Blog: Crossroads Style

There’s something quite perfect about pleats for spring. They usually come in soft and flowy fabrics that are easy to wear as the weather warms.

Keep scrolling for some of the ways we enjoy wearing pleats for spring, then look for your own pleated pieces on the racks of our stores.

For Special Occasions

With spring comes the natural start of wedding season, making a special occasion dress with pleats a clear winner.

In Billowy Trousers

Mix up your look with a pair of pleated pants. The more oversized the better, in our opinion.

With a Mini Skirt

A mini skirt in pleats is always preppy and fun. The matching shoe options are endless too, from ballet flats to sneakers to boots.

With Cropped Pants

Take your pleated trousers one step further and find yourself a cropped pair!

With a Pleated Top

We never pass up a pleated top. The simple embellishment adds so much whimsy to a look.

With a Pleated Dress

We really like the particular pleated dress, which adds them in an unexpected way.

We obviously have pleats included in our spring selling guide, but there’s so much more. Take a look!

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You may have noticed we included fun patterns in our latest selling guide. But are you curious about which ones we’re talking about? No need to worry, because we have a few examples for you!

Below are some of the classic patterns we wear in spring, but there are plenty more you can find on the racks of our stores.

Romantic Florals

This print makes our list every single time.

Vintage

Whether truly vintage or reproduced, we’re always drawn to a vintage 40s or 50s pattern for spring and summer.

Bright

Have we told you how much we love bright fashion right now?

Classic 90s

Get yourself a 90s print, a baby tee, and some chunky shoes, and you’ve created your new favorite outfit.

Cherries

Fashion rule #327: if you see a fashion piece with a cherry pattern, you must bring it home!

Tropical

It most likely reflects our dreams of spring break and summer vacation: we just love a tropical pattern.

Take a glance at our latest selling guide for more seasonal trends like fun patterns. Or visit any of our store locations to shop your own style. While you’re at it, don’t forget to bring and sell your unwanted, gently used clothing for cash or store credit!

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As part of our Staff Style Spotlight series, meet John, an Assistant Manager at Crossroads. We asked Chicago employees to bring their style and star in our latest photoshoot wearing their Crossroads finds. Read about John’s personal style, favorite Crossroads finds, and favorite thing about working at Crossroads.

Tell us about your favorite Crossroads find.

Brand new Louis Vuitton creepers.

What are you dying to see come into your Crossroads store?

Anything Rick Owens! Plus we’ve gotten some great Vivienne Westwood lately.

What are your favorite spring trends?

Light layering! Flannels and denim jackets especially.

How would you describe your personal style?

Intentional minimalism, elevated basis, and oversized.

What is your favorite thing about working at Crossroads?

Creating an atmosphere that people want to be in, for both employees and guests.

Top tips for selling at Crossroads?

Shop with us! What you see in store is what we’re taking in. 🙂

Thanks for the Staff Style Spotlight, John! As an Assistant Manager, John assists customers on the sales floor, trains and supervises staff members, and processes the amazing secondhand fashion that comes into their Crossroads. 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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Know any stores that buy clothes by mail? Of course, you do! Crossroads has been buying clothes by mail for years now, and its process is one of the easiest ways to get cash or store credit for your pre-loved clothing.

The Sell by Mail service is free and available for sellers across the continental U.S.  On top of that, its turnaround time is much faster than other services on the market.

What We’re Looking For

We set you up for success from the start.  We publish an online selling guide each season to show you the trends, labels, and styles we’re currently looking for. Use the guide to send in your items with the highest likelihood of being purchased.

Pick Cash Or Store Credit

When you order our free selling bag (which comes with pre-paid postage on it!), you can choose to receive store credit or cash payment based on a percentage of what your items are priced for. If you live near a Crossroads Trading store, the choice is a no-brainer!

Here’s the whole process at a glance:

Crossroads is one of the best stores that buy clothes, whether in-person or by mail. Order your free bag!

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Spring matching sets are one of the many trends we’ve included in our latest seasonal selling guide.

One of the many reasons we’re drawn to them is that they make morning dressing super easy, whether you’re headed out for errands or logging into that first Zoom meeting of the day.

There are several ways to wear them too. Here are a few recommendations we have!

Start with Basics

A matching set of basics can be worn on its own, or act as a foundation for a layered look.

Find Your Sweater Set

A matching set in a sweater knit is so cozy!

Run for the Tracksuit

A tracksuit is a matching set that’s fun to break from the norm, like this one in corduroy.

Get a Set for the Office

Matching sets can even be found in business looks like this jacket and shorts set.

Go for Pajama Style

Find a set in a pajama style with soft, flowy fabrics, and your day will feel so much easier.

Find a Day-to-Evening Set

The ultimate find is a matching set that looks as appropriate for day as it does for evening.

Besides spring matching sets, we have even more trends in our latest selling guide. Pick your favorites, then drop into any of our store locations to shop the look. You can even take advantage of your closet spring clean and bring your pre-loved clothing to sell for cash or store credit!

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