Blog: Crossroads Style

Oversized cardigans are pretty much hero pieces in our closets. They’re the pieces you envelop yourself in when you want to feel anonymous (add big sunnies), cozy, and toasty warm.

Just because spring is here, don’t think we have oversized cardigans off our minds yet. Because for some of us (ahem, San Francisco folks), spring mornings can still be chilly.

Here are 3 ways we like to wear them.

1. Over Jeans and a Tee

We’re in jeans and t-shirts 90% of the time, so why not wrap it all up with a long, supersoft cardigan?

With Matching Cozies

When our minds are set on a cozy outfit, we’re guilty of piling it on. Sweats and thick socks only add to the look! We then add jewelry and a great pair of shoes to give it some fashion.

With Flares

Oversized cardigans go well with slimmer silhouettes, but sometimes you want to stand out. This is where flared denim or trousers come in.

We’d love to see how you wear your oversized cardigans, or oversized pieces in general. Tag us on Instagram @crossroadstrading, and we may even share your photo on our brand feed.

We strive to be the best thrift store out there and are on a mission to make shopping for secondhand clothes fun, fashionable, and affordable.

It all starts with our great sellers. They bring in their gently used clothing to sell or trade.  Our well-trained fashion buyers then assess each piece of clothing to curate our racks with the best labels, styles, and trends.

We then stock our racks by department and color, ensuring you don’t waste time sifting through miscellaneous clothing. Instead, you can shop for exactly what you need.

We only buy in excellent condition clothing that’s clean and free of damage. It makes shopping for secondhand clothing so much easier.

And best of all, you can bring in your own preloved clothing to sell for cash or store credit. With the store credit option, you can walk away with clothes for practically free! Check out our latest seasonal selling guide to see what trends, styles, and brands we’re looking for right now.

We hope that when asked about the best thrift store out there, you agree that it’s Crossroads. And if you haven’t visited one of our stores yet, we have great news: we have locations across the U.S.

There’s something quite perfect about pleats for spring. They usually come in soft and flowy fabrics that are easy to wear as the weather warms.

Keep scrolling for some of the ways we enjoy wearing pleats for spring, then look for your own pleated pieces on the racks of our stores.

For Special Occasions

With spring comes the natural start of wedding season, making a special occasion dress with pleats a clear winner.

In Billowy Trousers

Mix up your look with a pair of pleated pants. The more oversized the better, in our opinion.

With a Mini Skirt

A mini skirt in pleats is always preppy and fun. The matching shoe options are endless too, from ballet flats to sneakers to boots.

With Cropped Pants

Take your pleated trousers one step further and find yourself a cropped pair!

With a Pleated Top

We never pass up a pleated top. The simple embellishment adds so much whimsy to a look.

With a Pleated Dress

We really like the particular pleated dress, which adds them in an unexpected way.

We obviously have pleats included in our spring selling guide, but there’s so much more. Take a look!

You may have noticed we included fun patterns in our latest selling guide. But are you curious about which ones we’re talking about? No need to worry, because we have a few examples for you!

Below are some of the classic patterns we wear in spring, but there are plenty more you can find on the racks of our stores.

Romantic Florals

This print makes our list every single time.

Vintage

Whether truly vintage or reproduced, we’re always drawn to a vintage 40s or 50s pattern for spring and summer.

Bright

Have we told you how much we love bright fashion right now?

Classic 90s

Get yourself a 90s print, a baby tee, and some chunky shoes, and you’ve created your new favorite outfit.

Cherries

Fashion rule #327: if you see a fashion piece with a cherry pattern, you must bring it home!

Tropical

It most likely reflects our dreams of spring break and summer vacation: we just love a tropical pattern.

Take a glance at our latest selling guide for more seasonal trends like fun patterns. Or visit any of our store locations to shop your own style. While you’re at it, don’t forget to bring and sell your unwanted, gently used clothing for cash or store credit!

Know any stores that buy clothes by mail? Of course, you do! Crossroads has been buying clothes by mail for years now, and its process is one of the easiest ways to get cash or store credit for your pre-loved clothing.

The Sell by Mail service is free and available for sellers across the continental U.S.  On top of that, its turnaround time is much faster than other services on the market.

What We’re Looking For

We set you up for success from the start.  We publish an online selling guide each season to show you the trends, labels, and styles we’re currently looking for. Use the guide to send in your items with the highest likelihood of being purchased.

Pick Cash Or Store Credit

When you order our free selling bag (which comes with pre-paid postage on it!), you can choose to receive store credit or cash payment based on a percentage of what your items are priced for. If you live near a Crossroads Trading store, the choice is a no-brainer!

Here’s the whole process at a glance:

Crossroads is one of the best stores that buy clothes, whether in-person or by mail. Order your free bag!