March 31, 2022 The Floral Print Trend
What would spring fashion be without a great floral print trend? There’s no better way to welcome in spring than with the pretty print on dresses, tops, and accessories. That’s why they can be found in almost every spring trend guide we publish.
This year, the trending floral prints are a mix of the classics: bold and colorful, dainty, and large-scale. As always, you have the option to dress up a romantic print with simple jewelry and coordinating pieces in textures like velvet. Or, add some contrast to the print with a moto jacket, big jewelry, and sneakers.
Don’t forget you can always just add a hint of floral to a look with the lucky find of a floral tie or shoes.
Start the scroll to see some of the looks we want to copy this spring.
The floral print never bores us, but there’s no need to worry if it’s not the trend for you! We have a seasonal guide with 29 other trends to get you excited about spring cleaning your closet and refreshing your wardrobe at any of our store locations across the country.
March 29, 2022 Consider the Cut-Out Dress
Consider the cut-out dress your new fashion friend. In fact, we’re so enamored with cut-outs this season that it’s one of the trends included in our spring selling guide.
If your mind rushes to those barely there cut-out dresses worn by celebrities and supermodels, think again. There are plenty of options out there with just a simple cut-out for a hint of skin.
Cut-out dresses are a little unexpected, which is our M.O. for spring and summer attire. Bring them out for date nights and vacations. They’re a fashion treat!
Keep scrolling to see some of our favorite cut-out dress looks we found recently on Instagram.
If you’re also ready for a spring closet clean and seasonal wardrobe refresh, we have plenty more trend ideas for you (30 in fact!) over here in our seasonal selling guide. Take a look at all the latest trends, then visit any of our store locations to see if we have the looks you’re dreaming of for spring and summer. HINT: we’re pretty sure we do!
Plus, bring in the clothes from your closet clean to sell for cash or store credit. You’ll refresh your closet for a fraction of the price.
March 24, 2022 Exciting Retail Jobs in Sustainable Fashion
Retail jobs in sustainable fashion sound like a dream for good reason: you get to work in an industry you’re passionate about and be a part of its evolution towards earth-friendly practices.
Does this sound like you?
- You love to follow the latest fashion trends and weave them into your own looks.
- Your friends and family know you’re the person to turn to for styling recs and advice.
- You’re not afraid of affordable and thrifted fashion. You know how to get creative!
If you’re nodding your head, it may be time to join us at Crossroads. We’re always looking for fashion buyers and management at our store locations across the country.
You’ll get to…
Surround Yourself with Fashion
Spend your days in one of our 34 stores, curated with the best secondhand finds in the area. Take advantage of our employee discount to upgrade your closet with your latest finds.
Learn How to Buy Fashion Inventory
Our fashion buyers receive formal training on how to buy our clothing inventory from the public. Learn the latest popular labels, how to authenticate designer pieces, and the trends that are selling best each season.
Make Fashion Friends
Be a part of a team that’s fashion-forward and friendly. Meet new friends who share your love of all things fashion and sustainability. We have fun together!
Our retail jobs in sustainable fashion also come with opportunities for career growth and other excellent perks and benefits. We hope you consider us for your next career move! When you’re ready, you can see our job openings here.
March 22, 2022 How to Wear Berets
To be honest, there wouldn’t be many steps for an instruction manual on how to wear berets. You simply put one on your head, right?
However, this little hat can add so much style to your look. It can be worn leaning to one side, puffed at the top, or at the back of your head for a sweet halo effect.
It can add a pop of color, complete a monochromatic look, or make you feel like a Parisian headed to the Louvre for an afternoon of art.
But don’t just take our word for it: there’s styling inspiration ahead!
As a Pop of Color
With a Casual Look
70s Inspired
In Soft Monochrome
In Bright Monochrome
Classic Artist
French Uniform
Halo Effect
That’s how to wear berets in a series of great outfit photos. How you style one is completely up to you, but we recommend a quick Instagram #beret scroll for even more options.
Berets are only one of 30 trends we’ve featured in our spring selling guide. Take a look to see the other trends we’re looking for this year. They’re just as fun!
March 17, 2022 Should I Donate or Sell My Clothes?
Good work! You’ve just completed a major closet clean and are now looking at piles of clothing you no longer love. The question of should I donate or sell my clothes? looms large as you consider your next steps for removing the piles of clothing from your home.
Here’s your simple guide for deciding what to do next!
To start, both options are excellent ones. They offer your pre-loved clothing a second chance at life in a new home. Donations provide affordable clothing options in traditional thrift stores like Goodwill, and buy-sell-trade fashion stores give you a chance to earn some cash or store credit for your current season, gently-used pieces.
Follow this 3-step process to take your next steps:
1. Choose Both
Buy-sell-trade stores like Crossroads buy great condition clothing that’s usually no more than 2-3 years old or classically vintage (like old concert t-shirts and mod pieces).
Thrift stores take clothing donations more broadly.
So, you can sell some of your clothing and donate some of your clothing. We’re already on to step 2 to talk sorting!
2. Sort by Age and Condition
Evaluate each piece of clothing and sort them into a sell pile and a donate pile.
Sellable clothing is in new or excellent condition and usually seasonal. For example, you’ll have a much better chance of selling a sweater in the fall than in the summer. Clothing should also be a classic style (like a denim jacket) or in a current trend. See our current trend guide for ideas.
Some of your clothing may be damaged. Let’s talk next about what to do with those.
3. Deal with Damages
If you’re tossing a piece you love because of a rip or tear, consider whether you may be able to salvage it. We did a whole post about how to mend your clothes over here.
But if it’s beyond repair, you’ll want to look for another option. Bustle shares some good options.
Now get those selling and donating bags out the door and on the way to their next home! For selling, you can find your nearest Crossroads location here.
Whether you donate or sell your clothes, you’re doing your part to keep used clothing out of landfills. Thank you!
