Blog: Crossroads Style

The benefits of secondhand clothing are multi-fold. There’s the thrill of always-changing thrift store racks, the considerable cost savings, and the ability to buy expensive labels for a fraction of the original price.

Add to that the environmental benefits of secondhand clothing, and you have a shopping option that’s hard to resist.

Did you know that you can follow your local Crossroads stores on Instagram and see photos of the latest pieces in stores?

We’re sharing a few of our favorite recent picks below. This is just a sample of what you’ll find in stores. You’ll see that secondhand clothing is anything but boring!

Gucci belt, $225.

Longchamp leather totes, $125.

Vintage Hey Baby top, $15.

Vintage Levis Sta-Prest pants, $32.50.

Vintage Nine West mini bag, $18.50.

BC platform shoes, $28.

NWT House of CB “Anais” dress, $68.

Vintage All That Jazz jumpsuit, $24.

Pendleton sweater, $24.

Love Tree skirt, $16.50.

Nike Cortez shoes, $24.

Rare vintage Elvis tee, price upon request.

Resale stores like Crossroads are even better for shopping for secondhand clothing. You can sell your clothes for cash or store credit and save even more money! FYI- we’re now buying for fall!

The earth tone fashion trend is a regular visitor to the fall season, and it’s one of the trends that appear in our latest seasonal selling guide. It’s the perfect match for a season where nature is absolutely vibrant in color.

Traditionalists consider the earth tone palette one that emerges strictly from brown, but we’re fans of the more open definition where any nature tone is included. Along with rust and pumpkin colors, we love plum purple, slate gray, sky blue, and moss greens.

All of these tones are subtle and soft, and even better in lightweight knits. We also like to look for them in corduroy, linen, and silk.

Let us show you a few earth tone fashion looks that we think capture the trend, and then head over to our fall selling guide to see what else made the latest list.

Even better, show us your earth tone pieces by tagging us @crossroadstrading.

The earth tone trend falls under the homestead chic category of fashion inspiration that we’re selling and looking for this season. Take a look at what that means. And if you missed the news, we’re now buying for fall! Visit any of our stores to sell the gently-used pieces you no longer love.

There are plenty of new trends for fall 2022– just check out our latest seasonal selling guide to see our picks. But we find that there are some classic fall fashion pieces that we turn to year and year again.

These are the pieces we usually invest the most into since we expect to wear them for multiple seasons. We look for high-quality pieces in the best fabrics we can afford. Sometimes the pieces have designer labels, and they are always treasured secondhand finds.

Since our stores are now buying and selling for the fall season, now is the time to stop in and update your wardrobe.

Here are the 5 classic fall fashion pieces we’ll be shopping for:

1. Blazers

Blazers are our secret weapon. Whether on a Zoom call or showing up for dinner with friends, a blazer instantly elevates any outfit. All of a sudden a tee and jeans are polished and chic. It’s no wonder we stock a few different versions in our closets too, including silk and velvet ones for special occasions.

2. Jeans

Once the weather starts to cool, you can find us shifting from a daily fashion diet of dresses and skirts to daily jeans and tops. This is the time of year when we invest in our new favorite pair. Or, if we’ve planned well, we’ve already collected the current on-trend denim cut, whether it’s flared, high-waist, skinny, or cropped.

3. Boots

There is more than one option when it comes to boots! While they work any year, the choice of style is personal. Some opt for riding boots, some pick a combat style, and others prefer ankle boots. Whatever you choose, they’ll make your wardrobe fall-ready.

4. Leather Jacket

A classic leather jacket is one of the best secondhand finds out there. We lean towards classic colors like tan and black, but don’t be afraid to try colored versions in popular fall tones like rust and red. If you avoid leather products, there are lots of vegan leather options that have the same high-quality look and feel.

5. Sweater Vest

A sweater vest is fun and adds that extra layer of warmth you may need as the temperatures drop during fall. There are multiple ways to style them too. Check out our blog post about just that here.

Stay tuned in the coming weeks. Besides these classic fall fashion pieces, we’ll be highlighting our latest fall trend picks over here on the blog. There’s more fall fashion to come!

Despite what you might think, affordable sustainable clothing exists! The trick is to shop at secondhand clothing stores. First, you’re shopping sustainably by keeping pre-loved clothing out of landfill and giving it a longer life. Second, you’ll find that secondhand clothing costs considerably less than original retail.

You don’t have to give up anything when you buy used clothing. Look at all these categories of fashion you can find!

Special Pieces

Shopping for secondhand clothes is like a treasure hunt. Keep an eye out for unique pieces like brand collaborations.

Opening Ceremony x Vans Panther Set. Jacket, $24. Joggers, $18.50. Tote, $22.50.

Sugar Thrillz Dress, $32.50. Sam Edelman Shoes, $24. Crazy Horse Bag, $18.50.

New With Tags

Do you know how many people buy a new piece of clothing only to find out months later that they never wear it? Maybe it doesn’t fit them right, or it no longer matches their style. Selling it to a fashion resale store gets it out of their closet and into your hands. The piece has finally found a good home!

New Coogi Sweater, $85.

Vintage

Vintage clothing is very popular these days, and looking for these pieces in secondhand stores is a thrill of its own. You may even find a label or style you loved decades ago and are ready to revisit.

Vintage Paris Blues Dress, $22.50. Vintage Beaded Bag, $18.50.

Designer

Buying designer pieces secondhand makes them significantly more affordable. Plus, these fashion “investment” pieces will stay in your closet for years to come.

Gucci Princeton Mules, $265.

Evening Looks

Don’t overlook secondhand clothing stores when shopping for evenings and special events. It makes even more sense to buy these used if you think you’ll only wear them once or twice. Sell it back to the resale store to earn store credit for your next evening event.

Nicole Miller Dress, $32.50.

Finding affordable sustainable clothing near you is only a few clicks away. Check out our locations page to find the Crossroads store closest to you.

As part of our Staff Style Spotlight series, meet Bridget, a Buyer at Crossroads. We asked employees from our Costa Mesa store to bring their style and star in our latest Crossroads photoshoot wearing their Crossroads finds. Read about Bridget’s personal style, favorite Crossroads finds and favorite thing about working at Crossroads.

Tell us about your favorite Crossroads find.

Naked Wolfe boots!

What are you dying to see come into your Crossroads store?

New Rock shoes!

What are your summer closet essentials?

Slip dresses, platforms, lace collared shirts, and white clothing.

How would you describe your personal style?

New age babushka meets y2k mean girl.

What is your favorite thing about working at Crossroads?

My coworkers, the environment, and the pieces I come across.

Top tips for selling at Crossroads?

Ask questions and make sure you clear a good amount of time to sell as wait times can be long!

View our Selling Guide here.

Thanks for the Staff Style Spotlight, Bridget! As a Buyer, Bridget plays a crucial role by working with customers who come in to sell and selecting merchandise for the store. Sound like a job you’d love? Visit our Careers page to learn more about working at Crossroads.