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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Journee Metallic Party Dress
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Look like a champagne dream in Journee. She features a v neckline, twisted rope style straps, padded cup inserts, and a hidden zipper located at the center back. Her bodice has a relaxed fit that meets her skirt high waisted flowy skirt. Journee is fully lined and includes a tulle skirt beneath. She is composed of a beautiful shimmering crimped material that offers a relaxed fit with moderate stretch. Hand over the bubbly!
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Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0026
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $84.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Andrea Formal Glitter Lace Dress
Special OccasionShine and sparkle as you radiate in our glow-worthy Andrea dress! She features a white hue, an off the shoulder neckline, unlined elastic short sleeves, a sweetheart bust with a scalloped lace trim and padded cups. Her relaxed fit bodice leads to a mini length silhouette to show off your fab heel game! Dress is composed of a lined scalloped lace fabric featuring a gorgeous floral pattern and glitter accents throughout. Garment offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Includes a back zipper closure. Glitter may transfer.
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Style Number/Barcode: 05001-4037
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $56.90
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Long Sleeve Glitter Mini Dress
Bring the glam with this glittering must have! It features a crew neck, fitted long sleeves, a small keyhole at the back with a single button closure. The slim fit bodice leads to a mini length silhouette that hugs curves in all the right places! Dress is composed of a lined glitter knit fabric that offers a moderate stretch.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-3489
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $13.97 $35.90
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Baby Spice Strapless Mini Dress
Channel your inner spice with this baby blue dress! The mini dress has a strapless, sweetheart neckline paired with flattering princess seams, a back zipper closure, and a short, bodycon fit. The garment is composed of a patent faux leather fabric that you can't resist!Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-3527
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $38.90
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Vicky Jacquard Halter Bubble Mini Dress
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Designed for twirl-worthy moments, the Vicky jacquard halter mini dress pairs a sculpted bodice with a voluminous bubble hem for a look that’s equal parts playful and polished. The lace-up back adds an alluring finish for your most memorable nights.
Fit & Features
- Jacquard fabric with floral texture
- Halter neckline with adjustable tie back
- Fit and flare mini-length silhouette
- Bubble hem detail
- Lace-up open back
- Runs true to size
Where to Wear:Weddings, rehearsal dinners, engagement parties, bridal showers, wedding showers, birthdays, anniversaries, red carpet events, industry parties, photoshoots, date night
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-000555
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $88.90
Availability: Out of Stock
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Subtle Shine Satin Short Dress
The perfect satin dress for when you want subtle shine! This sleeveless dress features a one-shoulder neckline, rhinestone spaghetti strap, a side pleated seam that leads to the bodycon, asymmetrical short-length hem. Style with strappy block heels for the club!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless one-shoulder neckline
- Rhinestone spaghetti strap
- Side pleated seam
- Bodycon, asymmetrical short-length hem
- Lined silky satin fabric
- Moderate stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4648
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $37.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Sultry Sleek Satin Mini Dress
This sultry sleek satin mini dress is a perfect choice for a GNO! It features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline with a padded bust, spaghetti straps, a high waist seam, and a short, curve-hugging, bodycon silhouette. Style with strappy platform heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline
- Padded bust, pleating, structured underwire
- High waist seam, back zipper, hook and eye closure
- Mini-length hem, bodycon silhouette
- Smooth satin fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4512
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $38.90
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Paola Strapless Twill Party Dress
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Sleek and streamlined, our pretty Paola twill dress will let you dance the night away! She features a strapless neckline, a seamed bodice with back zip, and a swing-y A-line mini skirt with inverted pleats and pockets at either hip. Paola is lined and made from a mid-weight woven material with a touch of stretch.
Model is 5'3" with a 32" bust, 24.5" waist, and 35 hips. She is wearing a size 3.
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Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0062
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $69.90
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Nancy Off The Shoulder Floral Mini Dress
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Make an enchanting entrance in a mini-dress that wows! The curve-hugging crepe knit formal dress features an off-the-shoulder neckline, short sleeves, floral rosette accents at the neckline, and a fitted mini-length hem. Complete the formal outfit with a sleek rhinestone clutch.
This dress brings the fun and the fashion. If you love a bold, playful look, explore our stylish short prom dresses or make an entrance in our stunning short wedding guest dresses in short and mini lengths.
Fit & Features
- Lined crepe fabrication
- Off-the-shoulder neckline
- Short sleeves
- Rosette accents at the neckline
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-2593
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $39.97 $99.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Chantel Bow Tie V-Neck Floral Ruffle Skater Dress
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Waltz through the school dance like the main character in the Chantel floral skater dress! Made from a textured chiffon fabric adorned with a floral pattern and bonded seams to create a flirty and flouncy allure. She features trendy bow tie shoulder straps, a plunge V-neckline and back to flaunt some skin, and a flattering ruffled skater silhouette perfect for twirling. Complete the look with a necklace and earrings set and clutch!
Fit & Features
- Texture chiffon fabric, floral pattern, bonded seams, woven lining
- Plunge V-neckline, back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Bow tie shoulder straps
- Ruffled skater silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-3422
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $22.97 $49.90
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Kiki Formal Off The Shoulder Sequin Dress
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Glow in our shimmering Kiki dress that elevates your formal evening with her enchanting sequins. Kiki features a flattering off the shoulder neckline with off shoulder straps, glitzy sequins throughout and a mini length silhouette with a mini side slit detail. Complete your A-list worthy evening outfit with a rhinestone hairpin to style hair with and metallic platform heels.
Fit & Features
- Off the shoulder neckline with off shoulder straps
- Sweetheart neckline
- Relaxed fit waist
- Sequins
- Mini length silhouette
- Mini side slit
- Form hugging fit
Model is 5'8" with 32" bust, 24" waist and 36.5" hips. She is wearing a size three
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Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0402
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $30.97 $56.90
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Baby Girl Skater Dress
Steal some hearts this season. This strappy cocktail dress features a flirty open back with double-crossover shoulder straps, while a tiered bottom hem offers the perfect amount of flounce. Constructed of ponte jersey fabric for an elegant-yet-comfy feel with a moderate amount of stretch. Pair this party-ready number with your favorite statement heels for a vixen vibe.
Model is 5'7" with a 32" bust, 23" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0117
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $37.90
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Lianne Floral Skirt And Top
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Perk up classically elegant florals with a little sparkle-dusted lace in our lovely Lianne skirt and top set. She features a glitter-embellished tank-style top with lace crochet overlay, a lightly padded bust, and a rounded neck that closes with a single button at nape of neck. Taffeta-style floral skirt has an A-line silhouette and features a back zip and a double-layer curved hem. Lianne has a partially lined tank and a fully lined skirt with minimal stretch.
Model is 5'6.5" with a 32" bust, 23.5" waist and 35" hips. She is wearing a size small.
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Style Number/Barcode: 05006-0046
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $29.97 $79.90
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Bloom With It Mini Dress
Get with this blooming floral mini dress! It features a sleeveless bodice, spaghetti straps that lead to a cross back, a V neckline, and a short, form hugging fit with a ruffle hem. The dress is composed of a crepe fabric that offers moderate stretch.
Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0254
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $35.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Wrapped In Glitz Glitter Mini Dress
Go for a glam look as you wrap yourself with this glitzy mini dress! It features a sleeveless bodice, a square neckline with a built in no slip strip, adjustable spaghetti straps and mini length silhouette with ruched detailing and an envelope hem. Dress is composed of a lined glitter mesh knit fabric that offers a curve hugging fit with a minimal stretch. Includes a back zipper closure
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0343
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $33.90
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Glitz & Glam Lace Skater Dress
This fun skater dress is all about glitz and glam! Dress features a plunging V neckline with a padded bust, narrow shoulder straps that lead to a sheer lace back and a gold zipper closure, a high waist seam, and a short flowy skirt with a double-tiered hem. Dress includes a lining and is composed of a glitter lace fabric with a moderate stretch.
Model is 5'8.5" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 35" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0046
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $49.90
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Cecelia Formal Satin Ruffle High Low Dress
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Crafted from luxurious satin, the romantic Cecelia formal high low dress is the perfect style to make an entrance at holiday galas or weddings. She features a V-neckline, spaghetti straps, an underbust seam, and a flattering bodycon silhouette and high low hem with a cascading ruffle that brings the drama! Complete the look in strappy rhinestone heels and a clutch.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline, spaghetti straps
- Underbust seam
- Bodycon silhouette
- High low hem, cascading ruffle
- Luxe satin fabric, bust knit lining, minimal stretch
- Strapless bra recommended
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-7840
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $59.90
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Gorgeously Glam Skater Dress
Look gorgeous in a dress that is bound to flatter! Featuring a high square neckline, with spaghetti straps that cross in the back, pockets, a fitted bodice, and a skater style skirt! Dress is composed of a scuba material that offers slight stretch.
Model is 5'8.5" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 35" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0260
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $32.90
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On My Velvet Vibes Mini Dress
If you are on velvet like we are then we found the perfect fit for you babe! Designed with a mock neckline, long sleeves, and a cut out mid waist. Cut out meet with a mini skirt that hits mid thigh and dress includes a zipper located at the back. Dress is composed of a form fitting velvet fabric that offers slight stretch.
Model is 5'9" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0255
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $34.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Radiating Ruched Satin Mini Dress
Radiate your beauty with this gorge mini dress! It features a sleeveless bodice, a plunging V-neckline, padded cups, adjustable spaghetti straps and princess seams. The slim fit bodice leads to an asymmetrical mini length silhouette accented with ruched detailing. Dress is composed of a lined stretchy satin fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Zipper not included.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0105
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $15.97 $38.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Radiating Luxe Flocked Velvet Skater Dress
Twirl the night away in this velvet skater dress showcasing an off-the-shoulder neckline and a V-shaped waist seam that shapes the flowy chiffon mini-length hem. Pair with heels.
Fit & Features
- Sheer mesh and chiffon fabrics with knit lining, minimal stretch
- Flocked velvet floral pattern at the bodice
- Off-the-shoulder neckline, ruched sweetheart bust with ruffled trim, no-slip strip, padded cups
- Ruched short sleeves, mini drawstring accents, back zipper with hook-eye closure
- V-shaped waist
- Mini-length skater silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-3526
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $52.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Pricilla Satin Ruffle Bodycon Party Dress
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Bring the wow factor in the Pricilla satin party dress as the stunning bride-to-be, birthday girl, or for a Vegas weekend! She features a dramatic off-the-shoulder ruffled neckline with adorable puff sleeve cuffs, flexible boning inserts along her bodice for a structured fit, and a sexy bodycon silhouette and mini-length hem. The formal party dress is crafted from a shiny satin fabric with a silky feel and stretchy knit lining. Complete the look in statement rhinestone heels and earrings for a glam finish!
Fit & Features
- Off-the-shoulder ruffled neckline, puff sleeve cuffs
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Flexible boning inserts
- Bodycon silhouette, mini-length hem
- Shiny satin fabric, stretchy knit lining
- Strapless bra or sticky bra recommended
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1722
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $29.97 $64.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Holiday Glow Sequin Cutout Dress
Unveil a holiday glow as you shimmer and shine in this stunning sequin mini dress at every soiree! Featuring a sleeveless cowl neckline, bungee spaghetti straps, and a waist cutout with a knot accent leading to the form-hugging, asymmetrical hem. Complete the look in sleek platform heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless cowl neckline
- Bungee spaghetti straps
- Waist cutout, knot accent
- Form-hugging silhouette
- Asymmetrical mini hem
- Sequin fabric, knit lining, moderate stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1918
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $49.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Striking Sequins Ombre Mini Dress
Shine and stand out in the Striking Sequins mini dress! With gleaming sequins throughout and an ombre-styled design, you'll be bringing the glam everywhere you go.
Fits & Features
- Spaghetti Straps
- V Neckline
- Zipper & Hook And Eye Closure At Back
- Form-Hugging Fit
- Little To No Stretch
- Fully Lined
- Ombre-Sequined Mesh Knit
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0380
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $47.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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