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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Knit Mini Dress
This mini dress is composed of a very soft knit material. It is form fitting, hugs your curves and has a maximum stretch, and the hem meets mid thigh. It features a round neckline and spaghetti straps that lead to a round back. This dress will pair well with sneakers and a jean jacket or a leather jacket and heels! Play dress up with it, it goes with everything!
Model is 5'9" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0232
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $16.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Va Va Venom Knit Dress
You don't bite, but you're ready to pounce! Channel your wild side in this bold mini. Dress slips on, has a curve-hugging fit, and features spaghetti straps and a scoop neck. Dress is made from a ultra-soft brushed knit fabric 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: 05102-0169
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $24.90
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Fresh In Mesh Mini Dress
Keep your look fresh and fashionable with this mesh mini dress! It features a sleeveless bodice, tank-like shoulder straps, padded cups, an exposed back zipper closure and a sheer mesh back, mesh insets at the waist, corset boning detailing, and a short, curve hugging fit. The dress is composed of a lined mesh fabric that offers moderate stretch.Model is 5'9" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 35.5" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0081
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $37.90
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Stunner In Floral Mini Dress
Look at you stunner! Radiate effortless gorgeous looks in this floral mini! The dress features a sleeveless bodice, spaghetti straps, a wrap front V neckline, a square back, a front waist cut out, and a short, curve hugging fit. The dress is composed of a scuba knit fabric that offers 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: 05103-0092
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $34.90
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Very Necessary Crepe Mini Dress
You've got your essentials, and then you have the pieces that you can always count on. This little black mini is one of them! Dress features a darted bodice with deep V, back zip, and architectural structured short sleeves, and a seamed slim pencil skirt. Dress is made from a lightweight woven material with moderate stretch.Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0352
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $45.90
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Nights Out Off Shoulder Dress
Whether it's a date night or a night on the town with your girls, this classy dress is a definite go to! With a straight scalloped off shoulder neckline, short sleeves and a fitted bodice dress to impress! The hem is high low which makes it shorter in the front and longer in the back and easy to move around in! Dress is composed of a knit lace fabric that offers moderate stretch.
Model is 5'6.5" with a 32" bust, 23.5" waist and 35" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-8474
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $16.97 $42.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Sparkle The Night Away Party Dress
This dress is the ultimate party ensemble. Glow all through the night in this glitter dress that features a plunging v-neckline, sexy spaghetti straps that cross at the back, and a curve-hugging bodycon fit that enhances curves. Complete your night-out ready look with sleek rhinestone hoops and classic stilettos.
Fits & Features
- V neckline
- Spaghetti straps that cross at the back
- Envelope style hem hits mid-thigh
- Textured glitter knit fabric
- Curve hugging fit
- Moderate stretch
Model is 5'9" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 35.5" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-8482
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $36.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Heat Wave Mini Dress
It's getting hot in here! Bring in the heat wave in this mini dress! It features a deep V neckline, narrow shoulder straps, contrast piping for a harness-like effect, and a body-hugging fit. Dress is composed of an unlined crepe fabric that offers plenty of stretch. Includes a hidden back zipper and hook and eye closure.
Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-3195
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $16.97 $41.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Glide By Lace Skater Dress
Saunter into the room and steal the show in this lovely lace dress! Skater style features adjustable cross-back spaghetti straps, a seamed, scalloped lace sweetheart bodice, and a swingy, high-low skirt. Dress is fully lined, slips on, and is made from a woven lace-mesh material with a hint of stretch.Style Number/Barcode: 05101-8671
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $50.90
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Plus Elinor Studded Cocktail Dress
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Put some sparkle in your step with the Elinor—a cocktail dress that shimmers as you walk. She features a V neckline, back zip, side slit, and vertical rows of rhinestones from top to bottom. Elinor is lined and made from a soft, moderately stretchy, mesh tulle-like fabric.
Model is 5'9" with a 38.5" bust, 31" waist, and 52" hips. She is wearing a size 1X.
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 15001-0044
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $59.90
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Bodycon Bite Dress
Say it with snake—this bodycon style has serious bite. Dress comes in a curve-hugging mini cut and features spaghetti straps and a rounded neckline. Dress is made from a soft brushed knit with a fair amount of stretch.Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0230
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $29.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Susan Formal Sleeveless Midi Dress
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Keep it sleek and sophisticated in our timelessly elegant Susan dress! She features a strapless sweetheart neckline, a built in no slip strip, padded cups, pleating accents along the bust, an empire waist accent and trendy side pockets. She is composed of a lined crepe fabric that offers a form hugging fit and a moderate stretch. Includes a back zipper closure with a hook and eye closure.
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0027
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $29.97 $54.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Standout Sequins Mini Dress
Shimmer when you shimmy in this radiant mini! Dress features all-over sequin detail, a deep V seamed bodice with crisscross, looped lace-up back and curve-hugging pencil-style skirt. Dress is lined and slips on. It's made from a cotton blend with a touch of stretch.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0325
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $17.97 $44.90
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Night Moves Cowl Neck Dress
Show off your moves in this slinky, sultry midi!
Fits & Features
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Spaghetti Straps With Cross Back Design
- Flattering Cowl Neckline
- Slim, Midi Length Skirt
- Slip-On Design
- Smooth Jersey Knit Fabric
- Plenty Of Stretch
- Zipper Not Included
Burgundy: Model is 5'9" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 34" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Hunter: Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0449
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $14.97 $35.90
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Spaghetti Straps With Cross Back Design
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Nerissa Pleated Satin Gown
Special OccasionSophisticated and sleek, our satin Nerissa gown will elevate your evening look to elegant effect. She features adjustable cross-back spaghetti straps, a plunging V neck with pleating detail at bodice, and a long A-line skirt with back zip. Nerissa is fully lined and made from a smooth woven material with a touch of sheen and little to no 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: 05002-0146
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $49.90
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Journee Metallic Party Dress
Special Occasion
Look like a champagne dream in Journee. She features a v neckline, twisted rope style straps, padded cup inserts, and a hidden zipper located at the center back. Her bodice has a relaxed fit that meets her skirt high waisted flowy skirt. Journee is fully lined and includes a tulle skirt beneath. She is composed of a beautiful shimmering crimped material that offers a relaxed fit with moderate stretch. Hand over the bubbly!
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Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0026
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $84.90
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Werk It Mini Dress
Yes girl, werk it and serve looks in this sultry mini! The dress features a sleeveless bodice, adjustable spaghetti straps, a sweetheart neckline with padded and structured cups, a square back with an exposed zipper closure, and a short, curve hugging fit. The dress is composed of a smooth knit fabric that offers moderate stretch.Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0183
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $14.97 $37.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Fresh And Flirty Mini Dress
Leave a flirty first impression in this fresh and fun mini! The dress features a sleeveless bodice, adjustable spaghetti straps that lead to a cross back, a V neckline with scalloped detailing, vertical seams down the bust, a high waist seam, a back zipper and hook and eye closure, and a short, form hugging fit. The dress is composed of a sheer lace fabric with a knit lining and offers moderate stretch for comfortable wear.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0017
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $35.90
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Living For Lace Mini Dress
We're living for this lacy look! It features a lined sleeveless lace bodice, a plunging V neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps, an open back with sheer panel that leads to a lower back keyhole. The fully lined slim fit bodice leads to a curve hugging mini length silhouette. Dress offers a curve hugging fit.
Model is 5'9" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 34" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-8525
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $52.90
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Hattie Sequined High Neck Dress
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Dazzling details make our elegant navy crepe Hattie dress truly eye catching. She features a high neck, lace and mesh bodice with sequin detail, spaghetti straps, and single-button closure with cutout at nape of neck leading to a back zip. Her waist features crisscrossing solid crepe panels with mesh inserts leading to an A-line, inverted-pleat skirt with pockets at either hip. Hattie is fully lined and made from a mid-weight woven material with a touch of stretch.
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0024
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $29.97 $69.90
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Liza Satin Mesh Party Dress
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Ready for an epic evening? Then light up the night in our lovely Liza dress! She features a strapless, seamed sweetheart bodice with light padding at bust and a back zip. Liza's A-line satin skirt has pockets and sits atop a structured mesh-tulle underlay, giving her party-perfect volume. Liza is lined and made from a smooth, shiny cotton blend with moderate stretch.
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0022
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $29.97 $69.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Casual Chic Midi Dress
Get a total casual chic vibe with this adorable daytime LBD! It features a V neckline, short sleeves, and a mid-length, curve hugging fit. The dress is composed of a ribbed knit fabric that offers plenty of stretch.
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0197
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $11.97 $28.90
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Linley Sequined Surplice Midi Dress
Special OccasionLend your sparkle a distinctly sophisticated aura in our lovely Linley dress! She features all-over sequin embellishment, a surplice bodice with deep V neckline and back zip, long sleeves, and a curve-hugging midi-length pencil skirt with side slit at front. Linley is fully lined and made from a woven material with little to no stretch.
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0030
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $29.97 $54.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Frida Satin Party Dress
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Babe we love you in satin! Our Frida cocktail dress is sweet and seductive. She showcases a straight neckline with skinny spaghetti straps that cross in the back and cross again, giving you the ability to tighten her up. Her fitted bodice has inserted padded cups and a banded waist. Her skirt meets bodice at high waist and offers a flow that makes it easy to move around in, and has a lower back zipper closure. Her satin like material has a beautiful sheen, and offers no stretch. Dress is fully lined and includes pockets!
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0082
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $20.97 $54.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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