We have our linen dresses, our milkmaid dresses, and our playful sardine-girl summer-ready takes to pair with sneakers, sandals, and thong kitten heels. But one of the key summer dress trends this season? The halterneck dress — retro in the best way, with a distinctly feminine feel that’s suddenly everywhere again.

From vacation-ready open backs to sleek tie-necks and sculptural twists, this summer’s halters are fresher than ever. They frame the neckline beautifully, show off the shoulders, and add just the right amount of throwback charm (without veering costume-y). Whether you go for a crisp cotton mini or a breezy crochet maxi, the silhouette feels distinctive — a subtle switch-up we love alongside our go-to spaghetti straps, puff sleeves, and scooped tanks.

From voluminous bubble hems to slinky slips, butter yellow to pistachio green, and petite to plus-size options, these halter styles check every summer-dressing box. They’re made for vacation, summer weddings, and every city, weekend, and getaway moment in between.

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Great for petites and fans of a leg moment alike, halter minis keep things light and playful. From fitted bodices to tiered hems, these sweet styles are ideal for dinner dates, brunch plans, and every steamy sidewalk stroll in between.

A midi halter strikes that just-right balance: slightly elevated, but still easy enough for everyday wear. Look for fluid skirts, subtle cut-outs, and sculpted necklines that move seamlessly from day to night with just a switch-up of accessories.

A halter maxi brings the drama while keeping things ultra-summery and airy. With open backs and floaty fabrics, these full-length styles are made for beachfront weddings, European getaways, and spur-of-the-moment drinks that linger past golden hour.

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Back in 2018, Bella Hadid, Hailey Bieber (then Baldwin), and Tracey Ellis Ross all appeared in the year’s hottest sneaker: the Balenciaga Triple S. The raised-platform design, which first debuted in 2017, had signaled the rise of a new era — that of the “ugly sneaker,” chunky styles with an athletic look and a more-is-more aesthetic. Think: Louis Vuitton’s Archlight sneaker (worn by Jaden Smith) and Gucci’s Rhyton. But, as the pendulum of fashion trends swings between extremes, it’s reversed course. It’s been seven years, and Hadid is now in $150 Vivaia ballet sneakers, Bieber is in Onitsuka Tigers, and plenty of other trendsetters are co-signing the rise of something more minimalist… and familiar.  

When it comes to 2025 trends, the scales have tipped as shoppers (whether famous or not) are in search of a slimmer silhouette, drawing inspiration from ‘70s running shoes, ‘90s racing boots, and ‘00s ballet flats. Starting in 2022, the rise of the soccer-adjacent Adidas Samba was a bellwether that things were moving in a more low-profile direction. Today, a whole new class of styles, from designer runners from Loewe and The Row to revived athletic styles like the Puma Speedcat, Adidas Taekwondo, and the Onitsuka Tiger Mexico 66 are driving the return of the retro-leaning sneaker trend. The irony of “ugly” shoes has run its course, and what has replaced it is a desire for something simple and comfortably nostalgic.  

For a generation of Gen Z shoppers, embracing thrift shopping and nostalgic trends has sparked interest in sneaker silhouettes that last dominated the culture in the early aughts. There are hundreds of listings for styles like the Puma Speedcat (which launched in 1999) on Grailed. As resale popularity spikes, the brand is simultaneously relaunching its OG silhouettes, riding the wave of nostalgia and introducing iconic Puma silhouettes to a new generation of shoppers. 

“Consumers are leaning more than ever into the rising Y2K aesthetic, which is why slimmer silhouettes are having such a powerful moment with a demand that just continues to grow,” says Christina Mirabelli, Puma’s director of sportstyle marketing. “Consumers have a true passion for ‘what’s old is new again,’ which is how so many of these archival slim styles are coming to the forefront.” 

In the last two years, several minimalist designer styles have dominated the conversation: Most notably, Miu Miu X New Balance’s 530 SL, Louis Vuitton’s Sneakerina, Dries Van Noten’s sneaker, and Loewe’s Ballet Runner 2.0 (which followed the success of the first iteration released in 2019). The rise of these luxury label offerings — defined by streamlined silhouettes and a slim fit through the foot — has mirrored the rise of quiet luxury across the board. Despite price tags that range from just under $550 to over $1,000, Miu Miu and Dries Van Noten sneakers both made the Lyst Index’s hottest products last year alongside more affordable counterparts like the Speedcat and the Adidas SL72. 

While these sneakers often come with a color palette that fits their minimalist silhouette, a slew of playful colors, patterns, and materialities are popping up as well. Dries Van Noten’s sneakers — which are almost entirely sold out in both the New York and L.A. stores — in addition to black, white, and tan colorways, are available in a bold green suede, red snakeskin leather, and a metallic pink leather. You can expect to see this juxtaposition evolve according to Ashley Ahwah, VP Adidas Originals North America: “Metallics, ponyhair, patent, and bold colors are dominating,” she explains. For 2025, it’s about “understated silhouettes with the juxtaposition of bold colors and materials.” 

Whether it’s via professional athletes, dancers, or race car drivers, the influence of sports on fashion is an enduring trend. Though a far cry from the satin pointe shoes worn by professional dancers, a sneaker-ballet flat hybrid has popped up as one of this year’s biggest sneaker trends. In terms of styles, Miu Miu’s Gymnasium Ballerinas, along with collaborations between Solomon and Sandy Liang and Bad Bunny and Adidas, have come to embody the look that can be tied back to nostalgia for the ‘90s and early ‘00s when styles like the Nike Air Rift first hit their stride. Often designed with a slipper silhouette and ribbon laces or straps that criss-cross the top of the foot, they couldn’t be more different from the “dad sneakers” that dominated the trend cycle for so long. The Lyst Q1 Index Report indicates that the Puma Speedcat ballet is the third buzziest product so far of 2025, with searches for ballet sneakers in general up 1300% year over year. 

It’s also worth noting the rising cultural influence of other sport-inspired styles. Adidas credits the comeback of the Samba, a soccer sneaker, with helping launch a revival in other sports-adjacent trainers. “The success of Samba and soccer… has opened the appetite from our consumer to seek iterations and looks that are more low-profile,” says Ahwah. 

See: the Taekwondo, which the brand relaunched last year after it first debuted in the early 2000s for sparring on the mat. As well as: Onitsuka Tiger Mexico 66, today worn by stars like Bieber and Kaia Gerber, but originally a silhouette for athletes to wear during the 1966 Olympics. Puma’s Speedcat, which was first designed in 1999 as a Formula One racing shoe, has returned with a vengeance as fandom for the sport has reached astronomical heights — securing its spot as one of the hottest products on multiple Lyst reports over the last year. Most recently, this design was spotted on Ferrari drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc. 

While technological advances mean that these sport-inspired styles may no longer be used by professional sportspeople, their snug fit and simple profile make them ideal for off-duty outfits on days that we’re craving more than just old-school aesthetics, but also the familiarity and comfort that comes from nostalgia. 

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Fourth of July fashion sales are firing up like all the barbecues and fireworks we’re going to enjoy over the holiday weekend. And unlike a fleeting firecracker, these stellar markdowns have arrived early and will last longer (some through July 20!).

We’ve searched for the best Fourth of July clothing, shoe, bag, and jewelry deals the internet has to offer — and found a host of stylish goods on offer from reader-favorite retailers like Aritzia, Lululemon, DSW, Anthropologie, and more.

Whether you’re looking for summer staples like lightweight dresses, trendy swimsuits, matching sets, or comfortable sandals, there are plenty of labels treating us to amazing markdowns — with some offering discounts as high as 75% off.

Ahead, peruse 57 Fourth of July sales worth shopping while the summer deals are hot.

Through July 7, take up to 50% off select styles, plus an extra 20% off clearance during the Best of Summer Sale.

Through July 3, take up to 70% off almost everything, plus shop under-$20 Aerie faves. 

For a limited time, take between 40% and 60% off select styles, after entering your email for access.

Through July 3, take 50% off all sale styles during the Semi-Annual Sale, plus take 40% off your full-price purchase.

For a limited time, take an extra 50% off sale styles during the Big Summer Sale Event. 

Through July 6, take between 20% and 50% off sitewide during the Summer Sale.

Through July 20, take up to 60% off sale styles, plus an extra 20% applied at checkout. 

Through July 6, take an extra 50% off sale styles.

Starting July 3, take up to 75% off sitewide, plus get an extra 25% off all sale styles, automatically applied at checkout.

Through July 7, take 20% off sitewide, plus 25% off $139+ orders.

For a limited time, take up to 40% off select styles during the Summer Sale.

Through July 8, shop deals, including under-$200 styles during the Peak Summer Deals event.

Through July 7, take an extra 30% off sitewide, with some exclusions, with code JULY30.

For a limited time, take up to 50% off new sale styles. 

Starting July 4, take 35% off sitewide with Refinery29-exclusive code REFINERY29.

For a limited time, take up to 40% off select lines during the Summer Sale.

For a limited time, take up to 40% off select styles during the Summer Event.

For a limited time, take 20% off full-price styles with code RELAX, plus 25% off select Adidas, Columbia, and Reef styles.

Through July 14, take up to 60% off select styles, plus shop $55 bikinis during the Summer Sale.

For a limited time, take up to 50% off during the Summer Clearout Sale. 

Starting July 3, take 25% off one item, with some exclusions.

Through July 4, take an extra 30% off sale styles during the Summer Sale. 

For a limited time, take 25% off sitewide, with some exclusions, with code STARS.

Through July 3, take 50% off shorts, tees, swim, and dresses during the Summer Sale.

Through July 7, take 30% off sitewide, with some exclusions, with code GET30. 

For a limited time, take 20% off select styles with code HAPPY4TH.

Through July 6, take up to 50% off sitewide during the Anniversary Sale.

Through July 7, take an extra 70% off sale styles with code EXTRA during the End of Season Sale.

Through July 6, take an extra 40% off sale styles with code SALEONSALE during the End of Season Sale.

Through July 6, take 25% off select styles and all sale items during the Summer Sale Event.

Starting July 4, take an extra 20% off sale, and pre-order the fall collection for 30% off. 

For a limited time, take 50% off sitewide, plus 60% off two-piece swim and clearance during the Summer Sale.

Starting July 3, take an extra 20% off sale styles.

Through July 7, take up to 50% off select styles during the End of Season Sale.

Through July 4, take up to 40% off select styles during the Turn Up The Heat sale.

For a limited time, shop deals during the Summer Scores event.

Through July 6, take an extra 30% off sale styles with code SPARKS.

Through July 9, take up to 60% off sale items with code SUMMERTIME during the End Of Season Event.

For a limited time, take up to 50% off sale styles, plus an extra 15% off $200+ purchases with code EXTRA15.

Through July 7, take up to 65% off limited-edition styles and colors during the Archive Sale.

Through July 7, take up to 70% off select styles during the Warehouse Sale.

For a limited time, take up to 65% off select styles.

For a limited time, take between 40% and 70% off select styles during the Summer Sale.

Starting July 3, take 20% off sitewide with code EVERYTHING20 during the Independence Day Sale.

Through July 7, take up to 50% off select products.

Through July 6, take 10% off sitewide with code RW10, 15% off $250+ orders with code RW15, and 20% off $450+ orders with code RW20.

Through July 8, take up to 60% off select styles during the Designer Sale.

Through July 7, become a Rewards Member to access an extra 25% off select styles with code JULY. 

Through July 14, take up to 40% off select styles during the Summer Sale. 

Through July 3, take up to 70% off new sale styles.

Through July 7, take 20% off two items or 30% off three items.

Through July 7, take up to 50% off select styles with code SPARKLE.

For a limited time, take 40% off new sale styles.

For a limited time, take an extra 40% off all sale styles during The Big Sale. 

For a limited time, take up to 60% off select styles during the Semi-Annual Sale. 

For a limited time, shop deals during the Summer Sale.

For a limited time, take an extra 30% off sale styles.

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Lululemon’s Summer Scores Are Here

Aritzia Summer Sale: Summer Staples Up To 50% Off

It’s summer: the temps are high, the days are long, and the fresh Lululemon finds? Major. Forget the Fourth of July sales — Lululemon Summer Scores is here. The brand’s limited-time, online-only event is live now, and it’s packed with great finds across apparel, accessories, and more. Whether you’re running errands, heading to Pilates, or planning a long weekend escape, this warm-weather edit is designed to move with you (and keep you cool while doing it).

With standout styles across every category — think featherlight leggings, sweat-wicking tanks, all-day bags, and sporty outer layers — now’s the time to refresh your rotation with feel-good favorites. The event won’t last forever, so scroll on to shop the best Summer Scores available now… before they’re gone.

From hot Pilates to breezy evening walks, a solid pair of Lululemon leggings is always in rotation. Now’s your chance to score cult favorites like the Wunder Train and Align-adjacent silhouettes — breathable, sculpting, and made to last season after season.

Bike rides, hikes, beach days, or just walking to get coffee — these shorts are built for all your warm-weather moves. The Summer Scores lineup includes best-selling silhouettes like the Hotty Hot and Align Short, plus lounge-ready styles you’ll live in off the mat.

Sweat-wicking, featherlight, and ready for whatever the day throws at you. Whether you’re layering for a workout or need a wear-everywhere tank that doubles as a going-out top, these styles pull double duty all year long.

Lazy Sunday plans? Travel days? Late-night ice cream runs? There’s a Lululemon pant for that. These throw-on-and-go silhouettes — from Softstreme wide-legs to fan-favorite Scuba joggers — are comfy and made for repeat wear.

Supportive enough for movement, stylish enough to wear solo. From low-impact yoga flows to afternoon errands, these sports bras bring breathable comfort and buttery-soft fabrics you’ll reach for daily.

Just because it’s summer doesn’t mean you won’t need a layer — especially for early morning workouts or post-swim cooldowns. These cozy picks (hi, Scuba) are perfect for tossing on and heading out, no matter the forecast.

Equal parts sporty and sweet, these skirts and dresses are made for tennis dates, travel days, and sunny strolls. With built-in shorts and soft-stretch fabrics, they bring that cutesy summer energy with all the function.

Lululemon’s viral belt bags, crossbodies, and all-day totes are ideal for concerts, trail walks, errands, and travel — basically every summer plan on your calendar.

Whether you’re logging miles or just want a supportive slide for pool days, Lululemon shoes are always a smart pick. From everyday sneakers to recovery-ready sandals, now’s your chance to score these best-sellers while they’re still in stock.

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