Summer of '79 Jun 27, 2009
They feature feminine details such as ruffles and modest halter tops and the line includes high-waisted two-piece suits. Her beach cover-ups are recycled reverse-print aloha shirts that she cuts up and repurposes by sculpting cute little sleeveless, button-front tunics from them. (Honolulu Advertiser)
City Requires Workers Must Wear Underwear, Deodorant... Jun 19, 2009
It also prohibits clothing with foul language or messages promoting drug use, "sexually provocative" garments, halter tops and piercings anywhere except the ears. Repeat offenders can be fired. (The Drudge Report)
COLUMN: The endless summer of love May 29, 2009
The long, halter tops with psychedelic designs, the peace sign T-shirts, the bangle bracelets, and the cut-off jean shorts. If I close my eyes I can clearly see myself wearing two long ponytails, chunky beads around my neck, and cherry Bonne Bell lip gloss while clunking down the street in platform sandals that made me about five inches taller than I really was and loving every minute of it. (Malden Observer, MA)
Your Career: Time for extreme makeover? May 5, 2009
That means no halter tops or flip-flops, even if you're just coming in to fill out an application. The competition is fierce. (MSNBC -- Business)
Wayback machine on cars, clobberings and bare midriffs Apr 28, 2009
Back in the day, we sported halter tops, but they sure covered more then those small portions of fabric that I see strutting down the street. Many things have improved in time, and many have gone to the dogs, so to speak. (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)
5 nuggets of knowledge about the 1970s Mar 25, 2009
See if any of these faux pas fashion trends of the 70s jog your memory today: Mullets, heavy gold chains for men, powder blue polyester wedding tuxedos, puka shell necklaces, platform shoes, day-glow anything, rayon anything, spandex pants, hip-hugger jeans, tight-fitting ribbed tops for men and women, hot pants, shag haircuts, zippered jump suits, tube tops, Farrah Fawcett hair styles, halter tops, Nehru jackets and flared jeans. The award for the biggest fashion crime of the disco era though... (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Different rules for male teachers? Mar 15, 2008
Female teachers are somehow allowed to wear sandles, shorts, halter tops, etc. The funny thing to me is that there are far more cases of female teachers messing around with male students, yet females don t have the same standards - go figure. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
* FEATURE: China still warming to concept of cheerleaders Mar 5, 2008
Purple hot pants with matching slouchy leg warmers, glittery silver suspenders, gauzy Middle Eastern-style skirts, white ruffled halter tops and shimmery bras are packed into large black fabric bags stacked along one wall of the office. A favorite is a super-short version of a traditional Chinese dress -- Velcro fasteners allow it to be ripped off to reveal a skimpier costume underneath. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Protecting Kids from the Sun Feb 29, 2008
Avoid letting children play outside for long periods of time while they are wearing shorts and halter tops. Children should have their legs and arms covered in light colored clothing to protect their skin from being burned. (Suite101.com)
Grandstand needs a dress code Feb 28, 2008
The handbook also prohibits running shorts, swimming shorts, boxer shorts, pajamas, tank tops, halter tops, tube tops and midriff tops, as well as other restrictions. I sat there, utterly confounded. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Politically incorrect parties push buttons Feb 23, 2008
Brian Flasch, 39, of Vancouver has attended multiple politically incorrect parties, including a trailer-trash party at which guests dressed up in men's white undershirts or revealing halter tops, and a Betty Ford Clinic party, where partiers came as their favourite drug-addicted celebrities. The parties weren't intended to make light of serious issues, he said - they were just harmless fun. (Globe and Mail)
The bride wore very little Feb 23, 2008
Dias, who is based in Los Angeles, accommodates clients' desires for dresses that echo runway trends with halter tops and off-the-shoulder gowns that are more emphatically provocative than the strapless looks that have become commonplace. Similar considerations prompted the designer Monique Lhuillier, a favorite in Hollywood, to fashion a dress with an Empire bodice, wide lace straps and a wispy chiffon skirt - features more often found in a nightgown. (International Herald Tribune)
Fashionistas, pray for the Oscars! Feb 7, 2008
For the long dresses, Lhuillier played with the necklines, offering tiny sleeves, halter tops, throats filled with necklaces or a jeweled bolero. All these subtle variations on the strapless bodice, in materials from silk jersey to chiffon, deserved to be seen on the red carpet. (International Herald Tribune)
Spring 2008 Floral Fashion Trend Jan 23, 2008
Fashionistas allergic to the in-your-face impact of oversized flowery patterns can opt for a quainter interpretation of the flower trend by selecting summery frocks, sexy halter tops, and silky scarves with mid-sized botanical prints. And if you still think floral fashions are more granny than avant garde, flirt with dresses and skirts featuring shorter hemlines: showing off your stems will keep your look daring and just a bit coquettish. (Suite101.com)
Student Dress Code Dec 22, 2007
Tank tops, tube tops, midriff tops or halter tops, no low cut or revealing tops. Camouflage-type clothing. (Thomaston Times, GA)
State Farm relaxing dress code to allow jeans Dec 14, 2007
Halter tops for women. Bicycle spandex shorts for men. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
For some, auto show's lure is women Nov 10, 2007
At this year's Tokyo Motor Show, which ends Sunday, hot pants and halter tops were largely confined to exhibits sponsored by motorcycle makers and tire companies. A daily wage of about $100 is typical for a companion, whose main function is to stand around and look good -- hana-yaku, or "playing the role of a flower," as one put it. (Los Angeles Times)
Are you guilty of crimes of fashion? Oct 17, 2007
I see this a lot on Buford Highway & that is huge women in skin tight halter tops & snug, low-rise, buttcrack-revealing jeans. By Becky. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Unhappy moms protest dolls Oct 9, 2007
With their heavily made-up faces, short shorts and halter tops, Bratz are the No. 2 best-selling dolls in the country, just behind Barbie, but creeping up on her with their own lines of clothing, school supplies, video games and, most recently, a live-action movie playing in theaters. Moms are not happy about it. (AZCentral)
'Bermuda high' sets temperature spiralling to record Sep 26, 2007
But residents can stow away their "muscle shirts and halter tops" until next summer, Mr. Phillips predicted. Tuesday's record was six degrees cooler than Ottawa's all-time high for the month of 35 C, set on Sept. 4, 1953. (Ottawa Citizen)
Why are you naked? Sep 12, 2007
She always wears yeast infection tight pants and sweats and halter tops or thin shirts, and she s packing d cups. That would get on my nerves. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
BLOG DISCUSSION: EB parents want to do away with uniforms Sep 11, 2007
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Staci's Fashion Week gallery Sep 9, 2007
Hand-crocheted halter tops at the Dana Buchman presentation. - Tags: staci, sturrock, new, york, city, fashion, week, spring, 2008 - 22 views - Emailed 0 times. (The Palm Beach Post)
Leave your Crocs, bad fashion at home Sep 4, 2007
Another tip: strapless shirts, racerbacks and halter tops should NEVER be worn with a regular bra. Doing so makes you appear idiotic and confused; it's as though you didn't get the memo that a bra is an undergarment, not a piece of clothing. (Daily Collegian, PA)
San Francisco Fashion Week: The leggy look rules Sep 3, 2007
Particularly nice were her pleated cotton and silk tops and her chiffon halter tops with ruffles mimicking a man's tux shirt. The theme carried through to a black-and-white polka-dot halter dress. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Stylish jeans not so stylish in local Indiana schools Aug 29, 2007
Halter tops, spaghetti straps, off the shoulder or ultra thin garments must be worn with appropriate undergarments and a sleeved garment must be worn either under or over the top. Get the rest of the information you are looking for in the News-Times. (Hartford City News-Times, IN)
Summer of Love; Summer of War Aug 26, 2007
She also recalled the Jesus sandals, cut-off jeans, halter tops, candles, incense and macrame that were popular at that time. NANCY WALDEN, 58, of St. Paul, Minn. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Gwen Stefani Dresses Down Aug 24, 2007
The reason for ditching her usual attire, which often consists of short skirts and midriff-revealing halter tops, was in reaction to protests from the 10,000-member National Union of Malaysian Muslim Students who said such clothing would clash with Islamic culture and values and provide a poor role model for Malaysian youth ... The reason for ditching her usual attire, which often consists of short skirts and midriff-revealing halter tops, was in reaction to protests from the 10,000-member... (Townhall.com)
Martin schools spell out new dress codes Aug 12, 2007
V-neck shirts are joining the ranks of halter tops, tube tops and shirts with spaghetti straps: You can forget about wearing them at a Martin County high school. Dress codes at the county's public schools have gotten tougher this year, with both districtwide changes and new rules at certain schools. (The Palm Beach Post)
'Bratz' movie goes for more wholesome look, but the popular dolls still have bitter critics Aug 4, 2007
I think they're really immodest, says Hannah Brown, 13, who's entering the eighth grade in Spartansburg, S.C. Third-graders will see these dolls wearing halter tops and spaghetti straps and really short miniskirts, and think it's OK for them, too. It's not. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Let's expand curfews Jul 18, 2007
e. halter tops, daisy dukes & half shirts. By budman. (The Palm Beach Post)
Casual fridays Jul 17, 2007
Relatively early on, the firm decided to issue a dress code covering what should and should not be worn on casual days: jeans are fine, but plain T-shirts, halter tops and spaghetti straps are off-limits. "We had a guy once who wore bike shorts and a gym tank top," said Ms. Cottom. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Staying cool on the dance floor Jul 13, 2007
We've got it easy: tank tops, tube tops, hot pants, mini skirts, halter tops, micro dresses. We can be nearly naked and still be party-ready. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Cool 2 Wear: Roller fashions back in style Jul 11, 2007
And now you will see it at the world's largest department store -- in a toned-down way -- with a display of shorts, rompers, bodysuits, and tube and halter tops in a smattering of summery colors such as watermelon, turquoise, coral, yellow and orange. But while the clothes are making a comeback and even a smattering of roller derby leagues have popped up across the country, Zandl's Avruch doesn't expect to see an actual revival of roller skating until the skates themselves get a makeover. (Newsday -- Entertainment)
The 80s are back with Transformers Jun 30, 2007
In the '90s, the flowery, flouncy clothes of the '70s came back big time, as bell-bottom pants, hip-hugger jeans and halter tops re-emerged as hot styles. One of the bigger TV hits in the '90s: "That `70s Show.". (MSNBC -- Movies)
Suggestive clothing aimed at girls Jun 30, 2007
And halter tops, shirts often lauded by fashion consultants for their ability to enhance a less-than-voluptuous chest, are everywhere for every age. Moms hoping to find anything even mildly modest have to be happy Bermuda shorts are trendy again. (AZCentral -- Families)
Air Controllers Wear Ladies Clothes To Work Jun 30, 2007
Shorts, jeans, T-shirts and halter tops are on the banned list. The unionized controllers are also upset about changes in schedules, work breaks and pay issues. (Click2Houston, TX)
Jail after Paris: Now with pink jumpsuits Jun 26, 2007
The drab gray uniforms worn by prison guards will be replaced by skinny jeans and halter tops from the Sarah Jessica Parker clothing line. Click for related content. (MSNBC -- Race)
Judges say dress appropriately for court Jun 22, 2007
A memo was circulated at the courthouse giving examples of inappropriate clothing, including halter tops, shirts with obscenities printed on them, pajamas, shirts that show the midriff, short-shorts and soiled clothing. "It seems to be heightened during the summertime. People like to come to court in shorts, tank-tops and things like that," Lambert said. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
Roller redux Jun 22, 2007
And now you will see it at the world's largest department store - in a toned down way - with a display of shorts, rompers, bodysuits, and tube and halter tops in a smattering of summery colors such as watermelon, turquoise, coral, yellow and orange ... Macy's fashion director Russell Orlando describes the modern version of the 80s look - camisole-strap bodysuits with a front cinch detail, tie-back halter tops - that his store is mimicking as "East Coast preppy meets Venice Beach.". (AZCentral -- Style)
Actress Makes Big Waves on the Net With 'Fat Rant' Video Jun 14, 2007
"Shop at stores that sell halter tops in Triple X.". The low-budget video has elicited nearly 8,200 comments and 58 video responses, as well as mentions on "Entertainment Tonight" and in the Los Angeles Times. (Fox News -- Politics)
Scanty attire: Teaching the girls of summer Jun 4, 2007
Many schools have maintained a strict dress code for decades, forbidding halter tops and beards, for example, whereas others have no guidelines ... " In conversations with more than a dozen local male teachers, including several from The Chronicle's Two Cents readers, reaction to girls who dress provocatively is clearly a worry, even though teachers rarely voice their concerns outside of the break room. But there seems to be no single favorite way of dealing with the problem. Many teachers said... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Reginald T. Dogan: You are judged by what you wear to work May 31, 2007
Ragged blue jeans and T-shirts, flip flops and halter tops are a few examples of office fashion faux pas ... Short skirts, sandals, halter tops; for men- tank tops, tennis shoes grungy or jeans with holes in them (both sexes) just isnt the thing to be wearing to work ... Haven't seen any halter tops, but I'll be sure to keep my eyes open. (Pensacola News Journal)
Finding both fashion and fit May 30, 2007
There are halter tops, tube dresses and stacks of jeans in every wash and fit, as well as custom-made formal wear. Sizes are 1X to 4X, the equivalent of 14 to 28. (Newsday -- Business)
BACHELOR BASH May 28, 2007
Instead, she was relieved to observe, it was full of "pumas,'' which she defined as women in their late 30s or early 40s, either single or divorced. For more than an hour, the 1,000 women who had gathered, clad primarily in little black dresses or jeans and flirty, floaty halter tops with plunging necklines, sipped free Cosmopolitans, to loosen their spirits -- and their purse strings. "I can't think of another place I'd rather be,'' said bachelor Michael Brown, 31, a partner in a venture... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Swimsuit shopping with Shoshanna: Buy what's best for your bust May 27, 2007
Gruss thinks teens might gravitate toward halter tops, perhaps in eyelet or madras print, because that silhouette offers the most coverage if they choose to play beach volleyball or actually swim. Conversely, though, the coverage from a halter might also appeal to an older woman who isn't interested as baring as much as she used to. (North County Times)
Drinks: Up on the roof May 22, 2007
In the summer, this bar in the meat-packing district feels like a cross between a trendy L.A. nightclub and a retro luxury cruise liner, complete with heat lamps, leafy plants, tropical wallpaper, lounge cushions, and plenty of strappy sandals and halter tops on the tanned female clientele. Cool off with a bottle of sake or a martini with fresh lychee juice and look for celebrities like Sean Penn, Sam Rockwell or the Hilton sisters, all of whom have been regulars in the past. (Newsday -- New York City)
Time for Jr. to grow up TALK ABOUT IT May 11, 2007
Take away the drinking, drugs, halter tops, bad light beer and NOBODY would be there. Save yourself the aggravation of Rednecks, carcinogenic gas fumes, silly Made Up plot lines and just barbecue in your back yard and just ask a halter topped neighbor to drop by. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Resisting the Raunch Culture that Objectifies Girls May 11, 2007
You can see them in the mall, tugging nervously at their skimpy shorts and halter tops, straining to see how men react to their little bellies flouncing out of low-slung jeans ... You can see them in the mall, tugging nervously at their skimpy shorts and halter tops, straining to see how men react to their little bellies flouncing out of low-slung jeans. (Townhall.com)
Second chances for exes? May 3, 2007
2) Bridesmaids would wear matching blue jean cut-offs and halter tops. 3) Tuxes would have team logos on the back and the Nike shoes would have matching team colors. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Students pushing limits of clothing Apr 26, 2007
According to the school s dress code policy, students can not wear halter tops, tank tops, tube tops, spaghetti straps, midriff exposing tops, sleeveless shirts or low cut revealing blouses. School officials said since the weather has been warming up they have had with the following issues: shorts, skirts and holes in clothing, sleeveless shirts and long shorts with baggy pants. (Truman Democrat, AR)
No so rough and tumble Apr 25, 2007
A DJ was spinning hip-hop and dance music as women in low-cut halter tops and short skirts tried to entice men in dark, collared shirts to the dance floor lit with colorful flashing lights. The crowd was about 60 percent women. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Prom Will Be Bright Night in These Dresses Apr 14, 2007
Gabrielle Petri, 17, a senior attending Polk Community College in the fall and a Robyn Lynne employee, said she's seen a lot of sparkly and bright-colored dresses, halter tops, strapless gowns and a lot of beading. Petri said she opted for a vivid pink and strappy option as her prom dress. (The Ledger)
New jail offers new visiting hours Mar 9, 2007
Visitors can not wear shorts or halter tops, and dresses can not be higher than two inches above the knee. Clothing can not be gang-related, see-through, or have obscene wording or screenprinting. (Wellington Daily News, KS)
It's all in good, slawppy fun Mar 8, 2007
Women in leather halter tops and chaps over thongs barely stood out. Even Hustler magazine model Jade DeLuxxxor blended into the crowd when she wasn't exposing her breasts for a camera. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Does skinny = beautiful? Feb 23, 2007
I can t believe how some skinny minnies in Hollywood look absolutely dreadful in the strapless dresses, halter tops and tanks they all seem to parade around in. Doesn t anyone tell them it s not pretty to be nothing but bones sticking out and looking like a concentration camp survivor. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The Quest To Clone: Transformation Feb 19, 2007
The Chinese pig farmer arrives at Cornell, where he takes a new name and learns about boomboxes, halter tops and genes ... She is a city girl raised in Beijing, more sophisticated than her rustic husband, who navigates an alien campus at eye level with boomboxes and halter tops. (FOX61, CT)
Fame Fatality Feb 12, 2007
Breasts hanging out of halter tops, wheeling backpacks behind them on the way to school. Go to the mall and try to buy something for a teenage girl to wear and you think the stores are outfitting whores for the brothel. (Fox News -- Views)
Sexy: It's all in how you dress your figure Feb 10, 2007
Don'ts: Wide-set halter tops, ankle-length hems, raglan or spaghetti-strap tops, circle or pleated skirts, cargo pants, cuffed trousers, small lapels, long straight coats, choker necklaces, small purses, chunky-heeled or ankle-strap shoes. First photo ran on page E1. (Orlando Sentinel)
Prom prepping Jan 13, 2007
"Halter tops are also very in," she said, "and the designers are showing a lot of print dresses, but the young girls don't seem to be into it. They're also showing a lot of sheer in the middle.". At Oswald's, Lane Oswald said the skirts of dresses seem to be getting fuller and many are draped, that strapless is definitely in style and that taffeta seems to be coming back. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
A Miserable Misr Jan 1, 2007
June brought an unlikely array of summer fashions; fake-gem-encrusted t-shirts, bikini-strapped mini-dresses, and crocheted halter tops. In short, the season's raiment reflected everything Egyptian girls don't have - wealth and the possibility to air their bodies. (Ocnus.net)
