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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.
  • Dreamy Beauty Satin Marabou Dress

    Look like a dreamy beauty in this silky satin dress for your next fancy night out! It features a one-shoulder neckline, a long bell sleeve with marabou trim, side pleating with hidden zipper closure, and a form-hugging mini-length hem. Complete your dressy look in embellished pumps.

    Fit & Features

    • One-shoulder neckline
    • Long bell sleeve with marabou trim
    • Side pleating, hidden zipper closure
    • Form-hugging silhouette
    • Mini-length hem
    • Satin fabric, chiffon lining, no stretch
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2308

    Category Name: Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $62.90

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Kensley Sequin Cowl Party Dress

    Special Occasion

     Truly captivating and unique as you! The Kensley sequin party dress shimmers and shines on the red carpet or your next dressy night out. She features a sleeveless cowl neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps that cross along her low-cut back, a form-hugging silhouette, and a mini-length hem. The formal dress is composed of a sequin-knit mesh fabric with a knit lining and minimal stretch. Complete the look in strappy stiletto heels.

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless cowl neckline
    • Adhesive bra recommended
    • Adjustable spaghetti straps
    • Criss-cross low cut back, hidden zipper closure
    • Form-hugging silhouette, mini-length hem
    • Sequin mesh, knit lining, minimal stretch
    • Fits true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1361

    Category Name: Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $14.97 $59.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Janice Tulle Halter Short Dress

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    Chic couture inspired by Paris fashion week, the Janice tulle short dress gives you a high-fashion look without breaking the bank! She features a sleeveless halter neckline with tie closure, an open back, and a tiered voluminous silhouette. The formal dress is composed of sheer tulle fabric with a sewn-in knit lining and no stretch. Complete your eye-catching look in bow back heels and a clutch!

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless, halter neckline, tie closure
    • Strapless or adhesive bra recommended
    • Open-back, hidden side zipper and hook-eye closure
    • Tiered short-length hem
    • Sheer tule fabric, sewn-in knit lining, no stretch
    • Fits true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1352

    Category Name: Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $14.97 $79.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Belle Tulle Rhinestone Short Dress

    Special Occasion

    Airy tulle cinches at the waist to create the flawless Belle ruffled short dress designed with a glimmering rhinestone trim waist perfect for a charity dance or wedding! She features a strapless, sleeveless neckline, non-slip grip lining, and voluminous ruffled tulle short-length hem. The formal dress offers a smooth knit lining, a hidden zipper, and a hook-eye closure. Complete your sassy look with striking heels and a clutch!

    Fit & Features

    • Strapless, sleeveless neckline
    • Strapless or adhesive bra recommended
    • Non-slip grip lining, a hidden zipper, and hook-eye closure
    • Rhinestone trim waistband
    • Ruffled, flare silhouette, short-length hem
    • Tulle fabric, knit lining, no stretch
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1262

    Category Name: Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $19.97 $99.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Get Glitzy Glitter Knit Bodycon Mini Dress

    A glitter mini dress that looks and feels glitzy and glamorous! The short dress features a V-neckline, long balloon-style sleeves, ruching down the side seams, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. Style the mini dress with metallic heels for a night on the town.

    Fit & Features

    • V-neckline
    • Long balloon-style sleeves, tapered hems
    • Ruched detailing down the side seams
    • Mini-length hem, fitted bodycon silhouette
    • Glitter knit fabric, moderate stretch
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1894

    Category Name: Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $48.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Alicia Mesh Rhinestone Party Dress

    Special Occasion

     Strike a stunning pose arriving in the Alicia party dress destined to be seen on the dance floor! She features sheer long bishop sleeves, a plunge V-neckline, a sultry low-cut back, a form-hugging silhouette, and a short-length hem. The formal dress is composed of a lined mesh-knit fabric with shimmery rhinestone embellishments. Complete your dressy look with statement earrings and a clutch.

    Fit & Features

    • Sheer long bishop sleeves
    • Plunge V-neckline, low-cut back
    • Strapless or adhesive bra recommended
    • Form-hugging, short-length hem
    • Rhinestone embellishments
    • Lined mesh fabric, moderate stretch
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1139

    Category Name: Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $19.97 $89.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Captivating Sequin Open Back Dress

    Captivate the crowd at the party wearing this sequin mini dress! Featuring a sleeveless square neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps, a sexy open back with a single strap, a mini-length hem, and a bodycon silhouette. The lined mesh fabric features sequin embroidery in a chic scroll pattern. Complete your dressy look in this mini dress with glitter heels.

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless square neckline
    • Adjustable spaghetti straps
    • Open back with a single strap
    • Mini-length hem
    • Bodycon silhouette
    • Sequin embroidered scroll pattern, mesh fabric, knit lining, minimal stretch
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1746

    Category Name: Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $49.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Kay Formal Sequin Wrap Short Dress

    Special Occasion

     Leave your mark on the night in the Kay formal dress adorned with glimmering, iridescent sequins all over her form-hugging silhouette. She features balloon long sleeves, a plunge v-neckline, and a faux wrap bodycon skirt with a short-length hem. The formal dress is composed of a lined mesh fabric with minimal stretch. Complete your dressy look with a chic hair accessory to glam up your tresses.

    Fit & Features

    • Balloon long sleeves
    • Plunge v-neckline
    • Pasties or adhesive bra optional
    • Back zipper and hook-eye closure
    • Faux wrap, bodycon, short-length hem
    • Iridescent sequins, lined mesh fabric, minimal stretch
    • Fits true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1164

    Category Name: Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $74.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Talia Cutout Sequin Short Formal Dress

    Special Occasion

    Oh-so-gorgeous, the Talia sequin formal dress was made for glamorous nights out! She features a one-shoulder neckline with dual bungee spaghetti straps, a bold waist cutout that leads from the front to the back, a short, asymmetric-cut hem, and a curve-hugging bodycon silhouette. The fabric features all-over sequin embroidery for the prettiest shine. Complete the look with rhinestone hoop earrings.

    Fit & Features

    • One-shoulder neckline, dual bungee spaghetti straps
    • Strapless or adhesive bra recommended
    • Waist cutout that leads from the front to the back
    • High waist seam, short, asymemtric-cut hem
    • Fitted bodycon silhouette
    • Sequin embroidery
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1159

    Category Name: Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $14.97 $64.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Marianna Strapless Embellished Velvet Mini Dress

    Special Occasion

    Showcase a fiery look in the sultry and stunning Marianna formal mini dress! She features a strapless neckline with an angled design, a ruched bodice with gorgeous faux pearl and iridescent rhinestone embellishments, a sheer mesh insert at the hem with matching embellishments, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. The luxe velvet fabric includes a knit lining and offers a moderate stretch. Style with rhinestone fringe earrings and strappy stilettos for a glam night out.

    Fit & Features

    • Strapless neckline, angled design, flexible boning, no-slip strip
    • Strapless or adhesive bra recommended
    • Ruched bodice, faux pearls, iridescent rhinestones
    • Back zipper, hook and eye closure
    • Sheer mesh insert at the hem, matching embellishments
    • Mini-length hem, fitted bodycon silhouette
    • Smooth velvet fabric, knit lining, moderate stretch
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1329

    Category Name: Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $64.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • All The Luxe Vibes Velvet Mini Dress

    This smooth velvet mini dress brings all the luxe vibes to your look! It features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline, a corset-designed bodice, adjustable spaghetti straps for a customized fit, ruching down the side seams, a wrap-front skirt with an asymmetrical hem, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. Style with strappy heels for a night out.

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless sweetheart neckline
    • Corset-designed bodice, flexible boning
    • Adjustable spaghetti straps, back zipper, hook and eye closure
    • High waist seam, ruching down the side seams
    • Wrap-front skirt, asymmetrical hem
    • Mini-length hem, fitted bodycon silhouette
    • Velvet fabric, moderate stretch
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1839

    Category Name: Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $44.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Killer Curves Plunge Neck Midi Dress

    Dare to show off your killer curves in this bodycon midi dress featuring long sleeves, a plunge V-neckline, and side ruched seams to create an hourglass appearance on slinky-knit fabric. Complete the look with clear strap heels. 

    Fit & Features

    • Long fitted sleeves
    • Plunge V-neckline
    • Side ruched seams
    • Bodycon silhouette
    • Midi-length hem
    • Slinky knit fabric, moderate stretch
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2066

    Category Name: Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $48.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Chic Pleated Mesh Faux Leather Belted Mini Dress

    This chic pleated mesh belted mini dress will elevate your fall style! It features a ruffled mock neckline, long sheer balloon-style sleeves with cinched hems, a high waist seam with a tie-front faux leather belt, ruching down the side seams, and a short, form-hugging silhouette with a ruffled hem. Style with knee-high boots and a crossbody purse.

    Fit & Features

    • Ruffled mock neckline
    • Long sheer balloon sleeves, cinched ruffled hems
    • Back zipper, hook and eye closure
    • High waist seam, tie-front faux leather belt
    • Ruching down the side seams
    • Mini-length form-hugging fit, ruffled hem
    • Sheer pleated mesh fabric, partial knit lining, moderate stretch
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1793

    Category Name: Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $54.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Dancing In Satin Strappy Mini Dress

    Dance the night away in this silky satin mini dress! It features a sleeveless one-shoulder neckline, a tank-style strap that leads to the strappy back design, a bodycon silhouette, and a side slit accent. Complete the look in dazzling earrings.

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless one-shoulder neckline
    • Tank-style strap
    • Strappy back design
    • Bodycon silhouette
    • Mini-length hem with side slit
    • Silky satin fabric, moderate stretch
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4554

    Category Name: Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $14.97 $33.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Nadene Sequin Rose Short Dress

    Special Occasion

    Striking and exquisite! Nadene showcases beautiful rose blooms that shimmer under the dance floor lights. She stuns in a sleeveless V-neckline with sleek bungee spaghetti straps, a bodycon silhouette, and a short-length hem. The formal party dress is composed of a sequin fabric with a knit lining and minimal stretch. Complete the look in heels and a clutch.

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless V-neckline, bungee spaghetti straps
    • Bra-friendly design
    • Back zipper closure
    • Bodycon, short-length hem
    • Rose pattern, sequin fabric, knit lining, minimal stretch
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1252

    Category Name: Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $14.97 $54.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Sunshine Butterfly Skater Dress

    Embrace the sunshine feeling like a dream! This butterfly chiffon skater dress is a gorgeous option for your upcoming soirees! It features ruffle trim three-quarter length puff sleeves and a square neckline, a tie-front bust, empire waist seam, and a flowy short-length hem. Complete the look in lace-up heels!

    Fit & Features

    • Ruffle trim three-quarter length puff sleeves
    • Ruffle trim square neckline
    • Tie-front bust
    • Empire waist seam
    • Skater silhouette, short-length
    • Chiffon overlay with butterflies, woven lining, no stretch
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1978

    Category Name: Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $59.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Love Spark Glitter Off The Shoulder Dress

    If you love to sparkle this glitter off-the-shoulder dress will have you shimmering all night! It features a bodycon silhouette, a front slit accent, and a mini-length hem. Complete the look in a choker necklace and heels for a dressy occasion!

    Fit & Features

    • Off-the-shoulder neckline
    • Bodycon silhouette
    • Front slit accent
    • Mini-length hem
    • Glitter stretch-knit fabric
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1735

    Category Name: Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $35.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Chic Silhouette Bodycon Mini Dress

    Show off a sleek and chic silhouette in this stunning mini dress. It features an asymmetrical one-shoulder neckline, a puff shoulder with a long fitted sleeve, a high waist seam, and a short, bodycon silhouette to hug your curves. Style with strappy platform heels.

    Fit & Features

    • Asymmetrical one-shoulder neckline
    • Ruched puff shoulder, long fitted sleeve
    • High waist seam
    • Mini-length hem, bodycon silhouette
    • Smooth knit fabric, plenty of stretch
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1670

    Category Name: Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $35.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Timeless Chic Ruffled Midi Dress

    Stun in a midi dress that reveals timeless elegance at your event! The midi dress features a sleeveless square neckline, spaghetti straps, and a ruffled high side slit. The slim-fit bodice leads to a midi-length silhouette. The dress is composed of a lined crepe fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete look with rhinestone heels

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless square neckline
    • Spaghetti straps
    • Ruffled side slit
    • Midi length silhouette
    • Lined crepe fabric 
    • Form hugging fit, moderate stretch 
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1385

    Category Name: Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $19.97 $39.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Outshine The Rest Satin Midi Dress

    Outshine everyone at the party in this sultry satin midi dress featuring a sleeveless sweetheart neckline with a wire insert, wide shoulder straps, princess seams along the bodice, and a form-hugging silhouette with a side slit. Complete the look with a sparkly hair accessory.

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless sweetheart neckline, wire insert
    • Wide shoulder straps
    • Princess seams along the bodice
    • Form-hugging silhouette
    • Midi-length, side slit
    • Smooth satin fabric, sewn-in lining, minimal stretch
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1790

    Category Name: Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $5.97 $45.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • She's Effortless Crepe Midi Dress

    Be the talk of the party in this effortlessly gorgeous crepe midi dress featuring a sleeveless surplice V-neckline with spaghetti straps, a bodycon silhouette, and an asymmetrical midi-length hem. Includes a smooth knit lining and offers a moderate stretch. Complete the look with eye-catching chandelier earrings.

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless surplice V-neckline
    • Spaghetti straps
    • Bodycon silhouette
    • Asymmetrical midi-length hem
    • Crepe fabric, smooth knit lining, moderate stretch
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1762

    Category Name: Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $33.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Behold Me Satin Slit Midi Dress

    Every eye will be on you in this flawless satin midi dress featuring a sleek and sleeveless scoop neck, spaghetti straps, princess seams along the form-hugging silhouette, and a front-side slit accent. The smooth satin-knit fabric offers a moderate stretch Complete the look with a gorgeous clutch purse.

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless scoop neck, spaghetti straps
    • Princess seams
    • Form-hugging silhouette
    • Front-side slit accent
    • Midi-length hem
    • Satin-knit fabric, moderate stretch
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1789

    Category Name: Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $42.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Regal Satin Off The Shoulder Dress

    Showcase your regalness to all your constituents in this satin short dress featuring an off-the-shoulder, foldover neckline, a pleated side seam to accentuate your curves on the bodycon silhouette, and an asymmetrical hem. Complete the look with a collar-style necklace.

    Fit & Features

    • Off-the-shoulder, foldover neckline
    • Bust lining
    • Side pleated seam, bodycon silhouette
    • Asymmetrical short hem
    • Smooth satin fabric
    • Minimal stretch
    • Fits true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1718

    Category Name: Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $34.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Speak Chic Satin Slit Midi Dress

    This satin midi dress speaks your language for all things glamorous! It features a sleeveless square neck with spaghetti straps, pleated accents at the waist, a form-hugging silhouette, and a side slit accent. The smooth satin-knit fabric offers a moderate stretch. Complete the look in dazzling earrings.

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless square neckline
    • Spaghetti straps
    • Pleated accents at the waist
    • Form-hugging silhouette
    • Side slit accent
    • Midi-length hem
    • Satin-knit fabric, moderate stretch
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1752

    Category Name: Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $19.97 $42.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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