July 14, 2022 The Modern Summer Suit
It’s not too late to give a summer suit a try. You’ve heard us talk about the suiting trend for months, and today we share how to wear one specifically for the summer season.
The weather is warmer and color palettes are different, so we went searching for inspiration that met those needs. We also wanted to find styles that felt modern. That meant overlooking summer suits that feel traditional in silhouettes and colors.
What we found was a refreshing mix of suiting in lightweight fabrics paired with great layers and accessories. Here’s what we learned along the way.
Try a Shorts Set
A suit can have shorts! We love this for more casual outings like brunch.
Pair It with a Tube Top or Tank
Why not show off a little skin and your favorite jewelry?
Pick Summer Shades
Some colors automatically say summer, so stand out in brights like hot pink and sky blue.
Skip the Button-Up
Find a double-breasted version and skip the top completely. The suit can be the entire look in itself!
Add Neon Accessories
Amp up a neutral suit with neon accessories. We couldn’t style it any better than this.
We want to see your summer suits! Tag your look @crossroadstrading, and we might feature you on our brand feed.
July 12, 2022 Q&A with Rebecca of @phdinclothes
When Rebecca of @phdinclothes started looking for fashion inspiration for work as a new university professor, she couldn’t find much more than blazers with elbow patches. So, she took it on herself to launch a blog and record what she wore to work!
Thanks go out to Rebecca for sharing her fashion story with us! Follow Rebecca’s fashion adventures on her blog and on Instagram at @phdinclothes.
And follow Crossroads on Instagram for daily sustainable fashion inspiration and peeks into our stores across the country.
July 7, 2022 7 Yellow Fashion Pieces for Summer
Why wouldn’t you consider yellow fashion pieces in summer? Yellow is the color of sunshine and limoncello!
That’s why we found 7 yellow fashion pieces that you should consider for your summer looks.
1. Mini
Add a mini in electric yellow to any outfit to bring all the summer vibes.
2. Plaid
Your next thrifted treasure hunt needs to include a piece (or three) in yellow plaid!
3. Headband
Maybe you just want to test the waters first. Give yellow a try with something as simple as a headband.
4. Cotton Skirt
Lightweight cotton or linen skirts are a summer go-to. Mix it up this year and find one in yellow.
5. Gingham
Yellow + gingham = summer fashion gold!
6. Sweater
Even in summer, we still find ourselves packing a light sweater for evenings and cooler sea breezes. A yellow one is perfect!
7. Hat
A bucket hat is a great and stylish choice for summer, so why not try a yellow hat next?
If you’re still looking for more summer trends to try this season, we have a whole bunch of them listed in our current selling guide. Get some fresh ideas for your closet, and then head over to any of our stores to shop!
July 5, 2022 Black-Owned Fashion Companies to Know
For the last 2 years, we’ve been putting the spotlight on Black-owned fashion companies each week. There are still so many for us to talk about! If you missed our June picks on our Instagram feed, we’ve included them all here for you.
ANIMA IRIS
Philadelphia-founded @anima.iris creates vibrantly-colored leather handbags made in Africa. With summer finally here, we think their ZAZA GRANDE in watermelon hues may be our favorite. Visit the online shop to see all the pretty options here.
Sai Sankoh
Ah, is there anything as luxurious as beautiful resort wear pieces? Black-owned label @shopsaisankoh produces pieces designed by @sai.sankoh, a creator of light-as-air and flowy resort masterpieces like this Blue Eloise Goddess Kaftan. Shop the site here.
Chelsea Paris
@chelseaparisint is a brand that creates luxury footwear inspired by designer Theresa Ebagua’s African heritage. Designs are then crafted beautifully in Italy. Their Izzy style shown here is a customer favorite. See all the stylish pieces on the brand’s website here.
Lisa Folawiyo Studio
We’re excited to feature Black-owned @lisafolawiyo_studio. Using Ankara textiles, and working closely with craftspeople for finishing touches, the label puts attention to detail front and center. Shop the entire line here.
We’ve included only a few of the Black-owned fashion companies we’ve featured on our Instagram feed. Jump over there to see even more. You can also join us back here on our website next month when we’ll feature our July picks!
June 30, 2022 5 Fringe Skirt Looks for Summer
A fringe skirt is for the fashion adventurous. It takes a look to the next level with its shape and movement.
There are different ways to wear one, dependent on your personal style and the occasion you’re dressing for. In fact, we can think of 5 fringe skirt looks we really like for summer.
Keep scrolling to see what we selected.
1. Hi-Lo
No one says a fringe skirt has to be part of a fancy look. Give it a hi-lo feel by pairing it with a band tee, tank top, or leather.
2. Mini
Fringe is especially fun in a mini look. We like the look of this one with a billowy blouse.
3. Metallic
If you serve fringe up in a metallic tone, you get this beautiful tinsel-like look.
4. Shawl Wrap
A long shawl wrap offers the benefit of just a touch of fringe, plus a cozy blanket-like piece for your chilling office AC.
5. Jewel Tones
Go bold and bright with the fringe skirt color you choose. Amp up the piece by finding one in rich tones like emerald and ruby.
And finally, when looking for a fringe skirt at your local Crossroads location, bring in your gently-used seasonal clothes to sell. You may get that new stunner with store credit!
