Blog: Crossroads Style

The tweed jacket comes in two fashionable flavors: the box style and the blazer. Both are fall and winter staples in our books, particularly because the woolen weave of tweed is both durable and soft. On top of that, these are high-quality pieces that fall in the “fashion investment” category.

The Box-Style

You can’t help but get Chanel vibes from this jacket cut, whether or not the piece is designer. This style typically is adorned with large gold or silver buttons and square pockets. Even with a t-shirt and loose jeans, this piece can elevate an entire look. It’s one of our favorite closet finds.

The Blazer

Usually two-button, with a wide lapel, the blazer style is the layer to grab when a coat is too heavy. Or, you can follow the lead of the stylish folks below who layered it under an overcoat. Like the box-style piece, it looks modern when worn with denim and trainers.

Find all of your seasonal staples at Crossroads stores. Get a feel for what you’ll find on our sales floor by viewing our current selling guide or our Instagram feed.

Or if you have seasonal pieces in your closet that you no longer love, learn how easy it is to sell to us in-store or by mail.

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Fall and winter call for tall boots! If you have a pair you’re ready to wear for work or play, we have some styling ideas to help you plan your next look. Check out 6 ways we love to wear them.

1. Paired with Tights

We consider this the easiest was to show off tall boots! Add a pair of tights for warmth and style. You can even choose a bright hue or textured knit for more visual interest.

2. Coupled with Leggings

Elevate your favorite leggings with this classic riding look. A turtleneck and tweed blazer complete the outfit, all while keeping you warm and comfortable.

3. Matched with a Mini

Make sure those boots are the main feature by pairing them with a mini skirt or dress. The flannel mini dress shown here hits all the right notes.

4. Pulled Over Jeans

You know your skinny jeans are just calling for a boots meetup. Add in a puffer jacket to complete this favored winter look.

5. With a Long Dress

We like to add a long ribbed knit dress for a simple and effortless look, and we really love the monochrome pairing here. Plus, how cute is that belt bag??

6. Make Them Preppy

Pair them with a turtleneck sweater and wool plaid skirt for the ultimate preppy winter look. A pair in suede would be perfect.

If you have pre-loved tall boots you’re looking to sell, visit one of our stores for a buyer assessment.

You can also see all the styles, trends, and labels we’re looking for this season with our seasonal selling guide. Or follow us on Instagram for more style inspiration.

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

Claire

Quick-Fire Q’s:

Style Icon: Chloe Sevigny

Current Fav Song: All My Friends by LCD Soundsystem

Favorite Brands: Prada!

Go-to Drink Order: Iced Oat Latte

What is your #1 selling tip for new sellers?

Ask us anything! We want to help you understand our buying process and we love talking about clothes.

What is your favorite part about working at Crossroads?

The clothes and our cool team!

What is the Crossroads Find that got away?

A pair of Tom Ford-era Gucci velvet trousers! They fit me perfectly and I waited a day to buy them and they sold… 🙁

Aleks

Quick-Fire Q’s:

Style Icon: @beenslackin on Instagram

Current Fav Song: Woodpecker No. 1 by Merzbow

Favorite Brands: Carol Christian Poell

Go-to Coffee Order: Espresso shot(s)

What is your #1 selling tip for new sellers?

Presentation matters! Shows that the clothes are in good condition and ready for us to buy them.

What is your favorite part about working at Crossroads?

Being able to work with clothes and meet people who care about them.

What is the Crossroads Find that got away?

Issey Miyake pleated pants…

Thanks for the Staff Style Spotlight, Claire and Aleks! As Crossroads employees, Claire and Aleks work in sustainable fashion, curate their store’s inventory, and are part of a creative and supportive team! 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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As part of our Staff Style Spotlight series, meet Tonoya and Renee. We asked our Seattle team to bring their style and star in our latest photoshoot wearing their best secondhand finds. Read about Tonoya and Renee’s style, favorite Crossroads finds, and favorite thing about working at Crossroads.

Tonoya

Quick-Fire Q’s:

Style Icon: Jaida Bunni

Current Fav Song: Anything by PARTYNEXTDOOR

Favorite Brands: Adidas!!

Go-to Drink Order: Lavender White Mocha

What is your #1 selling tip for new sellers?

Always take season into consideration and remember that presentation matters!

What is your favorite part about working at Crossroads?

I love my team and interacting with customers to help them find things they love!

What is the Crossroads Find that got away?

Yellow Onitsuka Tiger Mexico 66

Renee

Quick-Fire Q’s:

Style Icon: Rather than on single person, I get inspo from outfits of the 70s and a lot of androgynous models.

Current Fav Song: House of the Rising Sun by The Animals

Favorite Brands: Free People

Go-to Coffee Order: Hazelnut Vanilla Latte with Extra Espresso!

What is your #1 selling tip for new sellers?

Bring in all of your fun pieces, even if we don’t take it, we really love seeing all the fun, different styles.

What is your favorite part about working at Crossroads?

The community, coworkers and seeing everyone’s unique style everyday!

What is the Crossroads Find that got away?

A white lace vintage Gunne Sax dress.

Thanks for the Staff Style Spotlight, Tonoya and Renee! As Crossroads employees, Tonoya and Renee work in sustainable fashion, curate their store’s inventory, and are part of a creative and supportive team! 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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You know you can get money for clothes inside our stores all day, every day.

But if you find yourself short on time, or far away from one of our stores, we have an extra convenient option just for you.

It’s our Sell By Mail service, which just happens to be celebrating its 10-year anniversary this year!

With Sell By Mail, you mail your pre-loved clothing to us from home and can earn cash via a Zelle e-payment or trade credit that’s good in any of our stores.

The best part of this service (outside of the unbelievable convenience)? It’s free! Just request your free shipping bag online, fill it up with your gently used items at home, and use the pre-paid label on it to mail your items in.

Then wait for our trained buying team to assess each item. If they purchase a piece, you’ll earn a percentage of what they price the item for. We’ll donate the rest for you, or you can have your unpurchased items returned to you for a small fee.

Ready to give it a try? Get started on earning money for clothes by ordering your Sell By Mail bag!

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