evening gown

noun

: a long, formal dress that is worn to evening parties or events

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Photographed by Richard Avedon, Vogue, April 1972 Cher in a red silk evening gown by Bill Blass and earrings by Michael Moraux for Dubaux. Liam Hess, Vogue, 25 Nov. 2024 The earnestness of the scene is undercut by Janney's humor, and by the fact that she's dressed in an evening gown with a train. Tom Gliatto, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024 Silva slipped into a flowing white evening gown with an asymmetrical slit, paired with metallic strappy heels. Marina Watts, Peoplemag, 2 Sep. 2024 And Rocha showed off his current agility — an evening gown made of Gap icon denim jackets. Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 16 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for evening gown 

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“Evening gown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/evening%20gown. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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