Short Cocktail Dresses
The invite says cocktail, but your dress can still have a little fun with it. This short cocktail dress edit is full of strapless, cowl neckline, corset bodice, off-the-shoulder, and long sleeve silhouettes that go from sleek to statement. Choose mesh, slinky jersey, silky satin, velvet, or lace, then add your kind of drama with floral print, rhinestones, sequins, beading, or a side sash. Black, red, burgundy, navy, and emerald green keep the mood polished for birthday soirees, sorority formals, and guest of wedding plans—aka every excuse to dress up and take too many photos. Finish with heels and a mini bag, then let the dress handle the rest.
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Short Cocktail Dresses for Parties & Special Events
Short Cocktail Dresses bring a playful edge to dressed-up occasions, with mini and shorter silhouettes made for cocktail parties, celebrations, and nights out. Go sleek in a fitted bodycon, add movement with an A-line or skater shape, or make more of a statement with corset details, open backs, ruffles, and lace-up designs. From satin and velvet to sequins and dark florals, these shorter styles can shift from polished to party-ready.
Mini Cocktail Dresses for Fall & Winter Plans
For Friendsgiving dinners and fall celebrations, knit, satin, mesh, and dark floral styles bring seasonal texture to the shorter hem. Cowl, halter, square, and sweetheart necklines offer different ways to frame the look, while off-shoulder, one-shoulder, and strapless designs dial up the drama for evening plans.
Holiday parties and New Year’s Eve call for extra shine. Mini cocktail dresses with beading, rhinestones, mesh, or unique sequin patterns catch the light, while velvet adds a richer finish for winter events. When you want more coverage without giving up cocktail style, explore Long Sleeve Cocktail Dresses.
Dress Up a Short Cocktail Look for Cooler Nights
A few layers and accessories can take a shorter dress further through the season. Pair satin, velvet, or embellished styles with heels and sparkling jewelry for a polished party look, then add boleros for extra coverage on cooler nights.
For a broader range of lengths and silhouettes, explore Windsor’s cocktail dresses, from short party styles to more elevated options for dressier events.
Is a Short Dress Appropriate for a Cocktail Party?
Yes. Short cocktail dresses are appropriate for many cocktail parties, but consider the event’s dress code and formality along with the hemline. A mini can feel cocktail-ready when elevated through a structured silhouette, luxe fabric, sophisticated neckline, or details like beading and rhinestones. For more conservative or formal events, a slightly longer hem or more refined styling may better fit the setting.
If you’re deciding between cocktail and formal attire, the distinction goes beyond dress length. The venue, time of day, invitation, fabrication, and overall finish can all help determine how dressed-up your look should be. Explore the cocktail dress vs. formal dress guide for more guidance.
Find Windsor’s Short Cocktail Dresses for fall celebrations, holiday parties, New Year’s Eve, and nights out, with mini and shorter styles designed to make dressing up feel fun.
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Enchanted Magic Lace Up Skater Dress
Enchant the room with magical shine! This skater dress features a sleeveless square neck, adjustable spaghetti straps, a lace-up open-back design, and a short-length hem on glitter woven fabric. Complete the look in lace-up heels and earrings.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neck
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Lace-up, open-back design
- Skater silhouette
- Short-length hem
- Glitter woven fabric, knit lining, no stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1731
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $20.97 $46.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Booked And Busy Ruffle Hem Bodycon Mini Dress
Booked, busy, and dressed accordingly. This bodycon mini dress hugs in all the right places with a tie-back halter neckline and flirty ruffle hem that was made for parties, date nights, and last-minute plans.
Fit & Features
- Sleek knit fabric with knit lining, high stretch
- Sleeveless subtle sweetheart neckline
- Tie-back halter spaghetti straps, partially open back
- Dual vertical seams down the front
- Mini-length ruffled hem
- Bodycon silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-000765
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $34.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: RED
Available Size: XS, S, M, L
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Aurelia Sequin Lace-Up Mini Dress
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Made for the spotlight, the Aurelia sequin bodycon dress is equal parts sultry and polished. The bodycon silhouette and lace-up back detail strike the perfect balance of glam and sophistication for your next standout moment.
Fit & Features
- Sequin-embellished, mesh fabric, stretchy knit lining
- V-neckline, padded bra cups
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Lace-up back, lower zipper and hook-eye closure
- Bodycon fit, mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Where to Wear:
Homecoming, birthdays, bachelorettes, date nights, Vegas, rooftop hotel bars, dinner parties, fancy brunches
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-000325
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $29.97 $69.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Malinda Satin Rhinestone A-Line Bubble Dress
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Soft sheen, subtle sparkle, and undeniable charm. The Malinda mini dress shines in woven satin with rhinestone straps, a corset-inspired bodice, and a tie-back detail that flatters from every angle. Finished with a flirty bubble hem, it’s the kind of mini that turns every step into a moment.
Fit & Features
- Premium satin fabric, tulle trim stretchy knit lining
- Square neckline, rhinestone-embellished spaghetti straps
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Tie-back bow design
- Corset-structured bodice, flexible boning
- A-line. mini-length bubble hem
- Runs true to size
Where to Wear:
Bridal celebrations, engagement parties, birthday dinners, celebratory brunches, holiday parties, cocktail soirees, date night, New Year's Eve, anniversaries
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-000449
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $79.90
Availability: Out of Stock
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Sweet And Stylish Off-The-Shoulder Mini Dress
Keep it sweet and stylish in a mini dress that brings pretty details to your outfits. The dress features an off-the-shoulder neckline, long sheer sleeves, scalloped lace throughout, and a mini-length silhouette. Complete look with wedges.
Fit & Features
- Off-the-shoulder neckline
- Long fitted sheer sleeves
- Sheer scalloped lace fabric, lined body
- Mini-length silhouette
- Form-hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0987
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $39.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Sweet Perfection Mini Dress
Keep it sweet and charming in this pretty mini!
Fits & Features
- Off Shoulder Neckline
- Sweetheart Bust
- Fitted Long Sleeves
- Ruched Detail Along Left Seam I Envelope Hem
- Smooth Knit Composition
- Curve Hugging Fit With Moderate Stretch
Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0290
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $14.97 $37.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Brielle One-Shoulder Marabou Feather Trim Mini Dress
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The Brielle formal mini dress is a trendy elevated version of the classic LBD! Perfect for parties, she brings the drama and flirtatious allure. She features an asymmetric one-shoulder neckline with a long bell sleeve with a shoulder pad insert and a chic marabou feather trim, all-over ruched detailing, a mini-length hem, and a bodycon silhouette to showcase your gorgeous curves. The lined knit fabric offers plenty of stretch. Complete your party look in this mini-length dress with rhinestone fringe earrings and stiletto heels.
Fit & Features
- Asymmetric one-shoulder neckline
- Long bell sleeve, shoulder pad insert, marabou feather trim
- Ruched detailing
- Mini-length hem, bodycon silhouette
- Stretchy knit fabric, sewn-in knit lining
- Strapless or sticky bra recommended
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1769
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $54.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Sparkle Motion Glitter Mini Dress
Ready to make moves? Then shine in this glitter-embellished red mini! Dress features cross-back spaghetti straps, a seamed, deep V princess bodice with lightly padded cups, and a curve-hugging skirt with envelope hem. Dress is made from a woven knit material and offers moderate stretch.Model is 5'8.5" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 35" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0114
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $36.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Isabel Velvet Rhinestone Trim Dress
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Attention everyone, you've arrived looking like a princess in the Isabel formal dress for holiday parties and dressy soirees! She features long fitted sleeves with shoulder pads for structure, a gorgeous rhinestone trim sweetheart neckline with a center-notched design, and a pleated side seam that leads to her bodycon, asymmetric short hem. The formal dress is composed of luxurious lined velvet fabric with a moderate stretch. Style with rhinestone stiletto heels to complete your glam look!
Fit & Features
- Long fitted sleeves, shoulder pads
- Rhinestone trim sweetheart neckline, center-notched design
- Back zipper, hook and eye closure
- Pleated side seam, bodycon silhouette, asymmetric short-length hem
- Lined velvet fabric, moderate stretch
- Bra-friendly design
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1217
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $69.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Dream Girl Satin Lace Trim Mini Dress
This dreamy satin mini dress will have you feeling date night-ready! It features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline with a sheer lace trim bust, spaghetti straps that cross along the open back, side pleating, and a bodycon mini-length silhouette. The smooth satin-knit fabric offers a moderate stretch. Complete the look with chunky platform heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline
- Sheer lace trim bust, bust seam outline
- Spaghetti straps, cross open-back design
- Side pleating
- Bodycon silhouette, mini-length hem
- Satin-knit fabric, knit lining at the bust, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1916
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $39.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Darcy Velvet Bow Midi Formal Dress
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Romantic with a refined edge, the Darcy velvet midi dress blends timeless polish with a touch of drama. Framed by soft cap sleeves and a classic crew neckline, the open back tied in a bow makes every exit just as striking as the entrance.
Fit & Features
- Soft velvet fabric, stretchy knit lining
- Crew neckline
- Cap sleeves
- Open back with bow, lower center back slit
- Form-hugging silhouette
- Midi-length hem
- Runs true to size
Where to Wear:
Weddings, cocktail parties, formal celebrations, date nights, rehearsal dinners, engagement parties, holidays
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-000524
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $59.90
Availability: Out of Stock
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Chic Daydream Floral Satin Mini Dress
Capture everyone's gaze in this sleek floral satin mini dress that will have you looking like a chic daydream! It features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline, a gorgeous floral embroidered applique that continues from the bust to the spaghetti straps, a high waist seam, a mini-length hem, and a bodycon silhouette that will hug your curves. Style this stunning dress with clear heels for a party.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline
- Floral embroidered applique at the bust and adjustable spaghetti straps
- High waist seam, back zipper closure
- Mini-length hem
- Bodycon fit
- Satin-knit fabric
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2359
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $39.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Basic Scoop Mini Dress
Basic never looked so good in this essential mini dress! It features a light blue color, a scoop neckline, tank-like straps and a mini length silhouette. Dress is composed of a double lined smooth knit fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch.Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, a 24" waist, and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-3350
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $13.91 $23.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Noelle Formal Satin Party Dress
Special OccasionClaim the throne as you reign the night in luxe rhinestones! Our Noelle dress features a sleeveless bodice, a sweetheart bust with a built in no slip strip, padded cups, built in boning for structure and princess seams. Her slim fit bodice leads to a flaring multi layered party length skirt with hidden side pockets accented with rhinestones and gemstones. Dress is composed of a satin fabric that offers a form hugging fit with minimal stretch. Includes a hidden back zipper closure and petticoat
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-3938
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $53.97 $154.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Selma Short A-Line Dress
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Playful and pretty, the Selma short dress has a timeless A-line silhouette with flattering side pleated detailing that makes a statement.
Fit & Features
- Scuba woven fabric, stretchy knit lining
- Square neckline, padded bra cups
- Wide shoulder straps
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Side pleated detailing, princess seam detailing
- A-Line silhouette, short-length hem
- Runs true to size
Where to Wear:
Weddings, garden parties, fancy date nights, special events, milestone celebrations
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-000064
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $79.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Tempt Me Satin Mini Dress
Dare to be tempting with your wardrobe. This mini dress features a sweetheart lace trim neckline, a bra-like bodice with a ruched detail down the center, and a sexy lace-trimmed hem. Complete the look in simple heels.
Fit & Features
- Sweetheart lace trim neckline
- Bra-like bodice, center ruched detail
- Adjustable spaghetti straps, back zipper closure
- Form-fitting silhouette
- Lace trim mini-length hem
- Luxe satin fabric, moderate stretch, fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0386
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $38.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Sheila Satin Queen Skater Dress
Special OccasionRadiate elegance and grace as you stun in our breathing Macy dress! She features a sleeveless bodice, a V neckline, padded cups and narrow straps that lead to an unlined floral lace back with a lower back keyhole. Her slim fit bodice leads to a fluttering double layered skater skirt. Macy is composed of a luxe satin and lace fabric that offers a form hugging fit with minimal stretch.
Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size three.Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-4063
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $84.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Feeling Flirtatious Satin Glitter Mini Dress
Looking for something to make heads turn? This satin mini dress is the perfect pick! It features a sheer mesh glitter peasant long sleeves, a figure-flattering side pleated seam and bodycon silhouette, and a wrap mini-length hem. Complete the look with heels and a handbag for a party!
Fit & Features
- Sheer mesh glitter peasant long sleeves
- Square neckline
- Side pleated seam
- Bodycon silhouette
- Wrap mini-length hem
- Satin fabric, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2925
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $20.97 $46.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Shimmer And Spin Glitter Mini Dress
Playful yet polished—this glitter skater mini dress shines with a strapless neckline and flared silhouette that moves with you. Perfect for parties, birthday dinners, or any RSVP events!
Fit & Features
- Glitter knit fabric with stretch, knit lining
- Strapless neckline
- A-line silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-000376
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $42.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Scarlet Formal Glitter Drape Dress
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A delicate side drape and glitter steals the show on the Scarlet formal dress perfect for all-night dancing! She captures all the attention in her sleek, one-shoulder design with a sheer long sleeve, high waist seam, and bodycon short skirt. Her side cascading drape creates a dramatic flair for the evening while elongating your figure! The formal dress is composed of a sheer glitter knit overlay with a knit lining and moderate stretch. Complete the look in statement earrings and sassy heels.
Fit & Features
- One-shoulder design, sheer long sleeve
- Strapless or adhesive bra recommended
- High waist seam, side cascading drape
- Bodycon silhouette
- Short-length hem
- Sheer glitter overlay, knit lining, moderate stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0976
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $69.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Life Of The Party Mini Dress
Center of attention? All eyes on you? It's a given when you say yes to this dress!
Fits & Features
- Mock Neck With Two-Button Closure At Nape
- Faux Wrap-Style Bodice With Cutouts At Back, Bust, Waist
- Fitted Long Sleeves
- Slim Pencil, Mini Length Skirt
- Bodycon Fit
- Velvet Composition I Moderate Stretch
Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0156
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $35.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Plus Pretty And Pleated Skater Dress
Be a stunner in this pretty and pleated skater dress! It features a sleeveless bodice, wide shoulder straps, a deep V neckline, padded cups, an empire waistband, and a skater skirt paired with pleated details. The dress is composed of a crepe fabric that offers moderate stretch and includes a lined bodice.
Model is 5'11" with a 38" bust, 37" waist and 48.5" hips. She is wearing a 1X
Style Number/Barcode: 15101-0057
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $13.97 $34.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Cinched And Chic Ruched Mini Dress
Get cinched in a fab LBD that showcases curves from all the right places! The dress features a sweetheart neckline, sheer balloon sleeves, a ruched drawstring at the center, and a mini-length silhouette. The dress is composed of mesh and nylon-knit fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete look with stiletto heels and a faux leather crossbody.
Fit & Features
- Sweetheart neckline
- Long balloon sleeves
- Ruched drawstring at center
- Mini length silhouette
- Mesh and lined nylon knit fabric
- Form hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4005
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $6.97 $39.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Simply Striking Crepe A-Line Mini Dress
This dress brings clean lines and chicness to any dressy moment. Crafted from structured crepe in a strapless A-line mini silhouette, it’s the kind of effortlessly polished look that makes every entrance feel elevated.
Fit & Features
- Crepe fabric, sewn-in woven lining
- Strapless neckline
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- A-line silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-000169
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $44.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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