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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Good Vibes Satin Mini Dress
Nothing but good vibes comin' your way. We have a feeling your golden moment will be around-the-clock in this luxe mini!
Fits & Features
- Narrow Spaghetti Straps
- Plunging V Neckline
- Slim Fit Bodice I Mini Length, Wrap Skirt
- Smooth Satin Fabric
- Body-Hugging Fit
- Zipper Not Featured
Model is 5'8" with a 32" bust, 23" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0488
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $35.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Making Moves Cowl Neck Mini Dress
Make major moves in this stunning and sultry mini!
Fits & Features
- Spaghetti straps
- Cowl neckline
- Square back
- Mid-thigh length bodycon fit
- Stretchy knit composition
- Fully lined
Model is 5'9" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0334
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $12.97 $30.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Sweet Stunner Woven Skater Dress
Showcase sweet and stunning looks in this gorgeous woven skater dress. It features a sweetheart neckline, sheer short puff sleeves, a high waist seam, and a flirty, flowy skater silhouette with a cute ruffled hem. Style this dress with wedges for weekend brunch with the girls.
Fit & Features
- Sweetheart neckline
- Sheer short puff sleeves, elastic cinched hems
- Back zipper and hook and eye closure
- High waist seam, flowy skater silhouette
- Ruffled hem
- Sheer woven fabric with eyelet detailing, woven lining, no stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1102
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $44.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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So Sleek Ruched Satin Mini Dress
Stun in a mini dress that embraces curves in all the right places. The dress features a sleeveless V-neckline with padded cups, adjustable spaghetti straps, a ruched side seam, and a mini length silhouette with an asymmetrical hem. The dress is composed of a lined stretchy satin fabric that offers a curve-hugging fit. Complete look with a sleek clutch and a rhinestone choker.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Padded cups
- Ruched side seam
- Mini length silhouette
- Asymmetrical hem
- Stretch satin fabric, curve-hugging fit
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0573
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $38.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Lovely Nights Out Satin Asymmetrical Mini Dress
Dress yourself up, and have yourself a lovely night, because you deserve it bby! What better way to celebrate life than to feel beautiful in a sexy satin mini dress!
Fit & Features
- Sweetheart off shoulder neckline
- Form fitting silhouette
- Princess seams at the bodice
- High waist line
- Asymmetrical hemline
- Satin material with moderate stretch
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0385
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $38.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Velvet Glitter Mock Neck Mini Dress
Shine brighter than ever in this glittery number! She features a chic mock neckline, sleeveless bodice, and a mini length silhouette. Composed of velvet, she's decked out in sparkly glitter, offers a form hugging fit with moderate stretch, fully lined, and includes a zipper at back. Glitter may transfer.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0170
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $34.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Stop And Stun Rosette Ruffle Mini Dress
Made for the girl who enters the room and owns it. This rosette ruffle mini dress hugs your curves and adds a touch of flirty drama with its open back and flowy ruffled accents, perfect for your next night out.
Fit & Features
- Sheer mesh fabric with knit lining, high stretch
- Boat neckline, open back
- Rosette detailing, flowy ruffled accents
- Ruching
- Ruffled mini-length hem, short side slit
- Bodycon silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-000355
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $39.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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She's Glitzy Glitter Ruffled Mini Dress
Make it a glitzy night out in this beyond-gorgeous glitter ruffled mini dress! A perf pick for dressy occasions, this bodycon dress will ignite a glam spark. It features a sleeveless V-neckline, halter spaghetti straps that lead to a partially open back, a mini-length hem with a flirty tiered ruffled design and flowy cascading ruffled accents, and a bodycon silhouette to flaunt your stunning figure. The sheer glitter mesh fabric includes a full-length lining. Style this party dress with rhinestone spiral heels!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline, dart seams at the bust
- Halter spaghetti straps, tie-back design
- Partial open back
- Mini-length hem, tiered ruffled design, flowy ruffled accents
- Bodycon silhouette
- Sheer glitter mesh fabric, full-length knit lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2832
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $46.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Smooth It Over Satin Mini Dress
Smooth and sultry, you'll be all over this satin mini dress on every club night! It features a sleeveless sweetheart neck with non-slip grip lining, adjustable spaghetti straps, a lightly padded bust, corset trimmed bodice with mesh insert, and side pleated seams to accentuate your curves along the asymmetrical hem. Complete the look in platform heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neck, non-slip grip lining
- Adjustable spaghetti straps, lightly padded bust
- Corset trim bodice, mesh insert
- Side pleated seams, back zipper closure
- Asymmetrical mini-length hem
- Smooth satin, lined, minimal stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4845
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $20.97 $46.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Must V Fate Glitter Mini Dress
It's written in the stars. You'll be glittering and glowing with the Must V Fate mini dress!
Fits & Features
- Plunging V Neckline
- Long Fitted Sleeves With Padded Shoulders
- Mini Length Silhouette
- Body-Hugging Fit
- Moderate Stretch
- Glitter Knit Fabric
Model is 5'9" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 35.5" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0232
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $14.97 $36.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Dedicated To Chic Halter Pearl Mini Dress
The perfect party dress is here! Featuring a flattering halter keyhole neckline and a bodycon fit, this mini dress accentuates your silhouette with elegant faux pearl embellishments.
Fit & Features
- Faux pearl embellished, mesh-lined fabric
- Halter keyhole neckline, tie straps
- Padded bra cups
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-6100
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $10.97 $49.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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She's A Stunner Sleeveless Satin Ruched Dress
Stun in a satin dress that keeps it sleek and sophisticated. The dress features a sleeveless square neckline, spaghetti strap ties, ruched side seams, and a mini length silhouette. The dress is composed of a curve-hugging lined satin fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete look with a dainty rhinestone bracelet.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Spaghetti tie straps
- Ruched side seams
- Mini length silhouette
- Form hugging fit
- Moderate stretch
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-3704
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $13.97 $33.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Organza Puff Sleeve Mini Dress
Bring the drama with head turning organza to make your outfit a true one of a kind! Pair with a belt to create an hourglass illusion and your favorite pumps!
Fit & Features
- Mock Neck
- Sheer Organza Puff Sleeves
- Lined Scuba Knit Fabric
- Mini Length Silhouette
- Exposed Back Zipper Closure
- Form Hugging Fit
- Moderate Stretch
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0643
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $17.97 $45.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Sassy Straps Crepe Mini Dress
Keep it sassy and fab with this head turning mini dress! it features a sleeveless bodice, a plunging wrap V neckline, a bold open back with bar strap accents and a curve hugging mini length silhouette. Dress is composed of a lined crepe fabric that offers a moderate stretch. Zipper not included.
Model is 5'8" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 34" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0277
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $14.97 $36.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Rowena Formal Heat Stone Mini Dress
Special Occasion
Sparkle up the night like the goddess you are in our shimmering Rowena dress! Her heat stones will add a sparkle to your glow!
Fit & Features
- V- Neckline
- Adjustable Spaghetti Straps
- Gemstones
- Heat Stones
- Geometric
- Fully Lined Mesh
- Form Hugging Fit | Moderate Stretch
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0423
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $49.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Taking The Plunge Mini Dress
Take the plunge with this sultry mini dress! It features a wired V neckline, fitted long sleeves and a curve hugging mini length silhouette. Dress is composed of a double lined smooth knit fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Includes a back zipper closure.
Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0154
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $14.97 $36.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Kiki Formal Neon Sequin Dress
Special OccasionDazzle as you glow in our spotlight ready Kiki dress! She features a combination neon coral with beige color, a high round neckline and tank-like straps. Her slim fit bodice leads to a curve hugging mini length silhouette to show off your heel game! Dress is composed of a lined mesh fabric that is adorned with sparkling sequins set in a baroque inspired pattern. Garment offers a slight stretch and includes a back zipper closure.
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-4058
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $69.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Arrived In Style Strapless Knit Mini Dress
Arrive in this stylish strapless mini dress for brunch or parties! The contrasting folded neckline adds a touch of boldness while the slim-fit silhouette shows off your curves perfectly on the smooth knit fabric. The mini-length hem features a subtle A-line fit. Complete the look in platform heels.
Fit & Features
- Smooth knit fabric lined with stretchy knit
- Strapless folded contrast neckline
- Slim-fit silhouette
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Mini-length A-line hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-5621
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $34.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Glitter Goddess One Shoulder Mini Dress
Give off gorgeous glam vibes in this glitter knit mini dress! It features a sleeveless one shoulder neckline, a front waist cut out with thin cross strap detailing, a side slit, and a mini length, curve-hugging silhouette. Pair this dress with gold hoop earrings and a rhinestone cuff bracelet to add all the more sparkle to your NYE look.
Fit & Features
- One shoulder neckline
- Hidden back zipper closure
- Front waist cut out
- Thin cross strap detailing
- Side slit
- Short, form-hugging fit
- Unlined glitter knit fabric with moderate stretch
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-3721
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $13.97 $34.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Taking The Plunge Mini Dress
Take the plunge with this sultry mini dress! It features a wired V neckline, fitted long sleeves and a curve hugging mini length silhouette. Dress is composed of a double lined smooth knit fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Includes a back zipper closure.
Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0155
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $36.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Do It For The Glam Sequin Mini Dress
Sashay your way onto the dance floor in this captivating sequined piece. This dress features a crew neckline, long sleeves with ribbed cuffs, and a mini length silhouette. The garment is composed of a mesh-lined fabric with sequin detailing throughout, fully lined, zipper at back, and a curve-hugging fit with slight stretch.
Model is 5'8" with a 34" bust, 25" waist, and 34" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0110
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $26.97 $66.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Gigi Formal Sequin Wrap Dress
Special Occasion
Wrap yourself with shimmering sequins in our glowing Gigi dress! She features a plunging V neckline, fitted long sleeves and wrapped mini length silhouette with a tie waist accent. Her dazzling sequins are set in a floral and leaf print. Dress is composed of a lined mesh fabric that offers a form hugging fit with minimal stretch.
Model is 5'9" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 34" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0164
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $79.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Dramatic Affair Velvet Burnout Mini Dress
Make your next dressy occasion a dramatic affair in this luxe velvet mini dress! It features a one-shoulder neckline with a sheer mesh long balloon sleeve, a chic velvet burnout scroll pattern down the body of the dress, and a mini-length bodycon silhouette. The lined knit fabric offers a moderate stretch. Complete the look with rhinestone hoops and strappy heels.
Fit & Features
- One-shoulder neckline
- Single long sheer mesh balloon sleeve, tapered cuff
- Velvet burnout scroll pattern
- Mini-length hem, bodycon silhouette
- Lined knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1919
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $38.90
Availability: Out of Stock
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Out of This World Satin Mini Dress
This mini dress is on a whole other level girl! Dress to impress for your next date night in this mini dress that features a plunging v-neckline, rhinestone embellished spaghetti straps, and a sexy waist cutout. Complete your look with rhinestone earrings.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless plunging v-neckline
- Rhinestone embellished straps
- Sexy waist cutout
- Mini length silhouette
- Satin fabric
- Form hugging fit
Model is 5'9" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-1630
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $6.97 $36.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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