Blog: Crossroads Style

We love summer! Who doesn’t love sunshine, beach days, weekend road trips, and barbeques? But with the good, comes the bad… and the unavoidable heatwaves. With temperatures in the ’90s and higher, the last thing you want to do is think about getting dressed.

So what do you wear when it’s just too hot outside? Take a look at some of my favorite summer outfits to get through the summer heat!

Stick to Basics
Look for tanks with color and texture to add interest to an outfit built from basics.

Weekend Athleisure
On those days you’d rather not change out of your pajamas, go for the next best thing and stay comfy in a pair of trendy bike shorts and a breezy top.

Go Mini
Find some shade and off those legs in a short dress or skirt!

Crop It!
Dare to bare some skin to beat the heat!

Cool Colors
Hang up your favorite all-black outfits and break out your bright, light colors.

With so many brunches, barbecues, and picnics to attend this summer, you’ll need the perfect dress to rock all season long. A button-up dress is a breezy casual option that you can dress up or down. Fair warning: once you find your perfect cut and fit, you’re going to want to wear it on repeat this summer!

Here are some of our favorite styles and how to wear them:

Achieve a laidback vintage vibe by picking up a black and white polka dot midi. Dress this outfit up with some dainty accessories for extra style points.

Pump up the drama in a colorblocked version with sheer lace details.

Wouldn’t you agree that this pretty little number is worthy of any wedding or celebration?

White midi dresses with big buttons have been all over the fashion scene, and we definitely don’t mind.

There’s something to be said about dressing for success. The quarter sleeves, dress length and collar on this dress make it work-appropriate, and it’s cute enough to wear to dinner right after!

This simple short button-up dress is cute and comfy for the everyday fashionista.

Matching sets are trending this summer and for good reason: they’re easy to wear and eliminate the stress of putting an outfit together. They’re as easy as a dress or a jumpsuit but even more versatile—pieces come in pants, shorts, skirts, crop tops and more! And as a bonus, you can always mix and match separates with other pieces in your wardrobe.

Take a look at some of my favorite ways to style a matching set this summer!

Go Gingham
Find a matching set in summer’s hottest print: gingham!

For The Office
A short and blazer set is perfect for summer dressing at a casual office!

Wedding Wear
No more stressing what to wear to your summer wedding invites; I love the ease of a matching set, especially one that is this flowy!  Add some heels and you are wedding-ready!

Date Night
A breezy, printed set is perfect for any summer date night location!

Vacation Mode
Go for bold colors and fun details—like this tie-front crop top—when looking for the perfect outfit for your summer getaways!

White Hot Summer
A white linen set will help get you through these record-breaking summer temperatures!

The Fourth of July is right around the corner, meaning Wednesday fireworks, beach bonfires, and backyard barbecues with friends and family are on the horizon. While you may have given some thought about what dish or drink to bring, have you decided what to wear yet? The good news is there’s no need to break the bank, because most of these pieces are already in your closet!

Keep scrolling for a fail-proof shortcut for pulling off a patriotic look.

Amy Jackson of Fashion Jackson proves you don’t need to wear a bright and daring outfit to make a statement on the Fourth of July. Keep it simple with a white off-the-shoulder top and a pair of red heels.

Planning on having a picnic with your best gal pals to celebrate Independence Day? Opt for a romper in a chambray material or a red floral design to keep with the spirit of the season.

Feel free to get creative with your red, white, and blue outfit combinations. Tip: Start off with a classic pair of white shorts, and work your way upwards with solid blue and red pieces. (Hello, accessories!)

Going monochromatic red, white or blue is always a great choice for looking immediately put-together.

Break out your favorite patriotic graphic tees to celebrate the holiday!

A top with stars or stripes is everything you need for a festive July 4th look! The best part? You don’t need to stick to a certain color scheme to pull off these patterns!

When you’re on a limited budget, replenishing your closet each season can be difficult, which is one of the many reasons why I love thrifting and going to Crossroads to fulfill my seasonal, trendy wardrobe cravings (Bring on the summer pieces). You may love a trend one day, but as the honeymoon phase of new clothing wears off, you may find yourself pushing it aside for some of your more classic staples. Why pay full price for something that you may not love forever?

Enter secondhand shopping.  Check out 5 summer pieces I’ll be looking for at Crossroads.

Midi Dresses
Last week I shared my favorite midi dresses for this summer, and I hope it inspires you to find your favorite.

Ruffles
If you’re like me and have shied away from ruffles since childhood, you may be wary about this summer trend. Fear not, ruffles can be fun and age appropriate.

Botantical Prints
If you don’t have a summer vacation on the calendar, you can still dress like you are on vacation in super trendy botanical printed pieces!

Slide Sandals
I’ve been noticing an influx of slide sandals at my favorite Crossroads stores and have picked up a few (heeled and flat) to complete my summer wardrobe.

Bold Colors
My wardrobe is typically full of dark, muted colors, but I’ve been embracing bright, bold colors lately. I love that I can pick up some key pieces at lower prices at Crossroads to mix into my existing wardrobe.