April 18, 2023 How to Wear Pleats for Spring
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!
April 13, 2023 The Fun Patterns We’re Wearing This Season
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!
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April 11, 2023 Stores That Buy Clothes by Mail
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!
April 6, 2023 Get Inspired: Spring Matching Sets
Spring matching sets are one of the many trends we’ve included in our latest seasonal selling guide.
One of the many reasons we’re drawn to them is that they make morning dressing super easy, whether you’re headed out for errands or logging into that first Zoom meeting of the day.
There are several ways to wear them too. Here are a few recommendations we have!
Start with Basics
A matching set of basics can be worn on its own, or act as a foundation for a layered look.
Find Your Sweater Set
A matching set in a sweater knit is so cozy!
Run for the Tracksuit
A tracksuit is a matching set that’s fun to break from the norm, like this one in corduroy.
Get a Set for the Office
Matching sets can even be found in business looks like this jacket and shorts set.
Go for Pajama Style
Find a set in a pajama style with soft, flowy fabrics, and your day will feel so much easier.
Find a Day-to-Evening Set
The ultimate find is a matching set that looks as appropriate for day as it does for evening.
Besides spring matching sets, we have even more trends in our latest selling guide. Pick your favorites, then drop into any of our store locations to shop the look. You can even take advantage of your closet spring clean and bring your pre-loved clothing to sell for cash or store credit!
April 4, 2023 Black-Owned Fashion Companies to Know
If you follow our brand Instagram feed, you already know that every Friday we share Black-owned fashion companies creating collections we love. If you haven’t seen them, here are all the companies we featured in March.
Casely-Hayford
Join us in admiring the bespoke collection by fashion brand, Casely-Hayford. The label’s modern tailoring is visible in everything from its coats to luxe knits. Scroll through the IG feed to admire their sophisticated looks.
Abiola Olusola
Abiola Olusola’s minimalist pieces are inspired by slow fashion. Crafted in Lagos, the silhouettes are soft and light, in pretty colors that we can’t take our eyes off. Check out the brand’s feed to see these pretty pieces.
Loudbrandstudios
London-based Loudbrandstudios is designing confident pieces that mix an appreciation of African culture with the classic styles of the early 2000s. Click through their feed to see the results.
Kemi Telford
Nigerian-British and sustainable fashion label, Kemi Telford, is a brand committed to creating clothing that makes a statement. The resulting pieces are unapologetically loud, bold, and fabulous. Click through to their IG feed to see for yourself.
Auvere True Gold
You should know about Black-owned jewelry label, Auvere. They create unisex high-karat pieces in 22K and 24K gold. Handcrafted and hand polished, the finished collection is a mix of super light pieces and bold statement ones. Click through to their IG feed and start shopping.
These are only a few of the Black-owned fashion companies we’ve shared on Instagram. Visit our brand feed to see even more, or join us back on our website next month when we’ll feature our April picks.
