May 19, 2022 Trending: Grecian Style Pieces
We (sadly) don’t have airplane tickets booked for Athens this summer, but we’ll still be dressing in pretty Grecian style. It’s a favorite warm-weather look, and one of the 30 trends we highlight in our seasonal selling guide.
The style is generally defined by a mix of lightweight fabrics, empire waists, and light colors. Think cotton and linen in white or wheat.
The silhouette is usually long, but the one true constant is a great pair of strappy sandals.
Add gold jewelry and a straw tote or hat to complete the look.
We have inspiration photos to show you examples. Here are some looks that get Grecian style just right.
Consider Grecian style for your upcoming warm-weather looks, then check out the other 29 summer trends over here in our selling guide.
If you haven’t heard, we’re also now buying for summer, so collect those pre-loved pieces from your closet and bring them to the selling counters of any of our store locations. You can earn cash or store credit to refresh your wardrobe for the new season. Take a look here to learn how it’s done.
May 17, 2022 Look for a Butterfly Print This Season
Spring and summer just naturally call for a beautiful butterfly print. Especially in our seasonal fashion choices! We’ve been on the hunt for the print these last few months, and it’s one of the 30 trends we highlighted in our seasonal selling guide.
Butterfly prints are fun and friendly, but they’re a very rare find. It’s a little like a treasure hunt to find a piece of clothing that has it. So our advice: when you find a piece, you have to grab it!
Take a look at the inspiration photos below and see some of the lucky pieces these fashion influencers found.
Have you been fortunate enough to find a butterfly print piece this season? If you share it on Instagram, please tag us @crossroadstrading so we can see it! We may feature your look on our brand feed.
Then check out our other 29 seasonal trends over here in our selling guide.
We’re also now buying for summer, so take those clothes from your big spring clean and bring them into any of our store locations. You might earn cash or store credit and find a butterfly print piece of your own!
May 12, 2022 Sustainability Jobs in Fashion
Have you been hearing a lot about sustainability jobs in fashion? We’re seeing more interest and we’re thrilled. We love to hire fashion-passionate people committed to the environment!
The Buy-Sell-Trade Fashion Model
If you follow sustainable practices, you’re already aware that fast fashion can have serious impacts on the environment. Think increased landfill and significant harmful production waste. That’s where secondhand shopping and selling come in.
Crossroads is a buy-sell-trade fashion retailer with locations across the U.S. For over 30 years, it’s been showing fashion consumers the eco-friendly option of selling pre-loved clothes for cash or store credit. The retailer gives unwanted clothing a second chance with a new owner, and the seller can use their store credit to replenish their closet with “new” secondhand finds. It’s a fashion win-win.
Working at Crossroads
Employees at Crossroads work as clothing buyers, merchandisers, and marketers. They get to work in fashion while promoting an environmentally-favorable shopping style.
Crossroads has 34 store locations and is always looking to hire and train fashion buyers. If you’re interested, head over to our careers page to learn about our current openings for sustainability jobs in fashion.
And if store management is on your mind, watch our video below about the day in the life of a Crossroads Store Manager.
A sustainable job in fashion is on the horizon for you!
Follow Crossroads on Instagram @crossroadstrading.
May 10, 2022 Q & A with Sarah of @areasontogetdressed
I discovered Sarah from @areasontogetdressed when searching for fashion inspiration on Instagram for our weekly blog posts. I immediately noticed she has a strong sense of style and knows how to mix pieces in a way that creates a signature style. I’m so lucky she was available to answer a few fashion questions!
Please tell us a little about yourself.
Hi, I’m Sarah! I’m a radio journalist by day and a bit of a fashion enthusiast on the side. I live in Sacramento with my husband and our cat and dog. My day job has required me to move around quite a bit, so I’ve also lived on the East Coast and Gulf Coast in the past 10 years. We’re very good at cross-country moves at this point!
It looks like you have so much fun dressing up. Where do you find your fashion inspiration?
Fashion has always been a passion of mine. I even remember way back when I was like 4 or 5 and having very firm opinions on what dresses I preferred and for what reasons. Ha! Needless to say, I’ve always had a strong internal sense of fashion and love following that wherever it takes me!
I think my fashion inspiration is a combination of some internal preferences: some items just feel really “me” and always have. So it’s collars and lace, for example, and florals. I’ve always had a bit of a granny-chic aesthetic, I think.
And I think the other part of my inspiration comes from street style. I loved Nylon Magazine growing up, and all the cool photos of girls on the streets. I love figuring out the fashion of a city, and I really love seeing how different people can make a look their own. Some cities are a delight for people-watching and getting inspired! Since COVID, though, I feel like street style is a little different. Especially during the lockdown two years ago, I found myself looking to Instagram as the “virtual” street, which is how I decided to start my own style page.
Speaking of cities, you’re in one of our favorites: Sacramento! What does Sacramento style look like these days?
Amazing, yes!!! It always makes me happy to hear Sacramento getting some love. It’s an amazing and chill city, and I feel so lucky to be able to live here. I think Sacramento style tends to reflect both the Central Valley heat that hits from June through September, and the fact that it’s the closest major city to Tahoe.
Most people here, I think, are laid back and outdoorsy. The city is a little slower and less intense than the Bay Area about an hour away, and I think that’s reflected in the way people dress. I see a lot of people just wearing what they want, clothing that could take you from the city to a hike, whether it’s cargo shorts or floral dresses.
You’ll definitely see a lot more sneakers than heels on people though. I’d say the vibe is casual with layers, so you can shed them when it starts to heat up during those late afternoon summer days. I lived in Massachusetts for a few years, and the one clothing item I used to wear there constantly — but never here — is rainboots! You gotta dress for the dry heat over here.
Thank you for being a Crossroads shopper! What is your best tip for shopping in our stores?
So because I’m one of those folks who’ve bounced around on all coasts, Crossroads has been an absolute shopping staple for me because there’s always been a location wherever I’ve lived! I’d say the best tip is to go in with some clothing items you have in mind. I often have a list of “dream” items that I’d like to buy or think would be a nice addition to my closet but haven’t purchased new for a bunch of reasons. Thrifting is often the best (and most sustainable) way to fill those closet gaps.
But also, I’d say go in open to finding something you weren’t even hunting for, and listen to your heart. That’s the joy in shopping secondhand: there’s always a bit of a surprise involved!
If you enjoyed this Q&A, you’ll want to read our other fashion influencer Q&As with Jazmine from @thatcurlytop, Kerry from @kass_stylz, Barbara from @barbara.goes.wear, and Piera from @hipiera.
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May 5, 2022 5 Loose-Fit Suit Looks You’ll Want to Copy
On the surface, the idea of a loose-fit suit might be a hard sell. A suit? That’s baggy? How would I even start to make that work?
But once you start paying close attention to the trend, brought to the style stage first by celebrities, you begin to see the appeal. The look stands out, it’s comfortable to wear, and it’s super fun to shop for. Especially if you’re a secondhand shopper like us!
So keep scrolling to take a look at 5 inspiring loose-fit suit outfits that impressed us on Instagram. Then, if we’ve convinced you to try the look, visit one of our store locations to find the perfect suit for you.
Look for Linen Ones for Warmer Months
Wear It With a Cropped Top
Match With Your Favorite Sneakers
Add a Crossbody Bag
Layer Under a Long Coat in Winter
The loose-fit suit is definitely one of the trends we’ve earmarked for spring and summer. Did you know we have 29 more of them listed in our seasonal selling guide?
Most of all, we want to see how you style the look. If you try it, please tag us on Instagram @crossroadstrading to share. You may find yourself featured on our brand feed!