A botanical print dress in sage green shades creates visual interest through leaf detail and layered greens rather than bold florals. The print works because it comes from nature so the colour palette is inherently coherent. Sage green as a base for a botanical print feels fresh and considered. The print scale matters here. Small to medium prints work better than oversized versions because they read as detailed rather than chaotic. Cotton or cotton blend fabrics work best for botanical prints because the weave shows the detail properly. Wear the dress alone without overthinking the styling because the print is doing the visual work.