Brandon Maxwell Halter Dresses: The Romy, Remy and Wren

A halter dress is a dress whose neckline fastens behind the neck and leaves the shoulders bare, and the Brandon Maxwell dress in that shape is cut in silk for evening. In Resort 2027 the house offers three, the Romy, Remy and Wren, now in our halter dresses edit and on the Brandon Maxwell brand page. For the shape across labels, our halter maxi dresses guide is the general guide.

Key facts

• A halter neckline fastens behind the neck and leaves the shoulders bare.
• Brandon Maxwell Resort 2027 includes two halter dresses in silk stretch charmeuse, the Romy and the Remy, and the Wren halter slip in silk crepe de chine.
• The Romy Halter Dress is ankle length, with a black bodice over a chantilly skirt and a plunging neckline.
• Brandon Maxwell asks for halter pieces to be hung by their interior loops, never by the halter.

This guide explains how a halter is built, compares the three Brandon Maxwell halter dresses and the Conley halter top, adds the other Brandon Maxwell dresses worth knowing, and covers how to wear and care for them. Our wider Brandon Maxwell dresses guide covers every shape the house makes.

What is a halter dress?

The halter takes its name from the strap that goes round the neck. All of the support comes from that strap and from the bodice below it, so the arms, shoulders and much of the back are left open. The strap itself takes many forms, from a fine cord to a band of gathered cloth and a twist of silk. Some halters plunge at the front; others rise high to the throat.

The cut suits fluid cloth. A silk that drapes falls cleanly from the neck to the hip, while a stiff cloth stands away from the body. That is why the Brandon Maxwell halters are in silk stretch charmeuse, a satin weave silk with a liquid drape and a dull back, and in silk crepe de chine, a light, matte, finely crinkled silk.

How to choose a halter dress

• Length. An ankle length halter reads as formal evening wear; a mini halter suits cocktail parties and late dinners.
• Neckline depth. A plunging halter, like the Romy, opens the front; a gathered halter, like the Remy, covers more at the chest.
• Cloth. Charmeuse with elastane holds close to the body; crepe de chine moves more freely and hides creases better after travel.
• Bra. A halter rules out most standard bras; look for a bodice that is shaped enough to wear alone.
• Back. Check the back view before the event; a bare back changes the coat you can wear over it.

The Brandon Maxwell halter dresses to know

1. Romy Halter Dress in Black and Chantilly

The Romy Halter Dress in Black and Chantilly is ankle length silk stretch charmeuse, with a black bodice over a long chantilly skirt. A plunging neckline frames the front, and a curved trim follows the hip where the two colours meet. The house suggests it for black tie dinners and gala evenings.

2. Remy Halter Dress in Chantilly

The Remy Halter Dress in Chantilly is the short version: a mini in chantilly silk stretch charmeuse, gathered at the neck into soft folds. Cascading ruffles with dark piping run down the sides.

3. Wren Slip Dress in Multi Floral Polka Dot

The Wren Slip Dress in Multi Floral Polka Dot is a floor length halter slip in silk crepe de chine, printed with bright florals over polka dots. Gathered detail at the hip breaks the fluid line of the skirt.

4. Conley Halter Top in Black

The Conley Halter Top in Black is a twisted halter in black silk stretch charmeuse, with gathered cloth draping into a loose flare. Wear it with wide trousers for dinner; our halter tops guide has more ways to style the shape.

Other Brandon Maxwell dresses worth knowing

The halter is one shape among many. These dresses from the same collection, and from earlier ones, show the rest of the range.

5. Wynn Dress in Olive

The Wynn Dress in Olive is sleeveless and long, in olive silk stretch charmeuse, close through the bodice with a draped cowl neckline. Asymmetric seams give the skirt a gentle swing as it falls.

6. Carolyn Sheath Dress in Black

The Carolyn Sheath Dress in Black is a sleeveless midi sheath in black sponge crepe, with a round neck, a defined waist and a row of buttons down the centre front over a narrow skirt.

7. Tatum Dress in Vermilion

The Tatum Dress in Vermilion is an ankle length dress in a viscose rib knit from Italy, with a scoop neck and wide straps. The fitted bodice narrows at the waist before the skirt flares out.

8. Karina One Shoulder Pleated Dress in Blue Floral

Already at Coveti from Fall Winter 2026, the Karina One Shoulder Pleated Dress in Blue Floral sits in our maxi and one shoulder dresses. One bare shoulder is the next step on from a halter.

9. Bex Gown in Silver

The Bex Gown in Silver, also from Fall Winter 2026, is filed among our evening gowns and wedding guest dresses, for the nights when a floor length gown is asked for.

Brandon Maxwell halter pieces compared

Source: the Brandon Maxwell product pages, care labels and fit notes, read by Coveti Editorial on 8 November 2026.

How to wear a Brandon Maxwell halter dress

A halter leaves the shoulders as the focus, so keep the neck and ears clear of competing detail and let the cut do the work.

• Romy to a black tie dinner with a small bag and bare arms; add the Tate Cardigan in Ivory over the shoulders for the drive home.
• Remy to a cocktail party with a single bold piece at the wrist, such as the Trove Cuff in Black.
• Wren to an evening wedding in summer; the print carries the look, so keep shoes plain. Our summer wedding guest dresses guide has more.
• Conley with the Irving Pant in White for a dinner where a gown is too much.

For other evening options, see our black tie dresses guide and silk dresses edit.

Halter dresses around the world

In the United States, the Romy and Wren suit black tie weddings and galas through the winter party season, with a coat over the bare shoulders between car and door. In the UK, the halter belongs to summer weddings and garden parties, and indoors at winter dinners, where a wrap is wise for the walk outside.

In Europe, a Mediterranean summer evening is the natural home for the Wren in crepe de chine. In the Gulf, bare shoulders suit private dinners and hotel events; for more formal and public occasions, carry a jacket such as the Shelton Tailored Jacket to cover the shoulders.

Sizing and care for halter dresses

Brandon Maxwell cuts its dresses and tailoring in US sizes 0 to 16, which is UK 4 to 20, and its knits, shirts and leather in XS to XL. The house says its pieces run true to size, so take your normal size; the models on the product pages are 178 cm tall and wear a US 2 in dresses and a small in knits. The full conversion is in our Brandon Maxwell size guide. With a halter, the fit at the neck strap and bodice matters most; the house cuts these pieces in US 0 to 16.

The care labels ask for dry cleaning on the silk pieces. Hang a halter by the interior loops, never by the halter itself, which stretches under the weight of a long skirt. For more labels to browse, see Alex Perry and Rebecca Vallance.

Frequently asked questions

What is a halter dress?

A halter dress has a neckline that fastens behind the neck and leaves the shoulders bare. The support comes from the neck strap and the bodice.

Does Brandon Maxwell make halter dresses?

Yes. In Resort 2027 the house makes the Romy and Remy halter dresses in silk stretch charmeuse and the Wren halter slip in silk crepe de chine, plus the Conley halter top.

What is the Brandon Maxwell Romy dress made of?

The Romy is silk stretch charmeuse, 93% silk and 7% elastane, made in the United States. It is ankle length, with a black bodice over a chantilly skirt.

Can you wear a bra with a halter dress?

Most standard bras show with a halter. Choose a shaped bodice that works alone, and try the dress on before the event.

How should you store a halter dress?

Hang it by the interior loops sewn inside the dress, never by the halter strap. Brandon Maxwell asks for dry cleaning on its silk halter pieces.

Are Brandon Maxwell dresses true to size?

The house says almost every piece is true to size. Dresses come in US 0 to 16, which is UK 4 to 20.

Read next: Brandon Maxwell Resort 2027, halter maxi dresses, Brandon Maxwell for brides.

By Coveti Editorial. Updated 8 November 2026.