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Pugh wore a dramatic, floor-length apple green gown with a sweetheart neckline.—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026 The hosts at Peacock Alley wore floor-length dresses with golden paillettes that would not be amiss on an Emmys red carpet.—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026 Wearing a stunning floor-length, halter neck sequin gown with an open back that showed off many of her tattoos, the artist standing on stage was indeed a little bit of both worlds — and, more than anything else, that’s what this anniversary is truly celebrating.—Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 24 Mar. 2026 However, a sheer mesh wraparound panel split the floor-length skirt in half, giving the optical illusion of a minidress.—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for floor-length