January 30, 2025 Closet Favorite: The Denim Jacket
Is it crazy to have more than one denim jacket? We don’t think so (but then again, we’re totally guilty of this).
A denim jacket is that lightweight piece you grab on a sunny but chilly afternoon. You know, that special moment when you realize that spring really is just on the horizon. You can crumple it into your tote bag for the day, and it still emerges as a stylish hero piece when the temperatures drop.
It also looks as fitting with a sundress as it is with trousers, and it allows you to style a true denim-on-denim look when you feel the whim.
Keep scrolling to see some of the denim jacket looks we applaud for being easy and effortless.
Whether you love a denim jacket or still feel unsure about adding one to your wardrobe, it is only one of the spring trends we have on our minds right now. Learn about many more trends and current styles in our seasonal selling guide, or follow along with us on Instagram to see what you can find in our stores these days.
We’re excited to match you with new-to-you spring pieces!
January 28, 2025 The Best Places to Sell Clothes
In our opinion, the best places to sell clothes are quick, convenient, and don’t involve standing in line at the post office (no thanks, peer-to-peer apps).
They don’t involve scheduling appointments, and they can be found in your favorite neighborhoods. They’re available to you every day, and you can earn cash or store credit on the spot.
In this convenient selling scenario, a well-trained buyer will go through all your clothes and buy as much as possible, eager to fill their store racks with gently worn clothing that shoppers will adore.
Yes, you guessed right: we’re talking about buy-sell-trade fashion stores like Crossroads!
At a buy-sell-trade store you can bring all your preloved clothing into the store and sign in to sell (Crossroads even has an app for this). When it’s your turn, a buyer assesses all your clothing and determines what to buy. In the case of Crossroads, you then earn 30% in cash or 50% in trade of what they price your items for.
Best part: you can take your payout before you leave the store. No waiting for the items to sell!
Learn more about what Crossroads buys by viewing our latest seasonal selling guide.
January 23, 2025 How to Style Leather Pants
Not sure if leather pants are your style? We’re here to convince you that there are so many ways to wear them that you’re likely to find an outfit you love. Here are 6 styling tips to inspire you.
Sophisticated
Add cashmere and wool pieces, plus luxe accessories, to further elevate leather pants.
Western
Adding boots, a flannel, a vest, or belt accessories give them an unmistakable Western vibe.
Office-Ready
Mix your pair with soft basics–like this v-neck sweater and shawl–to make them appropriate for the office. The ankle boots perfectly complete this look.
Sporty
Pair them with a varsity jacket and baseball cap. That’s really all you need to get a sporty look!
Travel-Friendly
Mix in a blazer and sneakers to achieve that #airportoutfit energy.
Weekend
Keep them weekend casual with your favorite sweatshirts and sweaters.
Did we convince you to try a pair of leather pants this season? Learn more about all the latest trends, styles, and labels by viewing our current selling guide or following along with us on Instagram.
Then stop into one of our stores to shop secondhand fashion or sell your preloved clothes for cash or trade. We’d love to see you!
January 21, 2025 Shop Secondhand for Finds Like These
When you shop secondhand, there are many advantages (affordability and sustainability top the list).
But even better is the treasure hunt experience that’s involved. Since our stores focus on secondhand fashion, we’ll speak to this specifically.
We buy from the public all day every day and curate our store racks with finds that speak to a wide range of fashion types. We know that secondhand shoppers typically have unique and individual styles, so you may find a contemporary designer piece next to a vintage vest and classic suede cowboy boots.
We did our own little treasure hunt through our regional Instagram feeds and found some fun examples to share.
Any of these pieces would add a little kick to your wardrobe!
Shop secondhand fashion any day of the week at a Crossroads store near you.
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January 16, 2025 Our Love of Large Handbags
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.