Wedding dresses with Cutouts

We get it if your first thought when you saw the title to this article was, “What?! Cutouts are for cookies, not wedding dresses! ” Sure, the concept sounds a bit out there, but this 2015 trend for custom made wedding dresses is all about tasteful design elements, geometric influence, and high fashion. We think you are going to love these fabulous cutout dresses from subtle and sophisticated (above) to definite va-va-voom. The cutout trend arrived courtesy of the big statement backs of last year.

 And certainly that’s evident in this trend today with either small cutouts that are highlighted by intricate boleros to make a many shapes (above) or ones that maneuver the gown like the keyhole neckline mirrored in the back cutouts below. Cutout backs can be sweetly retro (the dress above also embraces bows–another huge detail this year) or add an unexpectedly modern touch to an otherwise traditionally romantic Pretty Sweetheart A Line Wedding Dress For Bride (below). Of course, these cutout backs can also be much bigger. Eventhough it is technically showing off more skin, because the rest of these lovely dresses are so demure, no one will think it is the least bit scandalous–even Granny Ruth. Above, complement the lace on your gown with a scalloped pattern to your cutout. Or emphasize a high back of the shirt or cap fleshlight sleeves with a diamond-ish shape that runs high and low and dips in at the center of the bodice (below, left and right).

 Another interesting destination to incorporate cutouts is along the waistline or running down the sides of the bodice. Granted, all women aren’t going to want to go completely bare in this area. If that’s you, look for dresses with cutouts filled in with lace or sheer fabric. Above, these notched cutouts at the middle actually give this model more of a hourglass shape and adds to her figure. Below, this long sheath stays away from being too plain with its lace along the sides, dimming low on the trendy.

 And seriously, this gown below takes it to a whole new level, effortlessly merging a tuxedo shirt with a fantastically ruffled skirt, all thanks to the lace cutouts along the inner bodice. Werk it, gurl. For a really subtle cutout, shoot for one near the neckline or shoulder. Above, this modern smart gown is given a triangle shape right below the shoulder. An entirely refined look, this dress doesn’t need higher than a statement pendant and fairly neutral makeup to very much train my voice. Below, traditional brides will cherish what a small bolero can create along a classic strapless neckline. Okay, and if all of these cutouts just weren’t enough, here is one dress full of them. Cutouts can also be used on top of a gown with strategically placed fabric to create an undone, tattered effect, such as the dress below.