Blog: Crossroads Style

A ruffle dress may be one of the last items you think of when imagining your winter wardrobe, but hear us out.

With a little creative styling, these dresses can be winter-proofed with the right footwear and additional layers. Tights and tall socks can extend their wear into cooler temps too.

And if you live somewhere where it gets really cold, you can consider these dresses for indoor gatherings and holiday parties. Just lean towards your dresses in darker colors and keep accessories in winter textures and shades.

Below are 3 easy ways to style a ruffle dress for winter wear.

1. Belted with Booties

Add a leather belt and boots or booties to freshen the look for cooler weather.

2. With Combat Boots (and Caps!)

Warm socks and combat boots will help you make the seasonal switch, with a cap or beanie adding even more warmth.

3. Add a Vest

Vests come in so many materials and styles, so add this extra layer. We’re very likely to pick sweater vests.

Along with the ruffle dress, there are a number of other trends we’re looking for this season. Check out our current selling guide to see the styles and labels we’d love to add to our racks.

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The best thrift store fashion finds usually surprise you. They’re gems you find in the racks, catching your eye with a great print, beautiful fabric, or designer label.

Then you remember the extra special bonus: you’re getting this piece at a fraction of what it originally cost at retail! Ahh, the magic of secondhand shopping.

To keep an eye on the latest pieces in our stores, we like to follow our stores’ regional Instagram feeds to see what’s new on the sales floor. Along with following our main Instagram feed, this is an excellent way to “shop our racks” from home.

Keep scrolling to see some of the fashion finds that caught our eye this week on those regional Instagram feeds. Then, plan to stop into your local Crossroads store  to shop the racks in person.

Learn even more about thrift store fashion finds we want to see this season by checking out our seasonal selling guide. There, you’ll find the trends, styles, and labels we’re looking for at our selling counter. Bring your pre-loved pieces in to earn cash or store credit and refresh your wardrobe with new finds!

Interested in checking out those regional Instagram feeds? Some of them are linked below.

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A super easy, fail-proof way to add warmth to your fall and winter looks is by adding a puffer vest.

It’s a piece ready for that moment when a full jacket or coat is too much, or when you don’t want to cover up the great look you styled (We’ve been there).

Try them over blazers, sweatshirts, turtlenecks, and even cropped pieces.

Need inspiration? Here are some looks we found on Instagram that show you several different ways to layer them.

Over a Blazer

Yes, you read that right. Puffer vests can look fabulous with your work attire.

With Cropped Tops

Try one with a cropped top–or even–a cropped vest with a cropped top.

Over Sweatshirts

You thought sweatshirts were warm and cozy. Now try one with a puffer vest layered on top. Next level!

With Cable Knit Sweaters

Like we mentioned, a vest can ensure that the pretty details of your other pieces shine through. A great example of this is a cable-knit sweater.

A puffer vest is only one of the trends we’re looking for this season. See our current selling guide for even more. You can shop or sell them in any of our store locations right now.

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Last month on our Instagram feed, you saw October-featured Black-owned fashion brands each Friday. If you missed any of our picks, we included them all here!

Valerie Madison Fine Jewelry

Valerie Madison Fine Jewelry is the eponymous Seattle-based small business where skillful artistry includes the use of recycled materials and consciously-sourced stones to create heirloom-quality pieces.

If you’re a jewelry lover, you need to start following the brand’s Instagram account.

GOODEE

GOODEE is a Certified B Corp marketplace of curated apparel, homeware, and accessories.

The company is on a mission to “reduce poverty, help marginalized communities, and advocate for gender equality by supporting traditional artisans and small brands around the world.”

Click through to their Instagram account to see beautiful goods devoted to slow living.

GALERIE.LA

GALERIA.LA is a thoughtfully curated marketplace of ethical and eco-friendly clothing and accessories from emerging brands around the globe.

Featured designers use sustainable production methods to reduce their environmental footprint. You can even shop by values like local and recycled.

Click through to their Instagram feed to start exploring.

Two Days Off

Two Days Off is a brand created by climate scientist, Gina Stovall.

The label creates made-to-order designs with a focus on being effortless and minimal. Deadstock fabric is used to make the pieces eco-friendly.

Click through to visit their Instagram feed and start shopping the line.

These are the October-featured Black-owned fashion brands we shared on Instagram in October, but there are so many more we’ve shared! Follow our feed and check our website monthly for even more featured brands.

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We have some fresh picks of the week to share, and they come straight from our sales floor. All of them were found on our regional Instagram feeds (Did you know we had those?). These regional feeds allow you to see the latest and greatest pieces coming in to your local stores daily. Many of those feeds are linked below.

Go West

Western revival has been trending this fall, but we always like to push the envelope on a trend. These pink fringed boots would do the trick!

Ballet with a Twist

Same goes for the ballet-inspired look that’s trending. The curved toes on this Maison Margiela pair are unique and stunning.

Get Academic

Preppy is a classic look that really gets attention in fall and winter. We like how this store styled the check blazer with a silk shirt in a rich floral print.

Designer, but Make it Sporty

This designer wallet-on-chain with a sporty motif and gold hardware is perfect for everyday wear.

And these designer platform trainers are everything.

Stay Warm

We feel warmer just looking at these cozy The North Face pieces. They’ll make someone very happy this winter season.

These picks of the week represent only a small batch of fashion items you can find on our regional Instagram feeds. Check them (and our main feed!) for even more great finds.

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