Halter Dresses
Ideal for heat waves. 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.

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
Silvia Tcherassi

Silvia Tcherassi Guadalupe Printed Halter Ruched Dress, $1,600 at Bergdorf Goodman

Miu Miu Long Floral Print Crepe de Chine Dress
Miu Miu

Miu Miu Long Floral Print Crepe de Chine Dress, $3,750 at Miu Miu

SIR Thistle Halter Mini Dress
SIR.

SIR. Thistle Halter Mini Dress, $420 at SIR.

Rabanne Floral Halterneck Midi Dress
Rabanne

Rabanne Floral Halterneck Midi Dress, $460 at Mytheresa

Retrofete Adelaide Silk Dress
Retrofête

Retrofête Adelaide Silk Dress, $548 at Retrofête

ALC Cambrie Lace Maxi Dress
A.L.C.

A.L.C. Cambrie Lace Maxi Dress, $995 at A.L.C.

COS Fluid Halterneck Mini Dress
COS

COS Fluid Halterneck Mini Dress in Red, $139 at COS

Reformation Delanie Dress
Reformation

Reformation Delanie Dress in Concha, $178 at Reformation

FARM Rio Belted Printed Linen Halterneck Mini Dress
FARM Rio

FARM Rio Belted Printed Linen Halterneck Mini Dress, $248 at Net-a-Porter

Alaia Halter-Neck Crepe Midi Dress
Alaïa

Alaïa Halter-Neck Crêpe Midi Dress, $2,870 at Mytheresa

Zara Halter Dress
Zara

Zara Halter Dress in Fuchsia, $15.96 at Zara

Free People Valenciana Midi Dress
Free People

Free People Valenciana Midi Dress in Ivory Combo, $248 at Free People

Celandine Hibiscus Cutwork Cotton Midi Dress
Celandine

Celandine Hibiscus Cutwork Cotton Midi Dress, $117.60 at Anthropologie

Johanna Ortiz Printed Halterneck Linen Minidress
Johanna Ortiz

Johanna Ortiz Printed Halterneck Linen Minidress, $750 at Mytheresa

Balmain Pleated Cotton-Poplin Halterneck Mini Dress
Balmain

Balmain Pleated Cotton-Poplin Halterneck Mini Dress, $1,990 at Net-a-Porter

Riot Swim Dani Cross Halter Dress
Riot Swim

Riot Swim Dani Cross Halter Dress, $215 at Shopbop

Reformation Tala Linen Dress
Reformation

Reformation Tala Linen Dress in Tomato Check, $298 at Reformation

Pucci Marmo Halterneck Cotton Minidress
Pucci

Pucci Marmo Halterneck Cotton Minidress, $1,810 at Mytheresa

Zara Halter Belt Dress
Zara

Zara Halter Belt Dress in Mustard, $19.96 at Zara

Greylin Miki Halter Mini Dress
Greylin

Greylin Miki Halter Mini Dress, $79.95 at Anthropologie

Oseree Lumiere Appliqued Metallic Stretch-Knit Halterneck Mini Dress
Oséree

Oséree Lumière Appliquéd Metallic Stretch-Knit Halterneck Mini Dress, $334 at Net-a-Porter

Free People Trevi Denim Mini Dress
Free People

Free People Trevi Denim Mini Dress in Celestial Blue, $108 at Free People

Nensi Dojaka Halterneck Minidress
Nensi Dojaka

Nensi Dojaka Halterneck Minidress, $577 at Mytheresa

Etro Asymmetric Floral-Print Silk-Twill Halterneck Dress
Etro

Etro Asymmetric Floral-Print Silk-Twill Halterneck Dress, $1,950 at Net-a-Porter

Dress The Population Astoria Halter Embroidered Midi Dress
Dress The Population

Dress The Population Astoria Halter Embroidered Midi Dress, $328 at Anthropologie

SIR Floral Ruched Linen Minidress
SIR.

SIR. Floral Ruched Linen Minidress, $485 at Mytheresa

POSSE Luna Halter Mini Dress
POSSE

POSSE Luna Halter Mini Dress in Lily Garden, $299 at POSSE

CAMILLA Daisy Chains Chain Detail Slip Dress
CAMILLA

CAMILLA Daisy Chains Chain Detail Slip Dress, $950 at Bergdorf Goodman

Lido Striped Cotton and Silk-Blend Halterneck Midi Dress
Lido

Lido Striped Cotton and Silk-Blend Halterneck Midi Dress, $406 at Net-a-Porter

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