Blog: Crossroads Style

With Memorial Day approaching, our closets are quickly evolving with summer in mind. It’s time for a little reminder: your summer closet needs slides.

Slides save the day as you run out the door for weekend errands and lunch with friends. They pair as easily with a baby doll dress as your jeans and shorts.

When looking through the Crossroads regional Instagram feeds (did you know we had those?), I found a number of pairs pulled from some of our store locations. They showcased an assortment of styles for men and women: slipper-style in gold satin, bedazzled with sequins, in designer brands like Versace and YSL, in simple leather, and in Mary Jane-style.

Keep scrolling to see for yourself and decide which pair you’d pick for your summer closet.

You can always count on us for timely reminders about seasonal trends, like this PSA that your summer closet needs slides. We publish a convenient online selling guide that shows you the trends we’re currently buying and the trends you’ll want to add to your closet each season. Our buy-sell-trade shopping experience makes it so easy to keep your closet on-trend in a fun, affordable, and sustainable way. You can learn more here.

One of the fashion trends that caught my attention on our recent selling guide was sheer. You may be wondering how to wear sheer. I was curious too! I started looking for inspiration online and found oodles of pieces I love. If you’re ready to give sheer a try, consider these 3 great ways to wear it.

Sheer Sleeves

The easiest way to wear sheer is by finding a blouse with sheer sleeves. The bolder your style, the puffier the sleeves can be! They give the blouse (and the entire look) an ethereal feel.

Skirt over Bodysuit

For the most daring fashion lovers, a sheer skirt is floaty and beautiful. Wear it with a traditional bodysuit or biker short bodysuit.

Dresses

A sheer dress has versatile styling options. You can wear a slip dress underneath (in nude with a heavy sheer or in a dark color with a light sheer), or you can get creative and layer leggings underneath and a tank over the top!

I’m feeling more confident now about how to wear sheer. In fact, I was reminded of a sheer apron dress I owned a few years ago and sold to my local Crossroads store. I miss it today, but now I have an excuse to replace it with another one! Feeling the same? Stop into your local Crossroads store to find sheer pieces that are perfect for you.

Yes, you read that title correctly: selling is easy with the Crossroads app! If you haven’t heard about the app before, we’re here to fill you in on this new way to sell. For your quick tutorial, watch the 17-second video below.

In essence,  you can add your name to our selling waitlist without leaving your home. Just open the app and select your local store to see the number of sellers in line. In some regions with multiple stores (like the SF Bay Area, Los Angeles, and Chicago), you may want to check all stores in that region to find the one with the shortest wait. Then, add your name to the waitlist (remotely!) and you’ll receive a notification when it’s your turn to sell.

Please note that the app is temporarily unavailable for a few stores that still require appointments for selling. Click here to see which selling options your local store is currently offering.

Two Common Questions About the Crossroads App

Is it available for both iPhone and Android?

Yes! You can download it from either the Apple Store or Google Play.

How come I don’t see the “Add Me” button for my local store?

The “Add Me” button only appears when the store is open. It appears a few minutes before the store opens and disappears 15 minutes before the store closes.

Take a few minutes to download the app now so it’s ready for the next time you sell!

Neon fashion is back from the ’80s, and its bright tones make us so happy about summer days ahead. On top of that, the thrill of hunting for vintage neon pieces makes finding an official ’80s piece even more exciting.

It’s a bold look for sure, so consider your comfort level before you select your piece. Some people will go in 100% with a neon tracksuit, some will pick up just one great piece like the yellow leather jacket below, and some will want to start with a simple touch, like the neon sunglasses we feature here.

Whichever you decide, your outfit is guaranteed to benefit from the fun pop of color.

Neon pieces can be found in all our store locations, as you can see from the photos from our stores’ Instagram feeds below. And if you have a neon piece at home that never really fit into your wardrobe, bring it into one of our stores to sell. Or, sell it to us by mail!

We know we’re thrilled that neon fashion is back from the ’80s, but how about you? If you find a great neon piece in one of our stores, please promise to share it online and tag us at @crossroadstrading so we can see it!

We hear a lot of talk about fast fashion, but what does slow fashion mean?

Very similar to the slow food movement, it’s about making deliberate choices about the fashion you buy. It’s about limiting the number of clothing items you own, investing in well-constructed pieces that will last for years, and buying and selling used clothing.

If you’re reading this blog post, you’re probably already a secondhand clothing shopper. We applaud you for that! Here are two more tips that can help you stretch your slow fashion efforts even further.

1. Look for High-Quality, Long-Wear Pieces

High-quality pieces are considered a wardrobe investment because you expect to wear them at least 30 times. They are made of durable fabrics or leather and can be easily repaired or mended to last longer. Below are some examples from the sales floors of our stores.

2. Buy Rare & Special Pieces

I find it almost impossible to pass on a piece that feels special and whimsical because it’s something you’ll hold on to for years. You may not wear it as often, but you bring it out for special occasions or days you just really need a mood lift. These are the pieces that people stop you on the street to

ask, “where did you get that?!”

Take a look at some of the pieces in Crossroads stores that I think fit the bill.

Living the slow fashion movement is just one of the ways to help the planet these days. You can also amplify your efforts by sharing your secondhand finds on social and tagging your #crossroadsfinds. Thanks for spreading the word!