Blog: Crossroads Style

Some fashion pieces are next-level, dramatic, and eternally classic. Case in point: the always-amazing leopard coat.

I personally know that mine is brought to the front of my closet at the very first hint of fall chill in the air. I prefer the over-the-top fluffy ones, but I’ve seen beautiful versions in other printed fabrics, like silk and fleece.

In fact, the leopard coat is such a fall favorite that it almost always makes our Fall Selling Guide, just like it has this year.

If you want to see the leopard coat out in the wild for your own style inspiration, we’ve rounded up a few great looks below. We think you’ll see why every closet can use one this fall season and beyond.

Along with the always-amazing leopard coat, see our latest selling guide to learn the other 29 fall trends that made the cut. Then, clean out your closet for the new season and sell and shop with us! Turn those no-longer-loved pieces in your closet into cash or store credit for your fall wardrobe refresh. You can easily find your nearest Crossroads store location here.

For the last year, Crossroads has been committed to putting Black-owned fashion brands in the spotlight. It’s a tough process to pick only a few favorites because there are so many to choose from!

We continue to feature brands each week on our Instagram feed, so be sure to follow along. Here are the 4 brands we featured in August:

1. Something by Sonia

The brand @somethingbysonjia is led by none other than @sonjiawilliams of Project Runway fame. We think she’s perfected the paperbag waist, as seen in her Nala Paperbag Short shown below. Visit the website here.

2. souk + SEPIA

Black-owned @soukandsepia is a stylish marketplace of curated products from around the globe, including clothing, shoes, accessories, and home décor. They ship directly from top factories around the world and pass along savings of up to 80% off original retail! Visit their IG feed to see more.

3. Tu Creative

Label @tu-creative is sold from an Etsy shop you have to visit. The label sells t-shirts designed and handmade in Memphis, Tennessee. Besides popular message tees like the one shown here, its sitcom reference tees are a big hit too.

4. CISE

@cise.store is an LA-based clothing line that’s been on a mission to create “stronger threads for a stronger community” since 2010. Their Protect Black People line shown here is a stunning example of their poignant and powerful pieces. Shop CISE here.

This blog post has put only 4 Black-owned fashion brands in the spotlight, but there are many more on our Instagram feed. You can also join us back here on our website next month when we feature our September picks!

When shopping at Crossroads stores, do you find yourself drawn to the racks of handbags displaying dozens upon dozens of options? You’ll find us shopping there too, especially now as we search for the best crossbody bags for fall.

Crossbody bags are a year-round staple that comes in a range of styles and materials, but for fall we prefer leather versions that match well with thick sweaters and chunky shoes. And while brown and black leather versions are the most popular choices, crossbody bags in bright colors and off-white shades shouldn’t be overlooked.

There are just 3 things to keep in mind when finding one you can wear with ease. First, look for an adjustable strap so you ensure the bag hits comfortably at your hip. Second, choose a strap material that feels comfortable at your shoulder (because you know you’re going to stuff that bag full of everything you need for a long day). Finally, check if the bag has a removable strap, because sometimes you can get both a handbag and crossbody bag in one!

Here are a few crossbody bags we found in our stores that are ready to join some fall wardrobes.

While we sell lots of crossbody bags for fall, we also buy pre-loved ones that need a new home.  So if you find yourself ready to swap out your current crossbody bags for new ones, or something else altogether, learn more about how to sell clothes in our stores.

We’re currently looking for a lot of fall pieces to buy and sell this season! Check out our Selling Guide to see what else you could sell to us for cash or store credit.

You’ve seen them listed in our fall selling guide. so you know we’re planning to wear pleats this fall.  In anticipation, we’re sharing 5 ways to wear pleats from now until winter.

1. Pleated Dresses

Pleats don’t have to be heavy. In fact, they’re best in silk satin, organza, and taffeta fabrics. We’ve picked two gorgeous dresses below to show you.

2. Tennis Skirts

These wide-pleated skirts are so popular we recently included them in our preppy round-up article here.

3. Midi Skirts

Midi skirts are the most classic and popular way to wear pleats. Add a blouse or turtleneck on top, and boots or loafers to complete the look.

4. Head-to-Toe

Keep this in mind on your next shopping trip: you’ve struck gold if you find a matching top and bottom set in fine pleats!

5. Silky Pants

A pair of lightweight pants in pleats will take you through the summer to fall transition. You can start by wearing them with tank tops and t-shirts, then move into chunky sweaters once the weather cools.

We’re sharing 5 ways to wear pleats now because it’s one of the thirty trends in our current Selling Guide. Click here to see it and learn which other trends we’re really, really excited about right now.

If we have to go back to school, we’re going back to school with the varsity jacket. It’s just one of the 30 fall trends we’ve included in our Selling Guide, and it tops our list as a prize fashion piece. Once we’ve added one to our closet, it has a very high chance of becoming a year-round favorite. In fact, we may even stretch as far as to say a high-quality varsity jacket is an investment piece. You’ll love it for years to come.

You don’t need to add more than jeans and a t-shirt, because the jacket will get all the attention. Add a pair of athletic shoes for the ultimate sporty look, whether you’re the class jock or not.

Keep scrolling to see some looks we love.

That’s why you’ll see us heading back to school with the varsity jacket, whether “heading back to school” means stepping into a classroom, on the streets, in our stores, or back into the office. It introduces fun anywhere it goes.

Again, the varsity jacket is only one of the 30 fall trends in our Selling Guide. Click here to see what the other 29 are!