Here’s the scenario: You want to wear a bit of a risqué dress that shows off some skin, and gives a touch of Va Va Voom! However, the ceremony venue has a few dress restrictions. Or maybe you simply want to try on something romantic and sultry for your big day, but don’t know how much skin is too much? So, how do you find that balance? Well, we found a couple of chic examples from real weddings to give you ideas.
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Go for a Low Back
A low back that reaches up to the middle (or below your bra line) will give you that sultry and sexy touch while still being tasteful. You can also keep the dress unembellished if you prefer something more subtle. But you can definitely add some more glam by embellishing the gown from top to bottom if you want more sparkle. You can keep the front of the dress simpler and more covered, so that the only area showing more skin will be the back.
Try a Nude-Colored Fabric
A nude underlay or fabric will definitely give that skin-like illusion. It makes the dress look like it’s painted on your body, while the embellishments or embroideries are so beautifully wrapped around you. These two examples also give you great ideas to make the nude-colored look very classy. Long sleeves give the dress a more sophisticated vibe, while the strapless gown with a long mantilla veil makes the gown look so much more romantic and very Church-appropriate.
Show Off Those Shoulders
Bare shoulders are also very attractive as they give off quite a teasing feel. Off the shoulder cuts also highlight your chest, and neck. This look is very flattering and very appealing without being too much. You can balance out the off shoulder cut with long sleeves or puff sleeves for a classier touch.
Be Confident in a Fitted Silhouette
A serpentine dress can fit you like a glove! So, go and show off those curves! Fitted dresses hug the body. When tailored very well, fitted dresses can even accentuate the shape of your entire body. Now, to make this look classy and tasteful, you can take Laureen Uy as an example. She wears a fitted dress that gorgeously hugs her body. And since it’s unembellished the whole look is more sleek and minimalist.
Rock a High Slit
Like the off shoulder cut, the high slit also has a teasing quality about it which makes it sexy. For a high slit to be classy, tasteful, and modest enough for your ceremony you can add it as a detail to your ballgown, modern Filipiniana, or fitted long dress. The slit doesn’t have to be way too high, just make sure it’s at a height that still makes you comfortable to walk and dance!
Switch to a Mini Dress
Good news is you can always opt to have a second (maybe even third) dress to change into for your reception or after-party! Switch to a fun and flirty ensemble to dance the night away in.
