Mermaid cut wedding gowns are a fashion forward style for even the most contemporary brides seeking a modern wedding day look.
These modern mermaid styles are sleek, slimming, sophisticated and polished. The perfect way to add a fashion forward touch to you wedding day look. Keep your wedding day style classy and glam with one of these beautiful mermaid styles
01. Sleek Satin
![Caroline Hayden Caroline Hayden](https://cdn.stillwhite.com/assets/d9/de/c5/d9dec568d9c311e7994102ffde8c7c1f/900x.jpg)
A modern cut mermaid with sleek simple lines. This form fitting style will flatter your curves in all the right ways. Just the right touch of detail at the skirt and a slight train add a bit of drama to this clean, classic style.
02. Graphic Details
![Carol Hannah Carol Hannah](https://cdn.stillwhite.com/assets/1e/0d/f9/1e0df9ffd9c411e7994102ffde8c7c1f/900x.jpg)
Our next modern mermaid style is all about graphic line detailing. A seemingly simple silk mermaid has gorgeous detailing in the graphic stitching. The lines are both a slimming and eye catching detail.
03. Modern Drama
![Carol Hannah Carol Hannah](https://cdn.stillwhite.com/assets/ea/7b/59/ea7b597cd9c411e7994102ffde8c7c1f/900x.jpg)
A gorgeous seamed mermaid that is all about the voluminous skirt. This draped and gathered satin skirt creates gorgeous movement as you walk down the isle.
04. Button Sleeves
![Pronovias Pronovias](https://cdn.stillwhite.com/assets/52/83/37/52833765d9c711e7994102ffde8c7c1f/900x.jpg)
A simple form fitting crepe mermaid gown that is all about elegant details. Long sleeves and delicate buttons create a luxe, glamorous style perfect for an black tie winter wedding.
05. Feminine Contemporary
![Pronovias Pronovias](https://cdn.stillwhite.com/assets/15/d7/1e/15d71e5dd9da11e7994102ffde8c7c1f/900x.jpg)
A contemporary feminine style that leaves us slightly breathless. This modern mermaid style is sleek, sexy and dramatic. This curve hugging silhouette is finished with a long train for dramatic and glamorous finish.
06. Ruffled Off the Shoulder
![Lihi Hod Lihi Hod](https://cdn.stillwhite.com/assets/c8/4e/f2/c84ef2dad9da11e7994102ffde8c7c1f/900x.jpg)
A hip-hugging modern mermaid style that is all about the ruffled off the shoulder neckline. An elegant mix of sleek contemporary and feminine bohemian.
07. A Touch of Tulle
![Justin Alexander Justin Alexander](https://cdn.stillwhite.com/assets/15/5b/22/155b2239d9dc11e7994102ffde8c7c1f/900x.jpg)
Luxe glamour. Our next modern mermaid wedding gown is by Justin Alexander. This gorgeous form fitting, sweetheart mermaid has an unexpected apron skirt of tulle and organza for a bit of drama at the base of the style.
08. Banded Shoulder
![One Day Bridal One Day Bridal](https://cdn.stillwhite.com/assets/1b/c1/34/1bc1349cd9dd11e7994102ffde8c7c1f/900x.jpg)
Our next modern mermaid bridal style is a simple show stopper. A sleek dress that is absolutely elegant in it's simplicity. A banded off the shoulder neckline is feminine and sexy. The style hugs through this hips and flares just slightly at the base, leading into a dramatic train. Pure contemporary sophistication.
09. Tiered Flares
![David Basso via Kleinfeld's David Basso via Kleinfeld's](https://cdn.stillwhite.com/assets/ff/f9/f7/fff9f77ed9dd11e7994102ffde8c7c1f/900x.jpg)
A completely unique modern mermaid style. This off the shoulder, v-neck, drop waist mermaid features bell sleeves and a tiered flared skirt. A one of a kind style for a contemporary off beat bride looking to make a big statement on her wedding day.
10. Asymmetric Draped
![Vera Wang Vera Wang](https://cdn.stillwhite.com/assets/f4/fb/66/f4fb66ccd9de11e7994102ffde8c7c1f/900x.jpg)
A gorgeous asymmetric draped modern mermaid from Vera Wang. This mermaid features a completely unique full skirt that is layered and draped to create voluminous drama.
11. High Fashion Mermaid
![Vera Wang Vera Wang](https://cdn.stillwhite.com/assets/77/1c/a4/771ca471d9df11e7994102ffde8c7c1f/900x.jpg)
A high fashion modern mermaid style that is not for the faint of heart. This truly unique wedding look by Vera Wang features a pleated tulle skirt, high neck illusion detailing, and and oversized waisted bow. An over the top modern mermaid for a contemporary bride looking to showcase her big personality.
12. High Low Mermaid
![Houghton via Brit&Co Houghton via Brit&Co](https://cdn.stillwhite.com/assets/0d/61/42/0d6142a7d9e011e7994102ffde8c7c1f/900x.jpg)
A unique high low cut modern mermaid for the contemporary fashion forward maven. This style mixes a form fitting high neck bodice with a light ruffled mermaid skirt. Sleek contemporary mixed with girly feminine.
13. Contemporary Detailing
![Sebastien Luke Sebastien Luke](https://cdn.stillwhite.com/assets/ee/9a/ea/ee9aea3cd9e111e7994102ffde8c7c1f/900x.jpg)
Sebastien Luke brings us our next modern mermaid style that is something to take a second look at. Sleek bodice and gathered skirt create a seemingly simple style that has stunning contemporary details.
14. Collared Satin
![Sebastien Luke Sebastien Luke](https://cdn.stillwhite.com/assets/5e/f2/e3/5ef2e3d8d9e211e7994102ffde8c7c1f/900x.jpg)
It is rare that we see a collared neckline in bridal fashion, but this modern mermaid gives us an unexpected collared style that is classy and elegant. This satin mermaid cut gown is finished with a tulle underlay at the base to add some dramatic volume.
15. Lace Accented Classic
![Badgley Mischka Badgley Mischka](https://cdn.stillwhite.com/assets/b7/38/e3/b738e36ad9ef11e7994102ffde8c7c1f/900x.jpg)
Badgley Mischka brings us a sleek, classic modern mermaid gown. Illusion lace side panels add a sexy touch that expand into an illusion lace low back cut. A sexy and sophisticated contemporary mermaid wedding gown.
16. Satin Sweetheart
![Badgley Mischka Badgley Mischka](https://cdn.stillwhite.com/assets/3c/c0/f3/3cc0f3a9d9f011e7994102ffde8c7c1f/900x.jpg)
Our next modern mermaid style is a classic sweetheart cut all over satin gown. This simple gown is sleek and contemporary. Add additional modern flair to the look with a optional illusion caplet with gorgeous beaded detailing.
17. Sculptural Peplum
![Galia Lahav Galia Lahav](https://cdn.stillwhite.com/assets/8c/b8/dc/8cb8dca0d9f111e7994102ffde8c7c1f/900x.jpg)
A sculptural designed silk and crepe gown by Galia Lahav. This gown is truly a modern mermaid at its best. A sleek corset peplum top and mermaid skirt are accented by matching cape and gloves. If you are craving a unique, contemporary style with classic inspiration, this is the look for you.
18. Floral Tulle
![Aida Kapociute Aida Kapociute](https://cdn.stillwhite.com/assets/10/a1/fb/10a1fb9cd9f411e7994102ffde8c7c1f/900x.jpg)
A gorgeous modern mermaid that mixes fabrics to create a dynamic contemporary bridal piece. A contemporary mermaid that is feminine and romantic.
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By Kathryn Schrotenboer