January 26, 2023 How to Style a Leather Jacket
We often get asked how to style a leather jacket, and it’s a great question because there are so many ways.
In fact, we consider a leather jacket a fashion investment piece because of its ability to last over years of wear and its versatility to change over time with your personal style.
Here are 7 ways we recently styled a leather jacket, brought to you from our New York and Chicago stores.
With Frills
A moto-styled jacket is ideal for this: give it a contrast with soft frills.
Vintage
First, find yourself a classic, vintage jacket. Then, layer it with granny chic pieces like scarves and big sunnies.
With Neutrals
Match your entire outfit to the jacket for an easy, polished look.
Preppy
Balance a preppy look with an unexpected leather jacket.
With Soft Fabrics
Another styling trick with contrast: pair the jacket with silks, linens, and flowy fabrics.
Relaxed
A t-shirt and jeans will always look better with a leather jacket.
With Plaid
Bring in plaid and make it a punk look!
Is it time to invest in your own leather jacket? Stop into any of our store locations to see what we have on the racks. Even better, bring in clothing to sell for store credit toward your new purchase!
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January 24, 2023 How to Shop Sustainable Fashion
Let’s talk about how to shop sustainable fashion! This category of clothing has grown wild in popularity as people look for ways to avoid environmental waste. We’re here for this movement.
In some cases, people decide to turn to clothing made with recycled fibers or sustainable textiles. You can definitely find popular brands that focus on this, and it’s a great alternative. However, that clothing is still new and requires production.
You know that we’re partial to this next sustainable fashion solution: secondhand fashion. In fact, we buy unwanted clothing from the public every day at our store locations across the country. We take pre-loved clothing in great condition and sell it to secondhand shoppers ready to give that clothing another life.
Here is how to shop sustainable fashion that you’ll love for the long term:
- Shop at resale fashion stores like Crossroads that sell curated clothing items, versus just donations. This means that in-store buyers have already assessed the items for style and condition, and you won’t have to sort through a lot of pieces worth passing on.
- Look for high-quality pieces that will last for years (and even decades) to come. We like to shop for wool, premium denim, and brand-name outerwear.
- Sell your clothes at resale fashion stores so you can earn trade credit for your “new” purchases.
Ready to shop sustainable fashion? We hope to see you in our stores!
January 19, 2023 Our Favorite Winter Knits
It’s still cold out there, but our favorite winter knits are keeping us cozy until spring. Curious about which ones are our staples? We’re sharing them here.
The Bell-Sleeve Sweater
We love all kinds of sweaters, but a bell sleeve sweater is extra special.
Fun Accessories
There will always be a special place in our hearts for knit scarves and beanies, but something new like these knit scrunchies is unexpected.
Oversized
Like a big, warm blanket, oversized winter knits keep us extra warm and are a great match for leggings or straight-leg jeans.
The Classic Cardigan
You know we’re big fans of preppy styles, so we always keep a few cardigans on hand.
Turtleneck
The turtleneck is a winter basic for us, and the turtleneck sweater makes a lot of appearances come winter.
Collared
We like to mix up sweater styles with collared ones, like this great zip-up.
Knit Dresses
Knit dresses in varying lengths are everywhere right now, and we couldn’t be happier about it.
Leggings
Why wear just one knit when you can wear a matching set? Bring on the knit leggings.
January 17, 2023 Selling Clothes from Home is Simple
Selling clothes from home is simple with our Sell By Mail program. It’s free and available to everyone in the continental U.S.
Now’s the perfect time for that New Year closet cleanout, and selling clothes from home is the easiest way to get cash or Crossroads store credit into your hands.
It takes just a few easy steps. Start by ordering a bag on our website. When it arrives, check back on our website for the latest trends we’re looking for. These are exactly the types of pre-loved items you want to look for in your closet.
As you find and decide on clothing to sell, make sure they’re in excellent condition and freshly laundered. Then, add them to the bag. There’s plenty of room!
When you’re done, you’ll notice the bag already has a pre-paid postage label on it.
That means you just need to seal the bag and get it to your local UPS drop-off site.
Now you wait for an email from a Crossroads buyer letting you know how much cash or store credit you’ve earned. If you chose the cash payment option, you’ll receive a Zelle e-payment. If you chose store credit, you’ll receive your card by mail. Time to refresh your closet!
December 26, 2022 Staff Style Spotlight: Mary
As part of our Staff Style Spotlight series, meet Mary, a Store Manager at Crossroads. We asked Chicago employees to bring their style and star in our latest photoshoot wearing their Crossroads finds. Read about Mary’s personal style, favorite Crossroads finds, and favorite thing about working at Crossroads.
Tell us about your favorite Crossroads find.
I love sneakers! I found 2 pairs of designer sneakers at a fraction of the price.
What are you dying to see come into your Crossroads store?
I would love to see any Bad Bunny x Adidas shoes!
What are your winter closet essentials?
Plaid, shackets, leather pants, and Dr. Martens!
How would you describe your personal style?
I’d like to say I’m a mix of all styles. I love streetwear, but love a good glam look from time to time.
What is your favorite thing about working at Crossroads?
The people! There’s nothing better than getting to consider my co-coworkers as an extended family. And the clothes of course!
Top tips for selling at Crossroads?
Make sure to bring styles you yourself currently love! We love to see current trending styles hit our sales floor.
Thanks for the Staff Style Spotlight, Mary! As a Store Manager, Mary has the exciting job of creating an aesthetically appealing environment that welcomes all customers, hiring and developing fashion-focused staff, curating retail store merchandise, and working to achieve retail store financial goals. 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.
