Brides who want to wear something a little more revealing on their wedding day can still exhude romance while showing more skin. The trick is to use a lot of feminine elements – lace, beadwork – and to avoid showing too much skin. Dare to go bare – or close to it – in one of these sexy white wedding dresses inspired by lingerie.

This luscious lace concoction by Israeli designer Pnina Tornai leaves little to the imagination. It’s a two-piece gown with a long-sleeved bodice accented by Chantilly lace, and finished off with a tiered lace and tulle skirt.

This strapless corset-top looks almost like a traditional wedding gown, if it were not for the draped knee-length skirt and the long organza trail. A naughty but chic and tasteful twist to a traditional wedding gown silhouette.

Now this look should only be attempted by the truly fearless and daring bride. Junko Yoshinoka paired boy-cut satin-back white shorts with an A-line twill coat with gold flecks, a stand-up collar, and ruffled bell sleeves. It’s like a cross between a luxurious bathrobe and a wedding dress. Definitely not for Catholic weddings.

This French Chantilly dress is the perfect blend of sexy and sweet – sweet because of the illusion neckline, sexy because of the open back and micro-mini skirt.

Simplicity is beauty in this light, breezy, crinkle chiffon strapless gown with crystal beadwork at the empire waist. Ideal for beach weddings this summer.

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