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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Work It Girl Scoop Neck Ponte Short Dress
Work it, girl, in this ponte short dress in the office or at networking events! With its cap sleeves, scoop neckline, and bodycon silhouette, it flatters your figure and hugs your curves in all the right places while the center back slit offers movement. Pair with sleek pumps and minimal jewelry for a polished and poised look!
Fit & Features
- Smooth ponte knit fabric with stretch
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Center back slit
- Bodycon fit
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-3271
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $42.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Irresistible Charm Satin A-Line Dress
Who resist your charm the second you stroll in looking fabulous in this satin a-line dress! It features a sleeveless mock neck with dual button closures, a pleated open-back design, and a short-length hem. Style with an envelope clutch and heels to complete the look!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless mock neck, dual button closures
- Pleated open-back design
- Hidden side zipper and hook-eye closure
- A-line silhouette
- Short-length hem
- Smooth satin, woven lining, no stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2314
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $48.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Amp Up The Sparkle Rhinestone Mini Dress
Amp up the sparkle for your next night out in a mini dress that brings elevated glamour! This dress features a sleeveless square neckline with an eye-catching rhinestone fringe trim, adjustable spaghetti straps, front pleated detailing, a mini-length hem with a faux wrap-front design, and a bodycon silhouette. The lined crepe fabric offers a moderate stretch. Style with rhinestone heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline, rhinestone fringe trim
- Adjustable spaghetti straps, back zipper, hook and eye closure
- High waist seam, pleating at the front
- Mini-length asymmetric hem, faux wrap-front design
- Bodycon silhouette
- Crepe fabric, full knit lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4752
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $5.97 $46.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Jaclyn Long Sleeve Sequin Mini Dress
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Dazzle them all away in our beyond gorgeous Jaclyn sequin mini dress! She features long fitted sleeves, a deep V neckline, and a high banded waist with a mini length curve-hugging silhouette. Pair this stunning dress with strappy heels for an elongated look.
Fit & Features
- Long fitted sleeves
- V neckline
- Back zipper closure
- High rise banded waist
- Short, form-hugging fit
- Allover sequin detailing
- Knit lining
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0479
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $29.97 $49.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Gina Floral Satin Party Dress
Special OccasionStun and charm in pretty florals! Gina features an ivory color with soft pinks for a romantic vibe, a sleeveless bodice, a plunging V neckline, padded cups and narrow straps that lead to an unlined floral lace panel. Her slim fit bodice leads to a flared party length skirt with hidden side pockets and a dramatic petticoat.
Model is 5'9" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size three.Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-4077
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $24.97 $69.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Nora Floral Taffeta Sash Mini Dress
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Made for the entrance that turns a few heads, the Nora dress pairs crisp floral print taffeta with a sleek strapless mini silhouette that feels both polished and playful. A sculpted bodice shapes the fit while the attached side sash drapes dramatically along the skirt, creating movement that makes every step feel a little more memorable.
Fit & Features
- Floral print, taffeta fabric, sewn-in knit lining
- Strapless neckline, non-slip grip lining, bodice with boning inserts
- Hidden side zipper and hook-eye closure
- Attached side sash accent
- Pleated bodycon fit
- Mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Where to Wear:
Prom, bridal showers, brunch celebrations, daytime events, vineyard tastings, destination dinners, cocktail parties, birthdays, engagement parties and photoshoots, date nights
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-000675
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $79.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: WHITE, PRINT, PRINT-2
Available Size: XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL
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Feelin' Flirty Strapless Bow Mini Dress
This adorable mini dress will have you feelin' flirty and fine! It features a strapless straight-across neckline, a wrap design at the waist with a trendy bow accent, a mini-length hem, and a bodycon silhouette that will hug your curves. Style with strappy heels for date night.
Fit & Features
- Strapless straight-across neckline
- Wrap design at the waist, bow accent
- Mini-length hem
- Bodycon silhouette
- Smooth scuba knit fabric, stretchy knit lining
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2374
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $42.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Marianna Strapless Embellished Velvet Mini Dress
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Showcase a fiery look in the sultry and stunning Marianna formal mini dress! She features a strapless neckline with an angled design, a ruched bodice with gorgeous faux pearl and iridescent rhinestone embellishments, a sheer mesh insert at the hem with matching embellishments, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. The luxe velvet fabric includes a knit lining and offers a moderate stretch. Style with rhinestone fringe earrings and strappy stilettos for a glam night out.
Fit & Features
- Strapless neckline, angled design, flexible boning, no-slip strip
- Strapless or adhesive bra recommended
- Ruched bodice, faux pearls, iridescent rhinestones
- Back zipper, hook and eye closure
- Sheer mesh insert at the hem, matching embellishments
- Mini-length hem, fitted bodycon silhouette
- Smooth velvet fabric, knit lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1329
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $64.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Sleek And Strappy Satin Mini Dress
This sleek and strappy satin mini dress will be your new go-to outfit for a night out with the squad! It features a sleeveless square neckline, dual spaghetti straps that lead to a strappy cross-back design, ruching at the back, and a mini-length, curve-hugging silhouette with a sultry front slit. Complete the look with rhinestone earrings and new heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Dual spaghetti straps
- Strappy cross-back design
- High waist seam, ruching at the back
- Short, form-hugging fit, front slit
- Satin fabric
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-3773
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $36.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Sparkling Moments Glitter Mini Dress
Shine for those nights you'll never forget in this shimmering glitter mini dress!
Fit & Features
- Square Neckline
- Spaghetti Straps
- High Side Slit
- Glitter
- Lined Mesh
- Form Hugging Fit
- Moderate Stretch
Model is 5'3" with a 32" bust, 22.5" waist and 34" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0422
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $12.97 $32.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Flirty Attitude Bubble Hem Mini Dress
Show off a flirty attitude in this adorable bubble hem mini dress! It features a sleeveless one-shoulder neckline with a tank shoulder strap, a flowy A-line fit, and a mini-length silhouette with the cutest bubble hem for a subtle flared-out look. The sheer chiffon fabric includes a full knit lining. Style with platform heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless one-shoulder neckline
- Tank shoulder strap
- A-line fit
- Mini-length silhouette
- Bubble hem
- Sheer chiffon fabric, knit lining, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2439
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $36.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Main Character Vibes Velvet Dress
This velvet mini dress will give you main character energy at the party! The bodycon dress features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline, bungee spaghetti straps, and a ruched bust and side seams. Complete the look in metallic chunky heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline
- Bungee spaghetti straps
- Ruched bust and side seams
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Lined velvet fabric, moderate stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1905
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $39.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Take The Plunge Crepe Short Dress
Fashion is all about taking risks! Take the plunge and chic up your look with this crepe short dress. It features a sleeveless mesh V-neck, shoulder straps, V-cut back, and a padded underwire bust atop a corset-style bodice with flexible boning. The front ruched seam flaunts your curves along the crepe bodycon skirt with a flirty hem slit. Style with fringe earrings for a cocktail party!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless mesh V-neck, shoulder straps
- V-cut back and zipper with hook-eye closure
- Padded underwire bust
- Corset-style bodice, flexible boning
- Bodycon, short hem, front ruched seam, and slit
- Lined crepe and mesh fabric, moderate stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1840
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $44.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Meow You're Talking Leopard Mini Dress
Satin and leopard? Matchmade in heaven. Show your sleek and wild side in the Meow You're Talking mini dress!
Fits & Features
- Cowl Neckline
- Spaghetti Straps
- Adjustable Tie At Back I Low Open Back
- Satin-Like Composition I Minimal Stretch
- Mini Length Silhouette
- 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: 05102-0338
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $35.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Ruffle Party Asymmetrical Dress
It's no party without a little bit of ruffle fun! This blue dress features a wrap bodice with a V neckline paired with a ruffle trim, spaghetti straps leading to a square back, ruching on one side, and a wrap skirt with a subtle asymmetrical hem. Dress is composed of an unlined crepe fabric that offers a moderate stretch.Model is 5'9" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 34" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-3491
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $10.00 $31.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Leila Velvet One-Shoulder Midi Formal Dress
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Designed to flatter from every angle, The Leila formal dress is equal parts sultry and refined. Cut from plush velvet, this form-hugging silhouette features a one-shoulder sweetheart neckline and a wrap front slit that moves beautifully with you through every entrance and exit.
Fit & Features
- Soft velvet-lined fabric, stretchy knit lining
- One-shoulder sweetheart wired neckline
- Wrap front slit
- Form-hugging silhouette
- Midi-length hem
- Runs true to size
Where to Wear:
Weddings, rehearsal dinners, engagement parties, black tie galas, cocktail soirees, holiday parties, formal celebrations, birthday dinners, fancy date nights, receptions
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-000510
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $24.97 $59.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: WINE
Available Size: XS, S, M
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Reveal Your Sparkle Sequin Mini Dress
Reveal your sparkle in this gorgeous sequin mini dress. Show off your curves with a bodycon silhouette and strapless neckline. The mini-length hem is cinched with a wrap design to make your look even more chic. Complete the look with earrings for a night on the town!
Fit & Features
- Strapless neckline
- Bodycon silhouette
- Wrap mini-length hem
- Sequin fabric, sewn-in knit lining
- Moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-5238
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $49.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Juilette Sequin Mock Neck Marabou Dress
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The Juliette sequin dress was made to be seen on you at banquets, holiday parties, and fancy events! She features fitted long sleeves with fabulous marabou trim cuffs, a mock neckline, and a flattering bodycon silhouette and knee-length hem. The party dress is designed with a sequin-embellished striped pattern that sparkles on mesh fabric and has a stretchy knit lining. Complete the look with earrings and strappy heels!
Fit & Features
- Fitted long sleeves, marabou trim cuff
- Mock neckline
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Bodycon silhouette, knee-length hem
- Sequin striped pattern, mesh fabric, stretchy knit lining
- Bra friendly design
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1766
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $49.97 $99.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Allison Iridescent Sequin Feather Trim Party Dress
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The party won't start until you make an entrance in the Allison iridescent sequin feather trim formal dress! She features a crew neckline, sheer long fitted sleeves with fabulous ostrich feather trims, a mini-length hem, a bodycon silhouette that will hug and flatter your curves, and all-over iridescent sequin embroidery in a chic scroll pattern. The sheer mesh fabric includes a partial knit lining. Complete your look for dances, parties, or any glam affair with clear heels!
Fit & Features
- Crew neckline, sheer long fitted sleeves, ostrich feather trims
- Hidden back zipper, hook and eye closure
- Mini-length hem, bodycon silhouette
- Iridescent sequin embroidery, scroll pattern
- Sheer mesh fabric, partial knit lining, minimal stretch
- Bra-friendly design
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1613
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $14.97 $129.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Made For This Moment Rhinestone Satin Mini Dress
This sultry satin mini dress was made for you to have your it-girl moment! It features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline with a bustier-style bodice, padded and structured cups, alluring rhinestone embellishments at the bust, and rhinestone-adorned spaghetti straps. The dress features a backless design with tie-back straps, ruched detailing down the sides and back, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. The smooth satin fabric includes a full knit lining. Style with hoop earrings.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline, bustier-style bodice
- Padded cups, structured underwire
- Mini rhinestone embellishments at the bust
- Rhinestone-adorned spaghetti straps, adjustable
- Open back, tie-back strap design, lower back zipper, hook and eye closure
- Side and back ruching, mini-length hem, fitted bodycon silhouette
- Woven satin fabric, knit lining, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4679
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $48.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Floral Flair Smocked Mini Dress
Bring some flair to your fall look with this floral smocked mini! The dress features a slight sweetheart neckline, long sleeves with smocked cuffs, and a short hem with a drawstring at the front. Dress is composed of a smocked woven fabric that offers plenty of stretch and a curve hugging fit.
Model is 5'7" with a 32" bust, 23" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0393
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $49.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Hiss Me With That Mini Dress
Sssslither into this sassy number! It features a snake-inspired print, fixed shoulder straps, sweetheart neckline, and mini-length silhouette. Crafted from soft velvet and paired with a soft knit lining, this form-fitting piece extenuates all the right curves. Zipper not included.
Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0364
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $11.97 $28.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Take A Shine To Velvet Mini Dress
All eyes will be on you in this glistening piece! It features adjustable spaghetti straps falling into a scoop neckline. Crafted from velvet and featuring glittering embellishments, this dress offers a fully lined, form-hugging fit that offers little to no stretch. Zipper is included at center back.
Model is 5'9" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 34" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0450
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $33.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Effortlessly Lovely Strapless Corset Skater Dress
Appear like a sweet vision in this strapless skater dress for dressy events like showers or weddings! Made with taffeta fabric, this dress is perfect for any special occasion. This dress features a flirty and feminine look with its ruffled strapless sweetheart neckline and skater silhouette. The padded bra cups provide support and enhance your bust, while the flexible boning creates a flattering shape. Complete the look in statement heels, earrings, and a clutch.
Fit & Features
- Taffeta fabric lined with woven fabric, no stretch
- Strapless sweetheart ruffled neckline
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Padded bra cups
- Flexible boning
- Skater silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-3353
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $52.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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