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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Velvet Romance Sleeveless A-Line Mini Dress
The velvet dress features a sleeveless square neckline, pleating at the bust, and a mini-length A-line hem. Complete night out outfit with stiletto heels that wow!
Fit & Features
- Lined velvet fabrication
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Pleating at bust
- Mini-length A-line hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-6057
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $32.90
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The Shine Factor Rhinestone Asymmetrical Midi Dress
Bring the shine to your event in a midi dress that features a sleeveless cowl neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps that lead to a cross-back design, rhinestones, and an asymmetrical high-side slit.
Fit & Features
- Lined mesh fabrication
- Sleeveless cowl neckline
- Adjustable spaghetti straps, cross-back design
- Rhinestones
- Asymmetrical high-side slit
- Midi length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-3500
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $42.90
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Charming Muse Open Back Flocked Velvet Midi Dress
The midi dress features a sleeveless cowl neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps that cross at the back, a flocked velvet pattern, and a mermaid silhouette. Complete the outfit with clear heels.
Fit & Features
- Lined mesh and velvet fabrication
- Sleeveless cowl neckline
- Open back design
- Adjustable spaghetti straps that cross at the back
- Flocked velvet pattern
- Midi length hem
- Mermaid silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-3849
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $46.90
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Flawless Look Flocked Floral Mesh Bodycon Midi Dress
Showcase a chic flawless look for your next cocktail party in this lined mesh midi dress designed with a velvet flocked floral pattern to turn heads. It features a sleeveless subtle sweetheart neckline with a dainty lace trim, bungee spaghetti straps, a back slit accent, and a bodycon silhouette to hug your curves.
Fit & Features
- Sheer mesh fabric with knit lining, moderate stretch
- Velvet flocked floral pattern
- Sweetheart neckline with lace trim
- Bungee spaghetti straps
- Back slit
- Midi-length bodycon silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-3888
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Feeling Flawless Flocked Floral Mesh Bodycon Midi Dress
You'll feel flawless and chic in this lined mesh midi dress designed with a velvet flocked floral pattern to get you all the compliments. It features a sleeveless subtle sweetheart neckline with a dainty lace trim, spaghetti straps, a back slit accent, and a midi-length bodycon silhouette to hug your curves.
Fit & Features
- Sheer mesh fabric with knit lining
- Velvet flocked floral pattern
- Sweetheart neckline with lace trim
- Spaghetti straps
- Back slit
- Midi-length bodycon silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-3890
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
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Flawless Look Flocked Floral Mesh Bodycon Midi Dress
Showcase a chic flawless look for your next cocktail party in this lined mesh midi dress designed with a velvet flocked floral pattern to turn heads. It features a sleeveless subtle sweetheart neckline with a dainty lace trim, spaghetti straps, a back slit accent, and a bodycon silhouette to hug your curves.
Fit & Features
- Sheer mesh fabric with knit lining
- Velvet flocked floral pattern
- Sweetheart neckline with lace trim
- Spaghetti straps
- Back slit
- Midi-length bodycon silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-3892
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
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Sparkling Glam Velvet Glitter Halter Midi Dress
The velvet glitter dress features a sleeveless v-shaped halter neckline, a wrap silhouette, and a midi-length hem. Complete a semi-formal outfit with glitter heels.
Fit & Features
- Lined velvet glitter fabrication
- Sleeveless
- V-shaped halter neckline
- Wrap silhouette
- Midi length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-3803
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $42.90
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Twila Satin Lace-Up Corset Skater Dress
Special Occasion
The satin skater dress features a sleeveless cowl neckline supported with tank-like shoulder straps, a corset bodice accented with flexible boning for additional support, a lace-up back design, and a short pleated skater hem. Complete formal outfit with chandelier earrings.
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Fit & Features
- Lined satin-like fabrication
- Sleeveless cowl neckline, padded bra cups
- Tank shoulder straps
- Corset bodice with flexible boning
- Lace-up back design
- Short pleated skater hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-2568
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $69.90
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Vanita Sleeveless Satin Corset Skater Dress
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The short satin dress features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline with pleated cups, a corset bodice with flexible boning, and a ruched skater silhouette. Complete formal outfit with rhinestone earrings.
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Fit & Features
- Lined satin-like fabrication, multiple tulle and knit linings
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline, underwire bust
- Pleated cup detailing
- Corset bodice with flexible boning
- Ruched skater hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-2585
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $59.90
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Rhea Long Sleeve Wrap Glitter Midi Dress
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The formal glitter knit dress features a plunging v-neckline, long sleeves, ruching to enhance curves, and a wrap midi-length silhouette with a high slit. Complete the formal outfit with a rhinestone clutch.
Fit & Features
- Lined glitter knit fabrication
- Plunging v-neckline
- Long sleeves
- Ruching
- High-slit
- Wrap silhouette
- Midi length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-2594
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $69.90
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Stunning Silhouette Ruched Knit Midi Dress
Show off your stunning curves in this sleek midi dress designed with smooth and stretchy knit fabric. It features a sleeveless pleated cowl neckline, spaghetti straps, ruched side and back seams to flaunt your figure, and a midi-length mermaid silhouette.
Fit & Features
- Smooth and stretchy knit-lined fabric
- Cowl neckline with pleating
- Spaghetti straps
- Ruched side and back seams
- Midi-length mermaid silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-3878
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $39.90
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Sparkly Beauty Glitter Velvet Strapless Midi Dress
Sparkle up the night with your beauty in this luxe midi dress designed with glitter velvet fabric for the prettiest shine. It features a strapless straight-across neckline with a chic satin-knit fold-over design, pleating at the waist, and a midi-length bodycon silhouette accented with a back slit.
Fit & Features
- Glitter velvet fabric with knit lining at the bust, moderate stretch
- Strapless straight neckline with satin-knit fold-over design
- Pleated waist
- Back slit
- Midi-length bodycon silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-3731
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $42.90
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Totally Luxe Velvet Off-The-Shoulder Midi Dress
You'll look totally luxe and capture all the compliments in this chic midi dress designed with smooth velvet fabric. It features an off-the-shoulder sweetheart neckline with a fold-over design, a pleated faux wrap-front creating a high slit, and a midi-length slim-fit silhouette to flaunt your gorgeous figure.
Fit & Features
- Velvet fabric
- Off-the-shoulder sweetheart neckline, fold-over design, short sleeve cuffs
- High waist seam
- Pleated faux wrap-front design
- High front slit
- Midi-length slim-fit silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-3877
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $20.97 $46.90
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Floral Enchantment Sleeveless Lace Midi Dress
Enchant with romantic florals in a midi dress featuring a sleeveless V-neckline, molded bra cups, adjustable spaghetti straps, a floral lace pattern that creates a sheer illusion, and a matching floral lace hem. Complete your date night outfit with strappy stiletto heels.
Fit & Features
- Lined mesh and lace fabrication
- Sleeveless V-neckline
- Molded bra cups
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Floral lace pattern
- Midi-length hem with lace trim
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-3739
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $46.90
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Undeniable Lace Sweetheart Velvet Midi Dress
Look undeniably chic in this velvet midi dress showcasing a partially sheer lace bodice for romance and a figure-flattering mermaid silhouette. The dress features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline with lined and padded cups, velvet adjustable spaghetti straps for a customized fit, and a secure back zipper closure.
Fit & Features
- Partially sheer floral lace bodice
- Sweetheart neckline with lined and padded cups
- Velvet adjustable spaghetti straps
- V-shaped back, zipper with hook-eye closure
- Velvet mermaid silhouette, moderate stretch
- Midi-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-3735
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $48.90
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Addie Strapless Velvet Asymmetric Ruffled Mini Dress
Special Occasion
Bring the flirtatious allure in the Addie velvet ruffled mini dress perfect for your next party! The short formal dress is designed with a strapless straight-across neckline, vertical seams that run from bust to hem, and a tiered, ruffled, asymmetric hem for that dramatic flair.
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Fit & Features
- Lined velvet fabric
- Strapless straight neckline
- Vertical seams from bust to hem
- Back zipper closure
- Tiered asymmetric ruffled hem
- Mini length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-2563
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $59.90
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Timelessly Chic Sleeveless Flared Midi Dress
Make a timeless impression in a midi dress that brings the flare! The textured scuba knit dress features a sleeveless square neckline, supportive tank shoulder straps, and a flared mermaid silhouette. Complete look with block heels for a date night look that wows.
Fit & Features
- Lined scuba knit fabrication, moderate stretch
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Tank-shoulder straps
- Flared mermaid silhouette
- Midi length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-3953
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $36.90
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Soft Glam Strapless Velvet Midi Dress
Arrive in glam style in this strapless velvet midi dress at parties or cocktail events. The dress boasts a flirty sweetheart neckline and center back slit while the bodycon fit accentuates your curves.
Fit & Features
- Soft velvet fabric with full-length knit lining, moderate stretch
- Strapless sweetheart neckline, no-slip strip, padded bust
- Ruched side and back seams
- Center back slit
- Bodycon fit
- Midi-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-4069
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $38.90
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Glam Evenings Corset Rhinestone Mesh Midi Dress
Your evenings will be glam with this rhinestone mesh midi dress, featuring a hidden corset bodice that snatches your waist and a bodycon fit. Complete the look with heels.
Fit & Features
- Rhinestone embellished, mesh-lined fabric
- Square neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Hidden corset bodice, flexible boning
- Bodycon midi-length silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-3748
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $49.90
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Sparkling Stunner Sequin Bodycon Mini Dress
Sparkle and stun in this sequin mini dress, which features a sultry V-notched sweetheart neckline and a sassy bodycon silhouette. Complete the look with earrings and heels.
Fit & Features
- Sequin embellished fabric
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- V-notched sweetheart neckline
- Back zipper closure
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-5888
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $22.97 $49.90
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Effortless Romance Lace Off-The-Shoulder Midi Dress
Showcase a romantic aura in this effortlessly pretty midi dress designed with floral lace fabric for that soft feminine look. It features an off-the-shoulder straight-across neckline with a ruched popover design, an open lower back for an alluring detail, and a midi-length column silhouette with a form-hugging fit.
Fit & Features
- Sheer floral lace fabric with knit lining
- Off-the-shoulder straight neckline, ruched popover design
- Open lower back
- Midi-length column silhouette
- Form-hugging fit
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-3789
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $52.90
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Divine Nature Floral Lace Corset Midi Dress
A floral lace midi dress that'll stand out from every crowd! The dress boasts a sweetheart neckline atop a corset bodice that snatches your waist while the bodycon silhouette flaunts your curves. Pair with heels.
Fit & Features
- Floral print, lace lined fabric
- Sweetheart neckline, padded bra cups
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Corset bodice, back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Bodycon silhouette
- Midi-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-3975
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $20.97 $46.90
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Flaunt It Strapless Bodycon Mesh Midi Dress
Flaunt what you got in this strapless midi dress on a hot night on the town! With a sleek and sexy strapless neckline, ruched seams that flatter your curves, and a sultry side slit, this bodycon dress will have all eyes on you. Complete the look with rhinestone earrings and stiletto heels.
Fit & Features
- Mesh fabric, sewn-in knit lining, moderate stretch
- Strapless neckline
- Side slit
- Bodycon fit
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-3355
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $35.90
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Show Me Romance Off-The-Shoulder Lace Midi Dress
A lace midi dress perfect for a date night with bae! Crafted from lace fabric, this off-the-shoulder dress flaunts your figure in a bodycon silhouette and a side slit accent. Pair with earrings and heels.
Fit & Features
- Lace fabric lined with stretchy knit
- Off-the-shoulder neckline, short sleeve cuffs
- Padded bra cups
- Bodycon silhouette
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Side slit, midi-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-3765
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $44.90
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