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An evening gown is a long, flowing lady's
Lady

A lady is the female equivalent of a lord, the counterpart of a gentleman, or any adult woman, though this usage is constrained....
 dress
Dress

A Dress is a garment consisting of a skirt with an attached bodice or with a matching bodice giving the effect of a one-piece garment.Dress may also refer to:...
 usually worn to a formal affair. It ranges in length from tea and ballerina to full-length. Gowns are often made of a luxury fabric such as chiffon
Chiffon (fabric)

Chiffon, from the French language word for a cloth or rag, is a lightweight, balanced plain weave Sheer textiles woven of alternate Spinning crepe yarns....
, velvet
Velvet

File:Ottoman cover.jpgVelvet is a type of tufted textile in which the cut yarns are very evenly distributed, with a short dense pile, giving it a distinct feel....
, satin
Satin

Satin is a cloth that typically has a glossy surface and a dull back. It is a warp -dominated weaving technique that forms a minimum number of interlacings in a fabric....
, or silk
Silk

Silk is a natural protein fiber, some forms of which can be weaving into textiles. The best-known type of silk is obtained from Pupa#Cocoons made by the larvae of the mulberry silkworm Bombyx mori reared in captivity ....
.

It corresponds to men's semi-formal
Semi-formal

File:Preprom.jpgIn Western clothing, Semi-formal is a grouping of dress code s, indicating the sort of clothes worn to events with a level of formality between informal attire and formal wear....
 wear for black tie
Black tie

Black tie is a dress code for semi-formal evening events, and is worn to many types of social functions. For a man, the major component is a jacket, known as a dinner jacket or tuxedo , which is usually black but is also seen in midnight blue....
 events.






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An evening gown is a long, flowing lady's
Lady

A lady is the female equivalent of a lord, the counterpart of a gentleman, or any adult woman, though this usage is constrained....
 dress
Dress

A Dress is a garment consisting of a skirt with an attached bodice or with a matching bodice giving the effect of a one-piece garment.Dress may also refer to:...
 usually worn to a formal affair. It ranges in length from tea and ballerina to full-length. Gowns are often made of a luxury fabric such as chiffon
Chiffon (fabric)

Chiffon, from the French language word for a cloth or rag, is a lightweight, balanced plain weave Sheer textiles woven of alternate Spinning crepe yarns....
, velvet
Velvet

File:Ottoman cover.jpgVelvet is a type of tufted textile in which the cut yarns are very evenly distributed, with a short dense pile, giving it a distinct feel....
, satin
Satin

Satin is a cloth that typically has a glossy surface and a dull back. It is a warp -dominated weaving technique that forms a minimum number of interlacings in a fabric....
, or silk
Silk

Silk is a natural protein fiber, some forms of which can be weaving into textiles. The best-known type of silk is obtained from Pupa#Cocoons made by the larvae of the mulberry silkworm Bombyx mori reared in captivity ....
.

It corresponds to men's semi-formal
Semi-formal

File:Preprom.jpgIn Western clothing, Semi-formal is a grouping of dress code s, indicating the sort of clothes worn to events with a level of formality between informal attire and formal wear....
 wear for black tie
Black tie

Black tie is a dress code for semi-formal evening events, and is worn to many types of social functions. For a man, the major component is a jacket, known as a dinner jacket or tuxedo , which is usually black but is also seen in midnight blue....
 events. (For white tie
White tie

White tie is the most formal evening dress code . It is worn to events such as balls, the opera, and formal dinners. The chief components for men are the dress coat, white bow tie and waistcoat, and starched shirt, while women wear a suitable dress for the occasion, such as a ball gown....
 equivalents, and for debutantes, see Ball gown
Ball gown

A ball gown is the most formal female attire for social occasions. According to rules of etiquette, a ball gown must be worn where "white tie" or "evening dress" is specified on the invitation....
.)

For a brief history of the gown, see Clothing terminology
Clothing terminology

Clothing terminology comprises the names of individual garments and classes of garments, as well as the specialized vocabulary ofthe trades that have fashion design, manufactured, marketing and retailer clothing over hundreds of years....
.


Black tie occasions

A gown for a black tie
Black tie

Black tie is a dress code for semi-formal evening events, and is worn to many types of social functions. For a man, the major component is a jacket, known as a dinner jacket or tuxedo , which is usually black but is also seen in midnight blue....
 event may be full length, ballet, or tea (mid-calf to ankle) length. In general, the same rules as a white-tie event apply to a black-tie event, though in some cases a cocktail dress
Cocktail dress

A cocktail dress or cocktail gown is a woman's dress worn at Cocktail party, and semi-formal occasions.The length of cocktail dresses varies depending on fashion and local custom....
 may be acceptable.

To accompany a gentleman wearing a formal kilt
Kilt

The kilt is a knee-length garment with pleats at the rear, originating in the traditional dress of men and boys in the Scottish Highlands of the 16th century....
, a lady wears a white gown with a tartan
Tartan

Tartan is a pattern consisting of criss-crossed horizontal and vertical bands in multiple colours. Tartans originated in woven cloth, now used in many other materials....
 sash. A less formal variant is a longer kilted skirt with jacket. The sash or kilted skirt may be the tartan of the woman's own clan (if she is entitled to wear one), of her husband's clan, or any of the "district tartans" approved for general wear.

Alternatives to the gown

  • In the 1940s, couturiers
    Haute couture

    Haute couture refers to the creation of exclusive custom-fitted clothing. Haute couture is made to order for a specific customer, and it is usually made from high-quality, expensive fabric and sewn with extreme attention to detail and finish, often using time-consuming, hand-executed techniques....
     introduced dancing costumes, a party dress with a full skirt specifically made for semi-formal and formal dances. The dancing costume was shorter than the evening gown.


  • A ball skirt is a variant fashion which resurfaced in the 1990s, consisting of a full, long skirt that can be worn with a cashmere sweater, lace camisole, or other dressy top.


See also

  • Ball gown
    Ball gown

    A ball gown is the most formal female attire for social occasions. According to rules of etiquette, a ball gown must be worn where "white tie" or "evening dress" is specified on the invitation....
  • Cocktail dress
    Cocktail dress

    A cocktail dress or cocktail gown is a woman's dress worn at Cocktail party, and semi-formal occasions.The length of cocktail dresses varies depending on fashion and local custom....
  • Wedding gown
  • Black tie
    Black tie

    Black tie is a dress code for semi-formal evening events, and is worn to many types of social functions. For a man, the major component is a jacket, known as a dinner jacket or tuxedo , which is usually black but is also seen in midnight blue....
  • Evening dress
    Evening dress

    The term evening dress can refer to:* Full evening dress, or white tie, the most formal civilian dress code, especially in the United Kingdom...
     (white tie)

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