Sexy Wedding Dresses for Brides Who Want to Turn Heads

galia lahav high slit sheath jeweled wedding dress spring 2020
Photo: Greg Swales

The "naked" look is so in right now.

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galia lahav high slit sheath jeweled wedding dress spring 2020
Greg Swales

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

monique lhuillier bliss off the shoulder high slit wedding dress spring 2020
Glen Allsop for Christian Oth Studio

Wedding dress from Spring 2020

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Reem Acra

beaded sheer cape and sheath wedding dress Reem Acra Spring 2020
Courtesy of Reem Acra

Wedding dress from Spring 2020

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Legends Romona Keveza

legends romona keveza plunging neckline ballgown wedding dress with leg slit spring 2020
Seiji Fujimori

Wedding dress from Spring 2020

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Lee Petra Grebenau

lee petra grebenau sheer beaded off the shoulder top and skirt with sequin embellishments wedding dress spring 2020
Courtesy of Lee Petra Grebenau

Wedding dress from Spring 2020

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Oscar de la Renta

strapless straight across rushing fringe short wedding dress Oscar de la Renta Spring 2020
Courtesy of Oscar de la Renta

Wedding dress from Spring 2020

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Monique Lhuillier

high-low tulle skirt lace long sleeves Monique Lhuillier Spring 2020
Jennifer Massaux

Wedding dress from Spring 2020

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Gala by Galia Lahav

spaghetti strap plunging v-neck glitter beading lace train a-line wedding dress Gala by Galia Lahav Spring 2020
Greg Swales

Wedding dress from Spring 2020

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Mira Zwillinger

mira zwillinger plunging neck skirt overlay wedding dress spring 2020
Courtesy of Mira Zwillinger

Weddomg dress from Spring 2020

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Lee Petra Grebenau

lee petra grebenau sleeveless plunging neckline wedding dress with sheer arm length gloves spring 2020
Courtesy of Lee Petra Grebenau

Wedding dress from Spring 2020

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Jenny Packham

jenny packham beaded spaghetti strap sheath wedding dress with slit spring 2020
Courtesy of Jenny Packham

Wedding dress from Spring 2020

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Gala by Galia Lahav

off-the-shoulder sweetheart exposed boning sheer lace trumpet wedding dress Gala by Galia Lahav Spring 2020
Greg Swales

Wedding dress from Spring 2020

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Galina Signature

strapless shear lace bodice a-line wedding dress Galina Signature Spring 2020
Courtesy of David’s Bridal

Wedding dress from Spring 2020

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Alyne by Rita Vinieris

alyne by rita vinieris spaghetti-strap sheath wedding dress spring 2020
Felix Wong

Wedding dress from Spring 2020

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Alexandra Grecco

alexandra grecco wedding dress minimalist sheath rounded square neckline
Masato Onoda

Wedding dress from Fall 2019

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Pronovias

pronovias fall 2019 v-neck trumpet sheer wedding dress
Courtesy of Pronovias

Wedding dress from Fall 2019

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Monique Lhuillier

monique lhuillier fall 2019 lace trumpet with belt
David Roemer

Wedding dress from Fall 2019

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Rivini by Rita Vinieris

rivini by rita fall 2019 v-neck spaghetti strap trumpet wedding dress
Mike Colón

Wedding dress from Fall 2019

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Yumi Katsura

yumi katsura fall 2019 high slit plunging v neck illusion long sleeves floral applique
Froylan Flowers

Wedding dress from Fall 2019

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Rime Arodaky

rime arodaky fall 2019 a line scoop neck illusion three quarter sleeves lace floral applique
Courtesy of Rime Arodaky

Wedding dress from Fall 2019

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Lee Petra Grebenau

lee petra grebenau fall 2019 lace strapless sheath
Dan Lecca

Wedding dress from Fall 2019

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Mark Zunino

mark zunino fall 2019 mermaid halter sleeveless peekaboo cutout texture
Courtesy of Mark Zunino

Wedding dress from Fall 2019

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Gala by Galia Lahav

Gala by Galia Lahav cutout wedding dress fall 2019
Courtesy of Galia Lahav

Wedding dress from Fall 2019

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Randy Fenoli

randy fenoli wedding dress lace trumpet cap sleeves queen anne neckline
Dan Lecca

Wedding dress from Fall 2019

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Pronovias

pronovias fall 2019 sheath high slit wedding dress
Courtesy of Pronovias

Wedding dress from Fall 2019

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Inbal Dror

inbal dror wedding dress sheer beaded sheath with high slit
Courtesy of Inbal Dror

Wedding dress from Fall 2019

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Alyne by Rita Vinieris

alyne rita vinieris fall 2019 spaghetti strap deep v-neck sheath with slit
Mike Colón

Wedding dress from Fall 2019

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Elizabeth Fillmore

elizabeth fillmore fall 2019 trumpet halter sleeveless peekaboo cutout
Courtesy of Elizabeth Fillmore

Wedding dress from Fall 2019

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Inbal Dror

inbal dror wedding dress high illusion neck with sheer beaded overlay
Courtesy of Inbal Dror

Wedding dress from Fall 2019

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Berta

berta fall 2019 sheer mermaid cape wedding dress
Collin Pierson Photography

Wedding dress from Fall 2019

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Victoria Kyriakides

victoria kyriakides wedding dress spring 2019 lace long illusion sleeves v-neck
Courtesy of Victoria Kyriakides

Wedding dress from Spring 2019

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Galia Lahav

Galia Lahav wedding dress spring 2019 lace cap sleeve v-neck sheath
Courtesy of Galia Lahav

Wedding dress from Spring 2019

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Carolina Herrera

Carolina Herrera wedding dress spring 2019 spaghetti strap sheath with open back
Courtesy of Carolina Herrera

Wedding dress from Spring 2019

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Temperley

temperley wedding dress spring 2019 sweetheart corset sheer lace trumpet gown
Courtesy of Temperley

Wedding dress from Spring 2019

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Zuhair Murad

zuhair murad wedding dress spring 2019 cap sleeve mermaid with long veil
Courtesy of Zuhair Murad

Wedding dress from Spring 2019

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Eve of Milady

Eve of Milady wedding dress spring 2019 sweetheart off-the shoulder trumpet gown
Courtesy of Eve of Milady

Wedding dress from Spring 2019

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Tadashi Shoji

tadashi shoji wedding dress spring 2019 spaghetti strap lace sheer
Courtesy of Tadashi Shoji

Wedding dress from Spring 2019

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Persy

persy wedding dress spring 2019 deep v-neck lace mermaid gown
Tom Marshak

Wedding dress from Spring 2019

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Cristina Ottaviano

Cristina Ottaviano wedding dress spring 2019 sheer lace top sheath with skirt slit
Courtesy of Cristina Ottaviano

Wedding dress from Spring 2019

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Pnina Tornai

pnina tornai wedding dress spring 2019 trumpet cape deep v
Courtesy of Pnina Tornai

Wedding dress from Spring 2019

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Gala by Galia Lahav

galia lahav gala wedding dress spring 2019 v-neck mermaid
Courtesy of Galia Lahav

Wedding dress from Spring 2019

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Muse By Berta

Muse by Berta Cap Sleeve with Slit Skirt Wedding Dress Fall 2018
Courtesy of Berta

Wedding dress from Fall 2018

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Rime Arodaky

rime arodaky fall 2018 sheer overlay wedding dress
FirstView

Wedding dress from Fall 2018

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Muse by Berta

Muse by Berta Sheer High Neck Wedding Dress Fall 2018
Courtesy of Berta

Wedding dress from Fall 2018

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Hayley Paige

hayley paige fall 2018 sheer feather wedding dress
FirstView

Wedding dress from Fall 2018

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Persy

persy plunging neckline with spaghetti straps wedding dress fall 2018
Courtesy of Persy

Wedding dress from Fall 2018

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Zuhair Murad

zuhair murad dress fall 2018 long sleeves high neck trumpet
Courtesy of Zuhair Murad

Wedding dress from Fall 2018

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Zuhair Murad

zuhair murad high neck lace sheath wedding dress fall 2018
Courtesy of Zuhair Murad

Wedding dress from Fall 2018

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Randi Rahm

randi rahm tule sheath dress with straps fall 2018
Courtesy of Randi Rahm

Wedding dress from Fall 2018

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Muse by Berta

Muse by Berta Sheer V-Neck Wedding Dress Fall 2018
Courtesy of Berta

Wedding dress from Fall 2018

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Pronovias

pronovias wedding dress fall 2018 long sleeves sheer embellished feathers
FirstView

Wedding dress from Fall 2018

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Pronovias

pronovias wedding dress fall 2018 illusion long sleeves fringe trumpet
FirstView

Wedding dress from Fall 2018

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Inbal Dror

inbal dror fall 2018 lace sweetheart wedding dress
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Wedding dress from Fall 2018

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Inbal Dror

inbal dror wedding dress fall 2018 embellished deep v long sleeves
FirstView

Wedding dress from Fall 2018

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Berta

berta v-neck lace cut out wedding dress spring 2018
FirstView

Wedding dress from Spring 2018

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Houghton

houghton wedding dress spring 2018 with halter neckline
Courtesy of Houghton

Wedding dress from Spring 2018

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Watters

Willowby by Watters v-neck lace wedding dress spring 2018
FirstView

Wedding dress from Spring 2018

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Hayley Paige

feather sheath Hayley Paige Spring 2018 Wedding Dress Collection
FirstView

Wedding dress from Spring 2018

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Ines Di Santo

ines di santo mermaid cut wedding dress spring 2018
FirstView

Wedding dress from Spring 2018

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Berta

berta off the shoulder lace wedding dress spring 2018
FirstView

Wedding dress from Spring 2018

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Costarellos

costarellos lace long sleeves sheer wedding dress spring 2018
FirstView

Wedding dress from Spring 2018

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Sarah Seven

lace strapless sarah seven wedding dress spring 2018
FirstView

Wedding dress from Spring 2018

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Houghton

houghton wedding dress spring 2018 with long sleeves
Courtesy of Houghton

Wedding dress from Spring 2018

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Berta

berta key-hole halter wedding dress spring 2018
FirstView

Wedding dress from Spring 2018

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Monique Lhuillier

Monique Lhuillier Fall 2017 Wedding Dress Collection
FirstView

Wedding dress from Fall 2017

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Anne Barge

anne barge fall 2017
FirstView

Wedding dress from Fall 2017

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Reem Acra

Reem Acra Fall 2017 Wedding Dress Collection
FirstView

Wedding dress from Fall 2017

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Berta

Berta Fall 2017 Wedding Dress Collection
FirstView

Wedding dress from Fall 2017

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Houghton

houghton show
Courtesy of Houghton

Wedding dress from Fall 2017

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Berta

Berta Fall 2017 Wedding Dress Collection
FirstView

Wedding dress from Fall 2017

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Costarellos

Costarellos Fall 2017 Wedding Dress Collection
Courtesy of Costarellos

Wedding dress from Fall 2017

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Lazaro

Lazaro Wedding Dress
FirstView

Wedding dress from Fall 2017

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Moda Operandi + Tiffany & Co.

Moda x Tiffany dresses
Dan Smith of Supervision Agency

Wedding dress from Fall 2017

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Eve of Milady

Eve of Milady Wedding Dress
FirstView

Wedding dress from Fall 2017

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Pnina Tornai

Pnina Tornai Fall 2017 wedding dress collection
FirstView

Wedding dress from Fall 2017

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Kaviar Gauche

Kaviar Gauche Wedding Dress
Courtesy of Kaviar Gauche

Wedding dress from Fall 2017

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Inbal Dror

Inbal Dror Wedding Dress Fall
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Wedding dress from Fall 2017

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Reem Acra

Reem Acra Fall 2017 Wedding Dress Collection
FirstView

Wedding dress from Fall 2017

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Rime Arodaky

Rime Arodaky wedding dress 13 Fall 2017
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Wedding dress from Fall 2017

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Rivini by Rita Vinieris

Rivini by Rita Vinieris Fall 2017 Wedding Dress Collection
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Wedding dress from Fall 2017

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Sachin & Babi

Sachin and Babi Wedding Dress Fall 2017
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Wedding dress from Fall 2017

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YolanCris

YolanCris Fall 2017 Wedding Dress Collection
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Wedding dress from Fall 2017

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Monique Lhuillier

Monique Lhuillier Fall 2017 Wedding Dress Collection
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Wedding dress from Fall 2017

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