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Morgan Schimminger

There's Something so Inextricably Summery About Halter Dresses, Especially These Ones

Ideal for heat waves. (Credit: Courtesy of Free People)

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.

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