evening gown

Example Sentences

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Then during the preliminary evening gown round on Wednesday night, Miss Jamaica accidentally fell onstage and had to be rushed out of the theatre in a stretcher.

From BBC • Nov. 20, 2025

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

“So, I know TJ is making your talent dress and evening gown for the pageant. How are they coming along?”

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles