A halter dress typically describes a backless dress that is secured at the back of the neck and the waistline, highlighting your shoulders and back. Traditionally worn as summer clothing or evening wear, this is my favorite neckline to wear. An incredibly flattering silhouette, many women shy away from this style; not knowing what type of bra or support works best, under this style of dress/top.
Backless Dresses
Option 1: Braless
Backless dresses like the one I am wearing today are designed to offer light support and can be worn without a bra. If you’d like a little “lift”, consider trying sticky push-up pads (also can be inserted in your bra or swimsuit for extra lift).
Option 2: Nipple Covers
Available in light, medium or dark to match your breast color, these reusable adhesive nipple cover covers have excellent reviews.
Option 3. Adhesive Bra
Though I have girlfriends that have used the adhesive bra, I personally have not had much luck with this solution. I’ve tried multiple versions, from Target to pricier brands from Nordstrom, and have never been able to achieve the right amount of support or comfort that I was hoping for.
Partial Backless/Strapless/One Shoulder Dresses
Breast support options if your dress isn’t backless; include the halter bralette, convertible halter bra or strapless bra.
Option 4: Strapless/Convertible Bra
I’ve searched high and low for a convertible/strapless that not only stays up, but is not too uncomfortable, and found the Sexy Illusions Strapless Bra by Victorias Secret to be a winner, due to it’s exclusive non-slip cups & band technology, that keeps your bra in place all day long.
This bra comes with convertible straps that can be worn as halter, one strap (great for one shoulder styles) or cross back.
Option 5: Halter Bralette
When I think of beautiful (and creative) bralettes, my mind immediately goes to Free People. And as beautiful as they may be, FP bralettes tend to offer very little support and can be pricey. I have found quite a few options, at great prices, like this lace halter bra, at Amazon. Available in 2-pack or single, I like that this style offers an adjustable hook and eye closure and some support.
The Dress
I rarely purchase multiples, but I do own this dress in 3 prints. The “Magic Dress” by Karma Highway, I’ve only been able to locate this brand in beach resort areas like Newport Beach and Santa Barbara. That said, I have seen this dress available for re-sale on second hand market sites like Poshmark. Completely backless, I go braless or attach sticky push-up pads, as the styling of the dress does offer some support. I love to pair this dress with a kimono, jean jacket or cardigan as an extra layer. Add a fedora or straw hat, straw bag and any style of sandal – flat to platform, and you’re ready for anywhere summer may take you. A dress like this travels well, as it can be rolled up into a ball, and tossed into a suitcase or your beach tote, for an easy beach to cocktails look.
Thanks for stopping by! xx
Suzanne, what a fabulous dress! I really like that it offers some support to go braless. I have absolutely embraced the lacy bralettes in lieu of actual bras. They work so great layered under strappy summer dresses. You look amazing, my friend!
Shelbee
Hi Shelbee, I’m all about opting out of a bra whenever possible, I hate the constraint – especially in the hot summer months. Thanks for stopping by!
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Suzanne
Your halter dress is to die for and you look sensational!h Such a fun theme! xx
Thank you Lucy, I do love this style of dress, it so easy to wear – day or night, especially in the hot months around here. Thanks for stopping by!
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Suzanne
Hi Suzanne!
You totally rock all the halter dresses! They are so you! Us bigger chested gals CANNOT go braless so backless is really not an option but loving all the other choices! Another fabulously fun collaboration!
Julie xo
Hi Julie! Its always bugged me that there are not dress options available with BUILT IN support for larger chested gals. I mean, they can do it for swim suits, why not dresses?
Loved your skirt so much, it’s a gorgeous rainbow of fabulous!
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Suzanne
You really wear halter necks as the best. Your dresses are very beautiful!
Thank you so much Nancy, I loved your dresses as well. I am all about tiered dresses right now!
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Suzanne
These are cool tips to style a halter dress! Your dresses are beautiful and you look fab in them!
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Lovely
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Hi Lovely! Thank you for stopping by. I do love a halter and have tried soooo many different bra options to wear with them. I am still determined to find a wireless strapless bra that supports and is comfortable – it must be out there, right?
xx Suzanne
Love your dress and how you styled it. Have always been out off halter necks because of the bra issue so thanks for addressing this!
I hear you on the bra issue, the struggle is so real. Maybe it could be a challenge to put out to the stylish monday group – do you have a strapless bra that supports and is comfortable? I feel like we could find solutions to this ongoing wardrobe concern. You’ve go the thinking now….
Thanks for stopping by!
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Suzanne