evening gown

Example Sentences

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Queen Camilla donned a deep pink Fiona Clare evening gown.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

On Tuesday, Mexican delegate Fatima Bosch staged a dramatic walkout -- in an evening gown and high heels -- from a meeting where she was lambasted by Miss Universe host Nawat Itsaragrisil.

From Barron's • Nov. 6, 2025

But she did take home the title of “best face,” one of several pageant categories including best evening gown, best swimsuit and most elegant.

From Seattle Times • May 25, 2024

We shouldn't be in a situation where I'm judging one of these young women and saying, "How dare you get up there in a bathing suit or an evening gown or whatever it is!"

From Salon • Sep. 30, 2023

Her evening gown was shimmering midnight blue, draped.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck