Blog: Crossroads Style

December 12th, 2024 Staff Style Spotlight: Marie and Megan

Marie and Meghan wearing winter fashion leaning against a grey concrete wall

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

 

Marie

left photo of marie wearing winter fashion kneeling to tie her boot middle photo of marie standing leaning against a metal railing right photo of close up shot of Marie leaning against the metal railing looking over her shoulder

Quick-Fire Q’s:

Style Icon: Alison Mosshart

Current Fav Song: Sympathy is a Knife by Charli XCX

Favorite Brands: Ann Demuelemeester

Go-to Drink Order: Iced Americano, Black

 

What is your #1 selling tip for new sellers?

Don’t be afraid to ask us questions!

What is your favorite part about working at Crossroads?

I love that everyday is a little bit different.

What is the Crossroads Find that got away?

A plain black t-shirt with a picture of bald Billy Corgan and nothing else.

 

Meghan

left photo of Meghan wearing winter fashion holding a silver purse smiling towards the camera middle photo of Meghan leaning against a window looking to her right right photo of meghan looking to her right smiling and slightly grabbing her braid.

Quick-Fire Q’s:

Style Icon: Carrie Bradshaw- I love the 90’s style, especially first few seasons. Just the vibe that she encapsulates.

Current Fav Song: The Baddest (Badder) by Joey Valence

Favorite Brands: I love Diesel- everything Diesel. I’ve also been obsessed w Dr. Martens for my entire life (and Ganni).

Go-to Coffee Order: Single tall iced raspberry mocha- and raspberry syrup w hot chocolate in the winter.

 

What is your #1 selling tip for new sellers?

Checkout our Selling Guide. Looking at the Selling Guide is the best way to know what we’re taking in.

What is your favorite part about working at Crossroads?

My coworkers, I love them and I love the community we’ve built. I love being able to be creative at work and show off my personal style, and meet other people interested in fashion.

What is the Crossroads Find that got away?

I think about it every day- it was a silver crescent bag and it had rhinestones on the strap and it was slouchy and perfect.

Marie and Meghan laughing looking at each other wearing winter fashion

Thanks for the Staff Style Spotlight, Marie and Meghan! As Crossroads employees, Marie & Meghan 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.

December 12, 2024 Buy, Sell, Trade Clothes for Holiday Cash

At Crossroads stores, you can buy-sell-trade clothes any time of the year to earn cash on the spot, but the holidays can be an even better time when you’re looking for extra holiday cash (because those gifts don’t buy themselves).

In fact, you have two great options to take advantage of at Crossroads: when our in-store buyers complete your buy, they’ll offer you 30% cash or 50% trade of what they priced your items for.

So if you choose cash, you can use it on any holiday spending you’d like. That can mean gifts, holiday outings, or winter break travel.

And if you choose trade, you can shop fun secondhand fashion finds for a friend (or even yourself!). You’ll find that our stores are filled with gently used, contemporary clothing and accessories in your favorite brands and at affordable prices. You only need to follow us on Instagram to get an idea of what you might find.

Sound too good to be true? It’s not – and it’s easy! Learn even more about how to buy-sell-trade clothes at Crossroads this holiday season.

buy sell trade clothes like these gold ankle boots

December 5, 2024 Puffers Are Back for Winter

Puffers have officially emerged from the back of our closets, ready to get us through the coldest winter days ahead.

You may have only one version in mind when you think of puffers (knee-length and black, right?), but you can absolutely get creative with different colors and styles.

We searched Instagram for a variety of pieces and found them in lengths from cropped to full-length, and in colors from pastels to classic black.

Keep scrolling to see just a few of our finds, then glance through our latest seasonal selling guide to see what else we’re buying into our stores right now.

example of puffers: woman wearing a cropped baby blue puffer jacket with cropped orange top and high-waist jeans

example of puffers: woman wearing a green puffer jacket with leggings

woman wearing an outfit in all black

example of puffers: man wearing a knee-length black puffer coat with black and dark gray outfit

woman wearing a full-length one in orange

 

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December 3, 2024 5 Ways: Casual Plaids

Would it even be winter without plaids in our wardrobe? This print is versatile and just perfect for the holidays. Of course it’s gorgeous in taffeta and satin, but it’s those casual looks that you’ll find us wearing on repeat. Here are 5 ways we like to introduce it into our everyday looks.

1. Classic Casual

This is the winter favorite: a flannel shirt, a super soft tee, and perfectly worn-in denim.

woman wearing a flannel shirt with distressed jeans and a white t-shirt

2. Matching Sets

We love a matching set for easy morning dressing. Getting ready for the day doesn’t get easier than this.

woman wearing a matching set in red and black plaids

3. Jackets

We keep an eye out for heavier flannels and plaid jackets. They layer so well and bring just enough warmth for sunny winter days.

woman wearing a turtleneck and jeans with long plaid jacket

4. Mini Skirts

A mini skirt is a fun pick for the office or an evening event. Just pair it with a simple top or sweater in a matching solid color.

woman wearing a black tee with plaid mini skirt

5. Vintage

Plaids have been around forever, and some of the best pieces are in vintage styles. We shop our local thrift stores with this print in mind.

woman wearing a red tartan shirt with vintage jeans

See even more seasonal trends, styles, and labels in our latest selling guide!

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November 26, 2024 What We’re Shopping: Platform Loafers

Do you have a pair of platform loafers on your holiday wishlist? So do we!

We already have a few styling ideas in mind, including the 5 featured below.

1. Tone Down Preppy

We love a classic preppy look, but sometimes we want to give it some edge. Platform loafers help achieve that.

woman in white pleated skirt, argyle sweater, and black platform loafers

2. With Crew Socks

Add a pair of cozy crew socks and show them off! Go for a basic white or add in a pop of color.

woman wearing a black pair with shorts, a sweater vest, and trench coat

person in long black dress, gray blazer, green socks, and black platform loafers

3. With Knee Highs

Take your pair fully into the 90s by adding knee-high socks– inspired by Cher from Clueless, of course!

woman wearing an all cream outfit with black knee-high socks and black platform loafers

4. In Unexpected Colors

What? A pair in green?! We need these. They are totally unexpected and in a bold color we can’t ignore.

woman wearing green platform loafers with jeans and a long sleeve shirt

5. In White or Cream

Don’t forget to consider white or cream too. A pair in these light colors will carry you straight into spring.

woman wearing a pair in white, with jeans and a black top

Still craving more style inspiration? See even more of our favorite trends and labels in our latest seasonal selling guide. Or, stop into one of our stores to shop all styles of gently used clothes and accessories. Bring in your pre-loved pieces for an even better deal – sell them to earn cash or trade towards your purchase.

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