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 Beauty Corset Mini Dress
Showcase your beauty in this chic of-the-moment mini dress. It features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline, spaghetti straps, a corset-designed bodice, and a mini-length, curve-hugging silhouette with a wrap-front skirt. Style this dress with a rhinestone necklace and strappy heels.
Fit & Features
- Sweetheart neckline, built-in padded bust
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Corset-designed bodice
- Back zipper closure
- Short asymmetrical wrap hem
- Crepe fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-3938
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $44.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Sugar And Spice Sleeveless Tie-Back Skater Dress
Channel your sugar and spice in this sleeveless skater dress at the school dance or dressy date! Designed with a square neckline and shoulder straps for a flattering fit, this dress also boasts a low-cut back with a tie closure for an added touch of flirtiness. The skater silhouette and ruffled sides create a playful and feminine look, while the short-length hem offers a modern style. Complete the look with jewelry and a clutch!
Fit & Features
- Poplin woven fabric, woven lining with tulle trim
- Square neckline
- Shoulder straps
- Low-cut back, lower zipper and hook-eye closure
- Tie-back closure
- Ruffled sides, skater silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-3481
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $52.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Larissa Bow Strap Sequin Formal Mini Dress
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Capture all the hearts at your next party in the adorably sweet Larissa sequin formal mini dress! She features a sleeveless V-neckline, sheer tulle adjustable spaghetti straps with large bow accents at the shoulders, a mini-length hem with a short side slit, and a slim-fit silhouette. The lined mesh fabric features stunning sequin embroidery in a chic scroll pattern. Style with rhinestone heels!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline, princess seams
- Sheer tulle adjustable spaghetti straps, bow accents
- High waist seam, back zipper, hook and eye closure
- Mini-length hem, short side slit, slim-fit silhouette
- Sequin embroidery, scroll pattern, sheer mesh fabric, full-length knit lining, minimal stretch
- Strapless or sticky bra recommended
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1881
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $64.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Daring In Satin Cowl Neck Dress
Slip into this daring satin mini dress for a night of drinks and dancing! The dress features a sleeveless bodice, spaghetti straps, a sheer mesh waist with flexible boning, and a bodycon, asymmetrical wrap hem. Complete the look in a ring set and clutch.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, cowl neck, spaghetti straps
- Sheer mesh waist, flexible boning
- Bodycon silhouette
- Asymmetrical wrap hem
- Back zipper, hook and eye closure
- Lined satin fabric, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4539
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $43.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Natalia Cowl Neck Satin Dress
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Bring the shine in the luxe Natalia satin dress! She'll make a lasting impression on any event. The dress features a sleeveless cowl neckline, spaghetti straps, and a front side ruched seam to accentuate your curves along with a sultry, high side slit on a midi hem. She's composed of a lined satin fabric that offers a form-hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete the look with rhinestone heels and a satin clutch.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless cowl neckline, spaghetti straps
- Front side ruched seam
- Midi length silhouette, high side slit
- Form-fitting style
- Satin fabric, moderate stretch
- Strapless or sticky bra recommended
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0322
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $49.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Glam It Up Glitter Mini Dress
Glam it up for your night out with a mini dress that brings the glitz! The dress features a sleeveless cowl neckline, bungee straps, and a mini-length silhouette. The dress is composed of a glitter knit fabric that offers a form-hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete look with rhinestone heels and rhinestone earrings.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless cowl neckline
- Bungee spaghetti straps
- Mini-length silhouette
- Glitter knit fabric
- Form-hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4077
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $29.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Erica Sequin V-Neck Mini Dress
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Sassy with plenty of sparkles, the Erica mini dress is sequined to perfection for school dances or a dressy birthday! She features a sleeveless v-neckline, sleek bungee spaghetti straps that cross in the back, a lightly padded bust, and a form-hugging silhouette. The formal dress is composed of a sequin embroidered mesh fabric with a knit lining and minimal stretch. Complete the dressy look with a silver clutch and heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline, bungee spaghetti straps
- Lightly padded bust, bra optional
- Criss-cross back straps
- Mini-length hem, bodycon silhouette
- Sequin embroidery, curved design
- Sheer mesh fabric, knit lining, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1741
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $64.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Clearance
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Shaylene Sequin Cowl Neck Dress
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Bring the wow factor to the party in the Shaylene sequin dress ready to sparkle all evening long! She features a sleeveless cowl neckline with sleek bungee spaghetti straps that cross along the back and a mini bodycon silhouette. The formal dress is composed of a sequin embellished mesh fabric with a knit lining and plenty of stretch. Complete your fabulous look in a sparkly tiara and heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, cowl neckline, bungee spaghetti straps
- Criss-cross back straps
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Sequin embellished mesh fabric, lining, moderate stretch
- Strapless or sticky bra recommended
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1132
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $29.97 $64.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Dream Of Lace Satin Skater Dress
Make your dreams come true and get this satin skater dress for your upcoming social occasions! It features a sleeveless V-neckline, a lightly padded bust, adjustable spaghetti straps, a sheer lace back design followed by a lower back cutout, and a ruffled short-length hem with a fit and flare skater silhouette. The silky-satin woven fabric includes a knit lining. Complete the look with a beaded clutch and heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline, lightly padded bust
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Sheer lace back design, lower back cutout, dual zippers, hook and eye closure
- Ruffled short-length hem
- Fit and flare skater silhouette
- Satin woven fabric, knit lining, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1595
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $54.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Sophia Velvet Bodycon Mini Dress
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Step out in the stunning Sophia bodycon mini dress for a chic and sexy look. She features a sleeveless V-neckline with padded cups, dual spaghetti straps that lead to an open back with a strappy design, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. Style this dress with rhinestone earrings and heels for a luxe vibe.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline, padded cups
- Dual bungee spaghetti straps
- Open back, strappy design
- Mini-length, form-hugging fit
- Velvet fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1018
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $14.97 $39.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Gorgeous In Glitter Mini Dress
You'll look oh so glitzy and beyond gorg in this glitter mini dress! Featuring ruched detailing to flatter your curves and a short, form-hugging fit, this dress is a must for date night. Simply add on some strappy heels for a stunning look.
Fits & Features
- Spaghetti straps
- Square neckline
- Ruched detailing to enhance curves
- Mini-length silhouette
- Sheer mesh fabric with full knit lining
- Form-hugging fit with moderate stretch
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-3603
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $6.97 $30.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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After Party Sparkle Sequin Mini Dress
Ready to own the night? This sequin beaded mini dress brings the glitz with a fitted A-line silhouette and a subtle drape neckline made for the spotlight. Perfect for every party where you want max sparkle with minimal effort.
Fit & Features
- Sheer mesh fabric with knit lining, moderate stretch
- All-over sequin and beaded embroidery
- Sleeveless cowl neckline
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Back zipper with hook-eye closure
- Fitted A-line silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-001133
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $59.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: YELLOW, LIGHT, BLUE
Available Size: XXS, XS, S, M, L
Product Badge:- Sale
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Haylie Sequin Short Party Dress
Special Occasion
Haylie is party-perfection in her brilliant sequin embellishments that will have you glowing all night! She features a sleeveless, sweetheart neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps, a lightly padded bust, and a high-waist seam leading to her, form-hugging short-length hem. The formal dress is composed of a mesh sequin scroll overlay with a knit lining and minimal stretch. Complete your dressy look in stiletto heels and a clutch.
Fit & Features
- Sweetheart neckline, non-slip grip, adjustable spaghetti straps
- Lightly padded bust, bra optional
- Back zipper closure
- High waist seam
- Form-hugging, short-length hem
- Sequin-scroll mesh overlay, knit lining, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1055
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $14.97 $64.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Velvet Stunner Ruched Mini Dress
Showcase stunning looks in this sultry velvet mini dress! It features a trendy square neckline, a flattering high waist, front ruched detailing with a drawstring, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. Pair this dress with a rhinestone choker necklace to really bring on the glam for your holiday party!
Fit & Features
- Spaghetti straps
- Square neck and back
- Back zipper closure
- Front high waist seam
- Front ruched detailing with drawstring
- Short, form-hugging fit
- Velvet fabric with plenty of stretch
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0789
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $34.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Strappy & Stunning Mini Dress
You'll be a stunning little mama in this taupe mini dress! It has a wrap bodice with a deep V neckline, narrow shoulder straps creating a strappy lattice back, a low scoop back, ruching at the waist, and a wrap skirt with a subtle asymmetrical hem. Dress is composed of an unlined crepe fabric with a moderate stretch.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-2982
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $14.94 $36.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Date Night Corset Bodycon Dress
Stun on your next date night in a bodycon dress that slays! The mini dress features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps, a corset bodice with contrast piping, and a built-in high waist contrast bottom. The dress is composed of a sheer mesh fabric that offers a form-hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete the look with stiletto heels and a clutch.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline, underwire
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Corset bodice, contrast piping
- Built-in contrast bottom, mini-length hem
- Sheer mesh fabric
- Form-hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-3810
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $5.97 $36.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Flirt Mode Activated Ruched Mini Dress
This dress does the most with the least—aka, effortless wow. The V-neck, side ruching, and flirty A-line cut bring the heat for everything from date night to dance floors.
Fit & Features
- Smooth knit fabric, stretchy knit lining
- V-neckline
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Side ruched seams
- A-line silhouette
- Uneven mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-001149
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $36.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: NAVY
Available Size: XS, S, M, L, XXS
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Mesh It Up Sweetheart Corset Mini Dress
Party it up tonight! Flaunt your curves in this mesh mini dress featuring adjustable spaghetti straps, ruched underwire cups along the sweetheart neck, and a corset bodice with piping. The empire waist leads to a bodycon silhouette and short-length hem with a ruching effect throughout. Complete the look in stiletto heels.
Fit & Features
- Sweetheart neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps
- Ruched cups with underwire
- Corset style bodice, piping, back zipper, hook and eye closure
- Empire waist, bodycon silhouette, mini hem
- Ruching effect throughout
- Mesh-lined knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4439
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $42.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Living For Lace Sheer Mini Dress
Create a sheer moment in this sultry lace dress! This must-have date night dress features a partially sheer lace bodice with a crew neckline and a plunging V-neck mesh inset. The back features a matching sheer mesh back. The slim-fit bodice leads to a mini-length silhouette with a mini side slit. Complete your look with stiletto heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless crew neckline
- Lace bodice
- Plunging mesh inset
- Sheer unlined mesh back
- Mini-length silhouette with side slit
- Crepe and lace fabric, form-hugging fit
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0889
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $33.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Stunning Style Satin Skater Dress
Showcase a chic and stunning homecoming dress like this sleek satin skater dress also perfect for graduates, brides, and semi-formal events! The short dress features a sleeveless wrap-front V-neckline, a flattering high waist seam, and a short skater skirt with a fit and flare silhouette and a cute wrap design. Complete the look with rhinestone earrings and block heels and you'll be twirling all night long!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless wrap-front V-neckline, pleated detailing
- High waist seam
- Back zipper and hook and eye closure
- Short skater skirt, wrap design
- Fit and flare silhouette
- Satin fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1173
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $44.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Dazzle And Glow Glitter And Rhinestone Mini Dress
Bring the glow in a glitter dress that shines from all your best angles! The mini dress features a plunging V-neckline, rhinestone embellished shoulder straps, an asymmetrical hem, and is composed of a glitter knit fabric. Complete your shimmering night-out look with a sleek clutch.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline
- Rhinestone embellished shoulder straps
- Mini-length silhouette
- Asymmetrical hem
- Glitter knit fabric
- Form-hugging fit
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4889
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $48.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Clearance
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Coleen Sequin Striped Bodycon Party Dress
Special Occasion
Steal the show and possibly some hearts in the striking Collen sequin mini party dress to make your radiant entrance! She features a sleeveless V-wired sweetheart neckline, sleek bungee spaghetti straps, a flattering bodycon silhouette, and a mini-length hem. The party dress is designed with a light-catching sequin striped pattern on mesh fabric and includes a stretchy knit lining. Complete the look in glam rhinestone earrings with the sequin mini dress for clubbing in Vegas or a birthday!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-wired sweetheart neckline
- Bungee spaghetti straps
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Bodycon silhouette, mini-length hem
- Sequin striped pattern, mesh fabric, stretchy knit lining
- Strapless bra or sticky bra recommended
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1798
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $69.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Marla Velvet Corset Illusion Dress
Special Occasion
On the short Marla party dress, velvet is the star of the show! Showcase timeless glamour in her off-the-shoulder neckline, corset mesh-illusion bodice with flexible boning inserts, and a sultry, faux wrap hem that gives you the appearance of an hourglass figure. The formal dress is composed of a lined velvet knit fabric with a moderate stretch. Complete your dressy look with a gorgeous rhinestone clutch.
Fit & Features
- Off-the-shoulder neckline
- Strapless bra recommended
- Corset mesh-illusion bodice, flexible boning
- Bodycon silhouette
- Faux wrap mini-length hem
- Lined velvet knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1170
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $62.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Stella Satin Mini Dress with Side Sash
Special Occasion
Made to make an entrance, the Stella dress turns every step into a statement. With a cowl pleated neckline, sleek satin fabric, and a side cascading sash, this bodycon mini silhouette is pure elegance in motion.
Fit & Features
- Stretch satin fabric lined with stretchy knit
- Cowl pleated neckline, padded bra cups
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Bodycon silhouette, mini-length hem
- Cascading side sash
- Runs true to size
Where to Wear:
Homecoming, birthdays, date nights, engagement parties, rehearsal dinners, bachelorettes, bridal showers, weddings, dinner parties
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-000150
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $59.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: IVORY, NAVY
Available Size: S, M, L, XS, XL
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