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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Wrapped In Metallic Mini Dress
You'll find any excuse to go out with this dress in your closet! This dress features spaghetti straps, a wrap v-neckline with padded cups, square elastic back, and a mini-length silhouette with an asymmetrical cut hem. The garment is composed of a smooth metallic knit fabric, form-fitting, and offers a moderate amount of stretch. Zipper not included.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0628
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $25.97 $36.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Moment Like This Heat Stone Mini Dress
Wrap yourself up in this flattering mini dress! The spotlight's always going to be on you, honey.
Fits & Features
- Crew Neckline
- Unlined, Fitted Sleeves
- Slim Fit Bodice Trails To Mini Length Silhouette
- Mesh Lined Fabric With Heat Stone & Studded Embellishments All Over
- Body-Hugging Fit
- Zipper At Back
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0443
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $64.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Julie Sequin Scoop Neck Ruffle Dress
Special Occasion
Radiant the dance floor lights in the Julie sequin formal dress perfect for cocktail parties and celebrations! She features long sleeves, a scoop neck, a flirty front ruffle trim, and a short bodycon silhouette. The formal dress is composed of a sequin fabric with a sewn-in knit lining and moderate stretch. Style with platform heels to complete your party look!
Fit & Features
- Long sleeves, scoop neck
- Front ruffle trim
- Back zipper closure
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Sequin fabric, sewn-in knit lining, moderate stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1529
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $29.97 $69.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Velvet Vibe Mini Dress
Issa vibe
Up your look with a pair of eye-catching rhinestone heels! Fits & Features
- Spaghetti Straps
- Deep V Neckline With Wire Trim I Vertical Darts At The Bust
- Sweetheart Back
- Mini Length Silhouette
- Smooth Velvet Fabric
- Curve Hugging Fit I Moderate Stretch
- Zipper Not Included
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0736
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $36.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Ruffle Some Feathers Mini Dress
Ruffle some feathers in this sexy mini dress! It features a sleeveless bodice, adjustable spaghetti straps, a V neckline, a square back, and a short, mid-thigh length hem with flirty feather detailing. The satin-like fabric has minimal stretch.Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0554
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $52.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Heat Up The Night Mini Dress
Light up the night in a dazzling mini to show off your curves girl! The dress features a sleeveless bodice, a high neck with racer bust, sparkling heat stones with gemstones set in a geometric pattern and a curve hugging mini length silhouette. Dress is composed of a lined crepe 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: 05101-0228
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $44.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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City Heat Faux Leather Corset Mini Dress
For nights that call for confidence and a little chaos. This coated halter mini brings a sleek, liquid-shine finish and corset-inspired fit that was made to move on a night downtown.
Fit & Features
- Coated faux leather fabric, stretchy knit lining
- Halter plunge neckline
- Corset-structured bodice, hidden hook and eye fasteners
- Bodycon fit
- Mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-000613
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $49.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Rochelle Ruffled Sheer Lace Formal Mini Dress
Special Occasion
Showcase your eye-catching beauty in the Rochelle formal mini dress, a gorgeous staple for brides-to-be! Crafted with airy sheer lace fabric with a partial knit lining, she brings that effortlessly chic allure and feminine charm. She features a sleeveless cowl neckline with pleated detailing and a built-in padded bust, adjustable spaghetti straps that lead to an open cross-back design, a stunning sheer corset-inspired waist with flexible boning for structure, and a tiered ruffled A-line silhouette. Complete your look with rhinestone heels.
Show off your style in this standout dress. Feeling the short and chic vibe? Discover more fashion-forward short prom dresses or elevate your style with our formal dresses.
Fit & Features
- Sheer lace fabric with partial knit lining, minimal stretch
- Pleated cowl neckline, padded bust
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Open back, cross-back design, zipper with hook and eye closure
- Sheer corset waist, flexible boning
- Tiered ruffled A-line silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-2184
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $79.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Ruched And Ready Mock Neck Mini Dress
You'll be ruched and ready to go in this posh mock neck mini dress!
Fit & Features
- Mock neckline
- Hidden back zipper | Hook and eye closure
- Long sleeves | Elastic banded hems
- Ruched skirt detailing | Ties at the hem
- Knit skirt lining
- Short, form hugging fit
- Chiffon fabric
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0657
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $18.97 $48.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Scoop Neck Velvet Mini Dress
Be a vision in velvet with this smooth and sexy dress!
Fits & Features
- Adjustable Spaghetti Straps
- Square Back I Scoop Neckline
- Structured, Lined Cups
- Mini Length Silhouette
- Smooth Velvet
- Form-Hugging Fit I Moderate Stretch
- Zipper & Hook And Eye Closure At Back
Model is 5'9" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0651
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $39.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Stripes Stunner Velvet Mini Dress
Stun them all with stand out stripes! The mini dress features a sleeveless bodice, a plunging V neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps and a sexy waist cut out that leads to a mini length silhouette. Dress is composed of a semi sheer velvet fabric with metallic stripes throughout. Garment offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Includes a back zipper closure.
Model is 5'9" with 32" bust, 24" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0512
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $42.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Such A Beauty Mini Dress
Girl, you're such a beauty, and this classically chic mini dress will make for the perfect 'fit. It features a sleeveless bodice, a V-neckline with a tie ruched bust detail, adjustable spaghetti straps, a square back with a hidden zipper and hook and eye closure, a trendy waist front cutout with a tie ruched detail, and a flowy skirt with an adorable ruffled mini-length hem. The short dress is composed of a woven fabric with minimal stretch. Style with a cute pair of mules.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless bodice, V-neckline, tie ruched bust
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Square back, hidden zipper, hook and eye closure
- Waist front cutout, tie ruched detail
- Flowy skirt, ruffled mini-length hem
- Woven fabric, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0263
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $18.97 $46.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Strike Of Midnight Glitter Mini Dress
Anything is possible at the strike of midnight! This beautifully sparkling mini dress is designed with a strapless and straight neckline, a form fitting silhouette, and a mini hem that hits near mid thigh. Dress is fully lined with a smooth knit material, and outer is composed of a sheer mesh material that offers moderate stretch , and showcases a mesmerizing glitter that reflects a midnight blue. Don't forget to pick up the matching long duster to complete your completely mesmerizing look!Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0385
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $11.97 $28.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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It Girl Mock Neck Mini Dress
Be the it girl of your trendy squad in this adorable mini dress. It features a mock neck, long bubble style sleeves with cuffed hems, and a short, form hugging fit. The dress is composed of a knit fabric with a knit lining and has plenty of stretch for comfortable wear.
Model is 5'9" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0036
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $34.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Dramatic Flair One Shoulder Dress
Bring the drama with a high fashion flair! Make an entrance in this crepe one-shoulder mini dress featuring a sleeveless bodice, one tank-style strap with a chiffon-draped accent, a high waist seam, and a faux wrap bodycon skirt. Complete the look in rhinestone strappy heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, one-shoulder neckline
- One tank-style strap, chiffon-draped accent
- High waist seam
- Bodycon silhouette
- Faux wrap mini-length hem
- Crepe fabric, knit lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1665
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $48.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Metallic Cowl Neck Mini Dress
Wow in this metallic mini! She features adjustable shoulder straps, a cowl neckline, sleeveless bodice, and a mini length, a-line silhouette. Composed of a metallic knit fabric, she offers little to no stretch. Zipper not included.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0654
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $44.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Sequin Darling Mini Dress
Strut your stuff in this sexy sequined bodycon dress.
Fits & Features
- Adjustable Spaghetti Straps
- V Wire Front I Padded Bust
- Zipper With Hook & Eye Closure At Back
- Fully Lined, Mesh Composition I Sequin Embellishments Throughout
- Form Hugging Fit I Moderate Stretch
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0510
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $44.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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All This Allure Open Back Mini Dress
Bring the allure in this mini dress for a night out! The cowl neckline and bodycon silhouette flatters your figure, while the open back with adjustable strap detail adds a daring style on smooth knit fabric. Complete the look in rhinestone heels and earrings!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless cowl neckline
- Bodycon silhouette
- Open back, adjustable strap detail
- Mini-length hem
- Smooth knit fabric, sewn-in lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-5471
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $49.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Vivid Viper Mini Dress
Be prepared to pave the way to the dance floor in this seductive snake dress!
Fits & Features
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High Neckline
- Fitted Long Sleeves
- Deep V At The Back
- Ruching Along The Sides & Center Back
- Mid Thigh Length Silhouette
- Stretchy Knit I Snake Print Throughout
- Curve Hugging Fit I Ample Stretch
Model is 5'9" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0382
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $32.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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High Neckline
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Metallic Minx Wrap Mini Dress
Show off your shine in this stunning mini dress. You'll be mesmerizing in metallic, girl!
Fits & Features
- Plunging V Neckline
- Zipper With Hook & Eye Closure At Back
- Long Sleeves With Dual Snap Button Cuffs
- Elasticized Waistband
- Wrap, Mini Length, Lined Skirt
- Metallic Fabric
- Form-Flattering Fit I Plenty Of Stretch
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0366
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $17.97 $44.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Velvet Sweetheart Mini Dress
Show your romantic side in this darling velvet mini!
Fits & Features
- Wide Shoulder Straps
- Sweetheart Neckline
- Square Back
- Form-Flattering Fit
- Moderate Stretch
- Velvet Composition I Fully Lined
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0330
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $11.97 $29.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Charmed Persona Scoop Neck Ruffled Mini Dress
This mini dress will pair well with your charming personality and favorite heels! Perfect for birthday brunch to semi-formal parties, this slinky knit dress features a flattering scoop neckline adorned with delicate spaghetti straps. The bodycon silhouette flaunts your figure while the asymmetrical tiered ruffled hem cascades into a sweet side train for dramatic effect. Complete the look in a dainty choker necklace and heels.
Fit & Features
- Slinky knit lined fabric, moderate stretch
- Spaghetti straps
- Bodycon silhouette
- Asymmetrical tiered ruffled mini-length hem, side train
- Sticky bra or pasties recommended
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2965
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $6.97 $45.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Simone Formal Satin Tie-Back Cutout Midi Dress
Special Occasion
Slip into the Simone formal satin midi dress for a sultry vibe at banquets or weddings! She features a square neckline adorned with spaghetti straps, a tie-back design, a flirty underbust cutout, a center back slit, and a bodycon silhouette that hugs your curves down to the knee-length midi hem. The formal midi dress is crafted from a luxuriously soft satin fabric with minimal stretch. Complete the look with a mini purse and heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neck, spaghetti straps
- Tie-back design, underbust cutout
- Center back slit
- Bodycon silhouette, midi-length hem
- Luxe satin fabric, minimal stretch
- Sticky bra recommended
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1999
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $29.97 $46.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Vivacious Viper Velvet Burnout Mini Dress
If you're all about "snaking" an entrance, you'll love this statement mini dress!
Fits & Features
- Mock Neckline
- Fitted Long Sleeves
- Zipper At Center Back
- Knit Mesh Composition I Fully Lined
- Snake-Inspired Sparkling Velvet Burnout Design
- Curve-Hugging Fit I Moderate Stretch
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0474
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $48.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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