Blog: Crossroads Style

You want ideas for thrift store Halloween costumes, and we have them! In many of our stores, you can find racks dedicated to fashion pieces we think would make excellent costumes. Sometimes, you can even find a whole look pulled together for you!

Take a look at just a few of our ideas.

Fairy

Simply add a pair of fairy wings to an ethereal outfit of pastels, sheer fabrics, and lace.

TV Characters

There are so many classic TV characters with recognizable styles to choose from! The best part is that you end up with new pieces to wear after Halloween.

Feline Fun

Leopard print coats or all-black outfits simply need a pair of cat ears and painted whiskers for a complete look.

Movie Characters

Just pick your favorite movie! We had lots of fun recreating Beetlejuice looks over here.

Couples Costumes

Challenge yourself to create a pair of costumes, like this store did for Dorothy and the Scarecrow.

Time Traveler

Select your favorite decade and shop for a vintage look.

Magical Creatures

Start with a Halloween accessory like a witches hat, then complete the costume with fashion pieces you want to add to your closet.

If you run with any of our ideas for thrift store Halloween costumes, we want to see the final look! Please tag us on Instagram @crossroadstrading, so we can see and possibly share your look on our brand feed. Happy Halloween!

A navy suit is one of those fashion investment pieces that tops our list. Alongside the LBD, the leather jacket, and the designer handbag, a navy suit can be worn with a silk blouse or t-shirt and still look sophisticated.

You once needed to find a tailor to get a great-looking (and expensive) navy suit with a perfect fit. Nowadays, however, even popular mall brands are producing suits in quality fabrics and fits.

Find one that fits your budget, and then plan to wear it for years to come. Better yet, find one in your nearest fashion resale shop, like Crossroads Trading.

Here are just a few of the styles to look for:

Double-Breasted

The OG navy suit. Double down and get one with pinstripes.

Cropped

Show a bit of ankle so you can get eyes on your shoes.

Velvet

You’ll feel absolutely regal in a velvet version.

Casual

Suits come in more casual styles too, like this matching set with a cropped lapel and sleeves.

Skirt Set

Don’t forget the skirt suit set! We currently like them with peplum waists and skirts that hit below the knee.

Western style grows in popularity in the fall when seasonal activities like harvest festivals and pumpkin patch visits hit our calendars.

While the pieces involved in western style are casual, there’s something distinct about the look that makes it a classic. That’s we included the style in our seasonal selling guide for this reason.

And we don’t encourage a head-to-toe western look. Instead, bring just a few key pieces into your wardrobe to achieve this style. In fact, here are 7 western style pieces we’re looking for this fall, especially when we’re out shopping secondhand.

A Denim Shirt

We like a dark denim. For added flair, look for western-style pockets.

Fringe Details

Just a touch on your jacket or handbag gives a nod to the style.

Vintage Plaid

There’s something about the soft, faded colors of a vintage plaid that gives off western vibes.

Western Accessories

Sometimes achieving the look is as simple as a western belt buckle or cowboy boots.

A Blanket Coat

The ultimate in cozy fall adventure wear.

Western Shirt

Look for the classic details, like pocket details and piping.

A Western Print Cardigan

We’re looking for one just like this, with a shawl collar.

Step into any of our Crossroads stores, and you’re already destined to perfect your thrift style.

That’s because our in-store buyers have bought in the best secondhand fashion pieces for our sales racks. Unlike traditional thrift stores, they’ve already curated the sales floor selection with excellent condition clothing from the labels you love.

You can always get a taste of your local store’s current selections by following its regional Instagram feed. There, you’ll get a first look at the latest and greatest items hitting the racks, hand-picked by our employees, and likely to sell quickly.

Get inspired by the looks coming it, then bring in your pre-loved clothes to sell. You may earn cash or store credit to purchase that “new” fashion piece that has your name written all over it.

Here are some of the pieces in our stores right now that will guarantee to take your thrift style up a notch or two.

Balenciaga sweater, $600.

Issey Miyaki pleated pants, $94.

Helena and Kristie embellished loafers, $42.50.

Margiela blazer, $85.

Moschino sweatshirt, $65.

Louis Vuitton bracelets, $250 each.

Looking to sell? Check out our latest selling guide to see what we’re currently looking for.