The halter dress is synonymous with carefree fun. Ever since Marilyn Monroe first flirted with the world in a white halter dress women everywhere have known that these dresses are the way to display one’s true beauty. Playful and flirtatious, the halter dress comes in many forms nowadays but at its roots it will always be a classic symbol of how joyful fashion can be.
Where to Wear Halter Top Dresses
For the evening, a halter top on a black peplum dress can add a hint of fun to an otherwise serious style while a white halter dress in a classic cut immediately calls to mind the iconic Monroe look, which is never a bad thing. A halter maxi dress is perfect for hot sunny days strolling through the city and even better at the beach because the straps can be untied, meaning that there’s no risk of unsightly strap marks spoiling a tan.
Halter top dresses are the obvious choice for a date night out because they draw attention to all the right areas – the chest, neck, and shoulders. This cut creates a very sexy neckline and for the right party, a truly plunging halter dress is a dramatic choice that will pull out all the stops.
How to Wear Halter Top Dresses if You Don’t Have the Arms of Michelle Obama
It goes without saying that a halter dress calls a lot of attention to the upper body and it’s not just a way to create attention-grabbing cleavage either – halter dresses require a great deal of confidence in the appearance of the upper arms, an area many women have their own worries about due to the media panic surrounding ‘bingo wings’.
Of course, a woman who is comfortable with her body should have no worries in wearing a halter dress but for many it’s unfortunately just not that easy. For those who feel just a little bit too self-conscious to bare their arms in all their glory, never fear, halter top dresses can still be worn – the right accessories just have to be considered.
First and foremost, shrugs and mini cardigans are an ally here. A black peplum dress with a halter worn with a brightly colored cardigan, for instance, is a nice daytime outfit. Those are suitable options to make a halter dress more wearable in the daytime but in the evening an elegant wrap is a better choice. A simple scarf in the right shade and fabric can double as a wrap and when it is worn loosely draped over the shoulders to cover the upper arms, no one will be any the wiser.
Beyond that, statement jewelry can detract attention from problem areas – pull the focus back to the chest region with a loud necklace, or choose chunky bangles with a halter maxi dress to emphasize slender wrists. This has the added bonus of being a pretty look that is rather bohemian. However one chooses to accessorize a halter dress, it is a summer wardrobe staple that will help any woman to feel carefree and beautiful.
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