Next, the little grace top is an absolute joy and one of the simplest halter tops. This wonderful piece is a fun, playful and slightly naughty one tied at the back and simply perfect for sun, surf and sand.

No list of summer tunics would be complete without one sporting a diagonal or diamond lower hem. Thus, here is the summer beauty tunic with a beautiful and very subtle patterning of voids to give it a gentle, almost geometric texture.

That said, for those of us who like to wear a bit less or when we're in that “flaunt it if you got it” mood, this project is an ideal solution. Among our collection of halter tops, it's a particularly fun project and a wonderful base for customization. A pattern perfect for hot summer days.

Next, it seems that V-necks are the thing to do with the best summer tunics. Consequently, here is one with a wonderful edge and tie at the V-neck as well as a fabulous striated texture that needs no polychromy.

First, no top ideas list would be complete without a tee. So, the berry top is a wonderful example of one with a loose neck line and a very airy texture and crisp, dense edges.

Next, the second of the top ideas we'd like to present is the Topcho project. This is a fun combination of a short-sleeved tee and a v-neck poncho. Moreover, this fun garment is also a great way to accessorize a Western-themed garment that's nevertheless modern and fashionable.

Conversely, if you like a bit of extravagance in halter tops, this beauty will be just perfect. An eye-catching central mandala starting just below the neckline gives the top both and intriguing look and better support for the bra part than a traditional bralette-style top.

A simple and modern pattern, it will surely be a teen's or young woman's favourite. The Vneck Ribbed Top goes well with high waisted jeans, shorts or leggings… or anything else you'd wear with tops.

So, our halter tops start with the Pineapple Lace summer halter neck top by Melissa Bjerregaard. After all, the pineapple stitch is such a wonderful, versatile technique. Moreover, you can make the bra section custom-sized, to match your body. You can also easily customize length of your top by adding more “pineapple” rows.