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.
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Botanical 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.
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Early 2000s Wedding Dresses
NEW Missoni Crochet Knit Botanical Print Maxi Dress Gown with Beaded Details 40
$1,624Sale Price|35% Off
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
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
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
$1,380Sale Price|20% Off
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
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
$599Sale Price|53% Off
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
$599Sale Price|53% Off
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
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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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses
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
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
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1930s Stunning Botanical Bias Cut Lamé Gown with Train
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930s Stunning Botanical Bias Cut Lamé Gown with Train
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1930s French Evening Gowns
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
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 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
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 Gown For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact vintage or contemporary botanical 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. If you’re looking for a botanical gown from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Halston, Emilio Pucci and Michael Casey are often thought to be among the most stylish.
How Much is a Botanical Gown?
Prices for a botanical gown can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $239 and can go as high as $5,000, while, on average they fetch $1,710.
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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