Blog: Crossroads Style

July 28, 2022 Affordable Sustainable Clothing Finds

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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July 27, 2022 Staff Style Spotlight: Bridget

Bridget Smiling in summer apparel

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.

Bridget Smiling in summer apparel

Tell us about your favorite Crossroads find.

Naked Wolfe boots!

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

New Rock shoes!

Bridget and Gigi Smiling in summer apparel

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.

Bridget Smiling in summer apparel

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.

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July 26, 2022 Fun Sporty Fashion Looks

Sporty fashion is the best; it’s casual, playful, and requires no athletic abilities.

Whether we’re heading back from the gym or not, we like the preppiness that accompanies sporty fashion.

It’s not difficult to style either! Let us share 5 pieces that define the trend and make it super simple to pull off.

Baseball Hat

Not only does a baseball hat look cool, but it covers up a bad hair day and offers sun protection for your face.

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Sweatshirt as a Dress

Why not try an oversized sweatshirt as a dress? Buy your sweatshirts a few sizes larger and wear them with short shorts and sneakers. We really love the tube socks in this look too!

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Mix & Match Sweatsuit

Instead of matching a sweatshirt and sweatpants in the same color, mix them up and give a sweatsuit outfit more interest.

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Yogawear

A blazer, button-up, or tunic over yoga pieces make them ready for errands and lunch outings.

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Varsity Jacket

We are big fans of the varsity jacket. Throw one over anything. It looks great whether fitted or oversized.

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With back-to-school fashion on the horizon, we think the sporty fashion trend should be on your shortlist for consideration. Any of these options should be tested in the coming weeks!

Also, stay posted for fall changes to our seasonal selling guide.

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July 21, 2022 Yes, You Can Mail In Clothes to Sell

For years, our busy sellers would tell us how great it would be if they could mail in clothes to sell when they didn’t have time to stop into one of our many stores.

Then, we started to hear from people who had moved away from one of our stores but couldn’t forget about it. They’d ask if they could mail in clothes to sell to us.

So, we spent months building a way to make our selling service available across the continental U.S., and we’ve now successfully offered this service for years. Our Sell by Mail option is a popular one for people with on-trend, gently used clothes that need to sell their clothes from the convenience of home. It starts with a request for a free mail-in bag with pre-paid postage and ends with cash payment via Zelle or store credit for when you have time to visit a store.

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Sound interesting? It’s so simple you can see all the steps in less than 20 seconds. Take a look:

Start the process by visiting our online selling guide to see if you have any of the trends we’re currently looking for. Then, order your bag and fill it up!

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July 20, 2022 Staff Style Spotlight: Brenna

Brenna smiling at the camera.

As part of our Staff Style Spotlight series, meet Brenna, a Lead Cashier 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 Brenna’s personal style, favorite Crossroads finds and favorite thing about working at Crossroads.

Brenna putting sunglasses on a mannequin

Tell us about your favorite Crossroads find.

I have this long, floral, vintage dress with a slit up the side that helps me channel my inner Florence + the Machine.

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

I would love to see a vintage Kate Bush t-shirt. It’s not super exciting, but I’ve never seen one and if I am going to see it anywhere it’s going to be Crossroads.

Brenna and Olivia walking.

What are your summer closet essentials?

Long, flowy dresses! Perfect for keeping cool and looking glamorous.

How would you describe your personal style?

I love vintage, florals, and plaid. It varies between forest nymph and semi-frumpy academic from day-to-day.

Brenna putting clothes in a fitting room.

What is your favorite thing about working at Crossroads?

I love the people! My coworkers are so fun and it brings me great joy to work with them. I also appreciate Crossroads’ commitments to inclusivity and sustainability. These issues are really important to me and I love that my workplace shares my values.

Top tips for selling at Crossroads?

Check out the style guide and take note of what was bought in so you can get a better idea of what we are looking for. View our Selling Guide here.

Thanks for the Staff Style Spotlight, Brenna! As a Lead Cashier, Brenna is a knowledgeable cashier that can offer assistance and guidance to the team. Brenna also processes the amazing secondhand fashion that comes into their Crossroads. Sound like a job you’d love? Visit our Careers page to learn more about working at Crossroads.

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