October 20, 2026 A Fresh Take on a Retro Favorite
Some fabrics make getting dressed for cold weather more fun! With its soft ridges and vintage personality, corduroy belongs in that category. It brings texture to familiar outfits, whether you’re dressing for a quick errand or piling on layers for a chilly evening. Here’s how to give it a place in your fall and winter rotation.
Start with Pants
Chocolate brown, olive, and caramel-colored trousers are a great starting point. Choose a straight or wide leg, then add a fitted long-sleeve tee and cardigan. The fitted top gives roomy pants some shape. Finish with loafers and socks, or ballet flats.
For a different mood, try dusty pink or cream pants with gray or black tops.
Rethink Your Jacket
A boxy trucker jacket makes a great companion for a dress or maxi skirt. The mix of sturdy and flowy fabrics keeps the outfit interesting without needing much jewelry.
When temperatures dip, you can also wear the jacket as an extra warmth layer under a roomy wool coat.
Try a Shorter Hem
A mini skirt brings another option to the mix. Pair one with tights, a turtleneck sweater, and heels or ankle boots. Mixing fall tones make a particularly good combination, while camel and navy offer a quieter winter take.
Prefer more coverage? Look for a midi skirt with a front slit so walking and sitting feel comfortable. Add a soft knit and tall boots.
Play with Texture
The trick to wearing corduroy is giving those ridges something different to sit beside. Try a smooth leather bag, a cotton button-down, or a silky scarf. If you’re pairing it with chunky knitwear, let one piece have a slimmer shape to keep the outfit from feeling bulky.
On your next Crossroads visit, look for different cuts and colors, and try on a few surprises. Your next cold-weather favorite might be corduroy.
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October 12, 2026 3 Fashion Favorites Rooted in Hispanic Culture
Fashion is at its best when it tells a story, particularly one that weaves through history, community, and creativity.
Hispanic culture has long influenced the global fashion scene and has created bold style statements that continue to inspire wardrobes today. Here we share 3 fashion pieces with roots in Hispanic heritage that achieved mainstream popularity.
1. The Guayabera Shirt
Lightweight, breezy, and undeniably cool, the guayabera shirt is instantly recognizable for its structured silhouette, embroidery, and signature vertical pleats. Originating in Cuba and popular throughout Latin America, the guayabera can be styled many ways. Try it tucked into wide-leg trousers, layered over tank tops, or even cropped for a modern twist. Its easy sophistication makes it perfect for warm days.
2. Ruffled and Tiered Dresses
Voluminous ruffles and tiered skirts have deep ties to traditional folklórico dance costumes, where movement and flair are celebrated. These dramatic silhouettes continue to be found in mainstream fashion, popping up on everything from maxi dresses to off-the-shoulder blouses. What makes them special is their balance between romance and drama, bringing an air of confidence to everyday wear. We like to pair a ruffled skirt with sneakers for a casual look, or go all out with a bold, floor-sweeping dress for nights out.
3. The Panama Hat
Although named after Panama, this iconic hat originated in Ecuador, where artisans handwove them for centuries from toquilla straw. The name likely emerged in 1906 when U.S. President, Theodore Roosevelt, was photographed wearing one at the construction site of the Panama Canal. Lightweight yet durable, the Panama hat has become a global fashion essential. Its sleek design makes it a go-to for sun protection that doesn’t sacrifice style. In modern wardrobes, the Panama hat adds polish to linen sets, sundresses, or even trousers and a tee.
What makes these trends truly special is how they honor traditions from Hispanic culture while evolving with each generation. Whether it’s a guayabera shirt reimagined for city life, a folklórico-inspired dress hitting festival season, or a classic Panama hat on a weekend getaway, these pieces bring heritage into the everyday in stylish and wearable ways.
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October 6, 2026 Earn Money From Your Fall Cleanout
Anyone else feel like fall makes you question everything in your closet? You reach for a jacket, rediscover three sweaters you forgot about, and wonder why those jeans you never wear are still taking up space. Before adding anything new, take a closer look at what could leave.
Our Sell by Mail service gives you a way to turn used clothing into potential earnings without planning a store visit. You can sort through your wardrobe at home, send in your selected pieces, and let our buying team handle the review.
You’re Just a Few Easy Steps Away
Start with the items you keep passing over. Maybe your style has shifted, a favorite outfit no longer feels right, or that impulse purchase never made it into your weekly rotation. Set those pieces aside, then check their condition. Look closely at cuffs, collars, seams, and closures. Clean clothes in great condition are the starting point.
Browse our current Selling Guide. It can help you decide which styles to send rather than packing everything you’re ready to part with. Think about the details that would catch your eye on a rack: an interesting cut, a great fabric, or a silhouette that feels current.
Request a Sell by Mail bag through our website. It comes with prepaid UPS postage, so you can fill it at home and drop it off at UPS. Select cash via Zelle if earning money is your goal, or choose trade credit for shopping in our stores. You’ll also choose whether unpurchased items are donated or returned for a shipping fee.
Our buyers assess your items, and you earn a percentage of the retail price we assign to each piece we purchase.
Giving your used clothing another chance starts with a Saturday morning closet edit. Put on a playlist, pull out the pieces you’ve moved on from, and request your bag. This fall, the clothes you’re finished wearing could help fund whatever comes next.
September 29, 2026 The Jean Shape to Try Next
Puddle flares are bringing a little drama back to denim. With an extra-long bootcut hem that gathers slightly over your shoes, they can make a simple outfit feel distinctly current. If you’re ready to give them a try, here are 3 ways to wear them now.
1. Lean Into Layers
For cooler days, puddle flares work surprisingly well with longer layers, and even oversized ones. Try a cropped tee with a trench coat, or layer in an oversized sweatshirt.
2. Choose Shoes With Substance
Because puddle hems are meant to skim, stack, and sometimes nearly touch the ground, your shoes matter. Platform sneakers, chunky loafers, ankle boots, and clogs all give the hem somewhere to land. A little extra height also helps create that long, sweeping silhouette without dragging your denim down the sidewalk.
3. Keep the Rest Classic
One of the best things about puddle flare jeans is that they can be the statement. Try a pair with a white tee and v-neck sweater, or a crisp button-down shirt. Add a favorite vintage bag, loafers, or a stack of jewelry, and you’re done.
They may have an exaggerated shape, but styling them doesn’t have to be complicated. Think balance, play with proportions, and let the extra length bring the drama.
Hunt for your pair at your neighborhood Crossroads store.
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September 24, 2026 Fresh Ways to Wear a Classic Polo
A striped polo can make even your worn-in jeans look like part of a plan. Maybe it’s the collar, maybe it’s the rhythm of the stripes, or maybe it’s that little nod to the tennis court. Either way, this shirt deserves to work its way into your fall wardrobe. Here are just a few ways.
1. Keep it Loose
Start with loose denim. A roomy polo tucked into baggy jeans creates a nice balance between neat and slouchy. Add a leather belt and ankle boots to lock in the look. Bonus points for layering in an oversized bomber jacket.
2. Highlight a Color
If your shirt has bold, colorful stripes, let one of those colors lead the rest of the outfit. A red stripe might call for red socks peeking above loafers. A butter-yellow stripe could pick up a cardigan draped over your shoulders. You do not need an exact match; a small echo is enough to make the color feel connected.
3. Mix with Flannels
Flannel and fall go hand in hand, so don’t be afraid to bring your striped polo into the look for a bit of mixed patterns. Layer it under an open flannel shirt or simply tie the flannel shirt at the waist.
4. Pair with a Skirt
Want to take the shirt somewhere less expected? Pair it with a slip skirt or a full cotton midi skirt. The sporty top keeps the skirt from feeling too precious, while adding a retro feel to the overall look.
When shopping secondhand, look beyond your usual section. A men’s polo might give you the relaxed shape you want, while a fitted knit version can tuck neatly into trousers. Make sure to try it on: the way the shoulders sit can change the look.
However you wear it, a striped polo brings character to fall pieces you already own. Find one that catches your eye at your local Crossroads, then see where the stripes take you.
