Blog: Crossroads Style

It’s time for thrift store Halloween costume ideas! Just like you, we’re counting down the days, and–lucky for us–working in secondhand fashion gives us plenty of costume inspiration. In fact, many of our stores have dedicated racks with pre-made costume ideas from their creative teams.

We also checked into our stores’ regional feeds on Instagram to get a peek at the Halloween costumes they’ve pulled together from their racks. Keep scrolling to take a look and get inspired by their fashionable imaginations!

The best part: most of these costume pieces will stay in your wardrobe past Halloween. For example, that Cruella de Vil coat alone will keep you stylish and warm all the way through winter.

So, no need to worry. There’s still time to dream up your own thrift store Halloween costume ideas. Just stop into any of our stores this weekend to see what you can create. We’ll see you there!

As part of our Staff Style Spotlight series, meet Kiko, a Buyer at Crossroads. We asked our Studio City team to bring their style and star in our latest photoshoot wearing their best secondhand finds. Read about Kiko’s personal style, favorite Crossroads finds, and favorite thing about working at Crossroads.

Quick-Fire Q’s:

Style Icon: Charli XCX ♥

Current Fav Song: Honest by The Home Team

Favorite Brands: Jeffrey Campbell

Go-to Drink Order: Vietnamese iced coffee- it ALWAYS wakes you up!

What is your #1 selling tip for new sellers?

Shop the store before selling for the first time to get a feel for the merchandise for the location you’re selling at. Additionally, ask a buyer for our Style Guide & some 1st time selling advice!

What is your favorite part about working at Crossroads?

Being able to get my hands on the unbelievably unique fashion pieces we get on a daily basis! I also love my team so much! I am a people person, & I am blessed to have such a wonderful team.

What is the Crossroads Find that got away?

I once let go of a pair of metallic closed toe pumps because I thought I could live without them. Turns out, I can’t. I am manifesting them to come back to me one day, and I have faith that they will!!

Thanks for the Staff Style Spotlight, Kiko! As a Store Manager in Training, Kiko is working her way up to being a Store Manager. This is an especially important role in the store, as she oversee all operations and are ultimately accountable for managing a successful store. 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.

Cowboy boots are back for fall, and we’re still mad about the brown suede pair we misplaced years ago. Oh well, it just means we need to stop into our neighborhood Crossroads to find a new pair!

With several styling options available, we’ve already narrowed down 5 ways we want to wear them this fall. Keep scrolling to see them all.

1. With Tucked Jeans

We’re getting serious Princess Di vibes from this particular look. It has the voluminous tuck, the oversized sweatshirt, and a baseball cap for good measure. The furry bag adds a touch of fun and texture.

2. Paired with a Trench

This is the classic rainy day look with a Western twist. Just right for a gray day coffee run.

3. In a Sweater & Shorts Look

Unexpectedly, a big cozy sweater can work with shorts in the fall, and they give the boots a chance to shine. Add a baguette bag to finish the look.

4. With Wide-Leg Jeans

Wide-leg jeans fall easily over the boot. Throw on a leather jacket to give it a biker bent.

5. Styled with a Mini Dress

Mini dress + oversized blazer + cowboy boots = fall-tastic!

What do you think? You can find this trend alongside many more in our current selling guide.

As part of our Staff Style Spotlight series, meet Nelson, a Buyer at Crossroads. We asked our Studio City team to bring their style and star in our latest photoshoot wearing their best secondhand finds. Read about Nelson’s personal style, favorite Crossroads finds, and favorite thing about working at Crossroads.

Quick-Fire Q’s:

Style Icon: Willy Chavarria

Current Fav Song: Heavy Metal Lover By Lady Gaga

Favorite Brands: Willy Chavarria

Go-to Drink Order: Iced Oatmilk Lavendar Latte

What is your #1 selling tip for new sellers?

Sell clothes you think others would like to buy.

What is your favorite part about working at Crossroads?

Seeing everyone’s style, especially when buying and seeing the items I brought in sell!

What is the Crossroads Find that got away?

A Pleasures hoodie with red embroidered renaissance statues.

Thanks for the Staff Style Spotlight, Nelson! As a Buyer, Nelson plays a crucial role by working with customers who come in to sell and selecting merchandise for the store. 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.

Do you have your Halloween costume ready yet? If you’re feeling stumped, the creative team members in our stores have some great ideas for you. We checked our regional Instagram feeds to see what they’re showcasing. Take a look at 4 ways they used secondhand finds from our racks to create some really fun Halloween looks!

1. Pick Re-wearable Pieces

This is one of our favorite costume tactics. Create a costume out of items you know you’ll wear again in the future, mixed with different pieces.

2. Create a Group Look

Get your friends involved and re-create a famous group. We think our Berkeley store did an amazing job here with the Scooby-Doo crew!

2. Imitate Famous Movie Characters

Grab your phone and do a Google search for the most famous movie characters. Then screenshot their signature looks and go secondhand shopping! Chances are, you’ll walk away with classic pieces you’ll wear waaaayyyy past Halloween.

4. Keep it Simply Spooky

Keep your look simple by grabbing a Halloween-themed tee. Here’s an example from one of our store windows that’s perfect for a night of watching scary movies.

It’s not too late to stop into Crossroads stores and treasure hunt for your Halloween costume. Don’t forget to show us what you find by tagging us @crossroadstrading on Instagram!