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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Chic Glam Moment Glitter Knit Mini Dress
Showcase a chic glam moment in this gorgeous glitter knit mini dress. It features an asymmetric one-shoulder neckline with a single long puff sleeve, a faux wrap hem with pleated detailing, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. The glitter knit fabric offers a moderate stretch. Style with sleek gold hoops.
Fit & Features
- Asymmetric one-shoulder neckline
- Long puff sleeve, tapered hem
- Faux wrap hem, pleating at the front
- Mini-length hem
- Fitted bodycon silhouette
- Glitter knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1747
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $20.97 $46.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Spotlight Ready Sequin Lace Up Mini Dress
This strapless sequin mini dress is made for nights that don’t need an exit plan. Covered in light-catching sparkle with a sleek tube silhouette, it turns around to reveal a lace-up back that steals the show. A subtle front slit adds just enough drama, making this the kind of dress that feels bold, confident, and unapologetically fun from every angle.
Fit & Features
- Strapless straight neckline
- Structured bodice with sequin embellishments
- Lace-up back detail with adjustable tie
- Mini-length skirt with front slit
- Fitted bodycon silhouette
- Runs true to size.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-000696
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $49.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: BLACK
Available Size: S, M, L
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Caroline Halter Neck Satin Mini Dress
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Sleek and simple, the Caroline satin mini dress is the perfect option for a fancy dinner date. She features a sleeveless halter neckline with a subtle draped front, an alluring backless design, pleated detailing at the waist, and a short, flowy, A-line silhouette. The woven satin fabric includes a lightweight lining. Style this timeless dress with lace-up heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless halter neckline, draped front
- Sticky bra recommended
- Back hook and eye closures
- Backless design
- Pleating at the waist
- Mini-length hem, A-line silhouette
- Lined woven satin fabric, no stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1553
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $14.97 $54.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Life Of The Party Mini Dress
Bring life to the party in a sexy mini! The fitted dress has a flattering round neckline paired with narrow straps and a cut out detail at the waist. This mini is composed of a nylon material that offers a moderate stretch and features flattering princess seams.
Model is 5'9" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 34" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0286
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $36.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Say It Again Mini Dress
Sultry and stylish, you can say that again!
Fits & Features
- Spaghetti Straps That Lead To An Open Back With Lattice Detail
- Wrap Front V Neckline
- Ruching At Waist
- Short Asymmetrical Hem
- Smooth, Stretchy Knit Fabric
- Curve-Hugging Fit
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0298
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $5.97 $34.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Sweet Sequins X Back Dress
Lend your party look a little shine in this eye-catching mini! Dress features adjustable X back spaghetti straps, a lightly padded, sequin-embellished V bodice, and a swing-y A-line skirt with back zip. Dress is made from a cotton blend with minimal stretch.
Model is 5'9" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 35.5" hips. She is wearing a size small.Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0287
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $48.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Party With Me Glitter Mini Dress
Get the party started in a dress that has all the heads turning your direction! This mini dress features a square neckline, spaghetti straps, and a cut out detail at the rib. Dress is form fitting and has a mini side slit detail and a hem that hits mid thigh. Dress is composed of a glitter knit material that offers slight stretch.
Model is 5'8" with a 32" bust, 23" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0369
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $13.97 $34.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Too Royal Mesh Bodycon Dress
She's looking too fly in the club tonight, y'all! This bodycon dress features mesh sleeves, a crew neckline, and a bralette-style bodice. It has a fixed waist and a bodycon ponte skirt with moderate stretch. Pair with your favorite iced-out heels for a star-striking vibe.
Royal: Model is 5'6" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 34" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Burgundy: Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.Style Number/Barcode: 05103-3616
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $44.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Dreamy Vibes Long Sleeve Chiffon Skater Dress
This dreamy long sleeve chiffon skater dress has a flowy silhouette to give you that effortlessly ethereal look! The short dress is crafted with an airy sheer chiffon fabric for a lightweight feel, and includes a partial knit lining for coverage. The bodice is shaped with a V-neckline with a chic pleated surplice design, and the sheer long balloon sleeves have cinched hems. The back features a partially smocked design for added stretch. The high waist seam flows out to a short skater skirt with a fit and flare silhouette and a faux wrap-front design. Complete your outfit with block heels for a bridal shower or birthday party!
Fit & Features
- Sheer non-stretch chiffon fabric, partial knit lining
- V-neckline with pleated surplice design
- Long unlined balloon sleeves, elastic cinched hems
- Smocked back, zipper with hook and eye closure
- High waist seam
- Short skater silhouette, faux wrap-front design
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-3139
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $22.97 $49.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Obsessed Over Lace Mini Dress
We get it - the obession with lace is real! This mini dress features an elastic banded off the shoulder square neckline, long fitted sheer sleeves, and a short, form hugging fit with scalloped detail hemlines. The dress is composed of a sheer lace fabric with a smooth stretchy knit lining.
Model is 5'8" with a 32" bust, 25" waist and 35" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0134
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $37.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Modernist Mini Crepe Tank Dress
Figure flattering in color-blocked panels, this modernist mini immediately draws the eye! The on-trend mini tank dress features a sleeveless, v-neck, tank straps, and a curve-hugging silhouette perfect for flaunting your bombshell figure! Complete the look in sassy heels for dinner and drinks.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, v-neck, tank straps
- Color block contrasting
- Curve-hugging silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Back zipper closure
- Woven crepe fabric, moderate stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0339
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $15.97 $38.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Glam And Gorgeous Bodycon Dress
Hey gorgeous! Amp up your night out dress collection with this glam bodycon! It features a sleeveless bodice, adjustable spaghetti straps, a bustier style top with structured, lined, and padded cups, a sheer inset at the waist, a square back with multiple hook and eye closures and a lower back cut out, a lower back zipper closure, and a short, curve hugging fit. The top of the dress is composed of a beaded crochet fabric and the skirt is made of a knit fabric with moderate stretch.
Model is 5'6.5" with a 32" bust, 23.5" waist and 35" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0064
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $49.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Daring Luxe Velvet Bodycon Mini Tube Dress
When luxe meets daring. This velvet tube mini dress brings all the allure with a sculpted fit and dramatic side sash—made for nights that deserve a little extra glam.
Fit & Features
- Velvet fabric, stretch knit lining, moderate stretch
- Strapless straight-across neckline
- Pleating
- Side sash accent
- Mini-length bodycon silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-000637
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $36.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: HUNTER
Available Size: XS, L
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Allure Them All Satin Wrap Mini Dress
Allure them all with your chic style in this curve-hugging satin mini dress! It features an off-the-shoulder V-neckline with a wrap-front design, short sleeve cuffs, figure-flattering pleated detailing at the waist, a mini-length hem with an asymmetric wrap-front, and a bodycon silhouette. Complete your look with rhinestone fringe earrings and silver heels.
Fit & Features
- Off-the-shoulder V-neckline, wrap-front design
- Short sleeve cuffs
- Pleated waist
- Mini-length hem, asymmetric wrap-front
- Bodycon silhouette
- Satin-knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2505
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $38.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Pop On Over Bubble Hem Skater Dress
Pop on over to every party you're invited to in this poplin skater dress featuring adorable puff short sleeves, a wired V-neckline, a high waist seam, and a flattering fit and flare silhouette with a short bubble hem design. The poplin woven fabric includes a sewn-in knit lining. Style this skater dress with rhinestone strappy heels to complete the look!
Fit & Features
- Puff short sleeves, cinched hems
- Wired V-neckline, back zipper, hook and eye closure
- High waist seam
- Fit and flare skater silhouette
- Short bubble hem design
- Poplin woven fabric, sewn-in knit lining, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2299
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $6.97 $56.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Lookin' Luxe Velvet Ruched Mini Dress
Showcase a gorgeous luxe look in this stunning ruched mini dress! It features a trendy square neckline with front ruched detailing, a drawstring accent, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. Pair this dress with a sleek and chic ring set for the perf holiday party look.
Fit & Features
- Spaghetti straps
- Square neckline
- Back zipper closure
- High waist seam
- Front ruched detailing with drawstring accent
- Short, form-hugging fit
- Smooth velvet fabric with plenty of stretch
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0786
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $13.97 $34.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Jayd Formal Glitter Long Sleeve Midi Dress
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A midi dress with sparkling shimmer! The Jayd formal glitter dress offers the perfect shine for homecoming or dressy celebration parties. She features sheer mesh fitted long sleeves, a square neckline, a flattering bodycon silhouette, and a sultry wrap front slit. The formal dress is crafted from a glitter crepe fabric that shimmers under any light. Style the formal knee-length dress with silver block heels.
Fit & Features
- Sheer mesh fitted long sleeves
- Square neckline
- Bodycon silhouette
- Wrap front slit, midi-length hem
- Glitter crepe fabric, moderate stretch
- Bra friendly design
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1727
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $29.97 $59.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Demask Sequin Lace Up Mini Dress
Lace-up in a stunning sequin dress that dazzles up your evening! The dress features a plunging V-neckline, sleek spaghetti straps, a damask sequin design, and a sexy lace-up back. Complete your look with chrome platform heels and a sleek glitter clutch for a dazzling night out outfit.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Demask sequin design on a sheer mesh fabric with a knit lining
- Lattice-back
- Mini length silhouette
- Form hugging fit
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0646
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $45.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Francesca Velvet Long Sleeve Open Back Mini Dress
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Flirty and bold, the Francesca velvet mini dress turns heads with sheer long sleeves, a daring open back, and ruched details that flatter every curve along the bodycon silhouette.
Fit & Features
- Velvet-lined fabric
- Sweetheart neckline, padded bra cups
- Sheer fitted long sleeves
- Open back design
- Ruched bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Where to Wear:
HOCO, birthdays, bachelorettes, cocktail parties, milestone celebrations, romantic date nights
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-000444
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $14.97 $54.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: BLACK
Available Size: XS
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Sparkling Attitude Glitter Ruffle Mini Dress
Make a sparkling statement in this glitter mini dress to match your attitude for the night! The mini-length dress features a flirty cowl neckline, and spaghetti straps that crisscross in the back for a touch of allure, a bodycon silhouette, and a tiered ruffled mini-length hem and glitter fabric will have you shining all night long. Complete the look in high heels for a holiday party!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless cowl neckline
- Spaghetti straps, crisscross back
- Bodycon silhouette
- Tiered ruffle mini-length hem
- Glitter fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2661
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $42.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Lexie Sleeveless Sequin Mesh Mini Dress
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Light up the room at your next holiday party in our stunning Lexie mini dress! She features a sleeveless bodice, bungee spaghetti straps that lead to a cross back, a cowl neckline, and a short, curve-hugging fit. Pair this gorgeous dress with a rhinestone clutch to complete your fashionably glam look.
Fit & Features
- Bungee spaghetti straps
- Cross back detail
- Cowl neckline
- Mini length silhouette
- Form-hugging fit
- Sheer sequin mesh fabric with a knit lining
- Moderate stretch
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0558
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $29.97 $46.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Get Sprung On Florals Mini Dress
Get sprung on this too cute mini dress! It features an off the shoulder neckline with short cuffed sleeves, a trendy tie front with a keyhole cut out, seam detailing, a smocked back, and a short, form hugging fit. The dress is composed of a woven fabric with no stretch.
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0099
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $42.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Wendy Floral Sequin Mini Party Dress
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Spring into the Wendy floral sequin party dress ready to bloom for school dances, banquets, or dressy celebrations! She features a sleeveless square neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps, a flattering bodycon silhouette, and a mini-length hem. The party dress is designed with a gorgeous floral sequin pattern on mesh fabric with a stretchy knit lining. Complete the look with some radiant bling and heels!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps
- Padded bust, back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Bodycon silhouette, mini-length hem
- Floral sequin-embellished pattern
- Mesh fabric, stretchy knit lining
- Bra optional
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1707
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $79.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Kiana Flower Lace-Up A-Line Party Dress
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Standout from the crowd in the fresh Kiana flower party dress! She features a sleeveless square neckline, spaghetti straps that lead to the head-turning lace-up back, and a flirty A-line silhouette with a short-length hem. The party dress is designed with a soutache flower pattern that brings a one-of-a-kind style on mesh fabric with a stretchy knit lining. Complete the look for weddings or formal birthdays with heels and butterfly earrings.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Spaghetti straps, lace-up back
- A-line silhouette, short-length hem
- Soutache flower pattern
- Mesh fabric, stretchy knit lining
- Sticky bra or pasties recommended
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1878
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $29.97 $49.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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