41 High Neck Halter Wedding Dresses Fit for Royalty

A sleeveless wedding dress with a high neckline is a decidedly fresh bridal look and quite flattering in terms of silhouette no matter your body type. Whether you’re seeking a straight column, A-line, or mermaid-shaped skirt, a high neckline appears elegant with any dress style whether you go for a halter or a neckline that hits at the collarbone. A slightly more conservative look that covers your décolletage, high necklines serve as an elegant balance to bare arms, adding a level of modesty to any bridal look. Brides with modern sensibilities will love being able to play with cuts and can opt to balance out a covered neckline with a low open back or a high slit.

If you need convincing that high necklines are stylish and sleek, just remember Meghan Markle's second wedding dress by Stella McCartney. That gorgeous, minimal, high neck halter gown was a refreshing second act to her pared-back ceremony gown, and a less conservative option for brides-to-be who want to show a little arm and shoulder at their wedding like Meghan.

For a little more glitz and glamour, you can up the ante with a high-neck wedding dress with lace detailing, sheer overlays with appliqué, or glamorous beadwork. Minimalist brides can opt for halter dresses with delicate straps and sheath columns. If the silhouette itself is all you’re looking to re-create and you want to go a little unconventional with your wedding dress, an illusion-style gown or glitzy sequin number will be a dazzling alternative. Ready to shop for a sleeveless, high-neck wedding dress á la Meghan Markle?

Ahead, shop our edit of 41 styles from super-minimal to classic to daring.