evening gown

noun

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

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Another standout is a custom cream evening gown that Catherine Walker designed for Diana for her 1986 royal tour of Saudi Arabia. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 June 2025 The dress is crafted from the same fabric used to create the stunning evening gown Diana wore during a visit to Goldsmith’s Hall in London, just weeks before her 1981 wedding. Simon Perry, People.com, 5 June 2025 While some are hitting the auction block for the first time, others return with stories, such as Princess Diana's 1986 Catherine Walker Falcon evening gown. Angela Andaloro, People.com, 30 May 2025 Another key item in the sale is a Christian Dior by Yves Saint Laurent haute couture chine taffeta evening gown from fall 1959 that is expected to fetch between $24,000 and $32,000. Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 21 May 2025 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 17 Jun. 2025.

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