Clothing & Appearance
Gown dream meaning
Wearing a nightgown suggests a slight illness; seeing others in nightgowns points to unpleasant news about absent friends and a setback in business. For a lover, seeing his sweetheart in one suggests being replaced.
Dream scenarios
- 1
Wearing a nightgown
You may experience a slight illness.
- 2
Seeing others in nightgowns
You may receive unpleasant news about absent friends, and business may suffer a setback.
- 3
A lover seeing his sweetheart in a nightgown
The lover may be superseded by someone else.
Personal symbolism
A nightgown can bring sleep, privacy, and vulnerability into the foreground. Recall whether you were wearing it or saw someone else in one, and whether the scene felt comfortable or exposed. Wearing it is linked with a slight illness, while seeing others so dressed brings unpleasant news about absent friends and a business setback. In the specific case of a lover seeing his sweetheart in a nightgown, the dream points to being superseded. The relationship between the people in the scene may matter as much as the clothing itself.
Questions to reflect on
- Who wore the nightgown, and how did you feel about it?
- Are you waiting for news from someone who is away?
- Did the dream bring up insecurity about a relationship or work?