Blog: Crossroads Style

We’re just days away from a season shift, which means it’s time to spring clean and sell clothes!

We like to clean out our closets at least 3 times a year, usually at the beginning of the year, when spring arrives, and then when we switch over to fall.

With each closet clean comes the opportunity to sell our gently used clothing for cash or trade credit, and there’s no better place to get this done than in our stores or by mail.

If you’ve never sold clothes in one of our stores, this video from Mary of Mary Elizabeth shows you exactly what the process looks like.

And Beth of B. Jones Style shares how our Sell by Mail option is free and easy.

Ready to get started? Check out our latest selling guide to see what we’re looking for, then mark your calendars to spring clean and sell clothes soon. If you plan to sell in-store, no appointment is necessary. We buy all day every day, so our buyers are waiting to help you!

Sporty chic style seems effortless when it’s done right. It’s a trend we’ve included in our current selling guide, and one that can be pulled together with pieces like your favorite leggings and a perfectly-oversized blazer.

Although you don’t need many pieces to achieve the look, you can mix them together for countless outfits. Here are 7 that caught our eye.

1. Monochrome

Go for one color to make dressing easy and to increase the chic factor. This works exceptionally well with black pieces.

2. Top it Off with a Cap

Throw on a cap to shake the business feel from your button-downs and structured handbags.

3. With a Unitard

Start with a great sport basic like a unitard and simply layer from there. This look has hints of another trend we love: ballet fashion.

4. Add a Sweatshirt

Layer a sweatshirt under a long trench or wool coat, and you’ve added a touch of polish to a comfy piece.

5. Start with a Sports Tee

Sports shirts have great fits, so pair them with your ‘fit.

6. Mix it Up with a Crop Top

Swap out a blouse or t-shirt with a crop top to easily add a sporty vibe.

7. Bring in a Bomber

An oversized bomber over sleek leggings or bike shorts makes for a great contrast.

Try a sporty chic style look this spring, and stop into any of our store locations if you’re looking for fun pieces to build it. Even better, benefit from your recent spring clean by bringing in your pre-loved clothing to sell for cash or store credit.

If you love to use social media to follow fashion trends, we have just what you need: 4 thrifting accounts to follow on TikTok.

Each account caught our eye when they tagged us on the platform. If they’re shopping in our stores, we know they’re pretty savvy about secondhand fashion. Plus, they deliver consistent fashion inspiration that keeps us coming back for more.

@stylewithsoco

Soco of @stylewithsoco shares her love of fashion and NYC on this popular account. You can count on her to share the details of her fashion looks and take you on adventures along the way, like her 25th birthday trip to Paris.

@greggusto

We all want Greg of @greggusto to take us along with him on his thrifting trips. Your jaw will drop at what he finds. He has mastered the art of thrifting, and we’re here for it.

@aaricanichole

Dallas-based Aarica of @aaricanichole thrifts for fashion and more. We love how creative she is with her fashion inspiration, like creating looks she’d wear at Copenhagen Fashion Week. Her thrifting trips for clothing and decor are true treasure hunts.

@chelseaasoflate

Chelsea of @chelseaasoflate is a native New Yorker with a photographer’s eye, so you can expect excellent fashion content that will make you want to get out there and thrift every weekend. We’re extra keen on her “What I Thrifted & How I Styled It” series.

Of course, there are more! But if you’re just getting started in the world of secondhand fashion, here are 4 thrifting accounts to follow on TikTok now. And hey, you can even join us there too!

Celeste of @_celestemunoz has a go-to Instagram feed to follow for fashion inspiration, especially if you love seeing looks that incorporate secondhand finds. We reached out to ask more about her personal style and how she started shopping for secondhand fashion. Read on to learn more about Celeste.

Hi, Celeste! Please tell us a little about yourself.

Hi! I am 27 and have been living in New York City for 9 years. I work in fashion merchandising and do social media and content creation on the side. An avid coffee drinker and thrifter, I’m also obsessed with hot yoga and pilates.

It’s great that you incorporate secondhand fashion into your wardrobe. Tell us how you started thrifting.

I have been into thrifting since I was a kid! I always loved vintage and was obsessed with the history of fashion trends. It may have started when I began watching That 70s Show. It inspired me so much in middle school and lead me to start learning about what garment details were telling signs of the decades they were made in. Now, my POV on thrifting has changed into wanting to consume less fast fashion and knowing that since trends are cyclical, you can always thrift the original piece instead of buying it at Zara. Often times vintage is better quality anyway.

What was your best secondhand fashion find ever?

SO MANY! My favorites are my Burberry Trench Coat ($35) and my Gold Metallic Jean Paul Gaultier Skirt ($10).

You’re fresh off the heels of NYFW. What were your personal highlights?

I went to the I Like You after party, which was SO FUN! So many tiktokers were there, and the street style was so cool.

Spring is on the horizon! Which spring trends are you most excited about?

I am so excited for the return of bohemian style in a modern way. I’ve been super inspired by crochet paired back to tailored pieces, or voluminous silhouettes in linen-like materials.

Thank you, Celeste, for taking the time to tell us more about your personal style, and what spring trends you’re looking forward to.

If you follow our Instagram feed, you know we share Black-owned labels there every Friday. If you didn’t catch them all last month, we have them here in one place for you.

HOME by Areeayl

HOME by Areeayl is a jewelry line of whimsical and imaginative pieces by designer @areeayl, who enjoys creating pieces in real life that she’s seen in her dreams. Scroll through their brand feed to see this vision in action!

Yam

Yam is a made-to-order, handmade jewelry brand based in Queens, NY, and founded by designer Morgan Thomas. The line is inspired by Thomas’ late mother, who introduced her to jewelry making at a young age, and the nostalgic (but modern) pieces are created with deadstock materials and vintage silhouettes. Check out the brand’s feed to see these playful pieces.

LaQuan Smith

All eyes are on the eponymous label, LaQuan Smith. The designer has been a celebrity favorite for almost a decade, creating distinctive pieces and building an impressive global presence. Scroll the brand’s IG feed for lots and lots of glamour.

House of Aama

LA-based fashion label, House of Aama, is designed by a mother and daughter duo committed to 100% manufacturing in LA. The pair “explores the folkways of the Black experience by designing timeless garments with nostalgic references informed by historical research, archival analysis, and storytelling.” Take a look at their resulting designs!

This is just a sampling of all the Black-owned labels we’ve shared on our Instagram feed. Visit our feed to see even more, or join us back on our website next month when we’ll feature our March picks.