Blog: Crossroads Style

Do you love to wear crop tops and are looking for a new take on them? We invite you to consider this piece: a tie waist top. We’re really liking them, especially with criss-cross ties, and consider them very flattering.

From our professional research (AKA scrolling through IG and Googling images), we’ve discovered they can be worn with a number of different bottom pieces. We prefer ones that hit right at the waist, whether they’re a pair of linen pants, high-waist denim, a full skirt, or a long, narrow skirt. We also love how this look can be worn for daytime or evening.

Scroll down to see tie waist tops mixed with different pieces for 6 completely different looks.

Which one is your favorite? I’m personally a huge fan of the first and last ones because I love a button-up shirt and this is a modern twist on that basic. However, the award for “Most Creative” goes to @cardiganfordays for the cream knit one paired with a long black skirt. It’s a tie waist v-neck top worn backward for a completely different look. Well done!

Did we get you to consider a tie waist top? If so, we’re sending you lots of good shopping vibes that you’ll find one next time you stop at your local Crossroads location. See you there!

It’s time to reveal our favorite spring and summer sweater: drum roll, please for…the cardigan! In warm weather seasons, we switch from our chunky ones to lightweight versions with cap sleeves or a cropped cut. We wear them over a tank or cami, throw them over our shoulders with a sundress for evenings out, or wear them as a top tucked into high-waist denim.

We accessorize them with lots of dainty or medallion gold necklaces and–as easy as that— we’re ready to go. And, of course(!) they’re a must-have companion for your slip dresses.

This season, look for them to be styled in contrast with heavy boots and chunky platforms too. Below are a few inspirational looks for you to consider before you head to one of our stores to find your own.

Now we officially have our favorite spring and summer sweaters on our minds and need to pull them from the back of our closets. They’ll freshen up nicely with a quick handwash and sweater comb so they can meet the warm weather in style.

You’ll find even more seasonal trends in our current online selling guide.

Want to take a look at some recent designer secondhand pieces from our stores? You know, just a few pieces by labels like Chloe, Gucci, The Kooples, Burberry, Versace, Chanel, and Louis Vuitton?

I’ve already done some of the work for you by visiting a few of our regional Instagram feeds, where our stores spotlight a sample of the best items that just reached their sales floors. This can be anything from designer pieces, one-of-a-kind vintage finds, or popular mall brand sets.

Scroll down and consider which designer pieces best meet your style these days. Are you more likely to wear a designer platform sneaker or studded boots? Is a vintage handbag more your style?  How about something simple like a designer pair of sunglasses, or something over-the-top like a feather bustier? There are plenty of options to choose from. You’ll see!

Intrigued by these designer secondhand pieces from our stores and eager to see more? I’ve listed the Instagram handles for each regional feed below so you can find your local one and start following along. Hope you find your next favorite piece there! And if you’re looking to sell your own designer pieces, stop into any of our store locations and try consignment with us.

Southern California: @crossroadssocal

Northern California: @crossroads_norcal

Pacific Northwest: @crossroads_pacnw

Midwest: @crossroads_midwest

New York: @crossroads_east

Houston: @crossroads_houston

Dallas: @crossroads_dallas

Outlet (Stockton, CA): @crossroads_outlet

If you keep an eye on the trends from our selling guide, the utilitarian trend may have jumped out at you. Wondering what the trend is all about? We’re happy to introduce you to it.

Utilitarian fashion pieces focus on functionality, a characteristic that makes them look simple and streamlined. The trend is rooted in military and menswear silhouettes–and while it may sound boring–the design result is effortless and sleek.

The trend occurs in everything from dresses to jackets to shoes and bags. We’ll show you! Keep scrolling to see a variety of examples that came straight from the sales floors of some of our store locations. Make note of the accent on zippers and clean lines. Then imagine the ease of selecting any of these items from your closet for the day. They’re easy to wear and fashionable!

This is only one look from our online selling guide: the utilitarian trend is listed there among many others that we’re looking to buy in our stores right now. Give it a look to see if you have any “pre-loved” items in your closet that can earn you cash or trade on-the-spot in our stores. Then make a visit and ask to sell with a buyer. We hope to see you!

Oh, we’re just over here counting down the days until our summer dresses are on repeat, and until then we’ll share the 4 dress styles you should have on your radar.

Summer dresses are an easy morning pick; they look pretty, keep you cool, and feel comfortable. That’s why they’re usually the first rack we head to when we visit any of our stores. Here are the 4 dress styles we expect to see more of as we approach Memorial Day weekend (the official summer kick-off!).

1. Vintage Floral

We love a good floral dress, and this year we expect to see more in a vintage style, whether authentically vintage or just inspired. We think we’ll see lots of prairie floral and exotic 60’s florals.

2. Bodycon

Bodycon dresses in ribbed cotton and lightweight sweater knits are fabulously reminiscent of the ’90s when styled with round sunnies and platform shoes.

3. Denim

You spend the other seasons in denim jeans, so invest in a denim dress for summer and keep the trend going. Just look for lightweight denim fabrics that will keep you cool. Like your favorite jeans, you can accessorize a denim dress with everything from sandals to sneakers to heels.

4. Nightgown

A nightgown dress is perfect for when you want to keep everything light, flowy, and easy. This is quickly becoming one of our favorite dress styles, and from time to time we love to play the softness of the dress against something bold like boots or booties.

These are the 4 dress styles we think you should have on your radar, but we know there are so many more! Let us know which styles you’re planning to wear by tagging us on Instagram with your favorites: @crossroadstrading. We can’t wait to see them!