The term 'Girls in Gowns' can refer to a group of young women wearing formal gowns, such as for a prom or other special event. The term can also be used to describe a group of female students attending a school dance or other formal event. The crossword solution for this term is 'DEBS, ' which is short for 'DEBUTANTES, ' a term used to describe young women who are formally presented to society at a debutante ball.