Blog: Crossroads Style

Let’s talk about how to shop sustainable fashion! This category of clothing has grown wild in popularity as people look for ways to avoid environmental waste. We’re here for this movement.

In some cases, people decide to turn to clothing made with recycled fibers or sustainable textiles. You can definitely find popular brands that focus on this, and it’s a great alternative. However, that clothing is still new and requires production.

You know that we’re partial to this next sustainable fashion solution: secondhand fashion. In fact, we buy unwanted clothing from the public every day at our store locations across the country. We take pre-loved clothing in great condition and sell it to secondhand shoppers ready to give that clothing another life.

Here is how to shop sustainable fashion that you’ll love for the long term:

• Shop at resale fashion stores like Crossroads that sell curated clothing items, versus just donations. This means that in-store buyers have already assessed the items for style and condition, and you won’t have to sort through a lot of pieces worth passing on.
• Look for high-quality pieces that will last for years (and even decades) to come. We like to shop for wool, premium denim, and brand-name outerwear.
• Sell your clothes at resale fashion stores so you can earn trade credit for your “new” purchases.

Ready to shop sustainable fashion? We hope to see you in our stores!

It’s still cold out there, but our favorite winter knits are keeping us cozy until spring. Curious about which ones are our staples? We’re sharing them here.

The Bell-Sleeve Sweater

We love all kinds of sweaters, but a bell sleeve sweater is extra special.

Fun Accessories

There will always be a special place in our hearts for knit scarves and beanies, but something new like these knit scrunchies is unexpected.

Oversized

Like a big, warm blanket, oversized winter knits keep us extra warm and are a great match for leggings or straight-leg jeans.

The Classic Cardigan

You know we’re big fans of preppy styles, so we always keep a few cardigans on hand.

Turtleneck

The turtleneck is a winter basic for us, and the turtleneck sweater makes a lot of appearances come winter.

Collared

We like to mix up sweater styles with collared ones, like this great zip-up.

Knit Dresses

Knit dresses in varying lengths are everywhere right now, and we couldn’t be happier about it.

Leggings

Why wear just one knit when you can wear a matching set? Bring on the knit leggings.

Selling clothes from home is simple with our Sell By Mail program. It’s free and available to everyone in the continental U.S.

Now’s the perfect time for that New Year closet cleanout, and selling clothes from home is the easiest way to get cash or Crossroads store credit into your hands.

It takes just a few easy steps. Start by ordering a bag on our website. When it arrives, check back on our website for the latest trends we’re looking for. These are exactly the types of pre-loved items you want to look for in your closet.

As you find and decide on clothing to sell, make sure they’re in excellent condition and freshly laundered. Then, add them to the bag. There’s plenty of room!

When you’re done, you’ll notice the bag already has a pre-paid postage label on it.

That means you just need to seal the bag and get it to your local UPS drop-off site.

Now you wait for an email from a Crossroads buyer letting you know how much cash or store credit you’ve earned. If you chose the cash payment option, you’ll receive a Zelle e-payment. If you chose store credit, you’ll receive your card by mail. Time to refresh your closet!

Platform sneakers are a trend we can definitely get behind. Since sneakers are a go-to in our closets, the platform version gives us one more option to choose from.

Plus, styling them is a breeze. Here are 5 ways to get started.

Like Classic Sneakers

The easiest way to style platform sneakers is to style them like your classic sneakers. The platform rise of the shoes amps up the look with no effort on your part.

Monochrome Look

Go monochrome and let the platform extend the length of the look. Remember: monochrome doesn’t have to mean neutral–this look works with brights too.

Color Palette

This photo captures it perfectly! Use your sneakers as a color palette to pick the pieces for the rest of your look. It makes everything pop.

With a Skirt

We like how a skirt at ankle length draws the eye to the sneakers.

With Flares

You’re already going big with the shoes, why not go even bigger with flares? We admire the overall dramatic result here.

Stop into your neighborhood Crossroads store and see if we have a pair of platform sneakers waiting for you!

The secondhand handbag is the new handbag.

The New Year is often a time for a wardrobe refresh, and a new handbag is a perfect first choice. You can shop for a brand-new bag within your budget, or find a higher-quality (and sometimes designer) secondhand handbag for the same price. 

With a resale store, you can even sell a pre-loved bag for cash or store credit to use towards a new one!

We recently looked for handbag choices on our stores’ regional Instagram feeds (see links below). We couldn’t believe how many incredible secondhand options they had on their shelves.

Keep scrolling to see exactly what we mean. Then, stop into any of our store locations to see what you can find. We have a very good hunch you’re going to find something you love.

Gucci, contact our Fillmore St. store for details.

Marc Jacobs, contact our Fillmore St. store for details.

Versace, $725.

Louis Vuitton Speedy 35, contact our San Jose store for details.

Chanel, contact our San Jose store for details.

YSL Mombasa Horn Bag, contact our Costa Mesa store for details.

Moschino, $37.50.

Diane Von Furstenberg, $55.

Janis Studio, $55.