Halter neck

Like a conventional bikini top, this gown features a strap (or two) that runs from the front to the back of the wearer’s neck. It’s an alluring neckline, which exposes a large part of the back and shoulders (think Marilyn Monroe’s famous white dress). Halter-necked styles lure the eye to look vertically, creating an illusion of narrow shoulders, so go for it if you have broad shoulders. PHOTO: Amsale/TPGimages