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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.
  • Gorgeous Vibes Glitter Knit Midi Dress

    Bring the sparkle and shine to your dressy look with this gorgeous glitter knit midi dress! It features a sleeveless cowl neckline, spaghetti straps, a low scoop back with a rhinestone embellished bar strap, a high waist seam, a midi-length silhouette, and a curve-hugging fit. The glitter knit fabric offers a moderate stretch. Style with glitzy rhinestone earrings.

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless cowl neckline
    • Spaghetti straps
    • Low scoop back, rhinestone embellished bar strap
    • High waist seam, midi-length hem
    • Form-hugging silhouette
    • Glitter knit fabric, moderate stretch
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1884

    Category Name: Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $19.97 $42.90

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  • Luxe Affair Feather Trim Velvet Midi Dress

    Make it a luxe affair in this stunning smooth velvet midi dress! It features a sleeveless square neckline with a chic marabou feather trim, spaghetti straps, a midi-length, curve-hugging silhouette, and a high front slit to showcase some leg. The velvet fabric offers a moderate stretch. Style with platform heels.

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless square neckline, marabou feather trim
    • Spaghetti straps
    • High waist seam
    • Midi-length hem, fitted bodycon silhouette
    • Thigh-high front slit
    • Velvet fabric, moderate stretch
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2086

    Category Name: Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $45.90

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  • Love The Spotlight Glitter Midi Dress

    Glisten and glow under the spotlight in this glitter crepe midi dress featuring a sleeveless v-neckline, bungee spaghetti straps, a form-hugging silhouette, and a front-slit accent. Complete your dressy look in block heels for a party!

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless v-neckline
    • Bungee spaghetti straps
    • Form-hugging silhouette
    • Front slit accent
    • Midi-length hem
    • Glitter crepe fabric, moderate stretch
    • Fits true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1892

    Category Name: Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $19.97 $39.90

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  • Like Magic Sequin Halter Dress

    And just like magic, you'll be bringing the sparkle in this sequin mini dress featuring a sleeveless halter neckline, open lace-up back with tie closure, and side ruched seams to accentuate your curves along the bodycon fit. Style with sleek block heels for a dressy occasion!

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless halter neckline
    • Open lace-up back with tie closure
    • Side ruched seams, hidden side zipper closure
    • Bodycon silhouette
    • Mini-length hem
    • Sequin mesh fabric, knit lining, minimal stretch
    • Fits true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2151

    Category Name: Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $6.97 $42.90

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  • Effortless Sleek Asymmetric Midi Dress

    This effortless sleek asymmetric midi dress was made for grabbing drinks with your friends! It features a sleeveless cowl neckline, spaghetti straps that lead to a cross-back strap design, a wrap-front skirt with pleated detailing and an asymmetric hem, and a midi-length, curve-hugging silhouette. The smooth knit fabric offers plenty of stretch. Style with strappy stilettos.

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless cowl neckline
    • Spaghetti straps, cross-back strap design
    • High waist seam
    • Wrap-front skirt, pleating, asymmetric hem
    • Midi-length hem, fitted bodycon silhouette
    • Stretchy knit fabric
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1915

    Category Name: Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $19.97 $36.90

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  • In The Limelight V-Neck Mini Dress

    Enter the limelight with a mini dress that's sure to attract all the attention! This sultry bodycon dress flaunts your figure on a long sleeve and v-neckline with a faux wrap bust and a cutout waist accent. Complete the look in strappy mules for girl's night.

    Fit & Features

    • Long sleeves, v-neck
    • Faux wrap bust
    • Cutout waist
    • Bodycon silhouette
    • Mini-length hem
    • Slinky knit fabric, moderate stretch
    • Fits true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4683

    Category Name: Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $34.90

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  • Joelle High Slit Satin Midi Dress

    Special Occasion

    Sassy and sleek, the Joelle satin midi dress is perf for styling up for your next cocktail party. She features a sleeveless plunging V-wired neckline that provides structure, spaghetti straps, ruching at the bodice and down the front, a midi-length, curve-hugging silhouette, and a high side slit. The smooth satin-knit fabric offers a moderate stretch. Complete the look with strappy heels.

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless deep V-wired neckline
    • Sticky bra recommended
    • Spaghetti straps
    • High waist seam, ruching at the bodice and down the front
    • Midi-length hem, fitted bodycon silhouette, high side slit
    • Stretch satin-knit fabric
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1210

    Category Name: Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $29.97 $56.90

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  • Kat Formal Velvet Slit Midi Dress

    Special Occasion

    Subtle glamour with head-turning detail, the Kat formal velvet dress is perfect for your upcoming holiday soirees! She features a sleeveless square neck, spaghetti straps, an open lace-up back with tie closure, and a form-hugging midi hem with a slit. The formal dress is composed of luxuriously soft velvet-lined fabric with moderate stretch. Complete your dressy look in chic heels.

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless square neck, spaghetti straps
    • Sticky bra recommended
    • Open lace-up back with tie closure
    • Form-hugging, slit accent
    • Midi-length hem
    • Lined velvet fabric, moderate stretch
    • Fits true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1247

    Category Name: Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $29.97 $34.90

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  • Dressed Up In Sequins Midi Dress

    Shimmer and shine in this sequin midi dress for the next party or night out! The dress features a sleeveless scoop neck, mesh spaghetti straps that lace up along the open-back design, a bodycon fit, and a side slit hem. Complete your radiant look with a chic ring set and heels! 

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless scoop neck
    • Mesh spaghetti straps
    • Lace-up open-back design
    • Hidden back zipper and hook-eye closure
    • Bodycon, midi hem with side slit
    • Sequin fabric, knit lining, moderate stretch
    • Fits true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2131

    Category Name: Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $54.90

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  • Chic Romance Bodycon Mini Dress

    This curve-hugging mini dress will look chic for a romantic dinner date. It features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline with a V-wired center design, a pleated fabric overlay at the bust, thin shoulder straps, and a short, fitted, bodycon silhouette. The smooth ponte knit fabric offers a moderate stretch. Complete the outfit with strappy stilettos.

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless sweetheart neckline, V-wired center design
    • Pleated fabric overlay at the bust
    • Thin shoulder straps
    • High waist seam, mini-length hem
    • Fitted bodycon silhouette
    • Ponte knit fabric, moderate stretch
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4649

    Category Name: Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $42.90

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  • Phoebe Velvet Mock Neck Mini Dress

    Special Occasion

     Phoebe exudes elegance in a modern silhouette! She brings flirty-sultriness in a long sleeve, mock neckline with dual button closures, shoulder pads, bodycon silhouette, and an asymmetrical mini-length hem. The formal dress is composed of velvet knit fabric with moderate stretch. Complete your dressy look in a glam hair accessory for a stunning updo!

    Fit & Features

    • Long sleeves, shoulder pads
    • Mock neckline, dual button closures
    • Bra-friendly design
    • Bodycon silhouette
    • Asymmetrical mini-length hem
    • Velvet knit fabric, moderate stretch
    • Fits true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1414

    Category Name: Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $29.97 $49.90

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  • Robin Formal Satin Lace-Up Midi Dress

    Special Occasion

    Perfect for parties and bridesmaids, the Robin formal satin dress brings the allure this season! She features a sleeveless cowl neckline, sleek spaghetti straps that create the lace-up back design, side ruching to accentuate your curves along her bodycon, midi-length hem with a sultry slit. The formal dress is crafted from silky smooth satin fabric with minimal stretch. Complete your dressy look in a necklace and bracelet set!

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless cowl neckline, spaghetti straps
    • Sticky bra recommended
    • Lace-up back design, zipper closure
    • Side ruching, bodycon silhouette
    • Midi-length hem with slit
    • Silky satin fabric, minimal stretch
    • Fits true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1236

    Category Name: Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $19.97 $52.90

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  • Sheer Attitude Crepe Short Dress

    This crepe short dress brings a high-fashion attitude to the party! The dress features sheer balloon sleeves, a sweetheart neckline, a lightly padded bust, and a bodycon silhouette. Complete your daring look with a chic clutch and heels!

    Fit & Features

    • Sheer balloon sleeves
    • Sweetheart neckline
    • Lightly padded bust
    • Bodycon silhouette
    • Short-length hem
    • Lined crepe fabric, moderate stretch
    • Fits true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2182

    Category Name: Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $5.97 $42.90

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  • Cause For Celebration Sequin Dress

    You in this sequin dress are a cause for celebration! Pop some bubbly in this mini dress featuring a sleeveless square neck, spaghetti straps, lace-up open back with tie closure, and bodycon silhouette. Complete your dressy look in glitzy earrings.

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless square neck
    • Spaghetti straps
    • Lace-up open back, tie closure
    • Bodycon silhouette
    • Mini-length hem
    • Sequin scroll mesh fabric, knit lining, moderate stretch
    • Fits true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1827

    Category Name: Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $49.90

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  • Felicity Sequin Wrap Party Dress

    Special Occasion

    Shake things up in the Felicity sequin party dress to make your sparkling entrance at a birthday celebration or girl's night! She features a sleeveless v-neckline, sleek bungee spaghetti straps, and a wrap bodice with side pleating to give the illusion of an hourglass figure along her bodycon mini-length silhouette. The formal party dress is composed of a sequin fabric with a knit lining and minimal stretch. Complete your striking look in silver heels.

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless v-neckline, bungee spaghetti straps
    • Bra-friendly design
    • Wrap bodice, side pleating, back zipper closure
    • Bodycon silhouette
    • Mini-length hem
    • Sequin fabric, knit lining, minimal stretch
    • Fits true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1267

    Category Name: Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $59.90

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    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Act The Part Sequin Midi Dress

    You're the real star of the show in this sequin midi dress featuring a sleeveless square neck, adjustable spaghetti straps, side and back cutouts, a form-hugging silhouette, and a sultry side slit. Complete your dazzling look in stiletto mules.

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless square neckline
    • Adjustable spaghetti straps
    • Back hook and eye closures
    • Side and back cutouts
    • Form-hugging, side slit, midi-length hem
    • Sequin-knit mesh fabric, lined, minimal stretch
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2146

    Category Name: Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $56.90

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    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Dazzle Me Sequin Bodycon Dress

    Dazzle yourself walking past every mirror in this sequin bodycon dress! It features a sleeveless scoop neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps, back zipper and hook-eye closure, and a mini-length hem. Complete the look with a glamorous hair accessory.

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless scoop neckline
    • Adjustable spaghetti straps
    • Back zipper and hook-eye closure
    • Bodycon silhouette
    • Mini-length hem
    • Sequin velvet fabric, knit lining, minimal stretch
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2116

    Category Name: Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $24.97 $54.90

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    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Kalani Iridescent Rhinestone Corset Mini Dress

    Special Occasion

    You'll bring the glitz and glamour to your formal party look in the sultry Kalani mini dress! She features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline, a corset-style bodice with structured cups, adjustable spaghetti straps for a customized fit, iridescent rhinestones in a linear embellished design, and a short, curve-hugging, bodycon silhouette. The mesh fabric offers a moderate stretch with a knit lining. Complete the outfit with rhinestone fringe earrings for even more sparkle.

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless sweetheart neckline
    • Strapless or sticky bra recommended
    • Corset bodice, underwire bust
    • Adjustable spaghetti straps, hidden side zipper, hook and eye closure
    • Iridescent rhinestones, linear embellished design
    • Bodycon silhouette, mini-length hem
    • Mesh fabric, knit lining, moderate stretch
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1186

    Category Name: Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $49.97 $99.90

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  • Vivienne Formal Sequin Midi Dress

    Special Occasion

    Gorgeous sequins make the Vivienne formal midi dress shimmer and shine for your next banquet or fancy soiree! She features an off-the-shoulder, sweetheart neckline, three-quarter-length bishop sleeves, a lightly padded bust, and a form-hugging silhouette with a back-slit accent. The formal dress is composed of sequin fabric with a knit lining and minimal stretch. Complete the look in strappy heels

    Fit & Features

    • Off-the-shoulder, sweetheart neckline
    • Three-quarter-length bishop sleeves
    • Lightly padded bust, strapless or adhesive bra optional
    • Back zipper and hook-eye closure
    • Form-hugging, back slit accent, midi-length hem
    • Sequin fabric, knit lining, minimal stretch
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1415

    Category Name: Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $29.97 $69.90

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  • Marina Fringe Choker Neck Satin Mini Dress

    Special Occasion

    Flirtatious and sultry, the Marina satin mini dress is perfect for your next party! She features a sleeveless choker neckline with cascading fringe detailing, a back zipper closure, an open front with a sweetheart bust with padded cups, an alluring corset-designed bodice, and a pleated faux wrap-front skirt. The curve-hugging bodycon mini dress is composed of a silky-smooth satin-knit fabric that offers a moderate stretch. Complete the look with strappy stilettos.

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless choker neckline, fringe trim
    • Back zipper, hook and eye closure
    • Open front, sweetheart bust, padded cups, no bra needed
    • Corset-designed bodice, flexible boning, high waist seam
    • Faux wrap-front skirt, pleating, mini-length hem
    • Fitted bodycon silhouette
    • Satin-knit fabric, moderate stretch
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1440

    Category Name: Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $54.90

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Double Your Pleasure Midi Dress

    Double the parties, double the pleasure! This crowd-pleasing crepe midi dress will have all eyes on you everywhere you go. It features a one-shoulder strap neckline with a diagonal slit, high waist seam, bodycon fit, and an asymmetrical faux wrap hem. Complete the look in a statement bracelet and heels.

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless one-shoulder strap neckline
    • Diagonal slit accent
    • High waist seam, back zipper closure
    • Bodycon fit
    • Asymmetrical faux wrap midi hem
    • Lined crepe fabric, moderate stretch
    • Fits true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4633

    Category Name: Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $38.90

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  • Mellie Formal Sequin Midi Dress

    Special Occasion

    For your upcoming parties and events, bring the glow in the Mellie formal sequin midi dress that shines from every angle! She's designed in a sophisticated one-shoulder neckline with a front draped accent, a single long sleeve, high waist seam, form-fitting silhouette, and a front sultry slit. The formal dress is composed of a sequin-knit fabric with a knit lining and a minimal stretch and back zipper closure. Complete your dressy look in stiletto heels and a sleek bracelet.

    Fit & Features

    • One-shoulder neckline, draped accent
    • Adhesive or strapless bra recommended
    • Long sleeve, back zipper closure
    • High waist seam
    • Form-fitting, front slit, midi hem
    • Sequin-knit fabric, knit lining, minimal stretch
    • Fits true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1030

    Category Name: Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $29.97 $62.90

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  • Kacie Formal Velvet Midi Dress

    Special Occasion

    Prepare for all the jaws to drop when you're seen in the Kacie formal velvet dress at the annual holiday party! She features an elegant one-shoulder neckline, a long sleeve, a cutout bust, and a form-hugging, midi-length slit hem. The formal dress is composed of a luxuriously soft velvet fabric with a sewn-in lining and moderate stretch. Complete your dressy look in glitzy heels and a clutch.

    Fit & Features

    • One-shoulder neckline, long sleeve, cutout bust
    • Strapless or sticky bra recommended
    • Form-hugging silhouette
    • Midi-length slit hem
    • Velvet fabric, sewn-in lining, moderate stretch
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1265

    Category Name: Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $29.97 $39.90

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  • Dramatic Flair One Shoulder Dress

    Bring the drama with a high fashion flair! Make an entrance in this crepe one-shoulder mini dress featuring a sleeveless bodice, one tank-style strap with a chiffon-draped accent, a high waist seam, and a faux wrap bodycon skirt. Complete the look in rhinestone strappy heels.

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless, one-shoulder neckline
    • One tank-style strap, chiffon-draped accent
    • High waist seam
    • Bodycon silhouette
    • Faux wrap mini-length hem
    • Crepe fabric, knit lining, moderate stretch
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1665

    Category Name: Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $48.90

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    Availability: Out of Stock

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