March 16, 2023 Spring Clean and Sell Clothes This Weekend
We’re just days away from a season shift, which means it’s time to spring clean and sell clothes!
We like to clean out our closets at least 3 times a year, usually at the beginning of the year, when spring arrives, and then when we switch over to fall.
With each closet clean comes the opportunity to sell our gently used clothing for cash or trade credit, and there’s no better place to get this done than in our stores or by mail.
If you’ve never sold clothes in one of our stores, this video from Mary of Mary Elizabeth shows you exactly what the process looks like.
And Beth of B. Jones Style shares how our Sell by Mail option is free and easy.
Ready to get started? Check out our latest selling guide to see what we’re looking for, then mark your calendars to spring clean and sell clothes soon. If you plan to sell in-store, no appointment is necessary. We buy all day every day, so our buyers are waiting to help you!
December 26, 2022 Staff Style Spotlight: Ben
As part of our Staff Style Spotlight series, meet Ben, a Store Manager in Training. We asked Chicago employees to bring their style and star in our latest photoshoot wearing their Crossroads finds. Read about Ben’s personal style, favorite Crossroads finds, and favorite thing about working at Crossroads.
Tell us about your favorite Crossroads find.
I love finding great luxury that I wouldn’t shop for myself. My fav has been my Chloè readers!
What are you dying to see come into your Crossroads store?
Pleats please! Issey Miyake’s menswear is always a grail of mine.
What are your favorite spring trends?
I love exaggerated silhouettes and unusual combinations. Mix those with sneakers with your favorite dress slacks!
How would you describe your personal style?
I like to mix timeless vintage style with modern luxury. American western meets Japanese street style.
What is your favorite thing about working at Crossroads?
I love working in an environment where everybody has freedom to express their unique point of view through fashion, music, and culture.
Top tips for selling at Crossroads?
Ask your Buyer what we’re looking for…we are always happiest when you leave happy!
Thanks for the Staff Style Spotlight, Ben! As a Store Manager in Training, Ben is working their way up to being a Store Manager. This is an especially important role in the store, as they 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.
March 14, 2023 Sporty Chic Style in 7 Looks
Sporty chic style seems effortless when it’s done right. It’s a trend we’ve included in our current selling guide, and one that can be pulled together with pieces like your favorite leggings and a perfectly-oversized blazer.
Although you don’t need many pieces to achieve the look, you can mix them together for countless outfits. Here are 7 that caught our eye.
1. Monochrome
Go for one color to make dressing easy and to increase the chic factor. This works exceptionally well with black pieces.
2. Top it Off with a Cap
Throw on a cap to shake the business feel from your button-downs and structured handbags.
3. With a Unitard
Start with a great sport basic like a unitard and simply layer from there. This look has hints of another trend we love: ballet fashion.
4. Add a Sweatshirt
Layer a sweatshirt under a long trench or wool coat, and you’ve added a touch of polish to a comfy piece.
5. Start with a Sports Tee
Sports shirts have great fits, so pair them with your ‘fit.
6. Mix it Up with a Crop Top
Swap out a blouse or t-shirt with a crop top to easily add a sporty vibe.
7. Bring in a Bomber
An oversized bomber over sleek leggings or bike shorts makes for a great contrast.
Try a sporty chic style look this spring, and stop into any of our store locations if you’re looking for fun pieces to build it. Even better, benefit from your recent spring clean by bringing in your pre-loved clothing to sell for cash or store credit.
March 9, 2023 4 Thrifting Accounts to Follow on TikTok
If you love to use social media to follow fashion trends, we have just what you need: 4 thrifting accounts to follow on TikTok.
Each account caught our eye when they tagged us on the platform. If they’re shopping in our stores, we know they’re pretty savvy about secondhand fashion. Plus, they deliver consistent fashion inspiration that keeps us coming back for more.
@stylewithsoco
Soco of @stylewithsoco shares her love of fashion and NYC on this popular account. You can count on her to share the details of her fashion looks and take you on adventures along the way, like her 25th birthday trip to Paris.
@greggusto
We all want Greg of @greggusto to take us along with him on his thrifting trips. Your jaw will drop at what he finds. He has mastered the art of thrifting, and we’re here for it.
@aaricanichole
Dallas-based Aarica of @aaricanichole thrifts for fashion and more. We love how creative she is with her fashion inspiration, like creating looks she’d wear at Copenhagen Fashion Week. Her thrifting trips for clothing and decor are true treasure hunts.
@chelseaasoflate
Chelsea of @chelseaasoflate is a native New Yorker with a photographer’s eye, so you can expect excellent fashion content that will make you want to get out there and thrift every weekend. We’re extra keen on her “What I Thrifted & How I Styled It” series.
Of course, there are more! But if you’re just getting started in the world of secondhand fashion, here are 4 thrifting accounts to follow on TikTok now. And hey, you can even join us there too!
December 26, 2022 Staff Style Spotlight: Maddie
As part of our Staff Style Spotlight series, meet Maddie, a Lead Cashier at Crossroads. We asked Chicago employees to bring their style and star in our latest photoshoot wearing their Crossroads finds. Read about Maddie’s personal style, favorite Crossroads finds, and favorite thing about working at Crossroads.
Tell us about your favorite Crossroads find.
This is a tough one. I’d have to say my black Buffalo chunky sneakers. I always get compliments on them. Or my saddle shoe Dr. Martens. I can’t pick…
What are you dying to see come into your Crossroads store?
Right now I’d love a nice chunky pair of rainboots. Ankle-high preferably.
What are your favorite spring trends?
Pastels or anything crochet!
How would you describe your personal style?
My personal style is boho chic/mid-1960s, with inspiration from Audry Hepburn.
What is your favorite thing about working at Crossroads?
My coworkers. We are really like a family. I have so many great laughs with them. It makes going to work so joyful.
Top tips for selling at Crossroads?
Ask questions! Look at our selling guide as inspiration more than trying to find an exact item for each thing listed.
Thanks for the Staff Style Spotlight, Maddie! As a Lead Cashier, Maddie has the exciting job of creating an aesthetically appealing environment that welcomes all customers, assisting customers throughout the store, and handling all sales-related tasks. 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.
