Blog: Crossroads Style

We have secondhand shopping tips specific for the summer days ahead! Now’s the time to sell your preloved pieces for cash or store credit and refresh your closet with fresh finds for your best summer yet. Here are 5 things we recommend looking for in your favorite resale stores (like Crossroads)!

1. Weekend Basics

Don’t overlook secondhand clothing when it comes to your summer weekend and vacation wear. Hunt for perfectly worn-in tees, denim shorts, sandals, and slouchy beach bags.

2. Overalls

Quite possibly the easiest summer outfit to pull-off! Find a pair of classic overalls and add a tank top or baby tee to complete the look.

3. Slip Dresses

We like to shop secondhand for all our pretty summer dresses, but a slip dress is an extra special find.

4. Maxi Skirts

We love maxi skirts all year round, but once summer days are on the horizon, we turn our focus to maxi skirts in big floral prints and bright colors.

5. Natural Fibers

Definitely shop for pieces in natural fibers that are lightweight and will keep you cool. Linens and cottons are our go-to selections.

This handful of secondhand shopping tips should get you started. Don’t forget you can make these new-to-you pieces even more affordable by selling your gently used unwanted pieces for cash or store credit at any of our store locations. We even offer Sell by Mail if you don’t have a Crossroads store near you.

It’s time to get summer ready!

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With spring upon us and summer fast approaching, so also comes the renewal of our style guide, and with it, trends we’re predicting will carry us through the incoming heat like a Crossroads reusable tote bag.

Starting with perhaps the most prevalent trend at the moment, we have sporty classic. We’ve been seeing this trend popping up in current media, be it movies (Challengers, anyone?), the red carpet (our queen, Zendaya, for example, is eating this trend and leaving no crumbs), and all over our FYP’s. The buzz that this aesthetic is garnering, paired with the fact that most athletic wear comes in so clutch when our bodies are faced with the sweltering summer heat, makes sporty classic a spring and summer vibe that simply can’t be beat.

Like the name suggests, sporty classic is timeless, so while especially trendy in the warmer months, it’s a style that literally anyone can rock. Let’s break this trend down to some key components that we’re looking for in our stores.

Sneakers

Arguably the best part of this trend, it’s the quintessential summer shoe for those of us who prefer a shell-toe to a peep-toe. While we may be partial to a slimmer silhouette, don’t let that limit the possibilities of what you can find and add to your collection! Whether you’re more of a neutral New Balance fan or a colorful Sambas girlie, it’s undeniable that a good sneaker is necessary to any wardrobe.

Elevated Athletic Gear

Once “athleisure” entered our lexicon, it changed the game for us forever. Since then, we’ve seen the evolution of sportswear as fashion, which is exactly what we’re looking for with this trend. Fashion, function, and comfort? Yup, we don’t think it gets better than that.

Pleats and Looser Fits

The key to nailing this trend is perfecting the athletic and easygoing vibe that the look gives, which is why the silhouette is crucial. We love pleats for its allusions to the iconic fashions of tennis and golf, and loose fitting shorts for its effortlessness, especially in summer. To dive deeper–as well as see some examples on how to style them–check out our recent blog post about it.

So there you have it: a complete breakdown on the trend you’re now an expert on. Congrats on that! We hope to see both our shoppers and our sellers this season rocking and selling your best sporty classic looks and pieces. See you in our stores!

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It’s time to sell “old” clothes you no longer love to your favorite fashion resale stores and use your earned cash or store credit for new-to-you pieces. That’s exactly the magic of what we do at Crossroads!

In our stores across the U.S., you can sell, shop, and repeat to your heart’s content, knowing that you’re shopping sustainably and keeping clothes out of landfill.

That’s because we know that sometimes pieces in your closet no longer make you happy and would be better off in a new home. You know the pieces we’re talking about: the ones you can never seem to style into an outfit, or never fit right, or no longer match your latest style.

We have a way for you to turn them into cash or store credit for secondhand pieces that are “new-to-you.”

Our stores buy clothing all day every day, and you don’t need an appointment. (You can even use our waitlist app to even add your name to the waitlist remotely). We pay 30% in cash or 50% in store credit for whatever we price your items for. It’s really that simple.

So get ready to sell the pieces that no longer inspire you and refresh your closet with new pieces for the season ahead. (See our current trend guide for inspo). You know where to find us, whether it’s at one of our store locations or by mail!

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We’re into metallics again this season, and metallic jeans show off the trend best (although we do love the trend in dresses and shoes too).

Surprisingly, there are so many hues to choose from, like gold, silver, copper, and bronze. Choose your favorite sheen and make it your outfit base neutral. You’ll notice from the looks we chose below that it doesn’t take more than a t-shirt or button-down to complete the look.

Matching shoes run the wide gamut from sneakers to heels, so choose what works best for your day. And don’t be afraid to bring in even more shine with chunky jewelry and handbag hardware. Go bold!

Feeling inspired to give metallic jeans a try?

If you’re not sold, that’s okay. There are so many other trends to choose from this season! You can check out our latest selling guide to see plenty more options, from lace up tops to pleats .

Once you’ve set your eyes on your favorite trends, stop into any of our stores to shop or sell the look. That’s right, you can sell your preloved trend pieces for cash or store credit, either in-store or by mail. Learn more.

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A very common question is, where can I sell used clothes for money? We understand the feeling. Sometimes, you just want to clean out your closet and turn preloved pieces into cash.

You can always count on Crossroads stores for selling your clothes, but did you know we have another solution if you don’t live near one of our stores (or don’t have the time to visit)?

It’s called Sell by Mail, and it’s free to get started.

Here’s how it works. Order a free bag from our website and check out our selling guide to learn what styles, trends, and labels we’re currently looking for.

Locate those gently used items in your closet and wait for your bag to arrive. Check each piece to make sure it has no stains or damage.

When your bag arrives, fill it up! It arrives with a pre-paid shipping label so you can  drop it off at your local UPS store or schedule a pick-up.

Then, just wait to hear back from our Sell by Mail buyers. They’ll let you know when your bag has been processed, and how much you can expect in cash (via Zelle payment) or store credit.

Give it a try!

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