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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.

  • Love For Lace Skater Dress
    Showcase your undeniable love for lace with this alluring skater dress! It features a sheer lace top, long fitted sleeves, a sweetheart neckline with lined cups, a back zipper and hook and eye closure, and a crepe skirt with a high waist seam and a flirty, flowy fit. The dress offers moderate stretch.

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0248

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $44.90

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    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Curves Ahead Open Back Dress
    Bring sexy back in this plunging LBD! It features a chic black hue, a plunging V neckline and narrow straps that lead to a bold open back with a caged design. Dress is composed of a crepe fabric that offers a curve flattering fit and moderate stretch.

    Model is 5'6" with a 34" bust,  24" waist and 37" hips. She is wearing a size small

    Style Number/Barcode: 05103-3452

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $10.00 $36.90

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    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Edna Glitter Ruffle Party Mini Dress

    Special Occasion

    Steal the show with the Edna glitter mini dress perfect for school dances or dressy parties! She features a cowl square neckline, spaghetti straps, and a bodycon silhouette for an alluring profile with a flirty ruffle trim mini-length hem. The short party dress is crafted from a glitter knit fabric with endless shimmer and has a stretchy knit lining. Sparkle on the dancefloor in this mini-dress and complete the look in a bejeweled necklace.

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless cowl square neckline
    • Spaghetti straps
    • Bodycon silhouette
    • Ruffle trim mini-length hem
    • Glitter knit fabric, stretchy knit lining
    • Strapless or sticky bra recommended
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1985

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $29.97 $49.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Lacie Satin V-Neck Skater Dress

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     Perfect for parties and celebrations alike, Lacie brings head-turning style to your next event! She features a sleeveless v-neckline, spaghetti straps, lace-up open back with tie closure, high-waist seam, and hidden side pockets for keeping your hands warm. Her flirty fit and flare short-length hem is perfect for showing off new rhinestone heels. 

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless v-neckline, spaghetti straps
    • Adhesive bra recommended
    • Lace-up open back, tie closure
    • Hidden side pockets
    • Short, skater silhouette
    • Smooth satin fabric
    • Fits true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1066

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $19.97 $129.90

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    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Seraphina Formal Pearl Mini Dress

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    Bring the luxe and shine like the rare pearl you are in our dazzling Seraphina dress! Pair her unmatched beauty with slingback stilettos and a glitzy clutch to complete your evening look! 

    Fit & Features 

    • Plunging V-Neckline | Mesh Inset 
    • Tank-Like Straps 
    • Pearl and Heat Stone Embellishments 
    • Mini Skirt Length Silhouette
    • Lined Smooth Knit Fabric 
    • Form Hugging Fit | Slight Stretch 
    • Hidden Back Zipper Closure 

     

    Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.

    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0408

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $19.97 $79.90

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    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Glow With It Glitter Mini Dress
    Get with the glow of this glitzy glitter mini! The dress features a sleeveless bodice, spaghetti straps that lead to a cross back, a wrap front V neckline, padded cups, a high waist seam, ruched side detailing, and a short, curve hugging fit. The lined glitter knit fabric offers plenty of stretch.

    Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0395

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $14.97 $36.90

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    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Luxe Lace-Up Velvet Mini Dress

    Bring the luxe vibes to your next date night with a special someone in this smooth velvet mini dress. It features a sleeveless square neckline, spaghetti straps, an open back with an alluring lace-up strappy design for a customized fit, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. The velvet fabric offers a moderate stretch. Complete the look by draping a faux leather jacket over your shoulders.

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless square neckline
    • Spaghetti straps
    • Backless, lace-up strappy design, tie closure
    • Mini-length hem
    • Fitted bodycon silhouette
    • Velvet fabric, moderate stretch 
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4864

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $34.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Glitter Lace High Neck Mini Dress

    Be a vision in lace and glitter with this elegant mini dress! 

    Fits & Features

    • High Neckline
    • Unlined, Fitted Long Sleeves 
    • Open Back With Scalloped Trim 
    • Mini Length Silhouette 
    • Lined, Glitter Lace Composition With Floral Detailing
    • Curve Hugging Fit I Moderate Stretch 

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0206

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $44.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Sequin Seduction Mini Dress

    Claim the room while you sparkle like no other! This eye catching sequin dress showcases a beautiful sequin pattern.

    Fits & Features

    • Wired Deep V Neckline I Padded Cups
    • Spaghetti Straps Lead To Raceback With Zip Closure
    • Mini Length Silhouette
    • Mesh Knit With Scroll Pattern Sequins I Fully Lined 
    • Form-Hugging Fit I Moderate Stretch 

    Model is 5'8" with a 32" bust,  23" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.  

    Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0392

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $20.97 $52.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Sami Sequin And Lace Party Dress
    Special Occasion 

    Create a twirl worthy moment in the ever so glam Sami dress! She features a sleeveless bodice, a V neckline, a floral lace bodice and adjustable spaghetti straps. Her slim fit bodice leads to a double layered skater length silhouette. Dress is composed of a lined lace and crepe fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Includes a back zipper closure.

    Model is 5'9" with a 32" bust, 24.5" waist and 35" hips. She is wearing a size three.

    Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.

    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0035

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $29.97 $49.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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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: 05101-0099

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $17.97 $45.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Brooke Satin Bodycon Mini Dress

    Special Occasion

    Made for the spotlight moment, the Brooke mini dress turns every glance into admiration. Crafted in luxe satin with a strapless cowl neckline and sculpted pleated waist, this mini’s all about curve-hugging polish and effortless allure.

    Fit & Features

    • Stretch satin-lined fabric
    • Strapless neckline, padded bra cups
    • Back lace-up and zipper and hook-eye closure
    • Dual pleated waist accents
    • Draped pleated waist detail
    • Bodycon fit, mini-length hem
    • Runs true to size

     

    Where to Wear:

    Cocktail soiree, birthday dinner, upscale date night, bachelorettes, glam celebrations, Vegas

    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-000403

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $59.90

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Kalani Iridescent Rhinestone Corset Mini Dress

    Special Occasion

    You'll bring the glitz and glamour to your formal party look in the sultry Kalani mini dress! She features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline, a corset-style bodice with structured cups, adjustable spaghetti straps for a customized fit, iridescent rhinestones in a linear embellished design, and a short, curve-hugging, bodycon silhouette. The mesh fabric offers a moderate stretch with a knit lining. Complete the outfit with rhinestone fringe earrings for even more sparkle.

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless sweetheart neckline
    • Strapless or sticky bra recommended
    • Corset bodice, underwire bust
    • Adjustable spaghetti straps, hidden side zipper, hook and eye closure
    • Iridescent rhinestones, linear embellished design
    • Bodycon silhouette, mini-length hem
    • Mesh fabric, knit lining, moderate stretch
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1186

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $49.97 $99.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Cecilla Formal Pleated Tulle Party Dress

    Special Occasion

    Twirl the night away in a formal party dress that brings the glam to your event! Cecilla features a sleeveless square neckline with padded cups, tiered ruffles, and a swiss dot pattern. The dress is composed of a lined tulle fabric that offers a form hugging fit with minimal stretch. Complete look with heels and a rhinestone clutch

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless square neckline, padded cups, no-slip strip
    • Tiered ruffles
    • Swiss dot pattern
    • Lined tulle fabric
    • Form hugging fit, minimal stretch 
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0741

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $14.97 $64.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Dot So Mesh Ruched Mini Dress

    We figured you needed an upgrade from your usual LBD   This figure-hugging ruched mini will hug those curves and the sheer polka dot mesh detail is such a trendy chic touch! 

    Fits & Features

    • V Neckline With Lace-Up Front At Bust 
    • Sheer Mesh Back, Fitted Long Sleeves & Shoulders With Swiss Dots 
    • Mesh Lined Fabric I Ruching Throughout 
    • Mini Length Silhouette 
    • Form Hugging Fit I Plenty Of Stretch 
    • Zipper Not Featured

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0718

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $34.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Party Girl Sequin Mini Dress

    It is time to party girl! Look like a sparkling diva while you have the night of your life!

    Fits & Features

    • Square Neckline
    • Bungee Spaghetti Straps
    • Curve-Hugging Fit
    • Mesh Knit Composition I Sequined Diamond Pattern Design Throughout
    • Fully Lined
    • Moderate Stretch 

    Model is 5'8" with a 32" bust,  23" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0180

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $48.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Gleam Queen Glitter Mini Dress

    You'll be leaving your sparkle everywhere you go in the Gleam Queen mini dress!

    Fits & Features

    • Wrap V-Neckline 
    • Spaghetti Straps
    • Velvet Composition I Fully Lined
    • Glitter Diamond-Shaped Design Throughout 
    • Asymmetric Mini Length Silhouette
    • Curve-Hugging Fit I Moderate Stretch 
    • 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: 05103-0431

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $5.97 $37.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Glitter Spaghetti Strap Mini Dress

    This bodycon features spaghetti straps, a deep v neckline, and a bodycon fit. Dress is composed of a glitter knit material that offers moderate stretch and hem hits right above the knee. Our favorite part is the sheen reflection that the glitter gives off when you catch the light!

    Model is 5'9" with a 32" bust, 24.5" waist and 35" hips. She is wearing a size small.

    Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0408

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $33.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • A Glow Like Me Neon Dress
    Lock down a glowing look in this fierce mini dress! The neon pink dress features a sleeveless bodice, a high round neckline and a curve hugging mini length silhouette to showcase curves in all the right places. Dress is composed of stretchy lycra-like fabric.

    Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.

    Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0099

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $15.00 $32.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Millie Embroidered Strapless Lace-Up Mini Dress

    Special Occasion

    Designed for evenings that call for elegance with a touch of intrigue, the Millie balances refined detail with a confident silhouette. A strapless beaded sequin floral embroidered bodice meets a smooth satin mini hem, finished with a lace-up back that feels both polished and alluring.

    Fit & Features

    • Floral burnout beaded, sequin, mesh-lined fabric
    • Structured strapless bodice with supportive padded bra cups
    • Side zipper and hook-eye closure
    • Lace-up back detail for adjustable, customized fit
    • Smooth satin skirt with draped cowl waist
    • Mini length with bodycon silhouette
    • Runs true to size

     

    Where to Wear:

    Cocktail parties, bachelorettes, date nights, holiday parties, New Year's Eve, rooftop hotel bars, fashion-forward events, birthday dinners

    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-000627

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $19.97 $89.90

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    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Crowd Pleaser Velvet Short Dress

    Strut in and stun in this velvet short dress for a saucy club 'fit! The dress features a sleeveless square neckline, spaghetti straps, and a curve-hugging, bodycon silhouette. The smooth velvet fabric offers a moderate stretch. Complete the look in silver platform heels.

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless square neck
    • Spaghetti straps
    • Bodycon silhouette
    • Short-length hem
    • Velvet fabric, moderate stretch
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4799

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $19.97 $29.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Nadene Sequin Rose Short Dress

    Special Occasion

    Striking and exquisite! Nadene showcases beautiful rose blooms that shimmer under the dance floor lights. She stuns in a sleeveless V-neckline with sleek bungee spaghetti straps, a bodycon silhouette, and a short-length hem. The formal party dress is composed of a sequin fabric with a knit lining and minimal stretch. Complete the look in heels and a clutch.

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless V-neckline, bungee spaghetti straps
    • Bra-friendly design
    • Back zipper closure
    • Bodycon, short-length hem
    • Rose pattern, sequin fabric, knit lining, minimal stretch
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1252

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $14.97 $54.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Hattie Sequined High Neck Dress

    Special Occasion

    Dazzling details make our elegant navy crepe Hattie dress truly eye catching. She features a high neck, lace and mesh bodice with sequin detail, spaghetti straps, and single-button closure with cutout at nape of neck leading to a back zip. Her waist features crisscrossing solid crepe panels with mesh inserts leading to an A-line, inverted-pleat skirt with pockets at either hip. Hattie is fully lined and made from a mid-weight woven material with a touch of stretch.

    Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.

    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0024

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $29.97 $69.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Gorgeous Glam Sequin Mini Dress

    Flaunt your gorgeous and glam look in this sequin mini dress! It features bungee spaghetti straps, a slight scoop neckline, a square back, and a mini length, form-hugging fit. The dress showcases all-over sequin detailing, making it a must-have party dress for NYE. Pair this dress with rhinestone earrings and a faux leather jacket.

    Fit & Features

    • Bungee spaghetti straps
    • Slight scoop neckline
    • Square back
    • Short, form-hugging fit
    • All-over sequin detailing
    • Mesh fabric with knit lining

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0868

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $19.97 $49.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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