Blog: Crossroads Style

Large handbags may come and go out of favor, but you’ll never stop finding us drawn to them. How else would we carry a day’s worth of “essentials” when we head out the door each morning!

You know the essentials: things like a book for the subway ride, a protein bar for a quick snack, and headphones for our favorite tunes. Add these to the basics like a wallet, keys (why so many?), and lip balm, and a large handbag just make sense.

We decided to take a peek into our stores via Instagram, where all our regions host their own feeds. There, we found large bags that would work extremely well with our busy everyday lives. We even noticed there are many different styles to choose from.

Keep scrolling to see what we found in the stores. Which one would you add to your closet?

Keep track of all the latest fashion trends by viewing our seasonal selling guide and lookbook. There, we share the styles and labels we’re currently loving, so you know what you can shop or sell in our stores right now. Or, keep your eyes on our stores’ sales floors by following along with us on Instagram.

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It’s one thing to ask, where can I sell clothes? and another to ask where can I sell clothes quickly?

There are plenty of options these days for selling clothes, but not all of them take place on-the-spot. For example, if you sell your clothing on a peer-to-peer app or marketplace, you have to 1). create a listing for each item, 2). answer customer questions, 3). pack up each item once it sells, and 4). take each item to the post office.

Or, you can walk into a fashion resale store like Crossroads Trading and sell your clothing today for cash or store credit. You don’t even need an appointment to sell, and you can download the Crossroads waitlist app to add your name to the waitlist before you leave home.

And now, Crossroads offers flexible payouts, which mean you don’t have to decide immediately if you want to take cash or store credit. Your digital account is available in all Crossroads stores, and you can select cash or store credit on any visit.

In fact, if you have a variety of clothing to sell, from popular mall brands to designer pieces, Crossroads has 4 selling options to consider. Learn more about all of them!

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There are seasonal on-trend pieces, and then there are timeless capsule pieces. We prefer to fill our closets with a balanced mix of both, and we noticed that one capsule piece that never gets stale is the silk top.

The reasons are simple: the soft natural fabric is seasonless and the piece can act as either a styling layer or take the spotlight on its own.

Keep scrolling to see the wide range of silk top styles we found on Instagram, from blouses to shells to scarf-inspired to wrap. We think there is a well-suited piece for everyone.

We couldn’t help but notice how silk looks as fitting with denim and leather as wrap skirts and trousers. Now that’s versatility!

Sign up for our weekly newsletter to stay on top of our latest fashion blog posts, then consider buying, selling, trading, or consigning your gently preloved clothing and accessories at one of our stores across the country. It’s easy to learn what we’re currently looking for by checking out our seasonal selling guide or by following us on Instagram.

Here’s wishing you luck on finding a beautiful silk top of your own!

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Visiting a secondhand store soon? Here are 5 fashion finds that always make our day.

1. Outerwear

When the weather cools, a quality outerwear piece can make all the difference. Whether it’s a lightweight denim jacket for spring afternoons or a wool overcoat for East Coast winters, finding gently used additions to your closet is a major score. Buy-sell-trade shops like ours take it to another level, curating only the best pieces for you to shop.

2. Jewelry

We adore accessories and count on them to complete our daily looks. When visiting a secondhand store, we search out the jewelry, where we look for vintage and capsule pieces like hoop earrings and chunky gold chains. We’ve even found like-new preloved designer sunglasses at a fraction of the original cost.

3. Leather Handbags

A well-structured leather handbag will stand the test of time with good care. We look for timeless styles like satchels and crossbody bags, and appreciate how the soft wear of a pre-owned bag makes it look more relaxed.

4. Treasures at the Register

Looking for the very best pieces? Head straight to the register. This is usually where the store will keep its most valuable pieces on shelves or in cases. Take a glimpse here of what you could find recently at one of our store register areas. (Hint: follow us on Instagram for more store peeks like this).

5. Unique Pieces

We always make sure to take a slow stroll through the store with an eye for unique pieces that jump out at us. These are special finds that you’ll regret not picking up. The metallic pink ankle boots shown here are a perfect example.

Stop into your local Crossroads store to shop some fabulous finds of your own!

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The tweed jacket comes in two fashionable flavors: the box style and the blazer. Both are fall and winter staples in our books, particularly because the woolen weave of tweed is both durable and soft. On top of that, these are high-quality pieces that fall in the “fashion investment” category.

The Box-Style

You can’t help but get Chanel vibes from this jacket cut, whether or not the piece is designer. This style typically is adorned with large gold or silver buttons and square pockets. Even with a t-shirt and loose jeans, this piece can elevate an entire look. It’s one of our favorite closet finds.

The Blazer

Usually two-button, with a wide lapel, the blazer style is the layer to grab when a coat is too heavy. Or, you can follow the lead of the stylish folks below who layered it under an overcoat. Like the box-style piece, it looks modern when worn with denim and trainers.

Find all of your seasonal staples at Crossroads stores. Get a feel for what you’ll find on our sales floor by viewing our current selling guide or our Instagram feed.

Or if you have seasonal pieces in your closet that you no longer love, learn how easy it is to sell to us in-store or by mail.

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