By Kellee Khalil, Lover.ly


The bride is no longer the only person at the wedding who gets to turn heads all the way down the aisle anymore -- well, at least not if the newest bridesmaids dresses from the 2014 runway at Bridal Fashion Week are any indication. These dresses are truly bringing sexy back, with their lace-covered, sheer, or completely exposed backs. Does this mean an end to the traditionally dreaded bridesmaids dress? These fashionable and flirty frocks have left us feeling optimistic!


Beautiful cut-outs are elegant and dramatic.


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Delicate and detailed straps draw attention to toned backs and shoulders.


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From Jim Hjelm Occasions on Lover.ly


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A little lace adds a ladylike touch to this sexy look.


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From Jim Hjelm Occasions on Lover.ly


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From Noir on Lover.ly


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A barely-there back is covered up but still sexy.


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  • Time to Shine


    Embellished styles are elegant and glamorous for your girls. <a href="http://lover.ly/explore/beauty?utm_source=huffpo08-22-13sparklymaids&amp;utm_medium=guest&amp;utm_campaign=huffpo08-22-13sparklymaids" target="_blank">Wedding hairstyles for brides and bridesmaids</a> Photo by: <a href="http://r.lover.ly/redir.php/ClZKXz5J4WI_aHR0cDovL2Rlc2liYXl0YW4uY29tL2luZGV4Mi5waHAjL2hvbWUv" target="_blank">Desi Baytan Photography</a> on <a href="http://r.lover.ly/redir.php/e5MO0QMQnTA_aHR0cDovL3d3dy5pbnNwaXJlZGJ5dGhpcy5jb20vMjAxMi8wMi9pbnNwaXJlZC1ieS10aGlzLXNhZ2UtYW5kLXRhbmdlcmluZS1iZXZlcmx5LWhpbGxzLXdlZGRpbmcv" target="_blank">Inspired By This</a> via <a href="http://lover.ly/image/107527" target="_blank">Lover.ly</a>




  • Don't Bare Arms


    Long-sleeved dresses look pretty and keep your girls warm at an outdoor autumn wedding. <a href="http://lover.ly/explore?q=fall&amp;utm_source=huffpo08-22-13sparklymaids&amp;utm_medium=guest&amp;utm_campaign=huffpo08-22-13sparklymaids" target="_blank">Autumn wedding inspiration</a> Photo by: <a href="http://r.lover.ly/redir.php/Udc2ud9X0Wg_aHR0cDovL3d3dy5wYXRtb3llcndlZGRpbmdzLmNvbS8=" target="_blank">Patrick Moyer</a> on <a href="http://r.lover.ly/redir.php/ahrAXs/FLyg_aHR0cDovL3d3dy5ncmV5bGlrZXN3ZWRkaW5ncy5jb20vMS1yZWFsLXdlZGRpbmdzL2RpeS1nbGFtLXdlZGRpbmcv" target="_blank">Grey Likes Weddings</a> via <a href="http://lover.ly/image/111892" target="_blank">Lover.ly</a>




  • Puttin' on the Glitz


    The classic silhouette makes this sequined silver sheath surprisingly toned-down. <a href="http://lover.ly/explore/dresses?q=silver&amp;utm_source=huffpo08-22-13sparklymaids&amp;utm_medium=guest&amp;utm_campaign=huffpo08-22-13sparklymaids" target="_blank">See more silver dresses</a> Photo by: <a href="http://r.lover.ly/redir.php/GqMMFSw6rPc_aHR0cDovL3d3dy5qb3NldmlsbGFwaG90by5jb20=" target="_blank">Jose Villa</a> on <a href="http://r.lover.ly/redir.php/8mGlZgBu.2M_aHR0cDovL3d3dy5pbnNwaXJlZGJ5dGhpcy5jb20vMjAxMC8xMS9tYXJ0aGEtc3Rld2FydC13ZWRkaW5ncy1zcGVjaWFsLW1ldGFsbGljLXNlcmllcy1jYWxpZm9ybmlhLWx1eGUv" target="_blank">Inspired By This</a> via <a href="http://lover.ly/image/5281" target="_blank">Lover.ly</a>




  • Silver Belles


    Shimmering details make the palest gray anything but basic, and we <em>love</em> the skirt! <a href="http://lover.ly/explore/gifts?utm_source=huffpo08-22-13sparklymaids&amp;utm_medium=guest&amp;utm_campaign=huffpo08-22-13sparklymaids" target="_blank">Find the perfect bridesmaids gifts</a> Photo by: <a href="http://r.lover.ly/redir.php/uzZzr2hpyDA_aHR0cDovL25hbmN5cmF5cGhvdG9ncmFwaHkuY29tLw==" target="_blank">Nancy Ray</a> on <a href="http://r.lover.ly/redir.php/W0.vqI481X._aHR0cDovL2lsb3Zlc3dtYWcuY29tLzIwMTIvMTEvMjkvc291dGhlcm4td2VkZGluZ3MtdjUtc29tZXRoaW5nLW9sZC1zb21ldGhpbmctbmV3Lw==" target="_blank">Southern Weddings</a> via <a href="http://lover.ly/image/333830" target="_blank">Lover.ly</a>




  • Starlight, Star Bright


    This deep gray dress with sequins of varying sizes reminds us of the night sky. <a href="http://lover.ly/explore/accessories?utm_source=huffpo08-22-13sparklymaids&amp;utm_medium=guest&amp;utm_campaign=huffpo08-22-13sparklymaids" target="_blank">Chic accessories for your big day</a> Aidan Mattox Sequined Mesh Sheath Dress From <a href="http://r.lover.ly/redir.php/8Ykz8O3fqPE_aHR0cDovL3Nob3Aubm9yZHN0cm9tLmNvbS9jL21vdGhlci1vZi10aGUtYnJpZGUtbG9uZy1zbGVldmU/b3JpZ2luPWxlZnRuYXY=" target="_blank">Nordstrom </a> via <a href="http://lover.ly/image/297700" target="_blank">Lover.ly</a>




  • White Haute


    We love this glittery ivory dress for a winter wedding. <a href="http://lover.ly/explore/dresses/bridesmaid?q=nude&amp;utm_source=huffpo08-22-13sparklymaids&amp;utm_medium=guest&amp;utm_campaign=huffpo08-22-13sparklymaids" target="_blank">The prettiest white and ivory bridesmaids dresses</a> BCBGMAXAZRIA V-Neck Sequin Dress From <a href="http://r.lover.ly/redir.php/wYmURgrStYc_aHR0cDovL3d3dy5ibG9vbWluZ2RhbGVzLmNvbS8/bF9zb3VyY2UgPSBEUkVTUw==" target="_blank">Bloomingdale's</a> via <a href="http://lover.ly/image/400786" target="_blank">Lover.ly</a>




  • All That Glitters


    This gorgeous gold dress would look great with a variety of skin tones. <a href="http://lover.ly/explore/shoes?utm_source=huffpo08-22-13sparklymaids&amp;utm_medium=guest&amp;utm_campaign=huffpo08-22-13sparklymaids" target="_blank">Search for the perfect wedding shoes</a> Dipped in Vanilla Dress From <a href="http://r.lover.ly/redir.php/gjtJI4TYAEM_aHR0cDovL3d3dy5yZW50dGhlcnVud2F5LmNvbT9sX3NvdXJjZT0/bF9zb3VyY2U9dGhlaWE=" target="_blank">Rent The Runway</a> via <a href="http://lover.ly/image/213195" target="_blank">Lover.ly</a>




  • Fly By Night


    This midnight blue sparkly dress would look so sophisticated with black accessories. <a href="http://lover.ly/explore?q=navy&amp;utm_source=huffpo08-22-13sparklymaids&amp;utm_medium=guest&amp;utm_campaign=huffpo08-22-13sparklymaids" target="_blank">Gorgeous navy blue wedding ideas</a> Navy Zepplin Shift From <a href="http://r.lover.ly/redir.php/XnjcNi8XaQE_aHR0cDovL3d3dy5yZW50dGhlcnVud2F5LmNvbT9sX3NvdXJjZT0/bF9zb3VyY2U9dGliaQ==" target="_blank">Rent The Runway</a> via <a href="http://lover.ly/image/213601" target="_blank">Lover.ly</a>




  • Skirting the Issue


    Bridesmaids rocking skirts instead of dresses is a fun new look we're loving. <a href="http://lover.ly/explore/jewelry/engagement+rings?utm_source=huffpo08-22-13sparklymaids&amp;utm_medium=guest&amp;utm_campaign=huffpo08-22-13sparklymaids" target="_blank">Find your perfect engagement ring</a> Glam Nude Sequin Skirt From <a href="http://r.lover.ly/redir.php/edlSWJPeY5w_aHR0cDovL3d3dy5yZW50dGhlcnVud2F5LmNvbT9sX3NvdXJjZT0/bF9zb3VyY2U9aGF1dGVfaGlwcGll" target="_blank">Rent The Runway</a> via <a href="http://lover.ly/image/212669" target="_blank">Lover.ly</a>




  • What's The Scoop?


    We love the more minimalist vibe of this black scoop-neck dress. <a href="http://lover.ly/explore?q=black+dress&amp;utm_source=huffpo08-22-13sparklymaids&amp;utm_medium=guest&amp;utm_campaign=huffpo08-22-13sparklymaids" target="_blank">Little black dresses to wear all year</a> Basix Sequin Dress From <a href="http://r.lover.ly/redir.php/wYmURgrStYc_aHR0cDovL3d3dy5ibG9vbWluZ2RhbGVzLmNvbS8/bF9zb3VyY2UgPSBEUkVTUw==" target="_blank">Bloomingdale's</a> via <a href="http://lover.ly/image/403937" target="_blank">Lover.ly</a>




  • Laced Up


    Lace is another major trend for weddings right now, and this shimmering style is pretty but not fussy. <a href="http://lover.ly/explore?q=lace+dress&amp;utm_source=huffpo08-22-13sparklymaids&amp;utm_medium=guest&amp;utm_campaign=huffpo08-22-13sparklymaids" target="_blank">The prettiest lace wedding gowns</a> Tadashi Shoji Metallic Jacquard Tulle & Lace Dress From <a href="http://r.lover.ly/redir.php/oqK7PxuTWxQ_aHR0cDovL3Nob3Aubm9yZHN0cm9tLmNvbS9jL21vdGhlci1vZi10aGUtYnJpZGU/b3JpZ2luPWxlZnRuYXY=" target="_blank">Nordstrom </a> via <a href="http://lover.ly/image/374830" target="_blank">Lover.ly</a>




  • Gilt Trip


    This patterned rose gold dress would pair so well with other shimmering dresses if you opt for a mismatched look. <a href="http://lover.ly/explore?q=mismatched+bridesmaids&amp;utm_source=huffpo08-22-13sparklymaids&amp;utm_medium=guest&amp;utm_campaign=huffpo08-22-13sparklymaids" target="_blank">Get more inspiration for mismatched bridesmaid dresses</a> Hailey by Adrianna Papell Strapless Sequined Mesh Dress From <a href="http://r.lover.ly/redir.php/bzJSSCkGYvA_aHR0cDovL3Nob3Aubm9yZHN0cm9tLmNvbS9jL3dlZGRpbmctYnJpZGUtcGFydHktZHJlc3Nlcz9vcmlnaW49bGVmdG5hdg==" target="_blank">Nordstrom </a> via <a href="http://lover.ly/image/228158" target="_blank">Lover.ly</a>