Bridal designers are looking to make a statement with barely-there sheer wedding dress styles.
Sheer and transparent fabrics are creating some of the most daring bridal looks we have ever seen. From completely transparent, to subtle illusions, sheer wedding dresses are everywhere. These looks are taking traditional bridal silhouettes and adding a modern twist with sheer fabrics that are all about showing off your beautiful body, rather than hiding it under layers of fabric. These dresses are sexy and breathtaking. So dive in to this list, and see if you are daring enough to pull off one of these trending sheer wedding dress styles!
01. Dana Harel: Sheer Glam
This soft mermaid gown from Dana Harel features an alluring semi-sheer look that is absolutely breathtaking. Featuring a stunning exposed corset bodice and all over pearl and sequin embroidery - this dress is sure to make a statement.
02. Yolan Cris: Transparencies and Lace
The mix of transparent fabric and floral lace detailing on this next bridal style from Yolan Cris is absolutely stunning. This gown features a slim fitted silhouette, a high illusion neckline and contrasting materials that create a sexy and daring style.
03. Eva Lendel: Bodysuit Bridal
If you want to go all in on this sheer bridal trend, then Eva Lendel has you covered with this next look. Featuring a luxe bodysuit style that combines a lavish corset bodice decorated with embroidered lace and ultra short shorts. The look then features an overskirt which is made from semi-transparent tulle with small polka-dot detailing. And this same transparent fabric crosses the bodice and ties with a bow at the shoulder to bring the entire look together.
04. Mira Zwillinger: Sheer Coverage
Mira Zwillinger is cranking up the drama with this full length sleeve transparent wedding gown. This gown offers full coverage with its high neckline and full length sleeves - but in a sheer tulle fabric with sequined and floral embroidery.
05. Elizabeth Fillmore: Transparent Chantilly Lace
This next sheer wedding dress comes from Elizabeth Fillmore. And it is absolutely gorgeous. A simple silhouette that packs a punch of drama with its semi-sheer base and large chantilly floral lace detailing. And you can always pair these transparent wedding gowns with a nude bodysuit or slip for a bit more coverage.
06. Ines di Santo: Illusion Skirt
This gorgeous one shoulder A-line gown from Ines di Santo, features an captivating contemporary design. This gown starts off with an illusion single shoulder lace neckline and an exposed corset bodice. To add more drama to the style, this dress has a sheer skirt with lace appliqué and an ivory bodysuit for more coverage. Wearing a bodysuit is a great way to feel fully covered, while also rocking one of these daring sheer bridal looks on your big day.
07. Galia Lahav: Semi-Sheer Embellishment
The "Quinn" gown from Galia Lahav features a lavish ombre design of luxe crystals throughout. This captivating wedding dress also features a corseted strapless bodice and a semi-sheer skirt. What we love about this look, is that you can add more coverage and drama by adding the voluminous matching overskirt for your ceremony, and then ditch it for your reception for a more sexy party-ready style.
08. Alon Livne: Sheer Bridal Bodysuit
If you are over traditional bridal styles, then you don't want to miss our next sheer wedding look from Alon Livne. This look features an asymmetric knotted sequin bodysuit, which is paired with matching sheer trousers. The all over bead and sequin detailing gives you just enough coverage in this dramatic, transparent bridal look.
09. Oscar de la Renta: Semi-Sheer Lace
The semi-sheer appearance of this lace wedding dress from Oscar de la Renta, gives it a more modern and dramatic feel. This gown features a fitted silhouette which shows off the transparent appearance even more. Along with full length sleeves, and a cape-like train in the back.
10. Eva Lendel: Transparent Florals
We are loving the minimal, yet ultra glam feel of this next sheer wedding dress from Eva Lendel. This gown features an exposed sweetheart corset bodice, hand-embroidered floral appliques, and a fitted sheath skirt that has a semi-transparent appearance to it. And we love this look paired with the matching semi-sheer balloon sleeves that are detachable.
11. Yolan Cris: Flowers and Transparencies
This next sheer bridal style from Yolan Cris features a beautiful mix of transparent illusion tulle fabric and white flower accents made of guipure. This modern interpretation of bridal wear is sure to make a big statement.
12. Galia Lahav: Sheer Nude Lace
Simple and sophisticated, yet sexy. Galia Lahav brings us this next sheer wedding dress. A chic French Chantilly lace gown in the most flattering blush nude color tone. This gown features a sheer illusion base, but with a light lining to cover the bodice of the gown. And we are just loving the bottom front detailing and high front slit.
13. Charchy: Sheer Drama
When it comes to bridal drama, Charchy always has you covered. And where do we even begin with this next sheer wedding dress? This gown starts off with an intricate lace bodice with transparent accenting. And the skirt mimics the same look with tiers of lace and semi-sheer fabric. To really finish this style off with a bang, Charchy has created stunning full length lace sleeves and a high collared neckline.
14. Eva Lendel: Sheer Romance
Eva Lendel has us falling in love with this next semi-transparent wedding dress. This effortless gown is made fully from lace with the most unique pattern. And the semi-sheer appearance of the base makes this unique lace pattern pop even more. This look is so sexy, yet sophisticated.
15. Berta: Transparent Mermaid
Berta has us a bit awestruck with this next wedding dress. A luxe mermaid silhouette that features a semi-sheer bodice with lavish lace embroidery. The semi-sheer appearance continues all the way down to where the mermaid skirt kicks out. The skirt is layered with more fabric so it really makes the semi-sheer appearance of the fitted bodice pop!
16. Mira Zwillinger: Sheer Lace Detailing
This fit and flare from Mira Zwillinger is just dreamy. Made from delicate sheer fabric, this gown features a combination of layered laces, a plunging illusion neckline and a soft bow to finish off the look.
17. Berta: Sultry & Sheer
If you want to really heat things up with an ultra sultry bridal look, then this next sheer wedding dress is for you. This illusion gown features a fitted silhouette with an ultra high front slit and all over luxe embroidery. This gown has nude lining where you need it most, but that does not interfere the the head to toe transparent look of this captivating bridal style. The only question is: who is daring enough to pull off this sexy, sheer bridal gown?
18. Galia Lahav: Layered Sheer Sparkle Tulle
This next sheer bridal style is giving us some major ballerina vibes with its layered sparkle tulle design. The multiple layers of tulle gives this gown a bit more coverage, but the look also features a bodysuit base. And one of our favorite features of this gown is the sheer corset bodice with exposed boning and adorable off-the-shoulder straps.
19. Yolan Cris: Semi Sheer French Lace
This French lace mermaid bridal gown from Yolan Cris features a semi-sheer illusion style that is so captivating. The intricate detailing of the lace on this entire dress is taking our breath away. And the gown has just enough coverage, with moments of transparency.
20. Dana Harel: Transparent Full Coverage
Dana Harel brings us another sheer bridal style that offers full coverage with its high neck and long sleeves - but in an alluring semi-transparent design. The lavish construction of this gown features French Chantilly lace which is structured on an inner exposed corset. Pair that with a dramatic train, and this gown is an absolute show stopper.
21. Galia Lahav: Sheer Glitter
If you love all things that sparkle, then you don't want to miss this next bridal gown from Galia Lahav. An all over glitter gown that features a sexy semi-sheer base and a bodysuit for coverage. Pair that with the bodice cutouts and low back cut and this gown makes a dramatic entrance.
22. Berta: Sheer Beauty
Effortless, feminine beauty. We are just loving this sheer wedding dress style from Berta. This gown features a stunning deep-V bodice with an illusion, semi-sheer appearance and floral and sequin embroidery. The skirt of the gown is made from semi-sheer tulle which has the most alluring tiered and gathered base. To give a bit more coverage, this gown features short shorts underneath which mesh seamlessly with the look.
By Kathryn Schrotenboer