pieces and shop for “new” ones you’ll love.
September 5, 2023 Black-Owned Fashion Boutiques to Shop
Every week on our Instagram feed, we share some of our favorite Black-owned fashion boutiques, always ones with online shopping available. If you missed our August picks, we’ve included all of them here so you can catch up!
Zelie for She
Zelie for She is an LA-based brand known for its limited runs on all its designs. This makes each look that much more special!
Start following their IG account to make sure you don’t miss any new drops.
Le Beau Monde
Le Beau Monde is a label that offers affordable pieces that capture the latest trends. We’re eyeing their crochet pieces and cutout dresses, perfect for these final days of summer.
Click through to their Instagram feed and start following.
ALYDA
ALYDA is a brand focused on petite womenswear. If this is your fashion need, you can count on them for ethically-produced pieces in classic cuts and styles. We’re admiring this perfect slip dress.
Click through to their Instagram feed to start shopping.
Thelma West
As you can see, Thelma West’s ethically sourced diamonds are crafted into eye-catching, one-of-a-kind creations. Click through to visit their Instagram feed and find the pieces that speak to your individual style.
These are only the August Black-owned fashion boutiques we shared on Instagram. Follow our feed and check our website monthly for even more featured brands.
