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A long, flowing, full-length dress; evening gowns are worn in settings such as formal dance parties (a "ball"), operas, the theatre, weddings, and movie premieres. Evening gowns are often worn with elbow gloves and high heels, sometimes worn with a feather boa. If the dress comes above the calves, it's likely not an evening gown. An evening gown should not be confused with the semi-formal, shorter cocktail dress.

Evening Gown Features

Evening gowns vary in design, here are some common specific features:

• plunging neckline
• cutout
• cleavage cutout
• navel cutout

See Also:

• dress