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Halter Top Blouses

Midsummer Halter Tops

06/27/2017

For those of you who spent the winter with weights or Pilates and/or early summer whacking a volley ball…

Feminine White Lace

Left: Union of Angels Mia Top– Long n’ lean. Round neck. Fully lined. Full back. Scalloped hem. Cotton/polyester. $97.00

Center: Few Moda Let It Swing Crochet Tank Blouse– Pretty and easy. Crochet lace overlay. Polyester. Halter neckline; crisscross straps at back. Cut-in shoulders. Scalloped hem. Pullover Sale $99.00

Right: The Jetset Diaries Paradise Top– Flattering, unclingy freefall with extended crocheted  lace at hem. Draped neckline. Lined rayon. Button and loop closure. Sale &103.99

Not Shown: Raga Full Bloom Lace Crop Top Sale $39.00

Not Shown: Lyza Lace Halter Top by Shoshanna – Partly transparent. Sale $199.95

Contemporary Chic

Left: cinq a sept Carla Cold-Shoulder Crossover Halter Top– Gorgeous back. Off-the-shoulder neckline with halter straps that cross at front. Short flutter sleeves. Drapey, feminine silhouette. Crossover bodice. High-low hem. Polyester. $295.00

Right: Novis Kirby Layered Halter Top– Dressy and original. Twisted halter neckline. Sleeveless; cut-in shoulders. Seam at natural waist. Asymmetric peplum hem. Hidden back zipper closure. Lined silk. $650.00

Cute

Left: Ruffled Halter Neck Top– Face framing top with exaggerated ruffles circling the neck. A zip-front closure, grid pattern throughout, elasticized smock back, and fitted silhouette. Rayon/nylon. $48.00

Center: Kendall & Kylie Gingham Knot-Front Halter Top– Sassy and young. Fitted silhouette; knot detail at front. Cropped hem. Lined polyester. Sale $49.00

Right: Flounce Halter Top– Perfect with slim line bottom. Pale blue polyester/cotton top with halter neck, concealed side zipper closure, and trapeze silhouette. $25.00

Not Shown: Rebecca Taylor White Ruffle Cold-Shoulder Halter Top $250.00

Stylish Metallics

Left: Halston Heritage Anjelica Metallic Jersey Bodysuit– Va va voom. A sleek, Game of Thrones-like  piece. Shimmering jersey. High neckline-fits like second skin. Open-back design with double hook-and-eye closure. Lined polyester/elastane. $175.00

Right: Remy Brook Paige Top– A luxe classic. Silk satin blouse offers that can be worn gathered at the neck as a halter or reversed for a draped v-neck look. Shimmers. $295.00

Opening

Left: Milly Woven-Trim Halter Tank– For slim bodies and relatively small breasts. Neat. Stretch Nylon/viscose/Elite® polyester. Zippy fuchsia. Cut-in shoulders. Pullover styling. Half zipper at the back. $298.00

Not Shown-Also Fuchsia- St. John Collection Charmeuse Halter Necktie Top $495.00

Center: ALC Carlotta Top– Unfussy Go-with-Everything Piece. Self-tie halter neck with grommet detail, open back, inner shelf bra with elasticized band under bust. Center back zipper with hook-and-eye closure. Polyester/elastane. Sale $103.99  https://www.bluefly.com/alc-alc-carlotta-top/p/445875701

Right: BCBGMAXAZRIA Rosie Woven Halter Top– Date night? Not like the other black tops. Pullover, wrap-neck.  One-shoulder neck. Machine washable polyester/rayon. $158.00

The items featured in this article have been chosen by the editors of Woman Around Town simply because we like them and think you may, too. No advertising fees have been paid to Woman Around Town for this article.

Backs To the Sun (and Stars) Halter Tops

06/21/2016

Whether showing off your tan or just letting your skin breathe, these tops are fluid and feminine.

Warm Colors

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Left: BCX Juniors’ Crocheted Handkerchief-Hem Blouse– Kind of contemporary hippie. Crocheted halter neckline. Pullover styling. Casual. Rayon. $39.00

Center: Java Halter Tank– Cute and unique. 100% viscose. Lining: 100% cotton. Halter strap ties around neck. Embroidered detail with trendy tassel accents. $143.00

Matching Shorts $149.00

 Right: Estella Lace Up Halter Top– Metal eyelets decorate this one. Back keyhole with hook and eye closure. Pullover style. Polyester. About 24″ from shoulder to hem. $198.00                                                                                         

A Couple of Prints

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Left: Tommy Bahama Weekend Escape Halter Top– Soft florals on lightweight linen fabrication make this feminine and comfortable. Halter neckline with adjustable tie at back. Straight hemline. Machine wash cold, tumble dry low. $98.00

Right: Bailey 44 Floral Halter Top– Pretty back. Pale. Square neck, suede halter tie strap, criss-cross, suede spaghetti straps with tie closure. High/low hem, patchwork print. Polyester/ rayon; contrast: rayon/spandex; contrast 2: lamb leather. $165.00

Cool Colors

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Left: Kendall & Kylie Printed Tie-Back Halter Tank– Ultra feminine, silk charmeuse top with a great sweep of tied fabric at the back. Fitted silhouette. Straight hem. Polyester lining. On sale $99.00

Center: Devlin ‘Kansas’ Halter Tank– Cascading folds lend graceful movement to a bright chiffon tank with retro-inspired halter neckline- buttoned closure- and slender straps in back. Polyester. $78.00

Right: Haute Hippie Halter-Neck Open-Back Blouse– The tie at the bottom makes this very 1920s. Halter neckline; open back. Slim silhouette. Uncomplicated bottom, please. Silk. On sale $85.00

Dressy

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Left: Ramy Brook Paige Halter-Neck Top– Flattering blush color. Lovely feel. Self-tie closure at the back. Slim silhouette. Ruching falls from neckline. Straight hem. Silk/spandex; polyester lining. $295.00

Right: Alice & Olivia Samira Sequined Cross-Back Tank– You’ll wear this one until it falls apart. A good looking classic. Halter-illusion neckline; cross back. Spaghetti straps. Relaxed fit. Back zipper closure. Lined polyester. $330.00  

Opening Photo: Black and White

Left: Halston Heritage Halter-Neck Strappy-Back Top- Dress up or down. Wear stark with white pants or pump up the volume in color. Polyester/spandex.  Blouson bodice; flattering peplum waist. Asymmetric hem. $275.00  

Center: Lay It Down Halter Neck Top– An extremely chic model. Rather architectural. Lined viscose/nylon/elastane. Belted waist. High neck collar with back buttons closure. Snap button at waist. $141.00

Right: Max Studio Halter-Neck Lace Top–  Simple and feminine. Keyhole back with tie.  Thin straps. Flowy silhouette. Scalloped hem. Pullover style. Polyester. On sale $59.00