Short Cocktail Dresses
Short cocktail dresses that know how to show up. From sleek bodycon minis to flirty A-line and modern drop-waist silhouettes, this collection is designed for nights that call for a little extra polish. Luxe fabrics like satin, sequins, and glitter mesh bring the shine, while details like corset bodices, strapless necklines, and off-the-shoulder designs keep the look sharp and stylish. In classic black, bold red, flirty pink, and timeless white, these short cocktail dresses are perfect for semi-formal weddings, birthday celebrations, date nights, and any invite that calls for a standout mini.
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Short Cocktail Dresses That Own the Spotlight
Get party-ready in short cocktail dresses that blend bold glamour with timeless appeal. Whether you’re headed to a wedding reception, a night out, or a special celebration, these mini silhouettes are made to shine.
Silhouettes That Stand Out
Go sleek in bodycon styles with one-shoulder necklines or daring cutouts, or turn heads in glitter mesh and sequin minis that sparkle with every step. Satin short cocktail dresses bring luxe vibes to formal nights, while chiffon and lace keep things romantic and effortlessly chic.
Styling Made Easy
Style your mini with strappy heels and statement earrings for weddings, or go bold with metallic accessories for evening events. Prefer something playful? Skater and asymmetrical minis pair perfectly with platform heels and a clutch for a flirty, fashion-forward finish.
Your Spotlight Moment
From cocktail parties to milestone celebrations, Windsor’s short cocktail dresses are designed to keep you glowing all night long. Flirty, fun, and unforgettable, these minis make every event feel like your moment to shine.
Shop Windsor’s short cocktail dresses online, in-app, or in-store and step into your next event with standout style.
Is a short dress appropriate for a cocktail party?
Yes, short cocktail dresses can work for cocktail events, especially when styled with festive accessories. Pair them with bold heels and a statement coat to stay warm and stylish. Styles with a mini-length may be extra short so try silhouettes like a skater, asymmetrical, or a dress romper if you are concerned with length.
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Briar Sleeveless Sequin Party Dress
Special Occasion
Effortless and enchanting, showcase your beauty in the Briar sequin party dress this Homecoming season. She features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline with a bustier-style bodice, padded cups, and adjustable spaghetti straps for a customized fit. Her high waist seam flows out to a short party skirt with a fit and flare A-line silhouette. The lined mesh fabric features all-over sequin embroidery in a stunning scroll pattern. Complete the look with gemstone earrings.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline, bustier-style bodice
- Padded cups, no bra required
- Adjustable spaghetti straps, back zipper, hook and eye closure
- High waist seam, short party skirt
- Fit and flare A-line silhouette
- Sheer mesh fabric, full knit lining, moderate stretch
- Sequin embroidery, scroll pattern
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1082
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $74.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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On Your Mind Pleated Satin Mini Dress
You'll def be on their mind after they see you in this sassy satin mini dress! It features a sleeveless square neckline, thin tank shoulder straps, trendy corset-style seams at the bodice, a faux wrap-front with pleating at the waist, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. The smooth satin-knit fabric offers a moderate stretch. Complete the look with lace-up heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Thin tank shoulder straps
- Corset-style seams
- Faux wrap-front, pleating
- Mini-length hem, fitted bodycon silhouette
- Satin-knit fabric, lined bust, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1881
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $5.97 $39.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Afterparty Glow Sequin Ruffle Mini Dress
Giving disco-ball energy but make it chic—the sequin bodycon dress is made for late nights and flirty vibes. The ruffle hem and strappy lace-up back keep it playful with just the right amount of drama.
Fit & Features
- Sequin-embellished mesh-lined fabric
- Square halter neckline
- Open lace-up strappy back
- Bodycon silhouette
- Ruffled mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-000204
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $23.97 $52.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: BLACK
Available Size: L
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Wrapped In Glam Bow Back Sequin Dress
Serving sugar, sparkle, and everything extra—this strapless sequin mini dress is all about the drama. With a bold tulle bow back and a curve-hugging fit, it’s your party-perfect dress for celebrations or fancy soirees.
Fit & Features
- Sequin-embellished, mesh-lined fabric
- Strapless tube neckline, padded bra cups
- Chiffon back bow tie, zipper and hook-eye closure
- Curve-hugging fit
- Mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-000843
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $56.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: WHITE
Available Size: XXS, XS, S, M, L
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Radiant In Rhinestones Mini Dress
Cause a little commotion in this playful mini dress! It features a wrap bodice with a ruffle trim, a deep V neckline, narrow shoulder straps, and a wrap skirt with a subtle asymmetrical hem. Dress is composed of an unlined crepe fabric with a moderate stretch.
Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-3351
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $10.00 $31.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Clearance
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Kadison Formal Open Back Velvet Dress
Special Occasion
Keep it stunning in a luxe velvet dress that showcases elegance for your next special evening. Make a memorable entrance in our Kadison dress that features a rich velvet fabric, ruched side seams at the skirt, and a daring open-back design. Complete your special evening outfit with chrome heels and rhinestone earrings.
Fit & Features
- High round neckline
- Long fitted sleeves
- Open back design
- Velvet fabric
- Ruched side seams at the skirt
- Mini-length silhouette
- Form-hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0480
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $14.97 $34.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Macie Satin Corset Party Dress
Special Occasion
Sweet and a little sultry, the Macie satin party dress will have all eyes on you when you enter the room. She features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline with a padded bust, adjustable spaghetti straps, a chic corset-designed bodice, an open back with a lace-up strappy design, and a short skater skirt with a fit and flare silhouette. Style this dress with sparkly heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline
- Padded bust, no bra required
- Adjustable spaghetti straps, customized fit
- Corset-designed bodice
- Open back, lace-up strappy design, tie closure
- High waist seam, lower back zipper, hook and eye closure
- Short party skirt, fit and flare silhouette
- Satin-knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1156
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $54.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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A Sparkle Story Glitter Asymmetrical Dress
Enchant with a glitter dress that brings out your inner glow, babe! The dress features a sleeveless wrap V-neckline, spaghetti straps, ruching, and an asymmetrical hem. The dress is composed of a glitter knit fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete look with rhinestone heels and a clutch.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless wrap V-neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Ruching, bodycon fit
- Asymmetrical mini length hem
- Glitter knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-3973
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $42.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Keep It Sleek Satin Mini Dress
Keep your night out look sleek and stunning in this on-trend satin dress. It features a sleeveless cowl neckline, spaghetti straps, a tie-back detail, and a mini-length, A-line silhouette. Style this dress with strappy heels and a chic clutch.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless cowl neckline
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Tie-back detail
- Mini-length, A-line silhouette
- Satin fabric, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1179
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $35.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Babe In A Backless Skater Dress
Check you out, babe! Turn heads in this skater dress! It features a sleeveless bodice, a round neckline, an open back with strappy details, a high waist seam, and a short A-line skirt. Dress is composed of an unlined ponte fabric with a moderate stretch.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-8013
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $39.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Major Flirt Swiss Dot Ruched Mini Dress
Bring those flirty vibes with a stunning mini dress that makes the perfect first impression! The dress features a square neckline, short puff sleeves, a swiss dot pattern throughout, a ruched body, and a mini-length silhouette. The dress is composed of a lined mesh fabric that offers a form-hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete look with mules and gold earrings.
Fit & Features
- Square neckline
- Short puff sleeves, ruffled hems
- Back zipper, hook and eye closure
- Swiss dot pattern
- Ruched body, mini-length silhouette
- Lined mesh fabric, form-hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1247
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $46.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Miranda Sequin Feather Short Dress
Special Occasion
Embody a classic charm in the Miranda sequin short dress to make the perfect entrance at dances, weddings, or the next formal affair! She features an off-the-shoulder neckline, long sleeves with feathered cuffs, a front V-notch wire insert, a high-waist seam, and a curve-hugging silhouette. The formal dress is composed of a sequin scroll embroidered mesh fabric with lining and minimal stretch. Complete your sultry look in rhinestone earrings and heels.
Fit & Features
- Off-the-shoulder neckline, front V-notch wire
- Long sleeves with feathered cuffs
- High-waist seam, back zipper closure
- Short, bodycon silhouette
- Sequin scroll embroidery, lined mesh fabric, minimal stretch
- Strapless or sticky bra recommended
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1070
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $79.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Wrapped In Beauty Mini Dress
Wrap yourself in this gorgeous mini dress to showcase your beauty! The dress features a sleeveless bodice, a wrap V neckline, a tie waist belt and an asymmetrical mini skirt. Dress is composed of an unlined crepe fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch.
Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0239
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $32.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Clearance
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Sweetheart In Satin Mini Dress
Be a total sweetheart in gorgeous satin with this adorable mini dress. It features a sleeveless bodice, spaghetti straps, a square back, a wrap front with ruched detailing, and a short, curve hugging fit. The dress is composed of a satin-like fabric, offering moderate stretch.
Model is 5'9" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0368
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $35.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Dancing In Satin Strappy Mini Dress
Dance the night away in this silky satin mini dress! It features a sleeveless one-shoulder neckline, a tank-style strap that leads to the strappy back design, a bodycon silhouette, and a side slit accent. Complete the look in dazzling earrings.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless one-shoulder neckline
- Tank-style strap
- Strappy back design
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem with side slit
- Silky satin fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4554
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $14.97 $33.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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All The Right Moves Ruched Mini Dress
Make all the right moves with a mini dress that showcases your curves! The dress features a sleeveless square neckline, bungee spaghetti straps, a ruched body, and a mini-length silhouette. The dress is composed of a brushed knit fabric that offers a form-hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete look with mules.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Bungee spaghetti straps
- Ruched body
- Mini length silhouette
- Brushed knit fabric
- Form hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4275
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $29.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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In The City Glitter Mini Dress
Take a night out on the town with a dress that catches the city lights!
Fits & Features
- V Neckline
- Long Sleeves
- Cinching At Center Front Bodice
- Form-Fitting, Mini Length Silhouette
- Knit Fabric Adorned With Glitter
- Curve Hugging Fit I Moderate Stretch
- Glitter May Transfer
Model is 5'9" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0002
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $27.00 $38.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Avery Formal Heat Stone Cowl Neck Mini Dress
Special Occasion
Make a sparkling moment in the shimmering Avery dress that draws all eyes on you! She features a sleeveless cowl neck, sleek bungee cord straps that lead to an x-back design, sparkling heat stones throughout, and a mini length hem. complete look with rhinestone door knocker earrings and sleek heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless cowl neck
- Bungee cord straps
- X-back
- Heat stones
- Mini length hem
- Form hugging fit
- Moderate stretch
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0552
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $29.97 $44.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Hit The Spot Ruched Mesh Mini Dress
This mini dress really hits the spot for its stylish allure! Featuring swiss dot long sleeves, a square neckline, a bodycon silhouette, and a short-length hem. Complete the look in glitzy earrings and heels for date night.
Fit & Features
- Swiss dot puff long sleeves
- Square neckline
- Ruching throughout
- Bodycon fit, mini hem
- Mesh-lined fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1262
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $38.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Klarrissa Formal Satin Pearl Strap Midi Dress
Special Occasion
Make an iconic entrance in the Klarissa formal satin dress as the bride-to-be or banquet guest! She features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline with a pleated cowl draping, adjustable faux pearl embellished straps, a lightly padded bust, flexible boning inserts along the bodice, and a bodycon silhouette with a wrap midi-length hem. The formal dress is composed of luxurious satin fabric with a subtle sheen and a stretchy knit lining. Complete the look in dainty earrings and heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline, pleated cowl draping
- Adjustable faux pearl embellished straps
- Lightly padded bust
- Flexible boning inserts, back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Bodycon silhouette, wrap midi-length hem
- Luxe satin fabric, stretchy knit lining
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1700
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $74.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Sleek Satin Mini Wrap Dress
Stun in satin! Create an alluring first impression in this sleek satin mini wrap dress.
Fits & Features- Spaghetti Straps
- Wrap Front V Neckline
- Square Back
- Short, Asymmetrical Hem
- Curve-Hugging Fit
- Moderate Stretch I Fully Lined
- Zipper Not Included
Navy & Red: Model is 5'9" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small
Gold: Model is 5'9" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 34" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Emerald: Model is 5'8" with a 32" bust, 25" waist and 35" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0374
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $34.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Clearance
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Glitter Dreams Mini Dress
Dream big or go home! This cute little black dress has its head in the clouds with a structured V neckline, narrow shoulder straps, a cutout back and a flattering slim fit composed of a sparkling knit fabric that offers a moderate stretch. Includes exposed zipper.Model is 5'9" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 34" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-6837
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $34.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Satin and Sequin Halter Mini Dress
Shine on in a mini dress that brings the glitz and glamour for your next night out! The dress features a sleeveless halter neckline, a sequin embellished bodice, a neck ties to adjust as needed, and a luxe satin mini length skirt. Complete your glow worthy outfit with rhinestone earrings and glitter heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless halter neckline
- Sequin embellished bodice
- Open back
- Satin-like mini length silhouette
- Form hugging fit
- Slight stretch
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-2087
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $36.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Eyes On Me Satin Bodycon
Draw all eyes on you in a bodycon that was made to flaunt it out! Stun on your next date night in a bodycon that features a sleeveless V-neckline, a pleated bodice, spaghetti straps, and a short-length asymmetrical hem. The dress is composed of a lined stretch satin fabric that offers a form-hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete look with rhinestone heels and a rhinestone clutch.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Pleated bust
- Bodycon silhouette
- Short length, asymmetrical hem
- Lined satin, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4499
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $6.97 $36.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Clearance