Dark romance is a dominant trend for AW19, with floral dresses taking a more sinister turn for the season. Gucci does ironic botanicals best, Erdem offers up modern interpretations of the trend, and Laura Ashley-nostalgics need look no further than LoveShackFancy and Needle and Thread. Scroll down for our edit of the best floral dresses for autumn. 

Erdem Constantine Dress; HK$14,886, erdem.com

Erdem Constantine Dress; HK$14,886, erdem.com

LoveShackFancy Terrence Dress; HK$4,422, loveshackfancy.com

LoveShackFancy Terrence Dress; HK$4,422, loveshackfancy.com

Rotate Birger Christensen Number 20; HK$2,553, rotatebirgerchristensen.com

Rotate Birger Christensen Number 20; HK$2,553, rotatebirgerchristensen.com

Needle and Thread Posy Gown; HK$4,250, needleandthread.com

Needle and Thread Posy Gown; HK$4,250, needleandthread.com

Reformation Cabernet Dress; HK$2,245, net-a-porter.com

Reformation Cabernet Dress; HK$2,245, net-a-porter.com

Zimmermann Honour Tiered Tie Dress; HK$7,802, zimmermann.com

Zimmermann Honour Tiered Tie Dress; HK$7,802, zimmermann.com

Borgo De Nor Lucia Midi Dress; HK$7,024; borgodenor.com

Borgo De Nor Lucia Midi Dress; HK$7,024; borgodenor.com

Gucci Flora Snake Print Silk Dress; HK$38,000, farfetch.com

Gucci Flora Snake Print Silk Dress; HK$38,000, farfetch.com

Red Valentino Floral Vines Dress, HK$15,700, redvalentino.com

Red Valentino Floral Vines Dress, HK$15,700, redvalentino.com

Proenza Schouler Floral Midi Dress; HK$11,330, mytheresa.com

Proenza Schouler Floral Midi Dress; HK$11,330, mytheresa.com

Markarian Celestia Brocade Dress; HK$19,184, markarian-nyc.com

Markarian Celestia Brocade Dress; HK$19,184, markarian-nyc.com

The Vampire’s Wife Wild Rose Dress; HK$12,068, thevampireswife.com

The Vampire’s Wife Wild Rose Dress; HK$12,068, thevampireswife.com

Alessandra Rich Floral Taffeta Mini Dress; HK$9,585, modaoperandi.com

Alessandra Rich Floral Taffeta Mini Dress; HK$9,585, modaoperandi.com

Comme Des Garçons Blazer-Style Flared Dress HK$32,833, farfetch.com

Comme Des Garçons Blazer-Style Flared Dress HK$32,833, farfetch.com

Alexander Wang Hybrid Slip Dress; HK$6,700, alexanderwang.com

Alexander Wang Hybrid Slip Dress; HK$6,700, alexanderwang.com