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For the bride looking to emphasize her upper body, there are many flattering wedding dress silhouettes to consider from halter necklines to one-shoulder shapes and strapless designs. Whether you have bohemian, minimalist, or fashion-forward taste, each of these shapes is a sophisticated way to enhance your shoulders, arms, and collarbone from satin and crêpe gowns to beaded and lace styles. If you’re craving something a little sexier with your wedding dress, however, perhaps even a tad risqué, a gown with a plunging neckline is a stunning choice from V-neck shapes to down-to-there sweetheart, long, and short-sleeve silhouettes.
Hardly unsophisticated, a plunging neckline creates a show-stopping focal point for any style of wedding dress from ball gowns to mermaid silhouettes and slim, column styles. Yes, there is a skin-baring factor when it comes to a plunging bridal gown, but in recent seasons, designers like Monique Lhuillier, Reem Acra, Vera Wang, Naeem Khan, and more have shown down-to-there wedding gowns that are extraordinarily chic.
For the timeless bride, a pared-back, plunging gown is gorgeous whether you go for a body-skimming, long-sleeve silhouette, a sleek halter gown with a full tulle skirt, or a cap-sleeve style with a feminine bow to punctuate the plunge. For a whimsical bridal moment, a plunging gown with floral appliqués, Chantilly lace detailing, or wispy tulle accents are romantic as ever. If high-octane glamour is your taste, a plunging gown with shimmering metallic fabric, glittering sequins, or intricate beading will result in a major ‘wow’ factor. For the ultimate in drama, a voluminous ball gown with elaborate embellishment or a cascading train will feel like a total fairytale wedding moment.
If you think a plunging wedding gown is right for you, ahead, scroll through our edit of 65 wedding dresses for every bridal aesthetic and budget from under-$500 takes to one-of-a-kind designer styles. Whether you go for a long sleeve, short sleeve, halter, V-neck, or flutter sleeve, every wedding dress silhouette from A-line shapes to ball gowns with feel extra glamorous with a low-cut neckline as part of the design. We dare you to take the plunge.
As-Is Wedding Dress with Plunging Neckline
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David's Bridal Collection Satin Cummerbund Plus Size Wedding Dress
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Jenny Yoo Conrad Gown
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Willowby by Watters Badri Wedding Dress
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Joanna August Nico Plunging A-Line Gown
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Jenny by Jenny Yoo Blythe Plunging Crepe Gown
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Galina Signature Tulle A-Line Wedding Dress with Plunging V-Neck
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Wtoo by Watters Enid Wedding Dress
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Chosen by One Day Frankie Gown
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Brandon Maxwell Bridal M'O Exclusive: Deep V Open Back Gown
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Liz Martinez Abilene Gown
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Markarian Guinevere Sleeveless Cut Out Silk Gown
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Cushnie Bridal Vanessa Long Sleeved Deep V Gown
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Costarellos Bridal Front Split Tube Lace Dress
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Sareh Nouri Laylee Wedding Dress
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Allure Bridals Style 9500 Wedding Dress
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Justin Alexander Plunging V-Neck Allover Beaded Fit And Flate Gown
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Monique Lhuillier Bliss BL18213 Wedding Dress
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Monique Lhuillier Caroline Wedding Dress
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Alex Perry Sienna Gown
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Elie Saab Fall Winter 2018 Bridal Collection Look 12
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Dana Harel Plunging Design Bridal Gown
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Dany Mizrachi Spring Summer 2019 Bridal Gown
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Sottero And Midgley Jarret Gown
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Reem Acra Fall 2018 Bridal Collection Look 18 - Passion Gown
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Mira Zwillinger Gigi V Gown
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Savannah Miller Elizabeth Gown
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Elizabeth Fillmore Ilsa Gown
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Carolina Herrera Spring 2019 Hartford Bridal Gown
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Isabelle Armstrong Arlette Gown
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Alexandra Grecco Iris Gown Floral
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Rosa Clara Perfume Wedding Dress
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Birenzweig BRC8-07 Wedding Dress
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