For a young woman to dream of decorating herself with ribbons, she will soon have a desirable offer of marriage, but frivolity may cause her to make a mistake.
If she sees other girls wearing ribbons, she will encounter rivalry in her endeavors to secure a husband.
If she buys them, she will have a pleasant and easy place in life.
If she feels angry or displeased about them, she will find that some other woman is dividing her honors and pleasures with her in her social realm. [1]
The presence of a ribbon in a dream indicates a desire to highlight something specific. Look to where the ribbon was affixed and if it had any additional sense of purpose to round out your interpretation.
A hair ribbon relates to a desire to feel more attractive.
A ribbon on a gift is a reflection of a need to have what you offer the world stand out in a dynamic way. [2]
If you dream of a hair ribbon, then you have a desire to stand out and be recognized as the prize that you are.
4. Achievement (as in “blue ribbon”). [6]