Blog: Crossroads Style

On the surface, the idea of a loose-fit suit might be a hard sell. A suit? That’s baggy? How would I even start to make that work?

But once you start paying close attention to the trend, brought to the style stage first by celebrities, you begin to see the appeal. The look stands out, it’s comfortable to wear, and it’s super fun to shop for. Especially if you’re a secondhand shopper like us!

So keep scrolling to take a look at 5 inspiring loose-fit suit outfits that impressed us on Instagram. Then, if we’ve convinced you to try the look, visit one of our store locations to find the perfect suit for you.

Look for Linen Ones for Warmer Months

Wear It With a Cropped Top

Match With Your Favorite Sneakers

Add a Crossbody Bag

Layer Under a Long Coat in Winter

The loose-fit suit is definitely one of the trends we’ve earmarked for spring and summer. Did you know we have 29 more of them listed in our seasonal selling guide?

Most of all, we want to see how you style the look. If you try it, please tag us on Instagram @crossroadstrading to share. You may find yourself featured on our brand feed!

If you caught our Instagram feed during Earth Month, you noticed we highlighted several Black-owned sustainable fashion brands. Missed them? Not to worry. Here’s a recap of the 5 brands we shared.

1. Hope for Flowers by Tracy Reese

Tracy Reese’s sustainable collection, @hopeforflowersbytracyreese, is responsibly designed and produced while keeping the beautiful silhouettes that @tracy_reese is known for. Visit the online shop to see all the pretty pieces here.

2. ASHYA

@ashya.co is a Black-owned and sustainable fashion line that produces beautiful travel accessories for men and women. The brand minimizes waste through small batch production and sustainably-sourced materials. Follow their feed to see their latest pieces. Then, shop their site here.

3. Chelsea Bravo

@chelseabravostudio designs gender-neutral clothing that’s made to order in Brooklyn. The label focuses on natural, reclaimed, and organic materials. This includes plant-derived ones! See all the stylish pieces on the brand’s IG feed.

4. Taylor Jay

Oakland-based @shoptaylorjay designs popular eco-friendly and elevated basics. The brand produces them with ethically sourced, recycled, and upcycled materials. Shop the entire line here.

5. Season Three

@season__three is a lifestyle shoe line produced in Northern Italy. The brand uses materials sourced from environmentally-conscious tanneries. We think they’re creating the most stylish hiking boot out there! Follow the line here.

We’ve included here just a few of the Black-owned sustainable fashion brands we’ve featured. You’ll find even more on our Instagram feed. You can also join us back here on our website next month when we’ll feature our May labels!

If you haven’t done it yet, it’s time to spring clean your closet and sell your clothes by mail!

Most Crossroads sellers visit their local Crossroads store to sell directly at our selling counters. But for sellers who don’t live near one of our store locations, we created a convenient Sell by Mail option that’s very popular.

Start with a Spring Clean

We’re big fans of a seasonal closet cleanout. In spring, we store our heavier sweaters and coats and give our cardigans and dresses front row display in our closets.

At the same time, we determine which spring pieces we love, which ones we’re missing, and which ones we never really wear. Usually, those pieces are the ones that don’t fit as well as we’d like, or never really matched our style.

Check What Crossroads is Buying

Next, we go online and learn what seasonal trends Crossroads buyers are currently looking for.

Order a Sell by Mail Bag

Finally, we can order a Sell by Mail bag for delivery at home. It arrives with a pre-paid shipping label, so we can just fill the bag and mail it in! Here’s what the whole process looks like:

Now you have all the info you need to spring clean and sell clothes by mail.

Again, Crossroads store locals can also get cash or store credit into their hands even faster by visiting any of our store locations to sell on the spot. No appointment is necessary, and we buy during all open hours. Walk-in with the gently used clothing you no longer love, and we’ll take care of the rest!

One of the trends you’ll see in our current seasonal selling guide is bold stripes. We love them in pants, maxi skirts, and dresses. Let’s narrow in on the trend a bit more though and focus on bold stripe shirts.

Some people shy away from stripes, but in so many ways, a striped shirt can be seen as a neutral. Make a striped piece stand out by keeping the rest of the look simple, or match it with florals, solids, prints, and even more stripes!

You also have the option of a basic 2-color stripe, or a multi-colored striping in rich, bright colors. It’s hard to get the look wrong.

Keep scrolling to see bold stripes done well.

Besides bold stripe shirts, there are 29 other trends that we’re currently looking for over here in our seasonal selling guide. Which ones suit you best?

If you’re ready to give bold stripes a go, visit any of our store locations to find the piece that speaks to you. Then, share your look with us on Instagram by tagging @crossroadstrading for a chance to be on our brand feed.

On the eve of Earth Day, we have to talk about shopping secondhand and its growing popularity as an eco-friendly fashion alternative. It’s one of our best practices for reducing waste, and if you’re a regular like us, you’ll want to know the 8 thrift store fashion trends that we’re always on the lookout for.

These are the pieces that make secondhand shopping a real fashion treasure hunt! Take a look and we think you’ll agree.

1. Band Tees

The first stop is the t-shirt rack, where band tees are front and center on our minds.

2. Sundresses

Dresses, in general, are a favorite thrift store department, but we especially love to find pretty sundresses that we’ll live in all summer long.

3. Vintage Designer

This one is like finding gold! Who was the lucky person who came across these vintage Gucci heels?

4. Special Occasion

Special occasion dresses are usually worn only once or twice, so thrift stores should be your go-to stop when you need one.

5. Matching Sets

We love a good matching set, and a suit set like this is a major score.

6. One-of-a-Kind

When thrifting for fashion, we have a laser-like focus on one-of-a-kind retro and vintage pieces that we know no one else will have.

7. Sneakers

We can never have enough sneakers, and when you find them gently used, you give them a second life.

8. Outerwear

The biggest cost savings in a thrift store can happen with outerwear. When the piece is secondhand, you can upgrade the label, the materials, and the silhouette. Don’t pass up a great outerwear piece, even if you’re shopping in summer!

Besides these general thrift store fashion trends to always look out for, we have 30 current season trends over here in our seasonal selling guide. These are trends we’re buying now in our stores if you’re looking to sell your pre-loved clothes for cash or store credit.

Not located near one of our stores, or just short on time? We also have a Sell by Mail option that’s just for you!