Natural fibers go beyond casual basics in white or beige
World mythologies translated into original prints. Norse, Yoruba, Sumerian, Egyptian, Celtic, Greek...
Natural fibers go beyond casual basics in white or beige
World mythologies translated into original prints. Norse, Yoruba, Sumerian, Egyptian, Celtic, Greek...
Natural fibers go beyond casual basics in white or beige
World mythologies translated into original prints. Norse, Yoruba, Sumerian, Egyptian, Celtic, Greek...
Natural fibers go beyond casual basics in white or beige
World mythologies translated into original prints. Norse, Yoruba, Sumerian, Egyptian, Celtic, Greek...
Natural fibers go beyond casual basics in white or beige
World mythologies translated into original prints. Norse, Yoruba, Sumerian, Egyptian, Celtic, Greek...
Natural fibers go beyond casual basics in white or beige
World mythologies translated into original prints. Norse, Yoruba, Sumerian, Egyptian, Celtic, Greek...

Natural fibers go beyond casual basics in white or beige
World mythologies translated into original prints. Norse, Yoruba, Sumerian, Egyptian, Celtic, Greek...
Natural fibers go beyond casual basics in white or beige
World mythologies translated into original prints. Norse, Yoruba, Sumerian, Egyptian, Celtic, Greek...
Natural fibers go beyond casual basics in white or beige
World mythologies translated into original prints. Norse, Yoruba, Sumerian, Egyptian, Celtic, Greek...
Natural fibers go beyond casual basics in white or beige
World mythologies translated into original prints. Norse, Yoruba, Sumerian, Egyptian, Celtic, Greek...
Natural fibers go beyond casual basics in white or beige
World mythologies translated into original prints. Norse, Yoruba, Sumerian, Egyptian, Celtic, Greek...
Natural fibers go beyond casual basics in white or beige
World mythologies translated into original prints. Norse, Yoruba, Sumerian, Egyptian, Celtic, Greek...

Woman wearing a pink floral maxi dress with a white background

Woman in a floral dress standing in a room with a brown couch and decorative plants.

Woman wearing a pink floral maxi dress on a white background

Woman in a floral dress standing in a room with a brown leather chair and poinsettias.

Woman wearing a pink floral dress with embroidery on a white background

Aphrodite's Grace Beaded Cotton Maxi Dress with Pockets

$488.00 USD

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Product Information

Details:

Cotton maxi dress in soft pink with Botticelli Venus print
100% cotton shell and fully lined in cotton
Deep V neckline, front and back; bra-friendly with coverage that accommodates most styles
Wide sculptural sleeves with beaded hems; full range of arm movement
Beaded waistband with vine and leaf embroidery in green and red scalloped accents
Beading is applied across the full waistband and both sleeve hems
Concealed side zipper (right side) for easy dressing
Gathered maxi skirt with natural volume and movement
Discreet side pockets integrated into the seams
Original print inspired by Botticelli's The Birth of Venus (c. 1485)
True to size; sleeves are intentionally wide and sculptural as part of the design

Symbolism and Craft: Aphrodite is the Greek goddess of love, beauty, and generative force. The Romans called her Venus, and in 1485 Sandro Botticelli painted her emerging from the sea in what became one of the most recognized images in Western art. The print on this dress draws from that painting, placing Venus among roses on a soft pink ground that reads romantic in natural light and warm in candlelight. The beadwork at the waist traces vine and leaf forms, and the sleeve hems carry the same detail; when the light catches them, the effect is subtle and alive. The cotton is lined in cotton because the construction deserves a finished interior. It is a dress built for celebration, and it knows it.

Delivery

Ships quickly from Dallas, Texas with complimentary standard shipping. Tracking is emailed as soon as your order is on the way. Handling time is less than 48 hours.

Returns are accepted within 14 days of delivery. Return Policy

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Measurements

Care Instructions

Composition: 100% Cotton
This garment is crafted from premium-weight cotton and finished with delicate and intricate beading.

Care:
Hand wash cold recommended
If machine washing, use cold water on a gentle cycle
Turn inside out and place in a laundry bag to protect beading
Use mild detergent
Do not bleach
Do not wring or twist
Lay flat or hang to air dry
Do not tumble dry
Iron on low to medium heat on the reverse side
Avoid direct heat or steam on beaded areas
Dry clean optional for best preservation

Beading is a refined detail and should be treated with care. Gentle handling will preserve the garment’s structure and finish over time.

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Questions and answers about this item

What is this dress made from?

The textile is cotton for both shell and lining. The print is applied to the cotton shell; the beading is a hand-set artisan detail at the waistband and sleeve hems. Full textile composition and fabric weight are listed above under Fabric and Construction.

What is the Botticelli Venus print?

The print draws on Botticelli's The Birth of Venus, the botanical elements and the posture of emergence, translated by Diva Thea into an original in-house repeat pattern in soft rose and ivory. It is not a licensed reproduction; the source is documented, and the translation to fabric is the House's own work.

How is the beading attached?

The beads are hand-set within embroidery at the waistband and the sleeve hems. The vine and leaf embroidery is the structural element; the beads sit at intervals within it, not glued or heat-applied, so they hold position through normal wear and gentle washing.

Is the V-neckline appropriate for formal events?

Yes. The V-neckline is cut front and back to a depth that reads as formal rather than casual. The bodice construction distributes support across the torso so the neckline holds position without adhesive or structural undergarments, and most regular bra styles work with this cut.

How do I care for this dress?

Hand wash cold or machine wash on a delicate cycle. Air-dry flat; do not tumble dry on high heat. The beading is hand-set and holds up through gentle washing. Iron on low heat on the reverse side, avoiding direct contact with the beaded areas.

The print draws from Sandro Botticelli's rendering of Venus in The Birth of Venus: the botanical elements, the flowing hair, the posture of emergence. Diva Thea translated those references into a proprietary repeat print in soft pink, rose, and ivory for this collection; the source is documented, and the print is original in-house work.

The lining is cut to match the shell, so there's no temperature differential or bunching between layers. The soft pink reads as a warm blush in daylight and a deeper rose under warm interior light.

Beaded Waistband and Sleeve Hems

The waistband is embroidered with a vine and leaf pattern derived from the botanical elements in the Botticelli source. Beads are set at intervals within the embroidery. The sleeve hems carry a matching beaded trim that defines the edge of the sculptural wide sleeve without weighing it down.
The sleeve is wide and structured, allowing a full range of arm movement without pulling at the shoulder or armhole.

Deep V Neckline, Sculptural Wide Sleeves
The V neckline is cut front and back, with consistent depth from both perspectives. The bodice construction distributes support across the full torso rather than relying on the neckline alone, so it holds through movement and works with most bra styles.

The Aphrodite Print: Botticelli's Venus, Translated to Print

Aphrodite, known in Roman tradition as Venus, is the goddess of love and beauty whose lineage runs from classical antiquity into the Italian Renaissance. Botticelli's painting of Venus emerging from the sea, and the roses and flowing botanicals around her, is the visual source for this print. Diva Thea translated that source into an original repeat pattern for the collection; it is not a licensed reproduction of the painting.
Read more about Aphrodite and the House's goddess collections on the Goddess Salon journal.
Occasions and Care

Aphrodite's Grace is built for formal occasion wear: galas, weddings attended as a guest, milestone dinners, and evenings that call for sustained presence. The cotton shell and lining, together with the sculptural sleeve, carry it comfortably between an outdoor ceremony and an indoor reception, early evening into late night.

For a lower-key version of the same look, pair it with flats and let the beading and print do the work; the dress reads just as intentional at a daytime celebration.

Sizes run from XXS to XL. The bodice fits true to size through the chest and waist, and the V neckline depth stays consistent across sizes.