August 24, 2023 7 Ways to Style Ruffled Blouses This Season
Ruffled blouses, and ruffles in general, have earned a spot in our seasonal selling guide. We’re already thinking of ways to wear them, and have searched IG to find 7 ways to style them this season. Which looks are your favorites?
1. With a Vest
Ruffles are so playful, you can double down on them with an interesting piece like a vest. A tapestry print adds even more fun.
2. With a Mini & Ankle Boots
A mini and a pair of this season’s popular ankle boots give some edge to a dainty ruffled top.
3. Make it Monotone
Keep it monotone with a matching color palette in your trousers, shorts, or skirt.
4. With Jeans & Trainers
Balance a prim-looking ruffled blouse with denim and a pair of cozy trainers.
5. With a Pleated Skirt
Ruffles and pleats are a match made in heaven, so bring them together and match this look.
6. With Overalls
Ruffle blouses are so versatile you can even pair them with overalls.
7. With Classic Black Pants
A pair of cigarette pants or skinny jeans in black will always be a solid choice.
See even more of this season’s trends in our current selling guide!
August 22, 2023 The “Sell Your Clothes” App You’ll Want to Try
Search for a “sell your clothes app” and you’ll mostly come across marketplace apps where you upload and sell your clothes piece-by-piece.
But the Crossroads Trading waitlist app offers something completely different: the ability to arrange your visit to any of our stores to sell you clothes.
If you’ve ever sold clothes at Crossroads, you know you can drop into a store and sell your clothes on the spot. No appointment is necessary, and the buying hours run all day.
You do need to add your name to the selling waitlist, though, and wait for your turn to sell. So, here is where the Crossroads waitlist app comes in.
With the app, you can check your local store’s status and see how many people are in line to sell. You can then add your name to the waitlist before you even leave home! By the time you arrive, you’ll be closer to your selling time, and you’ll even receive a text to notify you when it’s your turn.
Watch how easy it is:
We’re probably biased, but we think it’s the most helpful “sell your clothes app” out there. It’s time to give it a try!
August 17, 2023 Sweater Vests are Still Having a Moment
When we last wrote about sweater vests, we had no idea the article would become a consistent top 10 post. You all like a sweater vest, and we love it!
We advocate for vests in general, as seen in our latest selling guide. They’re an easy layer for any look, and they give just a little extra boost of warmth when needed. Excellent transitional weather dressing, if you ask us.
They can even work on their own in summer and early fall!
Keep scrolling to see even more of them in the wild. We’re sure there’s a look in here that you’ll want to copy, whether your fall days ahead are chilly or warm.
We’re now buying for fall and looking for great fall pieces like vests. It’s the right time for a seasonal closet clean-out and a stop into your neighborhood Crossroads store to sell. Use the cash or store credit you earn to shop like-new pieces for your fall wardrobe. We buy daily, and no appointment is necessary. You can even try our waitlist app and add your name to the selling waitlist before you leave home!
August 15, 2023 5 Fashion Treasures in Secondhand Shops
Secondhand shops are full of fashion treasures. Some of our favorite wardrobe staples were found secondhand!
With so many years of secondhand shopping under our belts, we have a system down for visiting stores. In fact, there are 5 fashion treasures we always check for, because they’re major finds.
1. Premium Denim
Great denim has plenty of life in it, so look for excellent-condition denim that still has years of wear ahead. Check brand labels to get a sense of the quality.
2. Vintage Handbags
Handbags are one of our favorite accessories, and a vintage one makes a look unique. We’re always drawn to vintage designer bags, but even non-designer bags can be high-quality and beautifully structured.
3. Leather Jackets
Leather is another material that can last a lifetime, so instead of buying a new leather piece, opt for used leather. Look for classic styles that will fit your wardrobe for many seasons to come.
4. Boots
Every closet should include boots, so we look for them in any secondhand store. They’re also so easy to take to your local shoe repair shop to get freshened up for fall.
5. Retro Prints
Retro prints are playful and eye-catching. This silk shirt with a postage stamp print is a perfect example!
One final tip when shopping secondhand shops for fashion: consider the latest trends! Trends repeat over time, so shopping secondhand can still bring you styles that are current today. Take a look at our latest selling guide for ideas.
August 10, 2023 How to Style Cargo Pants
It’s time to talk about how to style cargo pants because we’re seeing them everywhere. In many ways, they’ve become as much of a wardrobe staple as jeans and leggings. We even included them in our latest selling guide.
They may feel one-note when looking at them alone on the hanger, but trust us that there are several ways to wear them. Here are 6 ways we like to style them.
1. Baggy
This is probably our most-worn look. We like to keep the whole look baggy with a cozy sweatshirt or oversized tee.
2. Edgy
Cargo pants can take on a punk vibe when you add edgy items like combat boots and bomber jackets.
3. With Cropped Tops
Perfect for a warm day, adding a cropped top is an easy way to style cargos.
4. With an Oversized Sweater
With fall and winter on the horizon, we already know we’ll be styling our cargo pants with oversized knits.
5. In Place of Jeans
Try your cargo pants in place of jeans for a whole new look with your casual outfits.
6. Weekend Uniform
It only takes a tank or tube top, sneakers, and a crossbody bag to have you ready for weekend errands or exploration.
That’s exactly how to style cargo pants right now. Find your favorite pair in your local Crossroads to get started.
