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Morgan Schimminger

Mark Our Words: Early Aughts-Era Halter Tops Are Set to Be Hot Commodities This Summer

Halter tops will be sticking around. (Credit: Courtesy of Zara)

We may finally be coming out of our early aughts hangover, but that doesn't mean we have to say goodbye to everything from that era. We're still partial to low-rise silhouettes, especially the skirt variety. Another carryover? Stylish halter tops.

They're not hard to find. A simple scroll through top online shopping sites reveals a range of eye-catching pieces that'll easily slot into any summer wardrobe. There are more formal versions practically begging to be taken out on date night with somewhat skinny jeans and a baguette bag in tow. We even found a Valentino Garavani option with a handkerchief hem Carrie Bradshaw would love to wear around New York City on its most scorching days. There are also casual interpretations meant for running errands in hot, sticky weather or lounging around in while relaxing hopefully in your air-conditioned home.

This trend has had plenty of time to trickle down to affordable retailers. Which means you have enough funds to splurge on a few. Or if your heart is really set on going designer, you can add one statement top to your summer lineup.

Keep reading to see the most dynamic halter tops that deserve a spot in your seasonal sartorial roster.

Mango

Mango Striped Vest, $45.99 at Mango

Agua by Agua Bendita + Net Sustain

Agua by Agua Bendita + Net Sustain Carlota Flora Cropped Appliquéd Cotton-Blend Bouclé Halterneck Top, $246 at Net-a-Porter

Reformation

Reformation Ramona Knit Top in Blood Orange, $78 at Reformation

Ferragamo

Ferragamo Stretch Silk Satin Halter Top, $990 at Luisa Via Roma

The Frankie Shop

The Frankie Shop Sophie Tie Halter Top in Black/White Stripe, $98 at The Frankie Shop

Zara

Zara Satin Effect Tied Halter Top in Pale Pink, $39.90 at Zara

Rosie Assoulin

Rosie Assoulin O'Delia Halter Top, $198.75 at Shopbop

ESSE Studios

ESSE Studios Delphi Satin and Wool-Blend Twill Halterneck Vest, $264 at Net-a-Porter

Pilcro

Pilcro Scoop Halter Tank in Blue, $58 at Anthropologie

WARDROBE.NYC

WARDROBE.NYC Cotton-Blend Drill Halterneck Top, $400 at Net-a-Porter

Reformation

Reformation Delia Ribbed Halter Top in Parmesan, $98 at Reformation

Mango

Mango Halter Neck Denim Top, $49.99 at Mango

Zara

Zara Gabardine Halter Top, $12.99 at Zara

COS

COS Longline Vest Halterneck Top, $84 at COS

Valentino Garavani

Valentino Garavani Printed Silk-Twill Halterneck Top, $910 at Net-a-Porter

Reformation

Reformation Malika Linen Top Es in Dried Herbs, $148 at Reformation

ESTHE

ESTHE Denim Cutout Halter Top, $155 at Urban Outfitters

Siedrés x Mango

Siedrés x Mango Halter Top With Slit, $45.99 at Mango

Reformation

Reformation Tate Linen Top, $168 at Reformation

St. Agni

St. Agni Asymmetric LENZING Lyocell and ECOVERO-Blend Twill Halterneck Top, $255 at Net-a-Porter

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