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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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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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
On Sale: Yes
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
On Sale: Yes
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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Brenda Satin Bubble Skater Dress
Special Occasion
For the invite that says dress to impress, the Brenda dress delivers with luminous satin and a playful mini skater silhouette that knows how to own the room. A sweetheart halter neckline, sculpted rosette detail, and tiered bubble ruffled skirt create a look that feels polished, flirty, and unforgettable from every angle.
Fit & Features
- Premium satin fabric, sewn-in satin and tulle linings
- Sweetheart halter neckline, rosette inset, padded bra cups
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Corset-structured bodice, flexible boning
- Skater silhouette, tiered bubble ruffles, mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Where to Wear:
Prom, birthday events, fancy brunches, parties, milestone celebrations
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-000580
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $89.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: PINK
Available Size: XS, S, M, L
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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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