Blog: Crossroads Style

November 7, 2024 What to Wear with Animal Print

Animal print is pretty much a neutral in our wardrobes. Whether it’s leopard, zebra, snake, or cheetah, we can’t pass up a piece with this fun print. Add the print to a cashmere sweater or faux fur coat, and we’re immediately sold. You can even find it in our current selling guide.

You may be surprised to learn there are several ways to style this special print for different occasions. In fact, we have 5 specific ways to get you started.

With a focus on our favorite (leopard!), keep scrolling to see some of the styling tricks we found on Instagram.

1. Add a Button-Down Shirt

Pair a crisp oversized button-down shirt with printed pants or a skirt.

woman sitting on stairs with a blue button-down shirt and animal print pants

2. Contrast with Red

The best color pairing in our opinion!

woman in red sweatshirt and animal print skirt

3. Play Up a Brown Palette

Play up all the brown hues.

woman in leopard cardigan with white tee and jeans

4. Pair with a Neutral Blouse

Give the animal print all the attention by matching with a cream, white, or gray blouse.

woman in white blouse and animal print pants

5. Make it Work-Ready

Dress up the print with a blazer and flats.

woman in leopard pants, black crop tee and black blazer

Check out our selling guide for all the latest styles, trends, and labels we’re loving now.

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November 5, 2024 How to Get a Job in Fashion

Wondering how to get a job in fashion?

If you find yourself with a passion for fashion, an entry job in fashion retail is an excellent way to start your career. You’ll find yourself working alongside other fashion enthusiasts, discussing the latest trends, styles, and labels.

You’ll learn about store merchandising, shopper trends, and seasonal shifts in retail. And in a secondhand fashion store like Crossroads, you’ll even learn corporate buying skills.

That’s right: our in-store buyers complete formal training and learn how to buy clothing for our store inventory. They receive feedback on what sells best and learn how to identify what’s most popular for their store’s shoppers.

Oh, and don’t forget about the employee discount that will help you build up your career wardrobe! In a resale store like Crossroads, that means buying high-quality and designer pieces at the fraction of original cost.

We’re always looking for employees to join our teams in stores across the U.S., so check out our open jobs and all the benefits we’re offering. Then, ring in the New Year with a new career in fashion.

Mila, a Crossroads buyer, holding up a floral shirt

How to get a job in fashion? Start with a national fashion retailer like Crossroads!

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October 31, 2024 Get Inspired to Try a Quilted Jacket

A quilted jacket may be something you’ve never considered a wardrobe essential, but we’re prepared to change your mind. Once you’ve added this warm and pretty piece to your closet, we think you’ll find yourself picking it day after day this winter.

It’s light for the days that are sunny but cool, making it easy to toss over a turtleneck or sweatshirt. It’s also easy to pack in a backpack or duffel bag for a day’s outing.

Once we started looking for examples of how to style a quilted jacket, we found them in a wide range of options. From cotton to nylon, and neutrals to prints, there is an option for every style.

Here’s some of the pieces that we’d love to get our hands on.

woman in leopard-print quilted jacket

woman in khaki-colored quilted jacket

woman in burgundy-colored quilted jacket

woman in striped one with baggy pants

woman wearing one in black and cream toile print

woman in multi-colored one with loose-fit pants

Take a look at our current selling guide to see even more styles, trends, and labels we’re looking for this fall and winter. If you have any of these in your closet and no longer love them, bring them into your nearest Crossroads store to sell them for cash or trade. Our experienced buyers will assess each piece, and you’ll earn 30% in cash or 50% in trade of what they price the item for. Learn more on our Buy/Sell/Trade page.

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October 29th, 2024 Staff Style Spotlight: Valeria

Valeria wearing fall fashion

As part of our Staff Style Spotlight series, meet Valeria, a Buyere at Crossroads. We asked our Studio City team to bring their style and star in our latest photoshoot wearing their best secondhand finds. Read about Valeria’s personal style, favorite Crossroads finds, and favorite thing about working at Crossroads.

Quick-Fire Q’s:

Style Icon: Gabriette

Current Fav Song: Iceblink Luck by the Cocteau Twins

Favorite Brands: I love Vivienne Westwood!

Go-to Drink Order: An iced lavender latte with an extra shot of espresso.

Valeria wearing fall fashion

What is your #1 selling tip for new sellers?

Make sure your clothes are clean and ready for the sales floor!

What is your favorite part about working at Crossroads?

My awesome coworkers! (and clothes too!)

What is the Crossroads Find that got away?

A beautifully distressed pair of studded Freebird moto boots. They were perfect for me.

Valeria and Amanda wearing fall fashion posing together for the camera

Thanks for the Staff Style Spotlight, Valeria! As a Buyer, Valeria 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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October 29, 2024 3 Ways to Wear Jumpsuits Now

Did you catch that jumpsuits are included in our latest selling guide?

This fashion piece is undeniably unique. Think about it: you can build most of your OOTD with only one piece. On top of that, it’s reliably comfortable. But don’t let that keep you from wearing it during the week at work or on weekends at special outings!

In fact, here are 3 ways we’re feeling inspired to wear jumpsuits right now.

1. As a Cozy Basic

Add a jacket and sneakers, and you’re out-the-door ready.

woman wearing a brown jumpsuit with trainers and a beige cardigan

woman wearing one in black and yellow, with sneakers and a shirt jacket

2. With Workwear

A blazer, some jewelry, and a pair of boots or loafers are all you need to make one work in the office. We’re extra inspired by the layered button-up with tie!

woman wearing a beige jumpsuit with flannel blazer

woman wearing one in khaki with a white button-down and black tie underneath

3. Belted

A belt uplevels a jumpsuit every time. Go bold and pick a chunky or chained one.

woman wearing one with black belt and high ponytail

Shop for your own piece at any of our store locations. Plus, don’t forget you can sell your preloved fashion to us for cash or store credit. That can help offset the price, or even make the item “free.”

Not sure how it works? Learn about our buy/sell/trade options and follow along with us on Instagram.

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