Slinky embroidered by Monique Lhuillier

Turn up the heat in this slinky embroidered halter sheath, by Monique Lhuillier, moniquelhuillier.com.

Sweet meets sexy by Angel Sanchez

Sweet meets sexy in this cap-sleeved gown featuring sheer floral-chiffon details, by Angel Sanchez.

Touch of romance by Monique Lhuillier

Sheer flutter sleeves add a touch of romance to this gauzy chiffon sheath, by Monique Lhuillier, moniquelhuillier.com.

Sultry Nights by Angel Sanchez

Go your own way in one of these daring designs

A corded satin-and-tulle embroidered strapless column is sheer seduction, by Angel Sanchez, angelsanchez.com.ve

Part Spider-Woman by Sima Lor

Seductive gowns that meld modern artistry with saucy glamour

Part Spider-Woman sexy, part mermaid fantasy, this strapless beaded sheath with a curved neckline is a study in sensational, thanks to a splash of scalloped net-style beading, about $7,500, by Kenneth Pool for Amsale, kennethpool.com. Earrings by Sima Lor, simalor.com.

Perfect by Elyssa B. Design

Take the matrimonial plunge in Reva Mivasagar's sleek silk-organza gown with a sexy lace-up-front bodice suggestive of a stylish swimsuit. The lightweight split skirt features alternating pleats and a multitiered train, about $4,400, revadesigns.com. Gold and Biwa-pearl earrings, by Elyssa B. Design, 310-273-6860. Silk flower in hair, by Leah C. Couture Millinery, leahc.net
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