A gown is a loose outer garment by men and women from the early Middle Ages to the seventeenth century, or any woman's garment consisting of a bodice and attached skirt. Gown may also refer to: Clothing Evening gown, women's formal attire Dressing gown, British term for a bathrobe Mandarin gown, Cheongsam Suicide gown, anti-suicide smock Cap and gown, graduation attire Wedding dress, bridal attire Patient gown, clothing worn by patients in hospitals Medical gown, clothing worn by medical professionals Gowning, putting on a cleanroom suit Other uses The Gown, a Belfast-based student newspaper See also McGown (disambiguation)