Blog: Crossroads Style

A lace up top may sound like a tricky fashion piece to style, but we find that they’re so pretty they stand out on their own. That means you can wear them with everyday items you have in your closet. Just look at what we paired them with below!

Denim

A super simple easy match! A lace up top will dress up your favorite pair of jeans any day of the week.

Maxi Skirt

We like to pair them with flowy maxi skirts and love to pair them with a skirt that matches in color and material. Find its match for a pretty set.

Blazer

This style of top may feel casual, but there are so many styles that can be easily paired with a more sophisticated piece like a blazer.

Mini Skirt

This one in an A-line shape is particularly fitting.

Cut-Offs

We promised ease of styling, and it doesn’t get much easier than your go-to summer cut-off shorts.

Lace up tops made it on to our recent selling guide, where we share the styles, trends, and labels we’re currently looking for.

If you want to add one to your closet, stop into any of our store locations to see if we have one waiting for you. Or, if you have a preloved version to sell, bring it in to our selling counter!

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As part of our Staff Style Spotlight series, meet Darren, a Buyer at Crossroads. We asked San Jose and Santa Cruz employees to bring their style and star in our latest photoshoot wearing their best secondhand finds. Read about Darren’s personal style, favorite Crossroads finds, and favorite thing about working at Crossroads.

Describe your all-time favorite Crossroads find.

Two years ago I found a Helmut Lang mesh top worth $250+ and I got it at Crossroads for $32.50. I love the shirt so much, I had to wear it for my photo shoot outfit.

Which clothing brand(s) do you get excited to see at Crossroads?

Hysteric Glamour because that’s the brand that best describes my style.

Describe your personal style in 5 words or less.

Quirked Up Japanese Jimi Hendrix.

What is your go-to spring uniform?

Bell bottoms (but I wear those every season).

What is your favorite part about working at Crossroads?

Thanks for the Staff Style Spotlight, Darren! As a Buyer, Darren plays a crucial role by working with customers who come in to sell and selecting merchandise for the store. Does this sound like something you would be interested in? Join our team! Check out our Careers page to learn more about working at Crossroads.

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There are very few stores that buy used clothes. You can try selling your clothes online through sites like eBay, try to make a deal with an interested buyer on Facebook Marketplace, or try one of the many peer-to-peer apps that require you to negotiate with a stranger.

But to just walk into a store and ask a buyer to purchase your gently used preloved clothing? So you can walk out that day with cash in hand? Not so easy.

That’s why you need to know about buy-sell-trade fashion retailers like Crossroads, a store that buys clothing from the public all day, every day. With store locations across the U.S., you just visit with your clothing, add your name to the waitlist, and wait to be called. No appointment is even necessary. The best part? While you wait, you can shop the store’s curated racks of excellent condition secondhand clothing and start dreaming of how you’ll spend your newfound cash or store credit.

Crossroads is just one of the stores that buys clothes, but there are honestly not that many. If you can’t find a buy-sell-trade store near you, Crossroads has that covered as well. Try their Sell by Mail option!

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As part of our Staff Style Spotlight series, meet Sarahi, an Assistant Manager at our sister store, Fillmore & 5th. We asked our Palo Alto employees to bring their style and star in our latest photoshoot wearing their best secondhand finds. Read about Sarahi’s personal style, favorite Fillmore & 5th finds, and favorite thing about working at Fillmore & 5th.

Describe your all-time favorite Fillmore & 5th find.

This beautiful tan, canvas, romantic Dior purse!!

Which clothing brand(s) do you get excited to see at Fillmore & 5th?

I love seeing trendy and current style items.

Describe your personal style in 5 words or less.

Elegant, classy, chic, and contemporary.

What is your go-to spring uniform?

During spring time, I like to wear denim, loafers and basics tops.

What tips do you have for selling at Fillmore & 5th?

Check the items, brands and condition before come in. If the customer has questions about how to sell or how we price items, they can always give us a call and check the selling guide. Also be aware of as possible wait to sell; we really appreciate your patience.

What is your favorite part about working at Fillmore & 5th?

Thanks for the Staff Style Spotlight, Sarahi! As an Assistant Manager, Sarahi assists customers on the sales floor, trains and supervises staff members, and processes the amazing secondhand fashion that comes into Fillmore & 5th. Does this sound like something you would be interested in? Join our team! Check out our Careers page to learn more about working at Crossroads and Fillmore & 5th.

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Loose fitting shorts are already finding their way into our wardrobes this season. It doesn’t take too many sunny days for us to declare it’s warm enough to wear them (even when the weather isn’t quite there yet).

These summer essentials appear in our current selling guide and are just waiting to be worn with polo shorts or rugby shirts for a sporty classic look (another one of the styles we highlighted in our current selling guide). We like them in all their variations, from cargo cuts to simple drawstring styles.  You can even create your own with denim cutoffs.

You will find them in less casual styles too, like pairs made in high-quality fabrics like linen. Take your look next-level to business casual by finding shorts that pair with matching blazers.

We started looking for styling inspiration that would last us through summer, and we did not come up empty-handed. Here are some of the looks that stood out.

Do you see yourself wearing loose fitting shorts this season? How will you style them? Tag us on Instagram @crossroadstrading so we can see! You may just find your look on our brand feed.

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