Halter Neck Ruched Top

A halter neck top with ruching is a small piece of engineering disguised as a simple thing. The halter draws attention to the shoulders and collarbone, and the ruching gathers the fabric so it follows the body instead of hanging straight. Together they do the work that a much more complicated garment would need seams and darts to achieve. It sits cropped, which makes it a natural partner for anything high waisted.

The fabric is 95% polyester with 5% spandex, and it is slightly stretchy. That give is what makes a ruched top comfortable, because the gathers need to move with you rather than pull. The bust measurement in the table below is listed as a range for each size, which reflects that stretch, so you have room to find your fit. Sizes run from XS through large, and the top length sits between roughly 17 and 19 inches depending on the size you choose.

It comes in white, black, dusty pink and yellow, which covers a lot of ground for one simple shape. Pair it with high waisted jeans and sandals for something easy, or tuck the idea and wear it with a satin skirt when you want the evening to feel like an occasion. A linen shirt worn open over the top turns it into a layer for daytime. Keep the jewelry simple, since the halter neckline already gives the eye somewhere to go.

Why you will love it

• Halter neckline
• Ruched detail that follows the body
• Cropped length that suits high waisted bottoms
• Slightly stretchy
• Material composition: 95% polyester, 5% spandex
• Four colors: white, black, dusty pink and yellow
• Available in sizes XS, S, M and L

Care

• Machine wash cold
• Tumble dry low