Spring Fashion

Sheer beauty comes courtesy of the illusion lace and crepe gown ($608) from Tadashi Shoji's resort collection. Available at Tadashi Shoji, South Coast Plaza. :: tadashishoji.com
A rose by any other name is Dolce and Gabbana's silk chiffon gown ($7,995). Available at Neiman Marcus, Fashion Island.
Akris pairs a tailored notched-collar gilet ($995) with a mousseline plisse skirt ($2,995). :: neimanmarcus.com
It's love at first sight for Peter Langer's flowing cape embroidered with chiffon cubes, petals and crystals layered over this Edith mermaid crepe cady gown ($11,200). :: peterlangner.com
Designer Rebecca Taylor's spring collection makes a bohemian rhapsody of delicate pieces: A long-sleeved embroidered top ($495) pairs with ruched shorts ($275). Available at Rebecca Taylor at Fashion Island. :: rebeccataylor.com
Known for whimsical handbags, Les Petits Joueurs breaks hearts with this Lego brick-patterned Grace Lolita clutch ($975). Available at Neiman Marcus, Fashion Island. :: neimanmarcus.com
Kiki de Montparnasse's lingerie is known to heat up the bedroom, but this Enchante Chantilly lace cami ($325) is intended to be worn about town. Pair with jeans and stilettos for a seductive take on this season's trend. :: matchesfashion.com
Nothing says Hollywood glamour quite like Miami-based Nicolas Felizola's couture dresses, such as this one-of-a-kind cobalt blue French guipure lace dress ($25,000). :: nicolasfelizola.com
A freesia patterned lace back adds an elegant allure to this body-hugging silk silhouette ($1,188). Available at La Perla, South Coast Plaza. :: laperla.com
A 4-inch metallic heel adds yet more drama to Oscar de la Renta's Aylissa bead and crystal-embellished pump ($1,190). Available at Oscar de la Renta, South Coast Plaza. :: oscardelarenta.com
Sophia Webster footwear, a favorite among the glitterati, shows whimsical style in this Evangeline Angel Wing d'Orsay sandal ($660). Available at Neiman Marcus, Fashion Island.
Macadamia-hued leather Gabrielle sandals with a Vara bow and golden leather buckle ($795)? That's amoré! Available at Salvatorre Ferragamo, South Coast Plaza. :: salvatorreferragamo.com

By Jenn Tanaka | jenn@coastmagazine.com | Orange County Register

January 29, 2016 at 8:00 a.m.

Romance is the word coming off the 2016 spring and resort runways. Couture fashions showcase lace, flowing swaths of silk and delicate floral patterns. Inspired by sultry soirees and bedroom rendezvous, this season’s styles transition to effortless cool when paired with casual accessories, such as sneakers and leather accented boots.