SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — March is a month of new beginnings, as San Franciscans celebrate the onset of spring and Easter festivities. The city is ready to throw off the heavy fabrics and dark colors of winter fashion to embrace spring collections made up of bright floral and print checks, layered lace and retro details.

Today’s fashion industry – now more than ever – emboldens individual style and welcomes the beauty of self-expression through garments. Both ladies and little girls’ style preferences are expressed through cuts, materials and colors. Ultimately, spring’s hottest fashion trend is stylish functionality – from runway to ready-to-wear.

Hop over to San Francisco Premium Outlets this month to explore spring looks that speak in your fashion voice. Whether it’s sweet get-ups for little girls for Easter, or on-trend dresses for ladies, you’ll find everything you need to look smart this spring.

Chic spring fashion inspiration can be found in everything from casual wear to swanky handbags:

A spring in your step

Spring brings warmer weather and the chance to enjoy the Bay Area’s great opportunities for recreation. For shoppers seeking comfortable footwear with urban style, peruse these Easter pastel options that are part of Cole Haan’s ZerøGrand collection for women. These Oxford-style kicks merge masculine and feminine, with great function for flexibility and are practically weightless.

Available at Cole Haan Outlet, San Francisco Premium Outlets


Dressed to impress

To begin, this illusion wrap dress is so right for spring floral, without overdoing it. The white, gold, navy and turquoise blue shades balance well to pair with a variety of shoe colors and accessory choices.

Available at Bloomingdale’s – The Outlet Store, San Francisco Premium Outlets


This contemporary dress is a flattering floral with vertical paneling that moves the eye down the body. Made with a trendy neoprene fabric often used for scuba gear, the material is great for photo-realistic patters like large floral prints.

Available at Bloomingdale’s – The Outlet Store, San Francisco Premium Outlets


Also made with neoprene fabric, this unexpected black patterned floral dress uses sculptural contouring that will flatter many body types. The weight of neoprene allows the wearer to skip foundational garments and still look fantastic.

Available at Bloomingdale’s – The Outlet Store, San Francisco Premium Outlets


A bright, springy tank dress, the placement of center floral design creates a kind resting point for the eye. Pair with a solid blazer and gold accessories for a sharp business look that carries through summer.

Available at Bloomingdale’s – The Outlet Store, San Francisco Premium Outlets


Lastly, this tank dress with a pleated skirt provides a modern take on floral print. Full of vivid colors, it will be easy to accessorize and choose footwear for multiple occasions and venues.

Available at Bloomingdale’s – The Outlet Store, San Francisco Premium Outlets


Riot of color

This spring, bags in rich colors are chic in every style, from oversize totes and box bags to clutches. These colored handbags will bring a gracious pop to any of the featured spring dresses and so many of your favorite wardrobe essentials.

Available at Ports 1961, San Francisco Premium Outlets


Play dress-up

Don’t forget the wee ones! Childhood is about exploring curiosities and interests as personal identities emerge. As much as their moms, little girls adore self-expression through style. These eight spring dresses provide options for the discerning tot’s photo with the Easter bunny.

Available at Carter’s, San Francisco Premium Outlets


A sweet deal

Ghirardelli Chocolate

Easter baskets and egg hunts are the ingredients for special childhood memories. Before heading home, stop by Ghirardelli Chocolates for all your Easter sweet tooth needs. Founded in San Francisco more than 160 years ago, Ghirardelli is America’s longest, continually operational chocolate maker.

Available at Ghirardelli Chocolate, San Francisco Premium Outlets

About  San Francisco Premium Outlets

As California’s largest outdoor outlet center following its recent 185,000-square-foot expansion, San Francisco Premium Outlets features more than 170 iconic outlet stores with fabulous spring fashion finds at savings of 25 to 65 percent. San Francisco Premium Outlets is located on I 580 at Exit 48 in Livermore.


As California’s largest outdoors outlet center following a 185,000-square-foot expansion over the summer, San Francisco Premium Outlets features over 170 outlet stores that feature fabulous holiday finds at savings of 25 to 65 percent. San Francisco Premium Outlets is located in Livermore.

Dave Ackerman is contributing retail and style writer. Ackerman is the director of marketing and business at San Francisco Premium Outlets.