Undoubtedly, some of the best summer tunics need to be askew. Thus, the tilted tunic is a great project with a skewed bottom edge to give it a jaunty and playful apearance. Thus, it will be a great top to put on over jeans, as shown, or over some slacks.

Here is another comparatively very popular pattern, which can easily be changed into various beautiful halter tops of a standard or differing lengths. As an illustration, the project photographed is made with Alize Miss Batik yarn. Pattern designed by Girlie D. de los Reyes.

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.