And Just Like That, We're in Our Halter Era (Again)

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@alexachung

Alexa Chung recently wore a similar polka-dot halter dress on her Instagram, which she transformed into a fall piece by styling it with a blazer and pumps.

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Launchmetrics Spotlight/Khaite

Khaite's take on the halter silhouette is decidedly refined. In her fall 2023 collection, designer Catherine Holstein included a knit maxi dress with cutout cold shoulders and a high neck that lends a striking silhouette.

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@iliridakrasniqi

Elegant style is gaining ground this year, and simple halter tops like this are what fashion people are wearing with items like maxi skirts and minimalist sandals.

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Launchmetrics Spotlight/Saint Laurent

Saint Laurent paired cross-strap halter tops with corporate-coded pencil skirts and pumps for the office-to-drinks rotation.

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@sylviemus_

Turtleneck halters that hark back to the '90s are also having a comeback. Here, the simple top looks chic with tailored trousers and slingbacks.

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Launchmetrics Spotlight/A. Roege Hove

Emerging Danish label A. Roege Hove reimagined their signature pleated sheer fabric in a series of halter tops and dresses for their fall collection

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@hannamw

Halter dresses with a plunging V-neck and open back look so elegant and classic, especially when they come with an of-the-moment maxi hemline.

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Launchmetrics Spotlight/Alaïa

Alaïa's take on the silhouette involves a chic bodycon moment that's signature to designer Pieter Mulier.

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@abimarvel

Though halters popped up throughout the summer, we're still going to see the neckline continue into the fall through knit halter dresses like the gorgeous Khaite one that Abi Marvel is wearing here.

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Launchmetrics Spotlight/Bottega Veneta

Bottega Veneta was notably one of the first designers to introduce us to the halter neckline 2.0. In the spring 2023 collection, it featured an A-line halter dress with thick fringe on the skirt. To me, this look set the tone for the new wave of elegant halters to come.

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@anna__laplaca

While attending a party for Mango's Jen Ceballos collection in Miami, I opted for a silky halter-top style and paired it with simple black trousers and pumps for a polished take.