Blog: Crossroads Style

As part of our Staff Style Spotlight series, meet Tristan, a Sales Associate at Crossroads. We asked San Jose and Santa Cruz employees to bring their style and star in our latest photoshoot wearing their best secondhand finds. Read about Tristan’s personal style, favorite Crossroads finds, and favorite thing about working at Crossroads.

Describe your all-time favorite Crossroads find.

My favorite Crossroads find by far would be a vintage brown patterned cardigan that I wear almost excessively one day out of the week.

Which clothing brand(s) do you get excited to see at Crossroads?

My favorite brands at Crossroads right now would be the streetwear “skater” brands like Thrasher, Carhartt, and Dickies.

Describe your personal style in 5 words or less.

Skater boy meets world.

What is your go-to spring uniform?

Spring time in the bay area is always a bit cold so I like to wear light layered clothes like an oversized jersey and some sneakers to compliment the fit.

What tips do you have for selling at Crossroads?

Scroll through our posts on TikTok or Instagram to get an idea of what kind of fashion trends we’re buying.

What is your favorite part about working at Crossroads?

Thanks for the Staff Style Spotlight, Tristan! As a Sales Associate, Tristan assists customers on the sales floor, monitors the fitting rooms, and processes new merchandise for the floor all while providing great customer service. 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.

Lowrise pants have returned, along with their raving fans and disappointed critics. Some love the daring but relaxed look, while others rank them as their least-favorite denim fit. The debate spans decades.

For fans like us, there is no better pairing for lowrise pants than easy pieces like a tank top or cropped top.  Shoe choices are easy too, running the wide range from flip-flops to low profile sneakers to chunky platforms.

Add a sleek bun, movie star sunglasses, and a great handbag, and you will have a complete undercover celebrity look.

Keep scrolling to see outfits with lowrise pants that caught our attention. Notice that they come in many styles: denim, wide-leg trousers, and cargo pants to name a few.

Will you be wearing them this season? Whether it’s a yay or nay, you can check out the other trends we’re eyeing by clicking through to our current selling guide. There are plenty more trends to choose from.

And if you have a pair of lowrise pants that you’re not loving this time around, bring them into one of our stores to sell for cash or trade. We might be able to find them a new home!

When you shop used clothes like a pro, you walk out of stores with the best secondhand gems for your closet.

And with enough practice, you can walk confidently into a fashion resale store like Crossroads and quickly find exactly what you’re looking for. We even have 3 tips that will take you to pro status!

1. Have a Plan

Before you shop for any clothes, take a look at what you currently have in your closet. Look for outfit gaps that you want to fill, like a black leather jacket, metallic sandals, or a dress for upcoming summer weddings.

Make a note on your phone of what you’re looking for so you’ll have it handy when you stumble upon a used clothing store. It will keep you focused as you shop.

(BTW – If you find pieces you no longer love while checking your closet, pull them off the hanger or out of the drawer. Consider bringing them to Crossroads to sell for cash or store credit).

2. Check Behind the Register

Secondhand clothing stores typically keep their most coveted pieces at the register, either in cases or on shelves behind the register. This is where we know we can find some of the best pieces in the store, often designer or vintage.

3. Skim for High-Quality Fabrics

With racks and racks of clothes in front of you, it can feel a little overwhelming. We like to skim for high-quality fabrics like silk and wool. These are the pieces we know will stand the test of time in our closets and will uplevel our closet for the seasons ahead.

Give it a try! Shop used clothes with us and you’ll always find something that’s “new to you.” Don’t forget you can also sell your pre-loved clothes to us for cash or store credit.

As part of our Staff Style Spotlight series, meet Lucia, a Floor Supervisor at Crossroads. We asked San Jose and Santa Cruz employees to bring their style and star in our latest photoshoot wearing their best secondhand finds. Read about Lucia’s personal style, favorite Crossroads finds, and favorite thing about working at Crossroads.

Describe your all-time favorite Crossroads find.

I got my hands on a denim Diesel bondage bag, and it was bequeathed to me from someone else’s holds. It’s so endearing when you get the chance at your dream bag.

Which clothing brand(s) do you get excited to see at Crossroads?

I get so excited when we get TNA. I’ve found that comfort in every day helps a lot. Being able to look adorable while feeling comfy is a huge win.

Describe your personal style in 5 words or less.

Indecisive grandma alternative hippie.

What is your go-to spring uniform?

When the birds are chirping and the flowers are coming in, I like to pull out my long skirts that make me feel like I’m always frolicking. I pair it with a small shirt and my favorite earrings. Simple but fun!

What tips do you have for selling at Crossroads?

Ensure that you’re selling items for the current season. Make sure the pieces are folded and treated with care, it makes them shine brighter and shows it’s cared for. Good brands bring good money.

What is your favorite part about working at Crossroads?

Thanks for the Staff Style Spotlight, Lucia! As a Floor Supervisor, Lucia supervises daily tasks on the sales floor, assists in staff development and works hard to buy in the amazing items that our customers love. 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.

We’re into micro styles this season, including those always-appealing micro bags. We’ve even showcased this micro trend in our latest seasonal selling guide. Don’t forget to take a look!

Sure, you really can’t fit much in them, but they’re the accessory we continually reach for when our phone, lip gloss, and keys are all we basically need for a day or night out. The cuteness factor well makes up for the tiny shape.

Micro bags are so popular that almost every designer brand has its own version, and we’ve seen many of these styles come through our stores. In fact, you can keep scrolling to see some that we just found on our regional Instagram feeds.

Whether you’re looking for micro bags to add to your closet, or wanting to sell your gently used pre-loved pieces, stop in and buy/sell/trade with us. We carry the latest styles, labels, and trends that are taking the season by storm, all at affordable prices that make secondhand shopping a treasure hunt sport!

Get a glimpse of some of the styles in our latest lookbook, featuring our staff dressed in their personal favorites.

We hope to see you soon!