Blog: Crossroads Style

Winter sweaters are a mainstay in our current wardrobe, and we don’t mind it one bit. TBH, we actually wait impatiently for this time of year, when we can finally turn to our stacks of soft and cozy knitted pieces.

There are some versions that we pick most regularly, however. Here are some of our favorite styles of winter sweaters.

Cut-Out

There’s nothing ordinary about this look. And how great are those additional pearl accents?

V-Neck

This style is a favorite in all seasons. It’s the best cut for showing off dainty gold chains.

Handmade

When you’re so lucky you have a knitter in your family! We can’t get over the hand-embroidered details.

Cardigan

This one’s consistently a winner. Winter is the time to hunt for cardigans in winter whites and rich tones.

Alpine

We will always love a fun ski sweater, whether or not we intend on hitting the slopes.

Fair Isle

It’s a classic for a reason, and it hits just right for the holidays.

Hop on over to our seasonal selling guide for all the winter trends we’re wearing this season, or join us over on Instagram for a daily dose of style inspiration.

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

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

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.

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.

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 a percentage 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.

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.

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.

2. Matching Sets

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

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.

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.

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.

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