Blog: Crossroads Style

Country club prep is a style that covers so many of our favorite fashion pieces: think tailored trench coats, casual plaids, tweeds, luxury knits, classic denim, and boots.

We typically turn to brands like Anthropologie, Ralph Lauren, Levi’s, and Sézane to create these polished looks, which stand out even more in fall and winter.

With many layers to consider, like button-downs, turtlenecks, and blazers, we love to stock our stores with these items. (Have some preloved pieces like this in your closet you no longer wear? Check out how to sell them to us!)

You can achieve country club prep with a few styling tricks too, like tucking your jeans into riding boots or wearing a sweater over your shoulders.

Keep scrolling to get inspired to create your own look!

Learn even more about the trends, styles, and labels we’re loving right now. They’re all listed in our latest selling guide, which we update every season. It walks you through what to look for when cleaning out your closet, so you can bring in the clothing and accessories that are most likely to earn you cash or store credit in our stores.

The best places to thrift have racks upon racks of great and diverse finds, whether it’s a vintage band tee, your favorite denim label, or a quirky handbag you didn’t know you needed. They also have affordable prices and organized racks for easy shopping. For example, at Crossroads we do our rack organization by style, size, and color.

Many people start their thrifting journey at well-recognized stores like Goodwill or The Salvation Army. These types of stores are regularly stocked with the donations they receive. If you have the time to roll up your sleeves and dig into the racks (or bins), then there are some gems to be found there.

On the other hand, you might prefer a curated selection of secondhand clothes, where in-store buyers have bought in the very best pieces from the public. This is where buy-sell-trade fashion stores like Crossroads come in.

In a store like Crossroads, you’ll find gently used clothes in contemporary styles, with a focus on the most popular brands and labels. You can even find designer labels on consignment.

We may be partial, but this why we think Crossroads is one of the best places to thrift! Find your local store and stop in this weekend. Or follow us on Instagram to see what’s new on our sales floor.

Faux fur can make any look feel extra luxe, and that’s why you see it in our current selling guide.

If you’re new to this trend, we have a few pointers to share. Find the styling tip that most appeals to you!

Go Long

We typically think of faux fur jackets, but a long coat version feels fun and fancy. We’re coveting this full-length version.

Uplevel a Casual Look

There’s no reason why wearing faux fur with your sporty pieces and favorite athleisure wear won’t work. So, give it a test run the next time you head out.

Try Soft Hues

How pretty is this pale pink jacket? Other soft colors like light gray and winter white would be elegant too.

Elevate Denim

It’s like a fashion cheat! Add a furry jacket to your jeans, tees, and sneakers for a fresh new look.

Get Shaggy

This whole look is going up on our style inspiration board. Jackets in this shaggier style have big impact too!

Learn even more about the winter styles, trends, and labels we’re looking for by following us on Instagram, checking out our latest lookbook, or skimming our latest selling guide.

If you want to try selling clothes online, there is a simple and convenient way with Crossroads. It’s so easy, in fact, that you can start our Sell by Mail program in minutes.

Selling Clothes Online with Crossroads

First, request a free Sell by Mail bag on our website. In the order form, you can select cash (via Zelle e-payment) or store credit for your payout. You can also decide if you want your unpurchased items donated or returned for a fee.

When you get your bag, it’s time to clean out your closet! Use our helpful online selling guide as a reference. It shows you the styles, trends, and labels our buyers are currently looking for.

Once you’ve filled your bag, its’ ready to ship. It already has a pre-paid shipping label on it!

Then, wait to hear back and learn what our buyers have decided to purchase.

Learn even more about Crossroads Sell by Mail from one of our loyal fans, the Effortless Gent.

Animal print is pretty much a neutral in our wardrobes. Whether it’s leopard, zebra, snake, or cheetah, we can’t pass up a piece with this fun print. Add the print to a cashmere sweater or faux fur coat, and we’re immediately sold. You can even find it in our current selling guide.

You may be surprised to learn there are several ways to style this special print for different occasions. In fact, we have 5 specific ways to get you started.

With a focus on our favorite (leopard!), keep scrolling to see some of the styling tricks we found on Instagram.

1. Add a Button-Down Shirt

Pair a crisp oversized button-down shirt with printed pants or a skirt.

2. Contrast with Red

The best color pairing in our opinion!

3. Play Up a Brown Palette

Play up all the brown hues.

4. Pair with a Neutral Blouse

Give the animal print all the attention by matching with a cream, white, or gray blouse.

5. Make it Work-Ready

Dress up the print with a blazer and flats.

Check out our selling guide for all the latest styles, trends, and labels we’re loving now.