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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Annaliese Velvet Pearl Bodycon Mini Dress
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Made for the spotlight, the Annaliese velvet bodycon mini dress turns every entrance into a moment. With a sweetheart neckline and delicate faux pearl and rhinestone accents, it’s the kind of dress that feels as unforgettable as the night itself.
Fit & Features
- Velvet fabric with knit lining, moderate stretch
- Faux pearl and mini rhinestone embellishments
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline, padded bust, draped cowl neck overlay
- Adjustable spaghetti straps, back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Bodycon fit
- Mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Where to Wear:
Homecoming, weddings, date nights, bachelorettes, date nights, milestone celebrations, birthdays, red-carpet events
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-000153
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $49.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Availability: Out of Stock
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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
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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
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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
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Wendy Floral Sequin Mini Party Dress
Special Occasion
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
Special Occasion
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
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Cheyenne Lace Crepe Mini Dress
Special Occasion
A gorgeous floral lace design adds a sultry touch to our lovely Cheyenne. Form hugging and fitted, each of your curves will be celebrated! Add a glitzy envelope clutch and some rhinestone heels for a star-studded look!
Fits & Features
- Sweetheart Neckline I Padded Bust
- Sheer Lace Back, Fitted Long Sleeves & Waist
- Back Zipper With Hook & Eye Closure
- Mini Length Silhouette
- Crepe Fabric I Lined
- Form Hugging Fit I Moderate Stretch
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0443
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $46.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Kimmy Formal Sequin Mini Dress
Special Occasion
Dress to impress in our shimmering Kimmy dress that stuns for your next special evening. The dress features a wide round neckline, fitted long sleeves, and a sequin scroll pattern. The dress is composed of a lined mesh fabric that offers a form hugging fit with minimal stretch. Complete look with a rhinestone clutch and rhinestone rings.
Fit & Features
- Wide round neckline
- Fitted long sleeves
- Sequin scroll pattern
- Mini length silhouette
- Lined mesh fabric
- Form hugging fit
- Minimal stretch
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0411
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $29.97 $54.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Portia Satin Corset Mini Dress
Special Occasion
Polished, poised, and made to turn heads. The Portia satin corset mini dress blends sleek sophistication with a chic sculpting fit, perfect for formal parties or elevated evenings out.
Fit & Features
- Stretch satin fabric, knit lining
- Sleeveless cowl neckline
- Thin tank shoulder straps
- Corset-style bodice, flexible boning
- Back zipper with hook-eye closure
- Mini-length bodycon silhouette
- Runs true to size
Where to Wear:
Homecoming, dressed-up dinners, bachelorette parties, bridal showers, and birthday celebrations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-000042
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $49.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Stevie Formal Sequin Midi Dress
Special Occasion
A cause for celebration! Make every room shine in the Stevie formal sequin dress perfect for birthdays or wedding guests. She features a sleeveless one-shoulder, cowl neck, adjustable spaghetti strap, built-in padded bust, and bodycon silhouette with a slit along the midi-length hem. The formal dress is composed of a sequin fabric with a knit lining and plenty of stretch. Style with lace-up heels and earrings to complete the look!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless one-shoulder, cowl neck, adjustable spaghetti strap
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Built-in padded bust
- Bodycon, front slit, midi-length hem
- Sequin fabric, knit lining, moderate stretch
- No bra required
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1335
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $59.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Adorable Classic Strapless Corset Floral Skater Dress
A strapless floral skater dress features a flirty corset bodice and a flattering skater mini-length silhouette. Perfect for a brunch or party.
Fit & Features
- Floral brocade pattern, woven fabric lined with satin
- Strapless ruffled neckline
- Padded bra cups
- Corset bodice, flexible boning, back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Skater mini-length silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-3476
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $24.97 $54.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Enchanted Evening Velvet Mini Dress
Keep your dinner date outfit enchanting and chic in this smooth velvet mini dress. It features a sleeveless V-neckline, spaghetti straps, pleated detailing at the side, a faux wrap design, and an asymmetrical mini-length hem. The velvet fabric offers a moderate stretch with a form-hugging, bodycon silhouette. Complete your look with satin platform heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- High waist seam, pleating at the side
- Faux wrap design, asymmetrical mini-length hem
- Fitted bodycon silhouette
- Velvet fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1887
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $36.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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