There’s a very fine line between sexy and skanky. If you want to bare a little skin or show off your curves with a sexy wedding gown, by all means go ahead! Just remember that sexy is in the details and that you don’t necessarily need to show off skin to be a showstopper. Take your cue from the sexiest wedding gowns of 2009.

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This breeze a-line gown by Jenny Packham was made for a real diva. It’s got a very daring plunging neckline, lots and lots of sparkle, and large gems. Great for the reception, but I wouldn’t wear this to a church if I were you!

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This mermaid dress from Melissa Sweet probably has the most fabric of the wedding dresses featured here, but it accentuates the hips and curves perfectly. The beading on the sheer overlay puts a balance on the dress’s sensuality by adding sparkle and romance

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Farah Angsana’s wrap dress looks more like a luxe bathrobe than a wedding dress, but it sure fits the bill for fall 2010’s trend of high-low hemlines.

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Yet another dress by Jenny Packham, and my favorite of the bunch! I love love love the tiered skirt – it brings a 20’s flapper vibe to the dress without being too dated. The deep keyhole neckline balances the vintage detail and brings this dress back to the present day.

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