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The halter top supports and accents the chest, lengths the torso and draws attention to your shoulders and face. What woman wouldn't want that? It's true that a halter top can reveal too much or appear embarrassingly overdressed for the work scene or a formal party, but that's not always the case. Avoid these social blunders by following the best tips and tricks of choosing, accessorizing and rocking a halter top.
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Know your best features and accent them. Busty women need a less revealing halter top with firm support. Smaller chested women can use the halter top to accent the chest. For those with a short torso, nothing works like a halter top to lengthen the neck and create the illusion that you're taller. If you already feel tall enough, choose a halter top with broad straps that cross further down on the shoulders instead of crossing at the neck.
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Add exercises to your workout routine that tone your arms and shoulder. You want to look toned and trim when you wear the halter top since it highlights the arms, shoulders and collarbone. Buy a pair of 3- to 5-pound dumbbells to really give your arms the workout they deserve.
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Turn up the style with a ruffled halter top. Wear it to a dinner or even to work to show off a little skin without seeming tasteless. Silk materials work best for pulling off the halter-top-to-work look. Throw on some flashy jewelry and change into a skirt or jeans afterward and you're ready for a night on the town.
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Tone down a fancy halter top for work by pairing it with a sleek pencil skirt or a pair of work pants. Choose neutral colors like black or tan to give yourself that professional look. If you find your outfit too drab, dress it up with a sleek black belt and a set of bangle bracelets in black or white.
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Add warmth and style to a halter top with a blazer or cardigan. Both pieces are a staple to any woman's wardrobe. They keep you warm on cold days out and turn that flirty halter top you wore to last night's party into a sleek and sophisticated look for a formal dinner with the in-laws.
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Stock your jewelry box with accessories for every occasion. The real trick to making or breaking the halter top look lies in how you dress it up (or down). Bright colors and big accessories make the party scene while neutral-toned, sparse jewelry gives your outfit the touch it needs to make the halter top a must-have for your formal attire collection.