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Botanical Evening Gown

1990s Michael Casey Silk Ombre Botanical-Patterned Strapless Gown W/ Train
1990s Michael Casey Silk Ombre Botanical-Patterned Strapless Gown W/ Train

1990s Michael Casey Silk Ombre Botanical-Patterned Strapless Gown W/ Train

By Michael Casey

Located in Gresham, OR

A lovely 1990s Michael Casey silk ombre botanical-patterned silk chiffon strapless gown with ruching and gathering at bodice. Asymmetrical delicate bronze toned bamboo leaf beaded g...

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1990s American Evening Gowns

John Galliano Spring Summer 2003 ivory botanical print silk gown
John Galliano Spring Summer 2003 ivory botanical print silk gown

John Galliano Spring Summer 2003 ivory botanical print silk gown

By John Galliano

Located in PARIS, FR

Beautiful John Galliano abstract botanical print multicolour silk gown from the Spring Summer 2003 collection. Details : This gown features vibrant hues (flower and leaf patterns) o...

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Early 2000s Wedding Dresses

NEW Missoni Crochet Knit Botanical Print Maxi Dress Gown with Beaded Details 40
NEW Missoni Crochet Knit Botanical Print Maxi Dress Gown with Beaded Details 40

NEW Missoni Crochet Knit Botanical Print Maxi Dress Gown with Beaded Details 40

By Missoni

Located in Switzerland, CH

Missoni's multicolored knitted dress is a sensational investment piece, note the bold botanical print and a dramatic beaded neckline. This effortlessly luxurious style requires littl...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Maxi Dress

Oscar de la Renta Spring 2018 Black Ivory Botanical Coat Dress NWT
Oscar de la Renta Spring 2018 Black Ivory Botanical Coat Dress NWT

Oscar de la Renta Spring 2018 Black Ivory Botanical Coat Dress NWT

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Woodland Hills, CA

This sophisticated Oscar de la Renta Spring 2018 coat dress exemplifies the refined elegance of the iconic American fashion house. Designed with a striking black and ivory botanical ...

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2010s Italian Evening Dresses

Amazing 1940s Botanical Asian Inspired Paisley Cotton + Linen 40s Maxi Dress
Amazing 1940s Botanical Asian Inspired Paisley Cotton + Linen 40s Maxi Dress

Amazing 1940s Botanical Asian Inspired Paisley Cotton + Linen 40s Maxi Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Amazing vintage 1940s Botanical Asian inspired linen and cotton maxi dress! Features vibrant colors of red, green, yellow, black and beige. Full metal zipper up the front to control ...

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1940s American Evening Gowns

Vintage Halston Gorgeous Size 8 Botanical Tropical Print Cap Sleeve Maxi Dress
Vintage Halston Gorgeous Size 8 Botanical Tropical Print Cap Sleeve Maxi Dress

Vintage Halston Gorgeous Size 8 Botanical Tropical Print Cap Sleeve Maxi Dress

By Halston

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous vintage HALSTON vibrant colored Hawaiian / Tropical print maxi dress! Features a terracotta backdrop with brightly colored abstract flowers in purple, red, orange, sorbet, g...

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Late 20th Century American Evening Dresses

1970s Bessi Cream Silk Chiffon and Jersey Botanical Print Dress
1970s Bessi Cream Silk Chiffon and Jersey Botanical Print Dress

1970s Bessi Cream Silk Chiffon and Jersey Botanical Print Dress

By Bessi

Located in London, GB

Made in Firenze, Italy, this patterned dress is by Italian fashion house Bessi. Founded by Italian tailor Averardo Bessi in 1950, the house became known for its playfully printed fab...

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1970s Italian Cocktail Dresses

NEW Emilio Pucci Silk Jungle Cheetah Animal Floral Botanical Print Dress 40
NEW Emilio Pucci Silk Jungle Cheetah Animal Floral Botanical Print Dress 40

NEW Emilio Pucci Silk Jungle Cheetah Animal Floral Botanical Print Dress 40

By Emilio Pucci

Located in Switzerland, CH

A stunning dress by Emilio Pucci that taps into spring's floral trend perfectly Modern Emilio Pucci signature print on fine silk jersey "Emilio" discreetly written all over Draped u...

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

NEW Emilio Pucci Silk Jungle Cheetah Animal Floral Botanical Print Dress 42
NEW Emilio Pucci Silk Jungle Cheetah Animal Floral Botanical Print Dress 42

NEW Emilio Pucci Silk Jungle Cheetah Animal Floral Botanical Print Dress 42

By Emilio Pucci

Located in Switzerland, CH

A stunning dress by Emilio Pucci that taps into spring's floral trend perfectly Modern Emilio Pucci signature print on fine silk jersey "Emilio" discreetly written all over Draped u...

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1950s Demi Couture Green Botanical Floral Silk Fit n' Flare Vintage 50s Dress
1950s Demi Couture Green Botanical Floral Silk Fit n' Flare Vintage 50s Dress

1950s Demi Couture Green Botanical Floral Silk Fit n' Flare Vintage 50s Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful 1950s demi couture green botanical floral print silk fit n' flare sleeveless dress ! Features various shade of green throughout. Hidden metal zipper up the back with hook-a...

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Vicky Tiel Couture Botanical Print 80s Size 6 / 8 Silk Strapless Dress
Vintage Vicky Tiel Couture Botanical Print 80s Size 6 / 8 Silk Strapless Dress

Vintage Vicky Tiel Couture Botanical Print 80s Size 6 / 8 Silk Strapless Dress

By Vicky Tiel

Located in San Diego, CA

Fabulous vintage 1980s VICKY TIEL COUTURE botanical print silk strapless dress! Features amazing prints in practically every color of the rainbow; vibrant colors of green, fuchsia, p...

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Oscar de la Renta Botanical Forest Print Stretch Poplin Midi Dress Size US 8
Oscar de la Renta Botanical Forest Print Stretch Poplin Midi Dress Size US 8

Oscar de la Renta Botanical Forest Print Stretch Poplin Midi Dress Size US 8

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Brossard, QC

This Botanical Forest Print Stretch Poplin Midi Dress is made from lightweight cotton-blend poplin, this fit-and-flare design is shaped with a coordinating waist belt and alluring cu...

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Vintage Halston Gorgeous Size 8 Botanical Tropical Print Cap Sleeve Maxi Dress
Vintage Halston Gorgeous Size 8 Botanical Tropical Print Cap Sleeve Maxi Dress

Vintage Halston Gorgeous Size 8 Botanical Tropical Print Cap Sleeve Maxi Dress

By Halston

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous (brand new with original store tags) vintage HALSTON vibrant colored Hawaiian / Tropical print maxi dress! Features a terracotta backdrop with brightly colored abstract flow...

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Late 20th Century American Evening Dresses

Emilio Pucci Silk Jersey Jungle Cheetah Animal Floral Botanical Print Dress
Emilio Pucci Silk Jersey Jungle Cheetah Animal Floral Botanical Print Dress

Emilio Pucci Silk Jersey Jungle Cheetah Animal Floral Botanical Print Dress

By Emilio Pucci

Located in Switzerland, CH

A stunning dress by Emilio Pucci that taps into spring's floral trend perfectly Modern Emilio Pucci signature print on fine silk jersey "Emilio" discreetly written all over Draped u...

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NEW Emilio Pucci Silk Jungle Cheetah Animal Floral Botanical Print Dress 40
NEW Emilio Pucci Silk Jungle Cheetah Animal Floral Botanical Print Dress 40

NEW Emilio Pucci Silk Jungle Cheetah Animal Floral Botanical Print Dress 40

By Emilio Pucci

Located in Switzerland, CH

A stunning dress by Emilio Pucci that taps into spring's floral trend perfectly Modern Emilio Pucci signature print on fine silk jersey "Emilio" discreetly written all over Draped u...

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

UNWORN Emilio Pucci Silk Jersey Jungle Cheetah Floral Botanical Print Dress 42
UNWORN Emilio Pucci Silk Jersey Jungle Cheetah Floral Botanical Print Dress 42

UNWORN Emilio Pucci Silk Jersey Jungle Cheetah Floral Botanical Print Dress 42

By Emilio Pucci

Located in Switzerland, CH

A stunning dress by Emilio Pucci that taps into spring's floral trend perfectly Modern Emilio Pucci signature print on fine silk jersey "Emilio" discreetly written all over Draped u...

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

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Botanical Evening Gown For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary botanical evening gown you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Many people prefer Beige, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Brown, Green and more options on these pages. You’re likely to find the perfect botanical evening gown among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Halston, Emilio Pucci and Michael Casey are consistently popular.

How Much is a Botanical Evening Gown?

On average, a botanical evening gown on 1stDibs sells for $1,710, while they’re typically $239 on the low end and $5,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right Evening-dresses for You

With entire museum exhibitions dedicated to examining fashion designers and their creations, we’re finally recognizing that costuming is art. Evening dresses over time have conveyed specific statements about social class, position and beliefs. Fashion is a powerful means of self-expression, and sophisticated vintage evening dresses and gowns by our favorite couturier play no small role in making us feel wonderful but, perhaps more importantly, making us feel like ourselves.

In the 16th century, dresses and gowns were so important that England's Queen Elizabeth I defined rules about what dresses women could wear — guidance included long skirts and fitted bodices. Forward-thinking designers have responded to this history.

Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel reimagined traditionally masculine garments for feminine shapes, and her elegant evening dresses and gowns promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by layers of fabric. Christian Dior's gowns celebrated luxury and femininity in the late 1940s — and gave to women the gift of glamour they’d lost in the miserable years of the war. French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent introduced innovative and highly coveted dress designs in the 1960s while at the same time challenging sexist stereotypes about which members of society could wear tuxedos.

Works by unconventional British designer John Galliano — featured in houses like Givenchy and Dior — redefined limits that dressmakers faced in terms of material, construction and vision during the late 20th century. From his embroidered absinthe-green Oscars gown for actress Nicole Kidman to the iconic sleeveless Dior newspaper dress that Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw made famous, Galliano’s intricate and multifaceted work is reliably collectible and newsworthy

Today’s designers target an increasingly broad audience with their boundary-crossing work, and their tendency to play off of each other’s ideas means that every walk down the runway is also a walk through an entire history of fashion design and dress craftsmanship.

Whether you gravitate toward backless maxi dresses or silk charmeuse gowns by Alexander McQueen or embellished, ruffled floral-print designs by Chloe or Versace, there is an extraordinary collection of vintage and designer evening dresses and gowns waiting for you on 1stDibs.

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