Here are the sexy new wedding dress styles your parents will actually approve of

Whether you're tying the knot in church or have folks whose tastes lean towards being more conservative, you can still look alluring with these subtly sexy wedding dresses.

By Michelle Lee - 18 Apr 2019

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Lela Rose

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Call it the Markle effect but halter-neck dresses are back in style after the Duchess of Sussex wore a Stella McCartney halter gown for her evening reception. This shoulder-baring style flaunts your shoulders but keeps everything else covered up.

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Galia Lahav Couture Wedding Dress

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Yes you can wear the lingerie-inspired wedding trend for a church wedding. The key to making it church-worthy? Lots of ethereal tulle and feminine lace. And a classic A-line silhouette, of course.

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Savannah Miller Spring 2020 Bridal

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The question is, how low can you go? This Savannah Miller bares just a hint of cleavage and captivating sheer sleeves takes boho on a luxe spin

Image: Savannah Miller

See also: 10 MODERN NEW WAYS TO UPDATE YOUR BOHEMIAN WEDDING SHOOT

Anne Barge Spring 2020 Bridal

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You can't go wrong with a classic princess gown. But this gorgeous Anne Barge dress is far from overly-conservative with ultra-sheer sleeves and a neckline that puts your decolletage on display.

Image: @annebargeatelier/Instagram

Alexandra Grecco

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A square neckline lends a regal air with just a bit of a dip to make it tastefully sultry. And that cut-out at the back? Cute.

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Bride. By Sarah Seven

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Crochet lace that shows off flashes of skin brings intrigue while still keeping things (mostly) under wraps.

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Ines Di Santo Spring 2020 Bridal

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The drape of tulle across the V-neckline of this romantic tulle mermaid gives a peekaboo effect.

Image: Ines Di Santo

Ines Di Santo Spring 2020 Bridal

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If you gravitate towards deeper necklines, consider a style like this Ines Di Santo number with strategically placed tulle gathers.

Image: Ines Di Santo

Georges Hobeika Spring 2020 Bridal

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Sheer off-shoulder straps with intricate beading across a see-through bodice make for a fairy tale gown for the modern bride - with a nude lining, of course.

Image: Georges Hobeika

See also: 14 DREAMIEST BALLGOWN STYLES TO INSPIRE EVERY 2020 BRIDE