Certain silhouettes are attributed to certain seasons. Miniskirts, and minidresses for that matter, have summer written all over them. As do shorts. While heavy, long cardigans demand the colder temperatures of winter. Early aughts favorite halter tops have recently experienced a resurgence serving as the ultimate going-out tops during a heat wave. On the flip side, halter dresses have never really gone out of style since they're summer staples, whether in mini, midi or maxi forms.
When some people hear the words halter dress, they immediately go into a formal state of mind. You know, wedding guest dresses or even creations worthy of bridesmaids. You don't have to wait for a special occasion to embrace the style, however. One of the easiest ways to break that mindset is to focus on mini takes. Like the SIR. Thistle Halter Mini Dress, whose shorter hemline and stripes of different thicknesses are appropriate for everyday use. Free People's denim minidress is even more casual. Then there's Reformation's seaworthy printed number.
Not comfortable showing so much leg? There's quite a bounty of cool midi and maxi options out there that you can flaunt any day of the week. Miu Miu's long floral print design is somehow dressed up and laid-back at the same time. Simply style Zara's mustard-colored design with thong sandals or espadrilles and you're good to go.
Ready to shop? Then scroll down to discover the season's best halter dresses.
Silvia Tcherassi Guadalupe Printed Halter Ruched Dress, $1,600 at Bergdorf Goodman
Miu Miu Long Floral Print Crepe de Chine Dress, $3,750 at Miu Miu
SIR. Thistle Halter Mini Dress, $420 at SIR.
Rabanne Floral Halterneck Midi Dress, $460 at Mytheresa
Retrofête Adelaide Silk Dress, $548 at Retrofête
A.L.C. Cambrie Lace Maxi Dress, $995 at A.L.C.
COS Fluid Halterneck Mini Dress in Red, $139 at COS
Reformation Delanie Dress in Concha, $178 at Reformation
FARM Rio Belted Printed Linen Halterneck Mini Dress, $248 at Net-a-Porter
Alaïa Halter-Neck Crêpe Midi Dress, $2,870 at Mytheresa
Zara Halter Dress in Fuchsia, $15.96 at Zara
Free People Valenciana Midi Dress in Ivory Combo, $248 at Free People
Celandine Hibiscus Cutwork Cotton Midi Dress, $117.60 at Anthropologie
Johanna Ortiz Printed Halterneck Linen Minidress, $750 at Mytheresa
Balmain Pleated Cotton-Poplin Halterneck Mini Dress, $1,990 at Net-a-Porter
Riot Swim Dani Cross Halter Dress, $215 at Shopbop
Reformation Tala Linen Dress in Tomato Check, $298 at Reformation
Pucci Marmo Halterneck Cotton Minidress, $1,810 at Mytheresa
Zara Halter Belt Dress in Mustard, $19.96 at Zara
Greylin Miki Halter Mini Dress, $79.95 at Anthropologie
Oséree Lumière Appliquéd Metallic Stretch-Knit Halterneck Mini Dress, $334 at Net-a-Porter
Free People Trevi Denim Mini Dress in Celestial Blue, $108 at Free People
Nensi Dojaka Halterneck Minidress, $577 at Mytheresa
Etro Asymmetric Floral-Print Silk-Twill Halterneck Dress, $1,950 at Net-a-Porter
Dress The Population Astoria Halter Embroidered Midi Dress, $328 at Anthropologie
SIR. Floral Ruched Linen Minidress, $485 at Mytheresa
POSSE Luna Halter Mini Dress in Lily Garden, $299 at POSSE
CAMILLA Daisy Chains Chain Detail Slip Dress, $950 at Bergdorf Goodman
Lido Striped Cotton and Silk-Blend Halterneck Midi Dress, $406 at Net-a-Porter
