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Snag Short Sleeve Sweaters and Paperbag Pants at Legion

By Esther Hahn

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Welcome to Spring Forward: over the next six weeks, we'll be profiling the best new arrivals and trends at some of our favorite local boutiques.

Legion Spring Forward

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Fashion writer turned shop owner Sydney Pfaff is bringing chic, indie labels to San Francisco via her Chinatown boutique, Legion. The store's vibe is very "effortless cool girl" but that doesn't mean there isn't a little something for everyone. And as we enter the high days of spring, it's only natural to crave a few additions to play to the strength of spring's gorgeous weather—and aren't duplicated on every other girl in the park or at the bar. Sydney's finely-honed fashion eye chose the trends that will instantly up your style factor. But best of all, these are the ones that aren't fleeting, and you'll find yourself reaching for these wardrobe staples every time the weather turns fine.

  • Trend #1: Abstract Florals. “Florals are always key in spring, but water color prints are a pretty and subtle way to wear them," Sydney says. "They’re sweet and abstract, and add a sort of hand-painted element. You can’t go wrong with a s
  • Rachel Rose rose ink silk tee, $112.
  • Rachel Rose braided forest ink dress, $220.
  • Trend #2: Paperbag Pants. “Cute cotton pants are a fun alternative to denim. You can wear them casual or dressed up, and show off the tie waist with a tucked in tee. I love the little swiss dots on this chambray pair and a bold print is a
  • Theonne blue printed pants, $215.
  • Trend #3: Short-sleeve Sweaters. “No matter the season, SF ladies probably wear a sweater every day, whether layered under a jacket or over a couple of tees. These short-sleeve cuties are my favorite knits for spring. They’re flattering a
  • Kathryn McCarron Ava sweater, $300.


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