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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Seductive And Slinky Maxi Dress
Get seductive in this slinky maxi dress. This black dress features a round neckline , a sleeveless bodice and an attached belt with a gold detail. This long dress is comprised of a ribbed material that offers moderate stretch and side slit.Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 06005-0107
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $4.97 $42.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Hourglass Sleeveless Sweater Dress
An LBD that perfectly contours your curves? Yep! This sultry-yet-streamlined midi features all-over sweater-style ribbing, a tube bodice with elasticized bust, and a pencil skirt. Dress slips on, has a body con cut, and is made from a rayon and nylon blend with natural stretch.Model is 5'8.5" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 35" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 06005-0174
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $12.97 $32.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Smocked In Ruffles Mini Dress
Keep it adorable and sweet in ruffles! This dress features a square neckline, sheer ruffled short sleeves and a mini length skirt with a ruffled hem. The all over print adds to this vibrant mini! Dress is composed of a stretchy smocked fabric that offers a form hugging fit. Includes a smooth knit lining.
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0298
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $18.97 $46.90
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Vacay All Day Mini Dress
Feel like you're on a vacay all day in this fun tropical printed mini! It features a sleeveless bodice, spaghetti straps, a scoop neckline, and a short, form hugging fit. The dress is composed of a scuba knit fabric that offers moderate stretch and showcases a vibrant print.
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0008
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $29.90
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Get Sprung On Florals Mini Dress
Get sprung on this too cute mini dress! It features an off the shoulder neckline with short cuffed sleeves, a trendy tie front with a keyhole cut out, seam detailing, a smocked back, and a short, form hugging fit. The dress is composed of a woven fabric with no stretch.
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0099
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $42.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Not So Basic Mini Dress
Sure, you probably have your share of mini dresses. Now it's time for an of-the-moment upgrade! This ultra-chic mini features an off-the-shoulder elasticized neckline, gathered bodice and sleeves, a back zip, banded waist with back smocking, and pencil skirt with gather-drape detail. Dress is made from a mid-weight woven material with little to no stretch.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0165
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $46.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Floral Chic Mini Dress
Add some floral chic to your pretty look with this adorable mini dress! It features a sleeveless bodice, tie shoulder spaghetti straps, a sweetheart neckline with a tie front detail, a square back with a hidden zipper and hook and eye closure, a high waist seam, and a flowy A-line skirt. The dress is composed of a woven fabric with a skirt lining, and offers no stretch.
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0224
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $15.97 $40.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Floral Connection Mini Dress
Make a sweet connection in florals! This must have mini dress features a sleeveless bodice, a cowl neck, spaghetti straps and a mini length silhouette to show glowing gams! The neutral tone is complemented with pretty florals throughout! Dress is composed of a smooth knit fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch.
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0086
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $13.97 $33.90
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Matilda Double Tiered Floral Dress
Special OccasionHave a fun and flirty evening in our playful Matilda navy blue dress! She features a racer front bodice with narrow shoulder straps, a padded bust, a V back with a hidden zipper closure, sheer mesh insets on the sides, and a slim fit. Her short, A-line satin skirt has a double-tiered hem complete with a beautiful, large floral purple watercolor design. Matilda offers little to no stretch.
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-4032
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $20.97 $54.90
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Catch The Bouquet Dress
This neutral ditsy flower pattern dress has us swooning! With a floral bouquet pattern it features a square neckline, ruffled stretchy spaghetti straps, a square back with a hidden zipper and double straight hem down the middle. This mini dressed has a ruched side detailing and an inner linen lining.
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0207
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $47.90
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Venus Mesh Heat Stone Gown
Special OccasionRadiate the shine of a thousand diamonds in our dazzling mesh Venus gown. She features a twisted single-strap shoulder, and all-over round, square, and oval-shaped heat stones in a diagonal pattern at bust and though waist and in a vertical pattern from approximately below the knee to the bottom of the asymmetric hem. Venus is fully lined and made from a soft, mesh-blend material with plenty of stretch.
Model is 5'8" with a 32" bust, 23" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-4147
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $31.97 $69.90
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Wrapped In Beauty Mini Dress
Wrap yourself in this gorgeous mini dress to showcase your beauty! The dress features a sleeveless bodice, a wrap V neckline, a tie waist belt and an asymmetrical mini skirt. Dress is composed of an unlined crepe fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch.
Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0239
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $32.90
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Simply Wrapped Mini Dress
Keep it simply sophisticated in this statement mini dress! The dress features a plunging wrap V neckline with pleated accents, adjustable spaghetti straps and an asymmetrical hem with ruched detailing. Dress is composed of a lined smooth knit fabric that offers a curve hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Includes a back zipper closure.
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-3948
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $13.97 $34.90
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Ready To Ruffle Mini Dress
You'll be ready to ruffle in this flirty little mini dress! It features a sleeveless bodice, a V neckline with an adorable tie closure followed by a front cut out, button detailing starting at the waist, a hidden back zipper and hook and eye closure, and a cute tiered ruffle hem. The dress is composed of a linen fabric with no stretch.Model is 5'9" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 34" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0149
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $52.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Need It Now Satin Dress
You love a mini dress, and we can't blame you for wanting this one in satin, stat! Dress features medium-width shoulder straps anchored by an underwire seamed bodice with triangle detail at chest. Dress has a back zip, nips gently at waist, and is made from a smooth, silky woven material with plenty of stretch.Model is 5'9" with a 32" bust, a 24" waist, and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0125
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $44.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Only You V Cut Mini Dress
Only you can look this good! This LBD features a wired V slit at the neckline, spaghetti straps, and a mini length with a front leg slit. Crepe fabric offers a stretchy form hugging fit.Model is 5'9" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 34" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0068
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $12.97 $31.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Miss Me Mesh Mini Dress
Leave them missing you in this memorable black mini dress! It features a square neckline, fitted unlined long sleeves, unlined mesh panels at waist and hem to create an illusion effect. Dress is composed of a combination crepe and mesh fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Includes a back zipper closure.Model is 5'6" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 37" hips. She is wearing a size small.
*Also available in PlusStyle Number/Barcode: 05101-8650
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $15.44 $37.90
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Nathalie Formal High Low Dress
Special OccasionGet the best of both worlds in our charming Nathalie dress! She features a deep navy blue hue, a sleeveless bodice, a V neckline with a scalloped trim, padded cups, princess seams and adjustable narrow straps. Her slim fit bodice features an empire waist accent and leads to a playful high low hemline. Dress is composed of a lined crepe fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Includes a back zipper closure with a fish hook clasp.
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-6565
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $22.97 $64.90
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Alana Formal Sequin Midi Dress
Special OccasionSparkle and dazzle in our glam Alana dress! She features a plunging V neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps and light reflecting sequins adorned with pearl accents throughout. Dress is composed of a lined mesh fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a minimal stretch. Dress is lined with a form hugging smooth knit fabric. Includes a back zipper closure
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: 05001-0090
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $36.97 $79.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Gilded in Gold Chain Dress
Show us your sexy side with this sleek dress! This sexy number is sleeveless with chain spaghetti straps, they cross in the back and meet around the front to double as a belt accessory. The dress offers a cowl style neckline and an open back, it also has a smooth inner lining. The material is a smooth knit that offers minimal stretch.
Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0257
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $33.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Plus Lace Appeal Midi Dress
Keep it flirty and charming in lace! This pretty midi dress features an elastic off the shoulder neckline, a scalloped lace pop over detail and a versatile midi length silhouette. Dress is composed of a lined scalloped lace fabric that offers a curve flattering fit with plenty of stretch.
Style Number/Barcode: 15101-0055
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $14.97 $37.90
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Sweet & Saucy Midi Dress
Get a sweet look with a bit of attitude in this navy blue midi dress! It features a deep sweetheart, off the shoulder neckline with a small ruffle trim, a lightly padded bust, a V wire front for structure, a leg slit, and a body-hugging fit. Dress is composed of an unlined crepe fabric with a moderate stretch.Model is 5'7" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 37" hips. She is wearing a size small
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-8517
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $34.90
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Sweet And Sultry Midi Dress
Get a look that's both sweet and sultry with this knit midi dress. It features a sleeveless bodice, adjustable spaghetti straps that cross in the back, a wrap front creating a V neckline, side ruched detailing, and an asymmetrical hem. The dress offers plenty of stretch and a curve hugging fit.Model is 5'9" with a 32" bust, a 24" waist, and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0228
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $34.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Stunner Status Body Con Dress
Make an immediate impression in this fab, curve-flattering mini! (Think future LBD hall-of-famer.) Dress features spaghetti straps, a sweetheart bodice with back zip, seamed bust with wire V detail at chest, a banded waist cutout, and a slim-line pencil skirt. Dress is made from a woven nylon and viscose blend with moderate stretch.
Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0273
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $35.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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