Wedding Gowns with Side Cut Outs: Are they for you?

On the red carpet, gowns with side cut outs have been super popular for decades. Over the past few years, wedding gowns designers have taken note and this sexy yet sometimes subtle style can be found in dresses made just for your big day!

Wedding gowns with side cut outs are stylish, striking, and most of all, flattering for all body types, as the cut brings attention to your waist, making it appear smaller, no matter your body type. They also elongate the body beautifully! What’s not to love?

You can find cut outs made with sheer material like illusion, lace, embroidery, or for the daring bride, bare skin. Check out some of our faves below!

Enaura, Zendaya

Deep V-neckline intricately hand beaded with a sheer panel bodice featuring modern side cut outs.

Willowby, Nadine

Simple, yet not-so-simple with a delicate and daring lace that leads to subtle and romantic side cut outs.

Enzoani, Sarah-D

Striking neckline with artful, asymmetrical draping and an illusion corset bodice with exposed cut out boning on one side.

Essence of Australia D3544

Accentuating the figure, deep side cutouts hug the waist with sheer lace to open to an illusion back of floating tattoo florals.

Mikaella M2436

Sexy nude Italian tulle side inserts make this modern minimalist gown pop.

Stella York 7420

So classically bridal with sheer lace cutouts and a bold open back adding a chic floral touch.

Willowby, Kimber

Structured bodice with organically placed cutouts create the perfect combination of sultry and sweet.

Paloma Blanca 4979

Sleeveless drêpe gown with natural Italian tulle back and sides for a classic meets modern look.

Badgley Mischka, Fabiana

Art Deco-inspired sparkler with slimming hip cut-outs and sheer corset-style back.