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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Cute As A Button Mini Dress
You'll look cute as a button in this pretty mini dress! The dress features a blue hue, a sleeveless bodice, a square neckline, adjustable narrow shoulder straps, a button down side seam and a mini length silhouette. Dress is composed of a linen fabric that offers a form hugging fit with minimal stretch.Model is 5'8.5" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 35" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-3921
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $42.90
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City Slither Mini Dress
You're slicker than than the city life. This snake mini dress features a mini mock neckline, long fitted sleeves, a high waist seam, and a slim fit throughout. Dress is composed of a stretchy, semi-sheer mesh fabric with a partial knit lining.
Model is 5'7" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 37" hips. She is wearing a size small
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-3754
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $33.90
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Fresh And Flirty Skater Dress
Create a fresh and flirty look with this adorable skater dress perf for the season! It features a sleeveless bodice, adjustable spaghetti straps, a V neckline with a faux button down front, a back zipper and hook and eye closure, a high waist seam, and a flowy skater skirt. The dress is composed of a lined ivory crepe fabric with a fitted and flowy style.Model is 5'8" with a 33" bust, 24" waist and 33.5" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-3604
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $13.97 $35.90
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Marvelously Midi Dress
You'll look mauve-ulous in this midi dress! It has a deep V neckline, spaghetti straps, a stretchy square back, and contrasting panels for a color block effect. Dress has a slim fit and is composed of an unlined crepe fabric with plenty of stretch.Model is 5'7" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 37" hips. She is wearing a size small
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-3796
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $13.97 $34.90
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Basic Scoop Mini Dress
Basic never looked so good in this essential mini dress! It features a light blue color, a scoop neckline, tank-like straps and a mini length silhouette. Dress is composed of a double lined smooth knit fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch.Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, a 24" waist, and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-3350
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $13.91 $23.90
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Sweet And Smocked Mini Dress
Stay sweet with a little sass in this pretty smocked mini woven dress! It features an off the shoulder square neckline, short ruffled sleeves, a stretchy and smocked back, a top keyhole tie accent, and a curve hugging fit.Model is 5'8" with a 33" bust, 24" waist, and 35" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0100
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $46.90
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Chambray Today Ruffle Mini Dress
As playful as it is party-ready, this casually chic chambray mini dress is going places. Dress features thick straps, square neckline, a ruffle hem, and smocking from bust through thigh. Dress is made from a lightweight cotton blend and offers plenty of stretch through the middle.Model is 5'8" with a 32" bust, 23" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0139
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $32.97 $39.90
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Emerald City Cutout Mini Dress
Journey far and wide in this flirty, feminine mini dress. Dress features gathered ties at front and side, a waist cutout, ruffle detail at hem and gathered cap sleeves, and a back zip closure. Dress is lined and made from a lightweight woven fabric with little to no stretch.Model is 5'8" with a 32" bust, 23" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0131
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $18.94 $46.90
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On The Button Denim Mini
Streamlined and sweetly sophisticated, this lavender mini draws all eyes to you. Dress features a soft V neckline, button front, and adjustable spaghetti straps. Dress is made from a cotton-denim fabric and has minimal stretch.Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0116
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $16.97 $42.90
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Button Like You Midi Dress
Button up in this one of a kind midi dress! The ivory dress features a V neckline, short sleeves with tie accents, princess seams a multi button down front with a tortoise shell hue, a cinching tie waist and a high low hemline with a ruffled trim. The back features a smocked fabric for a comfortable wear. Dress is composed of a lined lightweight woven fabric that offers a relaxed fit with a minimal stretch.Model is 5'9" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0115
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $49.90
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Stunner In Lace Midi Dress
Make a stunning entrance in this gorgeous lace midi dress! It features a flattering off-the-shoulder neckline with a sheer lace overlay, a high waist, and a mid-length, curve-hugging silhouette. Style this dress with pretty earrings and new heels for the perf bridal shower look!
Fit & Features
- Off-the-shoulder neckline, sheer lace overlay
- High waist
- Mid-length, form-hugging fit
- Sheer lace fabric, full knit lining
- Moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-8850
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $42.90
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- Off-the-shoulder neckline, sheer lace overlay
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Fab In Floral Lace Back Mini Dress
Look your absolute best in this fab light blue floral mini dress! It features a plunging V neckline, spaghetti straps that lead to a partially exposed lace back with a zipper closure, and a form hugging bodycon fit. Crepe fabric offers moderate stretch.Model is 5'9" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-8813
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $10.00 $36.90
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Blossom With Beauty Bodycon Dress
Let your beauty blossom with this beyond gorg bodycon dress! It features a sleeveless bodice, a V neckline, spaghetti straps that lead to a sheer lace back with an exposed zipper closure, a back cut out, a high waist seam, and a short, form hugging fit. The black dress is composed of a scuba knit fabric that offers moderate stretch and showcases an all over floral print with hues of pink, green, and ivory.Model is 5'8" with a 32" bust, 23" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-8812
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $36.90
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Daytime Affair Ponte Skater Dress
Get ready for a fab daytime affair in this light blue skater dress! It features a fitted bodice with a deep V neckline, double shoulder straps that cross at the back, princess seams, and a high waist seam leading to a flowy skirt with a double layer hem. Dress is composed of a ponte knit fabric with a moderate stretch.Model is 5'8" with a 32" bust, 23" waist, and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-8794
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $10.00 $45.90
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Lace Vibes Mini Dress
Get those pretty lace vibes with this gorgeous ivory mini dress! It features an off the shoulder neckline with short sleeves, a wired V neckline with padded cups, a back zipper and hook and eye closure, a high waist seam, and a short, curve hugging fit. The dress is composed of a sheer lace fabric with a nude knit lining and offers moderate stretch.Model is 5'6" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 37" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-8744
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $10.00 $36.90
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Crochet Beauty Skater Dress
Showcase your stunning beauty in this crochet lace skater dress! It features a fresh ivory hue, a sleeveless bodice, tank-like shoulder straps, a flattering top cut out followed by a lined bust and a mesh inset at the waist, a back zipper closure, a high waist seam, and a flowy skater skirt. Dress is composed of a combination crochet and unlined mesh fabric that offers a form hugging fit with minimal stretch.Model is 5'9" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-8740
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $17.97 $44.90
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Add Some Flair Skater Dress
Add some flair to your style with this adorable lace skater dress! It features an off the shoulder neckline with a sheer lace overlay, a high waist seam, and a flowy skater skirt with a high low hem. The dress is composed of a sheer lace fabric with a full knit lining and has moderate stretch.
Model is 5'9" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small
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Style Number/Barcode: 05101-8732
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $18.97 $47.90
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Floral Days Skater Dress
Make today a gorgeous one in charming florals! This ivory dress features a plunging wired V neckline with lined padded cups, a double row of narrow straps, a lattice back design and a flared skater skirt. The all over floral print features blush pink and lavender hues. The dress is composed of a scuba knit fabric that offers moderate stretch.Model is 5'9" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-8706
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $36.90
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Sweet Talk Lace Midi Dress
This gorgeous lace midi dress will sweet-talk its way into your closet! It features a scalloped lace body, a sleeveless bodice, adjustable spaghetti straps for a customized fit, a V neckline with padded and lined cups for support, a high waist seam, and a small front slit. Complete a sweet date-night outfit with clear heels and a sleek envelope clutch.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless bodice
- V-neckline with padded cups
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- High waist seam
- Midi length silhouette with small front slit
- Fully-lined scalloped lace and mesh fabric
- 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: 05101-8691
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $14.97 $37.90
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Skye Chiffon High Low Skater Dress
Special OccasionSkye is airy, angelic, and will feel like you're walking on cloud 9! She features a slim fitting bodice with a V neckline, narrow shoulder straps that lead to a sheer lace back and a gold zipper closure, a banded waist, and a flowy, wrap, high-low skater skirt with a short skirt lining. Skye is composed of a light blue chiffon fabric with no stretch.
Model is 5'8" with a 32" bust, 23" waist, and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.Style Number/Barcode: 05101-8679
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $10.00 $48.90
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Spring Vibes Floral Skater Dress
This ivory skater dress is a perfect, soft vision of spring. It features a square neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps that lead to a sheer lace back and zipper closure, a high waist seam, and a fitted bodice that leads to a short flowy skirt. Dress is composed of a stretchy scuba fabric with an all over ivory and blush floral print.Model is 5'6.5" with a 32" bust, 23.5" waist and 35" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-8683
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $10.00 $36.90
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Spring Beauty Midi Dress
Showcase your beauty with this gorgeous spring ready dress! It features a sleeveless bodice, spaghetti straps, a scalloped V neckline with padded cups, and a mid-length, form hugging fit with a matching scalloped hem. The ivory hued dress is composed of a sheer lace fabric with an embroidered floral print and includes a full nude hued lining.Model is 5'9" with a 32" bust, 23" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-8651
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $10.00 $36.90
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Lace Appeal Layered Skater Dress
Create double the appeal in this lace beauty! It features a burgundy hue, a plunging V neckline, padded cups and narrow straps that lead to an unlined floral lace panel. The slim fit bodice features a narrow waist band accent and leads to a double layered skater skirt. Dress is composed of a lined floral lace fabric that offer a form hugging fit with minimal stretch.Model is 5'9" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-8630
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $49.90
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Glitter & Lace Bodycon Dress
Our two favorite things! This blush pink bodycon mini dress has a flattering V neckline paired with a lightly padded bust and our always sexy, lace back featuring a low cut out and exposed silver zipper. The fitted dress is composed of a glitter lace fabric paired with a smooth knit lining that offers a moderate stretch.Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, a 24" waist, and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-8627
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $15.97 $38.90
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