You might be thinking you need to list your clothing on a website or an app, then take offers and answer potential buyer questions.

Nope. 

You may think you’ll need to package each piece when it sells, becoming best friends with the post office staff as you visit weekly with shipments.

Wrong again.  

How to Sell Fashion Online

How about something like this: you order a free Sell by Mail bag from Crossroads that’s roomy and includes pre-paid postage. You fill it with the items you want to sell and send it off.

Once our buying team receives it, they’ll assess each piece and determine which pieces they can buy in. They aim to buy as much as possible!

You’ll receive notification when they finish your buy, and you can choose your payout in cash (by Zelle payment) or in trade credit that’s good at all Crossroads stores. You also have the choice to have your unpurchased items donated or returned to you for a fee.

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It’s the simplest way to sell fashion online, and it starts by simply ordering your Sell by Mail bag.

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As part of our Staff Style Spotlight series, meet Cate, a Buyer at Crossroads. We asked our Studio City team to bring their style and star in our latest photoshoot wearing their best secondhand finds. Read about Cate’s personal style, favorite Crossroads finds, and favorite thing about working at Crossroads.

Quick-Fire Q’s:

Style Icon: Monica from Friends

Current Fav Song: Divine Hammer by The Breeders

Favorite Brands: DÔEN, Anthropologie, and Reformation

Go-to Drink Order: cold brew with a splash of almond milk

What is your #1 selling tip for new sellers?

Sign in to the waitlist from the app to minimize your in-store wait time.

What is your favorite part about working at Crossroads?

I love the people I work with and being able to see new pieces every day.

What is the Crossroads Find that got away?

A leather cinch belt that my coworker bought before I did. Lock your doors Sara…

Thanks for the Staff Style Spotlight, Cate! As a Buyer, Cate plays a crucial role by working with customers who come in to sell and selecting merchandise for the store. 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.

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Whether its a pair of Adidas Stan Smiths, Puma Palermos, or Golden Goose Super-Star’s, these minimal sneakers pair just as well with jean cutoffs as a voluminous maxi sundress.

Best part: you know you can always find slim sneaker options at Crossroads!

Keep scrolling to see several looks that capture the ease of this popular shoe style. Notice all the cuffed pants and ankle-length denim, perfect for showing off this favorite!

If you’re looking for a pair of slim sneakers, visit any of our stores to see if we have a pair just for you. Or maybe you have a pair sitting in your closet that you’ve barely worn. Maybe the sizing wasn’t perfect, or they no longer reflect your personal style. If that’s the case, stop into one of our stores to sell them. One of our trained buyers will assess them for you. If they decide to purchase them, you’ll receive 30% in cash or 50% of trade for what they price your shoes at. Use the cash for summer fun, or the trade for new-to-you fashion pieces.

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In our opinion, the excitement is even stronger when we’re shopping for fashion pieces.  It’s why we do our best to show you the latest and greatest from our stores on our regional Instagram feeds.

Take a look of some of the best finds now in stores, available to peek at because of the regional feeds listed below.

Pride Looks

Visit any of our store locations and look for the most colorful, vibrant rack in the store. That’s our Pride rack, still stocked to get you the looks you need this month and all summer long.

Full Looks

Our store teams have excellent styling skills, so you can count on them to showcase complete looks at thrift shop prices. Check out their mannequin displays in-store or flat lays on Instagram to get seasonal inspiration.

Special Finds

You can always find extra special items in the racks or consignment cubbies, like NWT pieces and popular collaboration items. Keep an eye out for these gems!

Elevated Everyday

We cover the fashion basics and then some. Why settle for any new wallet when a secondhand one could get you an upgrade?

Summer Essentials

Summer is just getting started, and our stores are stocked with the pieces you need, from day trips to vacations away.

Stop in and shop (or sell!) at any of our store locations.

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Imagine what you’d wear to a tennis match or a country club, then mimic the look and head out to thrift with friends or have lunch at your favorite hamburger joint. And no, you don’t need to own a tennis racquet to wear the look.

Here are 7 key pieces to consider. Mix and match your favorites!

1. A Tennis Skirt

The base piece for almost every tenniscore look.

2. Lightweight Cardigan

Keep it in tennis white for the most classic of looks.

3. Sporty Sweatshirt

Think varsity letters and country club logos.

4. A Polo Shirt

A rugby shirt would work well too. Bonus points for matching striped socks!

5. Trainers

Because you’ve got places to go.

6. A Sweater Vest

You know how much we love a good sweater vest.

7. A Baseball Cap

There’s no better match for a sporty ponytail.

See all of the trends we’re looking for this summer with our seasonal selling guide. Then, stop into any of our store locations to shop or sell secondhand finds that are new to you!

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If you’re looking for charities to support in honor of Pride (or any time of the year), here are some we’ve been proud to support. Don’t forget that donating your time may be one of the best ways to give to these organizations too.

The Trevor Project

The Trevor Project’s mission is to end suicide among LGBTQ+ young people. With this goal, they’ve become the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention nonprofit organization for LGBTQ+ young people. They provide information & support 24/7 all year round and are leading initiatives in all 50 states “to change hearts, minds and laws in support of young LGBTQ+ lives.”

Learn more about The Trevor Project

The Okra Project

The Okra Project is a mutual aid collective focused on supporting Black Trans people and alleviating the barriers that the community faces. They advocate for a safe, abundant, and equitable life for Black Trans people across the United States through their three service pillars of nourishment, safety, and wellness.

Learn more about The Okra Project

GLAAD

GLAAD is a non-profit organization focused on LGBTQ advocacy and cultural change. The organization works towards fair, accurate, and inclusive representation and creates national and local programs that advance LGBTQ acceptance. Their mission is to rewrite the script for LGBTQ acceptance by tackling tough issues that shape the narrative and provoke dialogue that leads to cultural change. GLAAD protects all that has been accomplished and envisions a world with 100% LGBTQ acceptance.

Learn more about GLAAD

Gender Justice

Gender Justice “envisions a world where everyone can thrive regardless of their gender, gender expression, or sexual orientation. Step by step, we’re creating that world by dismantling legal, structural, and cultural barriers that contribute to gender inequity. We work to ensure that people of all genders have a meaningful right to bodily autonomy, safety, health, and opportunity.”

Learn more about Gender Justice

National LGBTQ Task Force

The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Foundation (NGLTF) works to build the grassroots power of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community. They achieve this by training activists and equipping state and local organizations with the skills needed to organize broad-based campaigns to defeat anti-LGBT referenda and advance pro-LGBT legislation. Their Policy Institute is the movement’s premier think tank, providing research and policy analysis to support the struggle for complete equality.

Learn more about the National LGBTQ Task Force

Outright International

Outright International is dedicated to working with partners around the globe to strengthen the capacity of the LGBTIQ human rights movement, document and amplify human rights violations against LGBTIQ people, and advocate for inclusion and equality. With staff in over a dozen countries, Outright works with the United Nations, regional human rights monitoring bodies, and civil society partners.

Learn more about Outright International

It Gets Better

It Gets Better is a nonprofit organization with a mission to uplift, empower, and connect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth around the globe. They reach 90,000 students and 3,450 educators each year through their free educational resources, have awarded over $1.1 million since 2022 in grants to schools and organizations working to help LGBTQ+ youth globally, and engage with more than 850K youth ages 13-24 across the US and worldwide through It Gets Better programming.

Learn more about It Gets Better

GLSEN

GLSEN is the leading national education organization focused on ensuring safe and affirming schools for all students. GLSEN envisions a world in which every child learns to respect and accept all people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression. GLSEN seeks to develop school climates where difference is valued for the positive contribution it makes to creating a more vibrant and diverse community.

Learn more about GLSEN

For even more charities to support in honor of Pride, visit Charity Navigator.

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As part of our Staff Style Spotlight series, meet Kyrah, a Floor Supervisor at Crossroads. We asked our Studio City team to bring their style and star in our latest photoshoot wearing their best secondhand finds. Read about Kyrah’s personal style, favorite Crossroads finds, and favorite thing about working at Crossroads.

Quick-Fire Q’s:

Style Icon: Megan Thee Stallion

Current Fav Song: On My Mama by Victoria Monet

Favorite Brand: Doc Martens

Go-to Drink Order: Extra Sweet Okinawa Brown Sugar Milk Tea With Boba

What is your #1 selling tip for new sellers?

Always always always research! Give us a google and see what our Selling Guide looks like so you can come in prepared.

What is your favorite part about working at Crossroads?

The people I work with, my store has the nicest , most stylish and down to earth people I’ve had the pleasure to work with. I’m very lucky.

What is the Crossroads Find that got away?

The countless moto boots that can’t fit around my massive calves.

Thanks for the Staff Style Spotlight, Kyrah! As a Floor Supervisor, Kyrah supervises daily tasks on the sales floor, assists in staff development and works hard to buy in the amazing items that our customers love. 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.

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As part of our Staff Style Spotlight series, meet Andrea, an Assistant Manager at Crossroads. We asked our Studio City team to bring their style and star in our latest photoshoot wearing their best secondhand finds. Read about Andrea’s personal style, favorite Crossroads finds, and favorite thing about working at Crossroads.

Quick-Fire Q’s:

Style Icon: Chloë Sevigny & Zoë Kravitz

Current Fav Song: Casio by Jungle

Favorite Brands: Miu Miu, Betsy Johnson, Rouge, Missoni, & The Row

Go-to Coffee Order: Vanilla Iced Coffee

What is your #1 selling tip for new sellers?

Curate a bag of stylish and in great condition pieces you see yourself buy at a store.

What is your favorite part about working at Crossroads?

The team I work with is so supportive and helpful, we create a fun environment place!

What is the Crossroads Find that got away?

The Balenciaga Bazar stripe bag!!!

Thanks for the Staff Style Spotlight, Andrea! As an Assistant Manager, Andrea assists customers on the sales floor, trains and supervises staff members, and processes the amazing secondhand fashion that comes into their Crossroads. 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.

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I happily found one in a shop pulsating with techno music, and I never looked back. Almost every summer since, I’ve been on the lookout for a boho blouse. I look for one in a loose-fitting style that works as well with a maxi skirt as it does with well-worn jeans. Paired with sandals and a straw bag, the look is classic summer.

Keep scrolling to see what I mean.

You can see all the summer trends we’re watching by checking out our seasonal selling guide. You not only learn what trends to shop, you also see which styles, labels, and trends that our buyers are looking for right now. See something listed there that’s just been hanging in your closet and getting ignored? Bring it in to one of our stores, or mail it to our Sell By Mail team for assessment. If we decide to buy the item, you’ll receive 30% in cash or 50% in trade of what we price the item for.

Summer is now just weeks away! It’s finally time to find your special boho blouse and other summer essentials.

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Our stores are a great place to start your shopping, and our team of fashion experts is always on the lookout for the best summer outfit inspo.

We asked the team at Crossroads Santa Cruz which trends they’re most excited to find this summer, and here’s what they had to say!

Timeless Linens

“I think a trend that I’m most excited for this summer is anything linen,” says Noel, a Store Buyer. “Whether you’re lounging on a beach in Greece, or just chilling at home, the colors and breathability of linen shirts, button ups, and pants offer such a simple yet elegant comfort that will always be a classic summer style.”

Versatile Crochet

“Summer is the perfect time to wear crochet,” says Alicia, a Floor Staff associate. “It’s breathable and versatile, creating endless options that can be dressed up or down. Stop in to shop the perfect crochet for summer!”

The Perfect Beach Bag

“A summer essential I always have on hand is a nice tote bag,” says our Lead Cashier, Megan. “I can always find a great variety at Crossroads, from sturdy woven styles to something more lightweight and packable. I’m currently using this adorable embroidered Baggu tote I found here at the Santa Cruz store!”

The racks at any of our store locations are full of great pieces perfect for the season, and our devoted team of clothing-enthusiasts is always ready to buy in the best summer trends for you to enjoy.

Visit a Crossroads location near you this summer for the ultimate wardrobe refresh!

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