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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Chic Status Ruffled And Ruched Mini Dress
Achieve chic status serving looks in this on-trend ruffled and ruched mini dress! It features a sleeveless high boat neckline, an alluring open back with a V-cut design, ruffled accents at the shoulder and hem, ruching down the back and side seams to accentuate your curves, a mini-length hem with a ruffled trim, and a bodycon silhouette. The double-lined smooth knit fabric offers plenty of stretch. Style this short dress with lace-up stiletto heels for a party.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless high boat neckline
- Open V-cut back design
- Ruffled accents at the shoulder and hem
- Ruched detailing down the back and side seams
- Mini-length hem, ruffled trim, bodycon fit
- Double-lined smooth knit fabric, plenty of stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2896
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $42.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Malika Formal Sequin One-Shoulder Midi Dress
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Sequin dresses make sure every eye will be on your dazzling aurora and the Malika formal midi dress is no exception! She features a chic one-shoulder neckline adorned with a fitted long sleeve, an asymmetrical pleated accent, and a form-hugging silhouette revealing a sexy side slit design. The formal midi-length dress is crafted from a sequin embellished lined fabric that brings the sparkle. Complete the look with earrings and heels for a holiday party!
Fit & Features
- One-shoulder neckline, fitted long sleeve
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Form-hugging silhouette
- Side slit design, midi-length hem
- Sequin-embellished fabric, stretchy knit lining
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1901
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $59.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Dazzle Darling Rhinestone Trim Mini Dress
Dazzle them all with your stunning beauty in this curve-hugging mini dress showcasing the prettiest sparkle! The mini dress features a sleeveless V-neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps for a customized fit, a short bodycon silhouette, and a chic side slit with cascading rhinestone fringe. The crepe fabric includes a full knit lining. Style this party dress with rhinestone hoops.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Mini-length hem
- Fitted bodycon silhouette
- Side slit, rhinestone fringe trim
- Crepe fabric, full knit lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1931
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $44.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Velvet Marabou Neck Trim Mini Dress
This sleek and chic dress will surely have everyone doing a double-take!
Fits & Features
- Adjustable Spaghetti Strap
- Marabou Trim Neckline With Notched V At Center
- Back Zip With Hook & Eye Closure
- Mini Length Silhouette
- Soft Velvet I Fully Lined
- Curve Hugging Fit I Moderate Stretch
Model is 5'9" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 34" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0479
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $50.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Kara Formal Floral Satin Skater Dress
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Sleek with an adorable flirty flair, the Kara formal floral satin skater short dress is the picture-perfect option for parties! She features a sleeveless V-neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps for customizable wear, a fitted high waist, a short skater skirt, and a fit and flare silhouette. The smooth satin woven fabric features an all-over floral pattern for the prettiest look. Style this dress with platform heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline
- Adjustable spaghetti straps, hidden back zipper, hook and eye closure
- Fitted high waist, short skater skirt, fit and flare silhouette
- Floral pattern
- Satin woven fabric, full lining, no stretch
- Strapless or sticky bra recommended
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1478
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $49.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Tracy Lace Corset Satin Mini Dress
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Made for the spotlight moment, the Tracy satin mini dress stuns with a sheer floral lace corset bodice adorned in beaded appliqué and sequins. Its sculpted silhouette and subtle slit create a look that’s equal parts elegant and unforgettable.
Fit & Features
- Satin fabric, stretchy knit lining
- Strapless sheer floral lace corset bodice, padded bra cups
- Flexible boning, applique, beading, sequins
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Bodycon fit
- Slit mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Where to Wear:
Cocktail parties, birthday dinners, bachelorettes, glam soirees, Vegas, date nights, rooftop hotel bars
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-000430
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $89.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Strike The Crowd Glitter Skater Dress
Strike the crowd with your subtle sparkle in this glitter skater dress at school dances or parties! It features a sleeveless square neckline, spaghetti straps, a skater silhouette, hidden side pockets for keeping your hands warm, and a short-length hem. The dress is designed with a glitter diamond pattern on crepe knit fabric. Complete the look with rhinestone earrings and a bracelet.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline, spaghetti straps
- Skater silhouette
- Hidden side pockets
- Short-length hem
- Glitter diamond pattern
- Crepe knit fabric, bust lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2464
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $36.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Sneak Peek Mesh Bodycon Mini Dress
A mesh mini dress that gives everyone a peek at your curves! The fitted bodycon silhouette and ruched side seams hug your figure in all the right places, while the sheer fitted long sleeves and low back cowl neckline with tie closure give it a touch of elegance. Complete the look in platform heels for a night out!
Fit & Features
- Sheer fitted long sleeves
- Square neckline
- Low back cowl neckline with tie closure
- Side ruched seams, bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Mesh fabric, sewn-in knit lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-5498
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $6.97 $46.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Glitter Magic Velvet Skater Dress
Have yourself a magical night in this glitter velvet skater dress featuring a sleeveless, square neckline, tank-style straps, a high waist seam, and a short flared hem. Complete the look in statement heels and jewelry.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, square neckline
- Tank-style straps
- High waist seam
- Skater silhouette
- Short flared hem
- Glitter velvet fabric, minimal stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1739
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $39.90
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Heavenly Sequins Off Shoulder Mini Dress
You'll be looking all types of angelic. Wow the crowd in this sequined mini!
Fits & Features
- Off Shoulder Sleeves
- Plunging Wire V Neckline With Padded Cups
- Square Back With Zipper & Hook And Eye Closure
- Mini Length Silhouette
- Mesh Knit With Scroll & Diamond Pattern Sequins Throughout
- Fully Lined
- Bodycon Fit I Ample Stretch
White: Model is 5'9" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 35.5" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Mauve: Model is 5'9" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0235
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $48.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Stunned Allure Corset Rhinestone Bodycon Mini Dress
This rhinestone mesh mini dress features a sultry pleated V-neckline and adjustable spaghetti straps for a custom fit. The corset-style bodice flaunts the bodycon mini-length silhouette perfect for pairing with stiletto heels.
Fit & Features
- Mesh fabric, sewn-in knit lining, moderate stretch
- Pleated V-neckline
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Flexible boning, sheer trim, faux wrap sash
- Bodycon mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-5612
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $52.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Alaina Rhinestone Trim Bell Sleeve Formal Mini Dress
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Bring the iconic glamour to your next dressy party in the Alaina formal mini dress! With her chic allure and radiant rhinestone detailing, you'll receive all the compliments. She features a sultry plunging V-neckline with a dainty rhinestone trim, a small rhinestone bow at the center of the bust, a V-back design with a matching rhinestone trim and a back zipper closure, long dramatic bell sleeves, a mini-length hem, and a bodycon silhouette to flaunt your figure. The crepe fabric offers a moderate stretch. Complete your look in this mini dress with sleek pumps.
Fit & Features
- Plunging V-neckline, rhinestone trim, front rhinestone bow design
- V-back design, rhinestone trim, zipper, hook-eye closure
- Long bell sleeves, flared hems
- Mini-length hem, bodycon silhouette
- Crepe fabric, bust knit lining, moderate stretch
- Bra-friendly design
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1998
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $59.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Dreamy Beauty Satin Marabou Dress
Look like a dreamy beauty in this silky satin dress for your next fancy night out! It features a one-shoulder neckline, a long bell sleeve with marabou trim, side pleating with hidden zipper closure, and a form-hugging mini-length hem. Complete your dressy look in embellished pumps.
Fit & Features
- One-shoulder neckline
- Long bell sleeve with marabou trim
- Side pleating, hidden zipper closure
- Form-hugging silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Satin fabric, chiffon lining, no stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2308
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $62.90
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Own The Night Faux Wrap Mini Dress
Modern and sleek, this bodycon mini dress is ready for a night on the town! The dress features a sleeveless square neckline, spaghetti straps, a crepe bodice with a high-waist seam, and a satin asymmetrical wrap hem. Complete your party look in sassy heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neck
- Spaghetti straps
- Crepe bodice, high waist seam
- Satin asymmetrical wrap hem
- Bodycon, mini-length
- Minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4525
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $39.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Lace Trim Satin Mini Dress
The little lace detail this satin mini has gives it a sexy edge.
Fits & Features
- Adjustable Spaghetti Straps
- Lace-Trimmed V Neck & Back
- Hidden Back Zipper With Hook & Eye Closure
- Flattering Bust Seams I High Waist Seam
- Short, Form-Hugging Fit
- Small Front Slit
- Satin Fabric I Minimal Stretch
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0673
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $48.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Glitz And Glitter Mini Dress
With some glitz and glitter, you're bound for best style! This mini dress features a sleeveless bodice, tank-like shoulder straps, a square neck and back, and a short, form hugging fit. The dress is composed of a glitter knit fabric with plenty of stretch and a knit lining.Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0437
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $34.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Wonderstruck Beauty Lace-Up Dress
Everyone will be struck by your beauty n this glitter mini dress perf for a club night! It features a sleeveless square neck with halter straps, a hip pleat seam to accentuate your curves, an asymmetrical hem, and an open lace-up back with tie closure. Complete the look in glitzy heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neck
- Halter straps
- Hip pleat seam, bodycon fit
- Asymmetrical mini hem
- Open lace-up back with tie closure
- Glitter knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4531
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $42.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Zaida Formal Taffeta Skater Dress
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Miake it a fab night out with a formal skater dress that brings the style to your event! The dress features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline with padded cups, adjustable spaghetti straps that cross at the back, and lace-up straps. Her slim-fit bodice leads to a flared skater skirt with hidden side pockets. The dress is composed of a lined taffeta fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete look with rhinestone heels and a clutch.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline
- Padded cups
- Adjustable spaghetti straps, lace-up back
- High waist
- Skater skirt
- Taffeta fabric, petticoat
- Form hugging fit, moderate stretch, runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0971
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $29.97 $74.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Sparkle Diva Mini Dress
Shine like the diva you are in this commanding mini dress!
Fits & Features
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Scoop Neckline With Padded Cups
- Spaghetti Straps
- Mini Length Silhouette
- Lined Knit Fabric With Flocked Velvet & Glitter Accents Throughout
- Curve Hugging Fit I Moderate Stretch
- Glitter May Transfer
Model is 5'8" with a 32" bust, 23" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0412
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $36.90
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Scoop Neckline With Padded Cups
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Key To My Heart Mini Dress
This chic mini will be the key to your heart! It features a mock neck, a semi-sheer back with a zipper and hook and eye closure, a sultry front key hole cut out, a semi-sheer waist inset, and a short, form hugging fit. The dress is composed of a flocked knit fabric that offers moderate stretch and showcases an all over intricate print.
Model is 5'9" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 34" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0195
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $38.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Oh-So-Chic Rosette Halter Mini Dress
This rosette halter mini dress will have you looking oh-so-chic and ready for romance! It features a sleeveless halter neckline with a bold textured rosette flower applique, tie-back halter straps, a mini-length hem, and a bodycon silhouette that will hug your curves. The crepe fabric has a moderate stretch. Complete your dressy dinner date look with strappy stilettos.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless halter neckline
- Textured woven rosette flower applique
- Tie-back halter spaghetti straps
- Mini-length hem
- Bodycon silhouette
- Crepe fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2690
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $5.97 $35.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Natasha Lace Long Sleeve Feather Mini Dress
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Celebrate the best times in the Natasha lace mini dress! She features a classy sweetheart neckline with a built-in padded underwire bust eliminating the need for a bra, sheer fitted long sleeves, a sassy bodycon silhouette, and a feather trim mini-length hem for those diva vibes! The formal dress is crafted from a chic lace fabric with a sewn-in nude knit lining. Complete the look in rhinestone heels for a rehearsal dinner or cocktail party!
Fit & Features
- Sweetheart neckline
- Built-in padded underwire bust
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Sheer fitted long sleeves
- Bodycon silhouette, feather trim mini-length hem
- Lace fabric, sewn-in nude knit lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1749
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $59.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Moment To Sparkle Mesh Mini Dress
It will be your moment to sparkle in this sultry and stunning mini dress. It features a sheer mesh bodice with a crew neckline and long sleeves, a mini-length lining with a sweetheart outline, all-over ruching, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. The sheer mesh fabric has mini heat stone embellishments for a glamorous vibe. Complete the look with lace-up heels.
Fit & Features
- Sheer mesh bodice, crew neckline, long fitted sleeves
- Mini-length lining, sweetheart outline, padded bust
- All-over ruched detailing
- Mini-length, form-fitting silhouette
- Front mini heat stone embellishments
- Moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4147
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $54.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Sleek Sparkle Sequin Satin Mini Dress
Show off a sleek sparkle in this silky satin mini dress. It features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline with a chic sequin embroidered trim at the bust, thin halter straps with sequin embroidery, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. The smooth satin-knit fabric offers a moderate stretch. Style with rhinestone heels for a night out at the club.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline
- Sequin embroidered trim at the bust
- Thin halter straps, sequin embroidery, hook and bar closure
- High waist seam, back zipper, hook and eye closure
- Mini-length hem, fitted bodycon silhouette
- Satin-knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4616
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $36.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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