Halter neck dresses show off the shoulders, lengthen the neckline and keep fabric off your skin where it gets hottest — which is why a cotton halter dress is one of the easiest things to wear on a warm day. Ours are relaxed midi lengths in breathable cotton and muslin, with an open back and a crossed halter neckline that ties at the neck.
Backless Halter Midi Dresses
Each dress has a crossed halter neck, a keyhole detail and an open back, with a relaxed midi skirt that moves easily. Choose the black halter neck backless midi dress for evenings, the green halter neck dress for garden and coastal days, or the striped halter dress for an easy daytime look.
Why Cotton and Muslin for a Halter Dress?
A halter neckline already keeps you cool; natural fabric does the rest. Cotton muslin is light, soft and breathable, holds a relaxed shape without clinging, and gets softer every time you wear it — so a halter dress works through a long day in the heat, not just for an hour.
How to Style a Halter Neck Dress
- Daytime: flat sandals and a woven bag.
- Travel: espadrilles or leather slides, with a light kimono layer for the plane.
- Evening: simple gold earrings and heeled sandals. The neckline is the statement, so keep the rest minimal.
Halter Dresses for Holidays and Warm Climates
Halter neck dresses pack small, crease little and suit everything from a beach lunch to a terrace dinner. For more ideas on what to pack, see our guide to honeymoon outfits, or browse all dresses.
Common Questions
What is a halter neck dress?
A dress whose straps go around the back of the neck instead of over the shoulders, leaving the shoulders and upper back bare.
Can you wear a bra with a halter neck dress?
A strapless or halter-style bra works best. Our dresses have an open back, so a stick-on or backless bra is the cleanest option.
Are halter neck dresses flattering?
Yes — the neckline draws the eye up, lengthens the neck and highlights the shoulders, which suits most body shapes.
What colours do your halter dresses come in?
Black, green and a classic stripe.