Speak to any fashion editor about the dresses on their current wishlist and nine times out of ten, they’ll bring up some iteration of a halter-neck midi dress. The style’s been gaining momentum for a while now, in large part due to Matthieu Blazy’s Bottega Veneta collections, most of which have included the silhouette in a variety of different colors and fabrications. Nipped-in waists, bubble hems, fringe details, and voluminous skirts are also features of his halter-neck frocks. Of course, an off-the-runway Bottega Veneta dress isn’t exactly within everyone’s budgets, and with the dress style in question trending right now, there isn’t a ton of time to save up. Fortunately, I just stumbled upon a $75 alt that checks off similar trend boxes without the rather large investment factor.
The dress in question comes courtesy of H&M’s latest fall drop and is a black, V-neck halter dress with an A-line shape and a fringe, jacquard-pattern skirt. And did I mention that it’s $75 and fully stocked? (I did, yes, but I just want to make sure everyone caught it.) There’s only one catch that I can think of, and that’s the high likelihood of it selling out any minute, right as soon as the masses find it hidden in the brand’s nearly 1,000-item new-arrivals page. That’s why I made it extra easy to snag by linking straight to the dress below. You’re welcome.
Scroll down to shop the frock you genuinely need if Bottega Veneta’s your vibe but H&M’s your budget.
There were a couple of different iterations of the halter dress in Bottega’s spring/summer 2023 show, with the biggest showstoppers being this vibrant orange number with a sculpted waist and fringe skirt and another teal alternative that was fully embellished with fringe.
As you can see with this ’50s-inspired drop-waist number with a heart-shaped neckline, fall/winter 2022’s halters for Bottega were slightly more paired back and wearable for every day.
How good is the draping on this dress?
Good morning to this collar and this collar only.
These deserve a spot in your jewelry box, no questions asked.
This cashmere set simply needs to live in my closet. Shop the matching Flared Cashmere-Blend Pants ($139).
I already feel cozier just knowing this dress exists.
Under-$100 knee-highs? Now that’s a steal.
I wouldn’t have batted an eye if this set was $300+. Shop the matching Shimmery Knit Skirt ($58).
If more volume’s what you’re looking for, here you go.
Always say yes to cashmere. Always.
How pretty is this halter? I’m obsessed.
Kitten-heel pumps have a very strong hold on me at the moment.
I love how fashion’s making leggings chic again.
Who can resist a teddy coat? Seriously, I’m interested to find one person.
Holiday dressing made easy (and affordable).
This Saint Laurent-esque tank already sold out once. Don’t let it happen again.
Elite.
Every time the holidays roll around, I buy another pair of dangly rhinestone earrings. It’s practically a tradition at this point.
This tuxedo jacket is a holiday-rotation must.
Just easy.
I’ll never not love a cozy sweater paired with leather trousers. I can’t help it.
