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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Carly Satin Sash Bodycon Mini Dress
Special Occasion
Effortless drama meets sculpted glamour in the Carly strapless satin mini dress, designed with pleated detailing and a cascading side sash that floats with every step. The bodycon silhouette creates a sleek, modern hourglass moment—perfect for a night that calls for all eyes on you.
Fit & Features
- Stretch satin fabric lined with stretchy knit
- Strapless neckline, non-slip grip lining, padded bra cups
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Pleated bodycon mini-length silhouette
- Side cascading sash
- Runs true to size
Where to Wear:
Homecoming, weddings, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, engagement parties, birthdays, date nights, bachelorettes, cocktail parties, galas, black tie soirees
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-000231
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $69.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: WHITE
Available Size: S
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Char Formal Velvet Glitter Mini Dress
Special Occasion
Dazzle and stun in a dress that is fit for a fashionista! Char features a wrap V-neckline, long puff sleeves that bring the drama, glitter details throughout, and a ruched ruffle accent that runs off-center. The dress is composed of a lined velvet fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch.
Fit & Features
- Wrap V-neckline
- Long puff sleeves
- Glitter details throughout
- Ruched ruffle accent
- Lined velvet fabric
- Mini length silhouette
- Form hugging fit
- Moderate stretch
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0483
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $29.97 $49.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Outer Limits Holographic A-Line Dress
Take your style to the outer limits in this holographic a-line short dress featuring a sleeveless boat neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps, and a curve-hugging fit. Complete your chic look in lucite mules.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless boat neckline
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- A-line silhouette
- Curve-hugging
- Short-length hem
- Holographic woven fabric, knit lining, no stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2132
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $35.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Laurie Rhinestone Velvet Mini Dress
Special Occasion
Bring the drama in the glamorous and chic Laurie mini dress. She features a one-shoulder neckline with a long fitted sleeve, a flattering high waist, ruching down the sides, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. The velvet fabric showcases all-over rhinestone embellishment for a luxe vibe. Style this dress with sparkly hoops.
Fit & Features
- One-shoulder neckline
- Single long fitted sleeve
- High waist seam, side ruching
- Mini-length, form-fitting silhouette
- Velvet fabric, knit lining, moderate stretch
- Rhinestone embellishment
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0758
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $14.97 $69.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Treat Me Heat Stone Mini Dress
Treat yourself! That's our motto. This sweet mini features a square neckline, and spaghetti straps that lead to a square back. Dress has a form fitting silhouette and a hem that hits mid thigh. Composed of a satin material that offers slight stretch and adorned in heat stones that reflect when they catch the light!
Model is 5'8" with a 32" bust, 23" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0400
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $12.97 $32.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Clearance
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Kensley Sequin Cowl Party Dress
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Truly captivating and unique as you! The Kensley sequin party dress shimmers and shines on the red carpet or your next dressy night out. She features a sleeveless cowl neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps that cross along her low-cut back, a form-hugging silhouette, and a mini-length hem. The formal dress is composed of a sequin-knit mesh fabric with a knit lining and minimal stretch. Complete the look in strappy stiletto heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless cowl neckline
- Adhesive bra recommended
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Criss-cross low cut back, hidden zipper closure
- Form-hugging silhouette, mini-length hem
- Sequin mesh, knit lining, minimal stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1361
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $14.97 $59.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Dazzle Me Sequin Bodycon Dress
Dazzle yourself walking past every mirror in this sequin bodycon dress! It features a sleeveless scoop neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps, back zipper and hook-eye closure, and a mini-length hem. Complete the look with a glamorous hair accessory.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless scoop neckline
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Sequin velvet fabric, knit lining, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2116
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $24.97 $54.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Curves Ahead Shirred Mini Dress
Show off curves in a mini dress that brings the major wow factor! The mini dress features a plunging v-neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps, and sexy shirred detail that adorns the center of the bodice and leads to the hem. Complete your date-night outfit with clear heels and statement earrings.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless plunging v-neckline
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Shirring at the bodice and hem
- Mini length silhouette
- Form hugging
- Stretchy knit fabric
Model is 5'8" with 32" bust, 24" waist and 36.5" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0473
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $29.97 $49.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Kayleigh Satin Mini Dress With Sash
Special Occasion
The Kayleigh satin bodycon mini dress stuns with sculptural pleating and a dramatic side sash that flirts with every step. Its strapless silhouette delivers sleek, scene-stealing polish—perfect for a night that calls for turning heads.
Fit & Features
- Stretch satin fabric, stretchy knit lining
- Strapless neckline, padded bra cups
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Pleated bodice, side sash
- Bodycon mini-length silhouette
- Runs true to size
Where to Wear:
Homecoming, weddings, black tie parties, date nights, birthdays, dinner parties, cocktail soirees, rooftop hotel bars, engagement parties, rehearsal dinners
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-000332
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $69.90
Availability: Out of Stock
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Candance Strapless Corset Sash Sequin Mini Dress
Special Occasion
A sparkling mini dress features a strapless corset bodice with flexible boning and a flirty front sash design that flaunts your figure along the bodycon fit. Perfect for the school dance or a celebration.
Fit & Features
- Mesh fabric lined with stretchy knit
- Strapless neckline
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Flexible boning, front sash
- Bodycon mini-length fit
- Sequin beaded glitter embellishments
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-2427
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $59.97 $119.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Flawless Behavior Lace-Up Glitter Party Dress
Step out with flawless behavior thanks to this glitter party dress! Sparkling glitter fabric will have you shining all night long in this V-neck dress featuring a bodycon silhouette and mini-length hem to accentuate your curves and a lace-up adjustable back so you can customize the style. Complete the look with a rhinestone necklace and clutch!
Fit & Features
- Glitter fabric lined with stretchy knit
- Dual spaghetti straps
- Lace-up
- Bodycon silhouette
- Pasties recommended
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-5468
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $42.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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All The Luxe Vibes Velvet Mini Dress
This smooth velvet mini dress brings all the luxe vibes to your look! It features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline, a corset-designed bodice, adjustable spaghetti straps for a customized fit, ruching down the side seams, a wrap-front skirt with an asymmetrical hem, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. Style with strappy heels for a night out.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline
- Corset-designed bodice, flexible boning
- Adjustable spaghetti straps, back zipper, hook and eye closure
- High waist seam, ruching down the side seams
- Wrap-front skirt, asymmetrical hem
- Mini-length hem, fitted bodycon silhouette
- Velvet fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1839
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $44.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Loraine Sequin Blazer Short Dress
Special Occasion
Business meets glamorous with the Loraine blazer dress perfect for making a stunning entrance at holiday parties! She features long fitted sleeves, shoulder pads to provide structure, and a satin collar V-neckline that leads to her faux wrap skirt with a tie-front closure and short-length hem. The formal dress is composed of knit fabric with all-over sparkling sequin embroidery. Style with statement earrings to complete the look!
Fit & Features
- Unlined long fitted sleeves, shoulder pads
- Satin collar V-neckline, inner tie design
- Faux wrap skirt, side tie-closure
- Form-hugging silhouette
- Sequin embroidery
- Sheer knit fabric, woven lining, no stretch
- Bra-friendly design
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1167
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $69.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Clearance
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Glitter Mesh Mini Dress
Glimmer and shimmer with so much flair in this mesh mini.
Fits & Features
- Spaghetti Straps
- Square Neck & Back
- Ruched Side Detailing
- Mini Length Silhouette
- Glitter Mesh Sheer Fabric With Knit Lining
- Curve-Hugging Fit I 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: 05103-0310
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $11.97 $30.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Velvet Vixen Mini Dress
Be an ultimate fashion vixen in this sexy velvet mini! The dress features a sleeveless bodice, double spaghetti straps that lead to a cross back, a V neckline, and a short, form hugging fit. The dress is composed of a velvet fabric, offering moderate stretch.
Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0117
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $13.97 $34.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Sequin Shine Skater Dress
Bring the shine in this shimmering skater dress! It features a sleeveless bodice, a sweetheart neckline, spaghetti straps, a built in no slip strip, padded cups and a flared mini length skater silhouette. The all over gleaming sequins are set in a scroll print pattern. Dress is composed of a lined mesh fabric that offers a relaxed fit.
Model is 5'9" with a 33" bust, 24" waist and 35.5 hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-8483
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $46.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Clearance
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Sparkling Cutie Strapless Bodycon Sequin Mini Dress
You'll be a sparkling cutie in this bodycon mini dress crafted with an iridescent sequin embellished mesh fabric that shimmers and highlights your shine at parties and events. The short dress features a strapless straight-across neckline and a bodycon silhouette.
Fit & Features
- Mesh fabric lined with stretchy knit
- Iridescent sequin embellished pattern
- Strapless straight neckline
- Back zipper with hook-eye closure
- Mini-length bodycon fit
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-5583
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $54.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Allyson Glitter Velvet Lace-Up Mini Dress
Special Occasion
Sultry and sophisticated, the Allyson velvet mini dress stuns with a sleek strapless neckline, curve-hugging bodycon fit, and lace-up open back. A side slit adds a bold finish, making it the perfect balance of glam and daring.
Fit & Features
- Glitter velvet-lined fabric, moderate stretch
- Strapless neckline
- Lace-up back design
- Hip pleated seam
- Front slit accent
- Bodycon fit, mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Where to Wear:
HOCO, birthdays, bachelorettes, cocktail parties, Vegas, date nights, milestone celebrations, glam cocktail soirees
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-000478
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $14.97 $64.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: HUNTER
Available Size: S, M, L, XL
Product Badge:- Sale
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Stunning Element Off-The-Shoulder Ruffle Mini Dress
You'll be the main event in this mesh mini dress showcasing flirty details like a ruffled off-the-shoulder neckline, a ruched bodycon silhouette that defines your curves, and a mini-length hem. Complete the look with ballet flats for a bridal shower or date.
Fit & Features
- Mesh fabric, sewn-in knit lining, moderate stretch
- Ruffle off-the-shoulder neckline
- Ruched bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-3984
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $42.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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My Good Side Glitter Velvet Dress
This glitter velvet dress shows all of your good sides! It features a one-shoulder neckline, a single long sleeve, and a ruched side seam accentuating your curves along the form-hugging, short-length hem. Complete the look with a clutch purse for a semi-formal event.
Fit & Features
- One-shoulder neckline
- Single long sleeve
- Ruched side seam
- Form-hugging silhouette
- Short-length hem
- Glitter velvet fabric, lined, moderate stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1923
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $39.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Cross Back Satin Mini Dress
You slick chica, you. You'll be looking real smooth in this satin mini!
Fits & Features
- Square Neckline
- Spaghetti Straps That Criss Cross At The Back
- Ruching Details At The Side
- Mini Length Silhouette
- Satin-Like Composition I Fully Lined
- Form Hugging Fit I Moderate Stretch
Hunter & Charcoal: Model is 5'8" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 34" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0519
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $12.97 $33.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Clearance
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Mayva Taffeta Bow A-Line Short Dress
Special Occasion
Glam up your wardrobe with the Mayva taffeta short dress perfect for HOCO or dinner banquets! She features a sleeveless, plunge V-neckline adorned with bow shoulder straps, a V-cut back design to show some skin, hidden side pockets to keep your hands warm, and a flattering a-line silhouette that falls delicately into a short-length hem. Exude luxury and sophistication at every event in this party dress crafted from a taffeta woven fabric with a subtle sheen effect. Complete the look with a statement jewelry set.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless plunge V-neckline, V-cut back
- Bow shoulder straps, back zipper and hook-eye closure
- A-line silhouette, hidden side pockets, short-length hem
- Taffeta woven fabric, subtle sheen effect
- Multiple tulle and stretchy knit linings
- Sticky bra or pasties recommended
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1875
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $29.97 $69.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Iridescently Pretty Mini Dress
You'll be a glowing iridescent beauty in this pretty glitter knit mini dress! It features a sleeveless bodice, a square neckline, a low back, and a short, curve hugging fit. The dress is composed of an iridescent glitter knit fabric that offers plenty of stretch and includes a knit lining.Model is 5'9" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 34" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-3543
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $33.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Clearance
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Gianna Halter Open Back Skater Dress
Special Occasion
A modern take on timeless elegance, the Gianna jacquard halter mini dress stuns with its textured finish and flirty open back. A tied bow detail and flared skirt bring just the right mix of polished and playful.
Fit & Features
- Jacquard woven fabric, stretch knit lining
- High halter neckline
- Open back with tie straps, zipper and hook-eye closure
- Hidden side pockets
- Skater silhouette, mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Where to Wear:
Homecoming, weddings, cocktail parties, milestone celebrations, birthday dinners, date nights, holiday soirees, nights at the theatre
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-000534
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $64.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Ships Free