Sexy Wedding Dresses for Brides Who Want to Turn Heads

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See All the Latest Wedding Dresses from Bridal Fashion Week

One trend we keep seeing in the world of wedding dresses, both on the runway and on real brides? Naked, sheer, or illusion gowns—a.k.a "sexy" wedding dresses. There are so many details that can put a gown into this category, but here we highlight ones that show some skin. Whether it's a thigh-high slit (like this Galia Lahav beauty, from the label's Spring 2020 collection!), a plunging V-neckline, open back, or revealing illusion details, the following gowns pack major sex appeal. You'll also want to keep an eye out for gowns that feature lingerie-inspired elements, cutouts, or strategically placed appliqués, which cover all the right area—but leave just the right amount bare.

This style is perfect for a summer beach wedding or a revealing reception gown, and they're especially fitting for non-traditional brides (as long as the ceremony isn't in a house of worship!). Just because these looks are on the racier side, though, doesn't mean they can't feel sophisticated. We assure you that they can! In fact, you don't even have to show a ton of skin to be daring. Sometimes all it takes is a sliver of leg to make you feel super-sexy. One thing is for certain, though. Whether you go for an ultra-revealing look or choose to flash some skin in a subtle way, you'll surely make a statement on the big day—and you'll definitely make your spouse-to-be's eyes pop.

Here, we've rounded up our favorite recent wedding dresses with all demure, risqué elements you've been searching for. Click through to get inspired by these sexy, sheer wedding dresses, straight off the runways.

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Bliss by Monique Lhuillier

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Reem Acra

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Legends Romona Keveza

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Lee Petra Grebenau

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Oscar de la Renta

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Monique Lhuillier

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Gala by Galia Lahav

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Mira Zwillinger

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Lee Petra Grebenau

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Jenny Packham

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Gala by Galia Lahav

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Galina Signature

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Alyne by Rita Vinieris

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Alexandra Grecco

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Pronovias

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Monique Lhuillier

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Rivini by Rita Vinieris

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Yumi Katsura

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Rime Arodaky

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Lee Petra Grebenau

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Mark Zunino

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Gala by Galia Lahav

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Randy Fenoli

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Pronovias

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Inbal Dror

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Alyne by Rita Vinieris

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Elizabeth Fillmore

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Inbal Dror

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Berta

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Victoria Kyriakides

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Galia Lahav

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Carolina Herrera

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Temperley

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Zuhair Murad

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Eve of Milady

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Tadashi Shoji

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Persy

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Cristina Ottaviano

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Pnina Tornai

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Gala by Galia Lahav

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Muse By Berta

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Rime Arodaky

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Muse by Berta

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Hayley Paige

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Persy

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Zuhair Murad

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Zuhair Murad

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Randi Rahm

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Muse by Berta

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Pronovias

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Pronovias

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Inbal Dror

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Inbal Dror

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Berta

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Houghton

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Watters

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Hayley Paige

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Ines Di Santo

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Berta

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Costarellos

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Sarah Seven

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Houghton

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Berta

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Monique Lhuillier

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Anne Barge

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Reem Acra

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Berta

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Houghton

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Sexy Wedding Dresses for Brides Who Want to Turn Heads

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Bliss by Monique Lhuillier

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Reem Acra

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Legends Romona Keveza

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Oscar de la Renta

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Monique Lhuillier

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Gala by Galia Lahav

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Mira Zwillinger

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Lee Petra Grebenau

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Jenny Packham

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Gala by Galia Lahav

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Galina Signature

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Alyne by Rita Vinieris

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Alexandra Grecco

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Pronovias

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Monique Lhuillier

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Rivini by Rita Vinieris

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Yumi Katsura

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Rime Arodaky

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Lee Petra Grebenau

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Mark Zunino

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Gala by Galia Lahav

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Randy Fenoli

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Inbal Dror

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