Cocktail Dresses
Cocktail dresses are the definition of effortlessly chic, perfect for any night out or soirée. From trendy short silhouettes to polished midis and elegant long styles, these looks flatter every figure. Go sleek in a strapless sheath, timeless in an A-line, playful in a fit and flare, or bold in a dramatic mermaid-style design. Fabrics like satin, glitter knit, beaded mesh, and rhinestones bring elevated glam. Necklines from halter and off-the-shoulder to cowl and corset bodice keep the vibe fresh, while open-backs, illusion panels, cutouts, ruching, and ruffles make every dress unforgettable.
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From upscale dinners to special celebrations, Windsor’s cocktail dresses bring confident style and elevated flair to every invite. Whether you love curve-skimming bodycons, sleek midis, or flirty minis, these silhouettes are designed to help you stand out with ease.
Mini & Midi Cocktail Dresses for Any Occasion
Mini cocktail dresses deliver standout impact with every step. Explore strappy satin styles, glitter mesh minis, and ruched bodycon fits that pair perfectly with platform heels and statement earrings. These styles are made to shine and keep your look effortlessly bold.
For a more polished feel, midi cocktail dresses offer the perfect balance of sophistication and allure. Choose wrap-front designs, corset bodices, or high-slit silhouettes styled with sleek heels and minimal jewelry. These dresses transition seamlessly from early plans to evening moments.
Luxe Fabrics & Statement Details
Satin and crepe fabrics bring a smooth, elevated finish, while lace overlays and sheer mesh panels add soft texture. Rhinestone details and subtle shimmer accents catch the light, creating a refined statement. Structured corset tops and sculpted waists enhance your shape while keeping your look sleek and confident.
Your Cocktail Closet Must-Haves
Little Black Cocktail Dresses: A timeless staple with modern updates like asymmetrical cuts and open-back designs.
White Mini Dresses: Clean, crisp, and polished—perfect for celebrations and standout moments.
Bold Color Statements: Turn heads in red, royal blue, or emerald green, or opt for soft metallic tones like champagne and rose gold.
Floral & Printed Styles: Playful prints in lightweight fabrics bring an easy, elevated feel to daytime events and special occasions.
Need styling inspo? Explore cocktail outfit ideas for looks that move effortlessly from invite to after-party.
Ready to stand out? Shop Windsor’s full collection of cocktail dresses online, in-app, or in-store to find your perfect look.
Is a Skater Dress a Cocktail Dress?
Yes, a skater dress can work as a cocktail dress when styled with elevated fabrics like satin, lace, or velvet. Its fitted waist and flared skirt create a playful yet polished silhouette that fits many semi-formal events. Look for details like sequins, beading, or off-the-shoulder necklines to enhance the look.
Are Cocktail Dresses Short or Long?
Cocktail dresses are usually mini to midi length, with hemlines that fall above the knee to mid-calf. Tea-length styles are also a chic option. Shorter styles feel playful and bold, while longer silhouettes offer a more refined, elevated look.
What’s the Difference Between a Cocktail Dress and an Evening Dress?
Cocktail dresses are designed for semi-formal occasions, while evening dresses are more formal and typically floor-length.
- Cocktail Dresses: Mini to midi lengths in versatile fabrics like crepe, lace, or satin.
- Evening Dresses: Floor-length styles in more formal fabrics like chiffon, velvet, or silk.
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Perfect Look High Low Dress
Get that perfect party ready look with this pretty high low dress! It features a sleeveless bodice, spaghetti straps that lead to a cross back, a V neckline, vertical seam detailing down the bust, a high waist seam, and a flirty and flowy high low skirt. The dress is composed of crepe fabric that offers moderate stretch.Style Number/Barcode: 05101-8814
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $39.90
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Gladys Sequin Scroll Party Dress
Special Occasion
Glam and undeniably eye catching, our Gladys dress is perfect for your next party! She features sequin embellishment atop a mesh overlay, adjustable spaghetti straps, a plunging V bodice with back zip, and a swing-y A-line mini skirt. Gladys is fully lined and made from a woven material with minimal stretch.
Model is 5’8” with a 32” bust, 25 waist, and 35” hips. She is wearing a size small.
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0118
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $29.97 $64.90
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Everly Lace Front Slit Midi Dress
Special Occasion
Create a classically beautiful look in our stunning Everly dress! She features a sheer lace mock neckline, long sheer fitted lace sleeves, a front and back cut out above the the bust, a sweetheart neckline with padded cups, flattering vertical seams that run down the bust, and a square back with a zipper and hook and eye closure. Her high waist seam leads to a form hugging, fitted mid-length skirt with a front slit and side sheer lace detail. The dress is composed of a crepe fabric that offers moderate stretch.
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0053
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $54.90
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Major Bombshell Mini Dress
Hey babe, you'll be a major bombshell in this sultry mini! The dress features a sleeveless bodice, adjustable spaghetti straps, a padded bustier style top, a square back with an exposed zipper closure, linear seam detailing down the front, and a short, curve hugging fit. The dress is composed of a faux suede fabric that offers moderate stretch.
Model is 5'7" with 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0092
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $38.90
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Just A Kiss Mini Dress
Just a kiss of glam is just the touch you need! This dress features a v neckline, spaghetti straps, and a form fitting silhouette. Dress has an asymmetrical hem that hits mid thigh. Back of dress features a rhinestone bar detail. Composed of a crepe material that offers moderate stretch.
Model is 5'8" with a 32" bust, 25" waist and 35.5" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-3629
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $36.90
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Celeste Deep V Sequined Dress
Special Occasion
Make a sultry statement when you say it with sequins in our Celeste dress! She features all-over sequin embellishment, long sleeves, a bodice with deep Vs at front and rear, a back zip, hook-and-eye closure, and a midi-length, wrap-style skirt. Celeste is fully lined and made from a poly material with minimal stretch.
Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-4062
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $22.97 $64.90
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Seemingly Stunning Mini Dress
Stun and shine the night away! This mini is a gorgeous show stopper.
Fits & Features
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Crew Neck
- Sheer Long Sleeves
- Mini Length Silhouette
- Mesh Knit Fabric With Heat Stone Embellishments I Fully Lined
- Heat Stones Showcase Belted Design At Waist
- Form-Fitting
Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-3607
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $64.90
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Crew Neck
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One Dance Mini Dress
Do your dance in this fabulous sequin mini! With a high crew neckline, long sleeves that are sheer, and a short hem that hits mid thigh. This Dress features a beautiful damask sequin design layed over a smooth knit inner lining. The back of this dress has a large keyhole cut out detail and a button closure at the top.
Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0053
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $25.97 $64.90
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Crocheted With Love Off Shoulder Dress
This dress is all about the loving things! So show some love with its endearing off shoulder neckline, long fitted sleeves, and a short bodycon fit. The dress is composed of a fully lined, crochet fabric that offers a 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: 05101-0104
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $39.90
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Glistening Satin Mini Dress
Glisten and gleam in your next favorite little dress! This sweet mini features a deep V neckline that is wired, spaghetti straps that are adjustable and lead to a square back, and a double vertical seam that leads down to mini slits at either side of the hem. Hem of dress hits above thigh. This mini is composed of a satin-like material that offers a form fitting silhouette with moderate stretch, also has a zipper closure center back.
Model is 5'6.5" with a 32" bust, 23.5" waist and 35" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0214
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $40.90
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Own It High Low Cocktail Dress
Own the night in a high low cocktail dress! It features a modest V neckline and double spaghetti straps that lead back to a cross over detail. It is a high low dress that is shorter in the front and longer in the back. It has a fitted bodice with vertical seams that lead down to the skirt. The high low hem of the skirt gives a flattering flow. It is composed of a crepe material that offers moderate stretch. Pair with your favorite heels and sparkly earrings and own the night!
Model is 5'7" with a 32" bust, 23" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-8659
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $42.90
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Glitter And Glam Cut Out Dress
Glam it up for your night out! This fabulous mini dress features a plunging V neckline, spaghetti straps, sexy waist cut outs and an asymmetrical hemline. Her knit fabric is adorned with sparkly glitter to make you shine all night long! Includes a back zipper closure.Model is 5'7" with a 32" bust, 23" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0236
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $13.97 $35.90
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Florals And Lace Skater Dress
Make it a lacy affair in this must have floral mini dress! It features a sleeveless bodice, a V neckline, princess seams and spaghetti straps. The back features an unlined floral lace back that leads to a lower back keyhole. The slim fit bodice leads to a curve hugging mini length silhouette. Dress is composed of a lined crepe fabric that offers a moderate stretch.Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0079
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $14.97 $36.90
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Sleek And Fab Asymmetrical Midi Dress
Keep it fab in this sleek midi dress that shows off a hint of leg! It features a sleeveless bodice, a V neckline with a mini lattice strap accent, spaghetti straps and a midi length silhouette with an asymmetrical high slit. Dress is composed of a lined smooth knit fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Zipper not included.
Model is 5'9" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 34" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0218
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $16.97 $42.90
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Think You're Slick Mini Dress
A futuristic patent finish lends this mini its effortless look-at-me-appeal. Keep accessories neutral or subtle to let this one stand on its own! Dress features a tank-style scoop neck and gold zip hardware running the length of the garment. Dress is made from a shiny, pleather-like material with moderate stretch.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0142
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $38.90
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Walk The Mock Neck Mini Dress
Talk the talk and walk the walk in this must have mini dress! It features a sleek, form hugging silhouette with a mock neck, long sleeves with thumb-hole slits, and a mini length. Brushed knit offers plenty of stretch.
Model is 5'8" with a 32" bust, 25" waist and 35" hips. She is wearing a size small
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0123
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $11.97 $29.90
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Glitter Mama Mini Dress
The dress features a high crew neckline, and short cap sleeves. It is composed of a mesh material that is see through at the sleeves, sides, and back. Dress offers maximum stretch with a textured glitter overlay and includes a smooth inner lining. The stitching of the dress is unique and offers a low back with coverage for a sexy vibe that leaves more to the imagination. The hem hits above mid-thigh. Glitter may transfer.
Black: Model is 5'9" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 34" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Rose Gold: Model is 5'8" with a 32" bust, 23" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0128
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $13.97 $35.90
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Supplest Suede Chain Detail Dress
Equally sultry and sophisticated, this faux suede sleeveless LBD will turn heads with its knockout details. Body con mini dress features a seamed, deep V bodice with back zip and a pencil-style skirt with front slit and cascading rows of linked chains. Dress is made from a suede poly blend with a fair amount of stretch.
Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0314
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $46.90
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To Be Revealed Knit Dress
Dare to strategically bare in this shimmery knit mini! Dress features a single-shoulder, long-sleeve silhouette, dart detail at bodice, cutout detail at waist, and a curve-hugging skirt with front side slit. Dress is made from a lightly textured woven knit with moderate stretch.
Model is 5'9" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 34" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0333
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $17.97 $44.90
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Shimmer And Shine Mini Dress
Shimmer and shine and add some flair to your look with this beyond gorgeous glitter knit mini! The dress features a sleeveless bodice, a high square racer neck with triple strap detailing that cross in the back, a high waist seam, and a short, mid thigh length. The dress offers a curve hugging fit with moderate stretch.
Model is 5'7" with a 32" bust, 23" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-3567
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $35.90
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Light Up The Night Mini Dress
Light up the night with this sultry mini! The dress features a sleeveless bodice, spaghetti straps, a V neckline, ruched detailing with a tie front followed by a front waist cut out, a square back, ruching down each side, and a short, curve hugging fit. The dress is composed of a stretchy knit fabric 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: 05103-0172
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $32.90
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Radiant In Rhinestones Mini Dress
Look beyond radiant in this simply stunning mini dress! It features a sleeveless bodice, spaghetti straps, a V neckline, an open back with a glimmering rhinestone bar accent, vertical seams that run down the bust, a high waist seam, a ruched side detail, and an asymmetrical wrap hem. The dress is composed of a crepe fabric that offers moderate stretch and a form hugging fit.
Model is 5'3" with a 32" bust, 22.5" waist and 34" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-3628
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $6.97 $36.90
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Vixen Side Stripe Mini Dress
Channel the look of your fave '90s-era cool girls in this of-the-moment mini. Dress features spaghetti straps, a square neckline, and stripes running vertically from bust to hem at either side. Dress slips on and is made from an ultra-soft woven material with moderate stretch.
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0044
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $24.90
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Walk The Mock Neck Mini Dress
Talk the talk and walk the walk in this must have mini dress! It features a sleek, form hugging silhouette with a mock neck, long sleeves with thumb-hole slits, and a mini length. Brushed knit offers plenty of stretch.
Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0124
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $29.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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