Visit Martha Stewart Weddings Weddings Dresses & Style Fashion Bridal Fashion Shows Sexy Wedding Dresses for Brides Who Want to Turn Heads By Sarah Schreiber Sarah Schreiber Sarah Schreiber has been writing, editing, and producing lifestyle and weddings content for over seven years. In that time, she has interviewed and worked with hundreds of leading experts to become an authority on all things homekeeping, flower arranging, home design, and wedding planning. Editorial Guidelines Updated on August 1, 2022 Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Greg Swales The "naked" look is so in right now. 01 of 83 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. See All the Latest Wedding Dresses from Bridal Fashion Week 02 of 83 Bliss by Monique Lhuillier Glen Allsop for Christian Oth Studio Wedding dress from Spring 2020 See more from the Bliss by Monique Lhuillier Spring 2020 collection 03 of 83 Reem Acra Courtesy of Reem Acra Wedding dress from Spring 2020 See more from the Reem Acra Spring 2020 collection 04 of 83 Legends Romona Keveza Seiji Fujimori Wedding dress from Spring 2020 See more from the Legends Romona Keveza Spring 2020 collection 05 of 83 Lee Petra Grebenau Courtesy of Lee Petra Grebenau Wedding dress from Spring 2020 See more from the Lee Petra Grebenau Spring 2020 collection 06 of 83 Oscar de la Renta Courtesy of Oscar de la Renta Wedding dress from Spring 2020 See more from the Oscar de la Renta Spring 2020 collection 07 of 83 Monique Lhuillier Jennifer Massaux Wedding dress from Spring 2020 See more from the Monique Lhuillier Spring 2020 collection 08 of 83 Gala by Galia Lahav Greg Swales Wedding dress from Spring 2020 See more from the Gala by Galia Lahav Spring 2020 collection 09 of 83 Mira Zwillinger Courtesy of Mira Zwillinger Weddomg dress from Spring 2020 See more from the Mira Zwillinger Spring 2020 collection 10 of 83 Lee Petra Grebenau Courtesy of Lee Petra Grebenau Wedding dress from Spring 2020 11 of 83 Jenny Packham Courtesy of Jenny Packham Wedding dress from Spring 2020 See more from the Jenny Packham Spring 2020 collection 12 of 83 Gala by Galia Lahav Greg Swales Wedding dress from Spring 2020 13 of 83 Galina Signature Courtesy of David’s Bridal Wedding dress from Spring 2020 See more from the David's Bridal Spring 2020 collection 14 of 83 Alyne by Rita Vinieris Felix Wong Wedding dress from Spring 2020 See more from the Alyne by Rita Vinieris Spring 2020 collection 15 of 83 Alexandra Grecco Masato Onoda Wedding dress from Fall 2019 See more from the Alexandra Grecco Fall 2019 collection 16 of 83 Pronovias Courtesy of Pronovias Wedding dress from Fall 2019 See More from the Pronovias Fall 2019 Collection 17 of 83 Monique Lhuillier David Roemer Wedding dress from Fall 2019 See More from the Monique Lhuillier Fall 2019 Collection 18 of 83 Rivini by Rita Vinieris Mike Colón Wedding dress from Fall 2019 See More from the Rivini by Rita Vinieris Fall 2019 Collection 19 of 83 Yumi Katsura Froylan Flowers Wedding dress from Fall 2019 See More from the Yumi Katsura Fall 2019 Collection 20 of 83 Rime Arodaky Courtesy of Rime Arodaky Wedding dress from Fall 2019 See More from the Rime Arodaky Fall 2019 Collection 21 of 83 Lee Petra Grebenau Dan Lecca Wedding dress from Fall 2019 See More from the Lee Petra Grebenau Fall 2019 Collection 22 of 83 Mark Zunino Courtesy of Mark Zunino Wedding dress from Fall 2019 See More from the Mark Zunino Fall 2019 Collection 23 of 83 Gala by Galia Lahav Courtesy of Galia Lahav Wedding dress from Fall 2019 See More from the Gala by Galia Lahav Fall 2019 Collection 24 of 83 Randy Fenoli Dan Lecca Wedding dress from Fall 2019 See More from the Randy Fenoli Fall 2019 Collection 25 of 83 Pronovias Courtesy of Pronovias Wedding dress from Fall 2019 26 of 83 Inbal Dror Courtesy of Inbal Dror Wedding dress from Fall 2019 See More from the Inbal Dror Fall 2019 Collection 27 of 83 Alyne by Rita Vinieris Mike Colón Wedding dress from Fall 2019 See More from the Alyne by Rita Vinieris Fall 2019 Collection 28 of 83 Elizabeth Fillmore Courtesy of Elizabeth Fillmore Wedding dress from Fall 2019 See More from the Elizabeth Fillmore Fall 2019 Collection 29 of 83 Inbal Dror Courtesy of Inbal Dror Wedding dress from Fall 2019 30 of 83 Berta Collin Pierson Photography Wedding dress from Fall 2019 See More from the Berta Fall 2019 Collection 31 of 83 Victoria Kyriakides Courtesy of Victoria Kyriakides Wedding dress from Spring 2019 See More from the Victoria Kyriakides Spring 2019 Collection 32 of 83 Galia Lahav Courtesy of Galia Lahav Wedding dress from Spring 2019 See More from the Galia Lahav Spring 2019 Collection 33 of 83 Carolina 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the Pnina Tornai Spring 2019 Collection 41 of 83 Gala by Galia Lahav Courtesy of Galia Lahav Wedding dress from Spring 2019 See More from the Gala by Galia Lahav Spring 2019 Collection 42 of 83 Muse By Berta Courtesy of Berta Wedding dress from Fall 2018 See More from the Muse by Berta Fall 2018 Collection 43 of 83 Rime Arodaky FirstView Wedding dress from Fall 2018 See More from the Rime Arodaky Fall 2018 Collection 44 of 83 Muse by Berta Courtesy of Berta Wedding dress from Fall 2018 45 of 83 Hayley Paige FirstView Wedding dress from Fall 2018 See More from the Hayley Paige Fall 2018 Collection 46 of 83 Persy Courtesy of Persy Wedding dress from Fall 2018 See More from the Persy Fall 2018 Collection 47 of 83 Zuhair Murad Courtesy of Zuhair Murad Wedding dress from Fall 2018 See More from the Zuhair Murad Fall 2018 Collection 48 of 83 Zuhair Murad Courtesy of Zuhair Murad Wedding dress from Fall 2018 49 of 83 Randi Rahm Courtesy of Randi Rahm Wedding dress from Fall 2018 See More from 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Collection 60 of 83 Berta FirstView Wedding dress from Spring 2018 61 of 83 Costarellos FirstView Wedding dress from Spring 2018 See More from the Costarellos Spring 2018 Collection 62 of 83 Sarah Seven FirstView Wedding dress from Spring 2018 See More from the Sarah Seven Spring 2018 Collection 63 of 83 Houghton Courtesy of Houghton Wedding dress from Spring 2018 64 of 83 Berta FirstView Wedding dress from Spring 2018 65 of 83 Monique Lhuillier FirstView Wedding dress from Fall 2017 See More from the Monique Lhuillier Fall 2017 Collection 66 of 83 Anne Barge FirstView Wedding dress from Fall 2017 See More from the Anne Barge Fall 2017 Collection 67 of 83 Reem Acra FirstView Wedding dress from Fall 2017 See More from the Reem Acra Fall 2017 Collection 68 of 83 Berta FirstView Wedding dress from Fall 2017 See More from the Berta Fall 2017 Collection 69 of 83 Houghton Courtesy of Houghton Wedding dress from Fall 2017 See More from the Houghton Fall 2017 Collection 70 of 83 Berta 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Fall 2017 Collection 74 of 83 Eve of Milady FirstView Wedding dress from Fall 2017 See More from the Eve of Milady Fall 2017 Collection 75 of 83 Pnina Tornai FirstView Wedding dress from Fall 2017 See More from the Pnina Tornai Fall 2017 Collection 76 of 83 Kaviar Gauche Courtesy of Kaviar Gauche Wedding dress from Fall 2017 See More from the Kaviar Gauche Fall 2017 Collection 77 of 83 Inbal Dror FirstView Wedding dress from Fall 2017 See More from the Inbal Dror Fall 2017 Collection 78 of 83 Reem Acra FirstView Wedding dress from Fall 2017 79 of 83 Rime Arodaky FirstView Wedding dress from Fall 2017 See More from the Rime Arodaky Fall 2017 Collection 80 of 83 Rivini by Rita Vinieris FirstView Wedding dress from Fall 2017 See More from the Rivini by Rita Vinieris Fall 2017 Collection 81 of 83 Sachin & Babi FirstView Wedding dress from Fall 2017 See More from the Sachin & Babi Fall 2017 Collection 82 of 83 YolanCris FirstView Wedding dress from Fall 2017 See More from the YolanCris Fall 2017 Collection 83 of 83 Monique Lhuillier FirstView Wedding dress from Fall 2017 Was this page helpful? 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