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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Golden Glam Glitter Mini Dress
Glow on in luxe shine to make a stunning impression! The mini dress features a sleeveless bodice, a sweetheart neckline, built in padded cups, tank-like shoulder straps and a mini length silhouette. Dress is composed of a lined glitter knit fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a slight stretch.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0174
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $17.97 $44.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Lennon Satin Feather Trim Formal Skater Dress
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Vivacious and chic, the Lennon satin formal skater dress will dramatically level up your party look! She features a sleeveless subtle sweetheart neckline with a fabulous ostrich feather trim, adjustable spaghetti straps for a customized fit, and a fitted bodice with flexible boning inserts to provide structure. Her high waist seam flows out to a short pleated skater skirt with hidden side pockets and a flirty fit and flare silhouette with a tulle lining. The smooth satin woven fabric includes a full woven lining. Style with lace-up heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline, ostrich feather trim
- Adjustable spaghetti straps, hidden back zipper, hook and eye closure
- Fitted bodice, flexible boning inserts, high waist seam
- Short skater skirt, pleating, hidden side pockets, fit and flare silhouette
- Satin woven fabric, woven and tulle lining
- Strapless or sticky bra recommended
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1622
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $129.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Ellie Sleeveless Satin Party Dress
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Keep it luxe in a satin dress that brings the flare in our chic Ellie dress! She features a sleeveless V-neckline bodice, adjustable spaghetti straps, and a flared party-length silhouette with trendy side pockets to pose in! Complete your head-turning look with rhinestone earrings.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline
- Vertical seams at the bodice
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Party-length silhouette
- Hidden side pockets
- Satin fabric
- Form-hugging fit
Model is 5'8" with a 32" bust, 25" waist and 35" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0474
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $29.97 $54.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Capture The Spotlight Heat Stone Mini Dress
Be the center of attention in this showstopping mini dress. Glisten and dazzle everywhere you go!
Fits & Features
- Mock Neckline
- Unlined, Fitted Long Sleeves
- Mini Length Silhouette
- Lined, Mesh Fabric With Heat Stone Embellishments Throughout
- Curve-Hugging Fit
- Moderate Stretch
Model is 5'8" with a 32" bust, 25" waist and 35" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0550
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $69.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Butterfly Babe Metallic Mini Dress
Sparkle and gleam like the social butterfly that you are with a magical Halloween costume! This mini dress features a sweetheart neckline, zipper closure at the back, and spaghetti straps that are adjustable and lead to a square back. The dress has a built in bra with padding and wire, a full lining, and a curve hugging fit. It is composed of a metallic pink glitter material that offers moderate stretch. Pair this mini with the matching accessories to create a magically inspired look!
Model is 5'8" with a 32" bust, 23" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0295
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $33.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Stunning Flocked Velvet Mini Dress
Keep it stunning in this luxe mini dress! It features a sleeveless bodice, a plunging V neckline, padded cups, spaghetti straps that cross at the back and a mini length silhouette. Dress is composed of a lined mesh fabric adorned with a flocked velvet design. Garment offers a form hugging fit with a slight stretch. Zipper closure not included.Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0257
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $39.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Va Va Venom Knit Dress
You don't bite, but you're ready to pounce! Channel your wild side in this bold mini. Dress slips on, has a curve-hugging fit, and features spaghetti straps and a scoop neck. Dress is made from a ultra-soft brushed knit fabric with a fair amount of stretch.
Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0169
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $24.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Joelle Satin Corset Skater Dress
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Made for the nights you won’t forget, the Joelle satin skater dress pairs a structured corset bodice with a twirl-worthy moment. With delicate straps, a lace-up back, and a pleated fit-and-flare silhouette, it’s the perfect mix of polished and playful.
Fit & Features
- Premium satin fabric
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline, V-wired center insert
- Pleated bust, built-in padding, corset bodice, flexible boning
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Lace-up back design, lower back zipper with hook-eye closure
- Hidden side pockets, short pleated skater silhouette
- Runs true to size
Where to Wear:
Homecoming, birthday celebrations, weddings, and dinner parties.
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-000566
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $129.90
Availability: Out of Stock
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Tegan Taffeta Corset Party Bubble Dress
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Bring the flirt factor in the Tegan taffeta party dress perfect for school dances, banquets, and dressy birthdays! She features a sleeveless square neckline, tank shoulder straps, a corset bodice with flexible boning, and an adorable short-length bubble hem. The party dress is composed of a taffeta woven fabric with a sewn-in knit lining. Complete the look in platform heels and earrings!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline, tank shoulder straps
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Corset bodice, flexible boning
- Short-length bubble hem
- Taffeta woven fabric, sewn-in knit lining
- Regular bra or sticky bra recommended
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1591
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $69.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Kara Glitter Satin Mini Dress
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Light up the night in the stunningly gorgeous Kara glitter satin mini dress! She features a sleeveless bodice, adjustable spaghetti straps, a V neckline, a deep V back with ruched detailing, and a mini-length, curve-hugging silhouette. Complete your look with rhinestone statement earrings and fab new heels.
Fit & Features
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- V neckline, padded cups
- Princess seams, front high waistband
- Deep V back with ruching
- Back zipper closure
- Short, form-hugging fit
- Glitter satin fabric
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0577
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $39.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Glitter Gloss Open Back Mini Dress
Glitter and glow in this mini-length dress!
Fits & Features
- Plunging V neckline
- Long sleeves
- Cut out strappy design at back
- Glitter knit fabric I Lining at the bodice
- Form-fitting silhouette offers little to no stretch
- Zipper not included
- Glitter may transfer
Model is 5'8" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 34" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0280
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $15.97 $40.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Velvet Darling Asymmetrical Mini Dress
Make it a velvet affair in this glam mini dress! It features a sleeveless bodice, a plunging wired V neckline, spaghetti straps, and a mini length asymmetrical hem. Dress is composed of a lined velvet fabric that offers a form hugging fit with slight stretch. Zipper not included.
Model is 5'9" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0158
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $36.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Floral Goddess Skater Dress
Be a stunning floral goddess in this beyond gorg skater dress. It features a sleeveless bodice, spaghetti straps that lead to a multi strap cross back design, a wired V neckline, a high waist seam, and a flirty and flowy skater skirt. The dress is composed of a scuba knit fabric with a flocked floral print to really catch the light.
Model is 5'8.5" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 35" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0031
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $17.97 $44.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Hello Gorgeous Wrap Mini Dress
Hey gorgeous! Flatter those curves in this blush pink wrap mini dress! It features a deep V neckline that wraps and ties at the waist, narrow shoulder straps, and a wrap skirt that creates a tulip hem. Dress offers a comfortable slim fit and is composed of a stretchy, crepe knit fabric.Model is 5'8" with a 33" bust, 24" waist and 33.5" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4018
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $32.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Daytime Affair Ponte Skater Dress
Get ready for a fab daytime affair in this light blue skater dress! It features a fitted bodice with a deep V neckline, double shoulder straps that cross at the back, princess seams, and a high waist seam leading to a flowy skirt with a double layer hem. Dress is composed of a ponte knit fabric with a moderate stretch.Model is 5'8" with a 32" bust, 23" waist, and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-8794
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $10.00 $45.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Maria Glitter Bow Off-The-Shoulder Skater Dress
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Made for your spotlight entrance, the Maria glitter dress captures movement and elegance in every step. With a structured corset bodice, flirty skater silhouette, and a shimmering glitter woven fabric, her off-the-shoulder bow neckline is the perfect RSVP-ready detail.
Fit & Features:
- Glitter woven fabric, tulle and knit linings
- Sweetheart bow off-the-shoulder neckline, padded bra cups
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Corset bodice with flexible boning
- Hidden side pockets
- Skater silhouette, short-length hem
- Runs true to size
Where to Wear:
Homecoming, weddings, red carpet events, birthdays, date nights, milestone celebrations, rehearsal dinners, formal occasions
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-000012
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $29.97 $69.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: BLACK
Available Size: XS, S
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Stevie Bustier A-Line Satin Party Dress
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Make everyone gasp with your beauty in the Stevie bustier satin party dress at the school dance or birthday event! Crafted from a smooth satin woven fabric to give your look an elevated luxe. She features a sweetheart neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps, and a bustier bodice with a built-in padded underwire bust and flexible boning for a flawless silhouette. The drop waist seam and skater silhouette create a timeless look, while the mini-length hem adds a touch of playfulness. Complete the look with a necklace set, clutch, and heels!
Fit & Features
- Satin woven fabric lined with stretchy knit
- Sweetheart neckline
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Built-in padded underwire bust, flexible boning
- Skater silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-2206
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $59.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Wrapped In Glamour Crepe Mini Dress
Wrap yourself with a glam mini dress that stuns from all your best angles! The dress features a one-shoulder neckline with a sweetheart bust, a tank shoulder strap, and a wrap mini-length silhouette. The dress is composed of a lined crepe fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete look with hoops and heels.
Fit & Features
- One-shoulder neckline, sweetheart bust
- Tank shoulder strap
- Wrap silhouette
- Mini length
- Lined crepe fabric
- Form hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-3866
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $6.97 $36.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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The Glow Up Glitter Mini Dress
Light up the night with some serious glitter shine! Go for that glow-up look with this chic mini dress!
Fits & Features
- Plunging Wired V Neckline
- Ruched Bodice
- Spaghetti Straps | Cross Back
- Glitter
- Form Hugging Fit
- Moderate Stretch
- Fully Lined
Black: Model is 5'9" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small
Red: Model is 5'9" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 34" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0600
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $44.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Classic Chic Vibes Mini Dress
Elevate your everyday style with this mini dress that will give you those classic chic vibes! It features a V-neckline with a wrap-front design, shirring at the bust, flowy half-length sleeves, a cinching high waist seam, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. Complete the look with heels and a cute clutch.
Fit & Features
- V-neckline, wrap-front design
- Shirring at the bust
- Flowy half-length sleeves
- Cinching high waist seam
- Mini-length, form-hugging fit
- Knit fabric, ruched detailing
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0997
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $32.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Reese Formal Strapless Marabou Glitter Midi Dress
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Glam up your evenings with the Reese formal glitter midi dress for Homecoming or formal celebrations! She features a strapless neckline with a fabulous marabou trim, a bodycon silhouette that hugs your curves, and a front slit along her midi-length hem. The formal knee-length dress is composed of a glitter crepe knit fabric offering endless sparkle and moderate stretch. Style the midi dress with platform heels.
Fit & Features
- Strapless neckline, marabou trim
- Bodycon silhouette
- Front slit
- Midi-length hem
- Glitter crepe knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Sticky or strapless bra recommended
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1945
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $29.97 $59.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Simply Sultry Sleeveless Mini Dress
Simply sultry, this sleeveless mini dress is your new go-to for a girl's night out! It features a square neckline, bungee spaghetti straps that lead to a cross-back strappy design, ruched detailing, and a mini-length, curve-hugging silhouette. Complete the look with sparkly statement earrings and heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Bungee spaghetti straps
- Cross-back strappy design
- Ruching
- Short, form-hugging fit
- Brushed knit fabric, plenty of stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-3851
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $32.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Fall For Floral Skater Dress
Fall for floral this season with this undeniably adorable skater dress! It features a sleeveless bodice, spaghetti straps that lead to a dual cross back, a plunging wired V neckline, a high waist seam, and a flowy skater skirt. Dress is composed of a knit fabric and showcases a flocked floral pattern of velvet against the knit background.
Model is 5'9" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0109
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $38.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Petra Crepe Off Shoulder Midi Dress
Special Occasion
With a fold-over, off-shoulder neckline and fitted long sleeves, our Petra exudes class and elegance. Her midi-length hem features a back center slit for you to glide around with ease. Accessorize her with a gorge envelope clutch and a fab pair of heels!
Fits & Features
- Off Shoulder Fold-Over Neckline
- Back Zipper Closure
- Fitted Long Sleeves
- Midi Length Hemline | Fitted Skirt
- Center Back Slit
- Crepe Fabric | Fully Lined
- Form Hugging Fit | Plenty Of Stretch
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0398
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $31.97 $59.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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