The halter neck top was already poised to be an essential this summer,  featured heavily across spring/summer 2021 runways from Chanel to Miu Miu. The classic silhouette was revived once more on Netflix’s wildly popular Halston series, while the term “halter neck top” saw a 60% surge in online searches over the past few months.

The high neck is adaptable to nearly any style from feathered crop tops to beaded backless dresses. The elegance and sophistication of a silk halter neck top is unparalleled, while a wrap-tie halter neck dress adds an elevated air to a relaxed beach look. From swimsuits to dresses, below are our top picks for the ultimate summer trend: halter necks.

Bottega Veneta halterneck mid-length dress; HK$11,500 at farfetch.com

Bottega Veneta halterneck mid-length dress; HK$11,500 at farfetch.com

Albus Lumen Piccolo halterneck linen wrap top; HK$2,237 at matchesfashion.com

Albus Lumen Piccolo halterneck linen wrap top; HK$2,237 at matchesfashion.com

Christopher Esber Wrapped-tie halterneck dress; HK$6,792 at farfetch.com

Christopher Esber Wrapped-tie halterneck dress; HK$6,792 at farfetch.com

Bottega Veneta Halterneck crinkle-ribbed swimsuit; HK$3,500 at matchesfashion.com

Bottega Veneta Halterneck crinkle-ribbed swimsuit; HK$3,500 at matchesfashion.com

Jacquemus Nappe layered embroidered linen halterneck playsuit; HK$3,923.64 at farfetch.com

Jacquemus Nappe layered embroidered linen halterneck playsuit; HK$3,923.64 at farfetch.com

107 ALYX 9SM Ribbed halterneck dress; HK$4,775 HK$3,104 at matchesfashion.com

107 ALYX 9SM Ribbed halterneck dress; HK$4,775 HK$3,104 at matchesfashion.com

Lisa Marie Fernandez Corset stretch-crepe halterneck bikini; HK$3,110 at net-a-porter.com

Lisa Marie Fernandez Corset stretch-crepe halterneck bikini; HK$3,110 at net-a-porter.com

Nensi Dojaka Cutout halterneck minidress; HK$6,380 HK$4,460 at mytheresa.com

Nensi Dojaka Cutout halterneck minidress; HK$6,380 HK$4,460 at mytheresa.com

Galvan Hamptons halterneck satin mini dress; HK$6,351 at matchesfashion.com

Galvan Hamptons halterneck satin mini dress; HK$6,351 at matchesfashion.com