The Halter Dress

Perfect Summer Occasion Wear.

A popular feminine look at this time of year is the Halter dress, but where did it originate from and what exactly is a “Halter”?

Halterneck is a style of women’s clothing, it has a tie that runs from the front of the garment around the back of the neck, leaving most of the back uncovered.

A halter dress typically describes a backless dress that is secured at the back of the neck and the waistline. This type of dress is usually worn as summer clothing or evening wear. Halter dresses can be purchased in varying lengths including mini, tea, midi and floor length. A mini halter dress is typically considered a dress with a hemline that is well above the knee, while a tea length dress describes a dress that just touches the knee.

The most famous halter dress in history is worn by Marilyn Monroe in a 1955 Film while standing on a subway grate in The Seven Year Itch. The breeze from a passing train blows the skirt up and exposes her legs. The dress was designed by Bill Travilla, Monroe’s exclusive costume designer, who described it as the favourite creation of his career. It certainly held its value!

The Halter has so many different looks and creates a real show-stopping style.

Halter Dress Looks. Centre the Iconic Marilyn in 1955. Top Left Vintage black & gold Cocoove one-off design, image by Leigh Elliot. Powder grey Vera Dress with pencil fitted skirt sold on Etsy. All other looks are available at cocoove.co.uk.