When the iconic halter neck popped back onto our sartorial radar, it was really to no-one's surprise. The defining and popular silhouette of the noughts is just another addition to fashion's ever-growing love affair with 2000s nostalgia – and if we're entirely honest, we're not mad about its resurgence. First made popular in the Old Hollywood era – the emblematic Marilyn Monroe an avid fan – and cementing its roots in the 60s and 70s, the halter neck trend is proof that what comes around, always comes back around.
If you happen to doubt the trends staying power, you simply need to look to the world of the runways for assurance. Recently, at Australian Fashion Week 2025, we saw the halter neck in many different forms – across boho-inspired dresses, jumpers and layered under coats and boxy-cut shirts. A re-discovered love of retro trends has also played a part, with luxury houses such as Gucci and Emilio Pucci riding the wave too.
It's fair to say then, that the halter neck is the season's most covetable and sought after neckline. Staking its case across all fields, you'll find incorporating this classic but ever so slightly risqué style into your wardrobe a simple task. Below, we're making our own personal case for the halter neck trend with our selection of the best pieces to add to your shopping cart now. From timeless summer dresses to an array of selections perfect for all your 'cute top and jeans' needs.
Halter Neck Dresses
CAMILLA & MARC Cascadia Denim Dress
BIANCA SPENDER Black Polka Dot Silk Emerge Dress
FAITHFULL Mira Mini Dress Adeline Floral Yellow
LPA Estelle Maxi Dress
SIR Valejo Halter Dress
HARRIS TAPPER Chaimberlain Dress Clay
L'ACADEMIE by Marianna Kara Midi Dress
REFORMATION Jennis Silk Dress
BONDE EYE Akire Mini Dress
Halter Neck Tops
CULT GAIA Emelia Knit Top
HELMUT LANG Wind Harness Top
REFORMATION Kyleigh Denim Halter Top
RONNY KOBO Sheena Bodysuit
LEE MATHEWS Winnie Halter
CHRISTOPHER ESBER Swept Drape Bodysuit
REFORMATION Sonny Knit Top
Halter Neck Swimsuits
SIR Clarita Halter Top and Clarita High Cut Brief
KIKI DE MONTPARNASSE La Sirene Halter Neck Swimsuit
ARK SWIMWEAR Ditsy Floral Zip One Piece
HEIDI KLEIN Halter Neck Swimsuit
SAINT LAURENT Halter Neck Swimsuit
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