evening gown
Americannoun
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In 1967, his black evening gown with cape radiated simplicity in form and draping even as it also referenced the attire of Catholic priests.
From Salon ● May 17, 2026
Bosch staged a dramatic walkout earlier this month -- in an evening gown and high heels -- from a meeting where she was lambasted by Thai organiser Nawat Itsaragrisil.
From Barron's ● Nov. 21, 2025
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
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
“So, we’ve got the intro singing number, the evening gown, talent, bathing suit, interview, followed by a final dance number, and then the crowning. It all comes down to the dance number,” Shanti said.
From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray
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