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.
Now Trending
Cocktail Dresses That Turn Heads
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.
-
Guest Of Honor Satin Midi Dress
How could you not be the guest of honor in this sultry stunner! Make your entrance in this satin midi dress featuring a classy, sleeveless V-neck, spaghetti straps, and a pleated waist leading the form-fitting silhouette with a sexy side slit. Complete the look in a dainty ring set and heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neck, spaghetti straps
- Pleated waist
- Form-fitting silhouette
- Side slit
- Midi-length hem
- Silky satin lined fabric, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1561
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $42.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
-
Frida Formal Satin Ruffle Dress
Special Occasion
The drama's in the details of the glamorous Frida satin dress! She features a sleeveless, cowl neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps, high waist seam, and a flirty ruffled front slit that leads to her floor-length hem. The formal dress is composed of a luxe satin-lined fabric with a moderate stretch. Complete your dressy look with a chic rhinestone clutch.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, cowl neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps
- Strapless bra recommended
- High waist seam, back zipper closure
- Form-fitting, ruffled front slit
- Floor-length hem
- Luxe satin fabric, lined, moderate stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-2436
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $59.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
-
Night Out Ready Cutout Midi Dress
You'll be totally night out ready with this chic and alluring midi dress. It features a sleeveless asymmetrical one-shoulder neckline with a single spaghetti strap, a ruched side cutout at the waist, a midi-length, curve-hugging, bodycon silhouette, and a thigh-high side slit. Style with embellished heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless asymmetrical one-shoulder neckline
- Single spaghetti strap
- Ruched side cutout at the waist
- Midi-length hem, bodycon silhouette
- High side slit
- Crepe fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1689
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $6.97 $42.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
-
It Girl Energy Satin Mini Dress
Bring that it girl energy to your look in this sleek satin mini dress. It features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline with a twist-front design, a built-in padded bust, a center keyhole cutout, spaghetti straps, ruched detailing down the sides, and a short, curve-hugging, bodycon silhouette. Style with clear heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline
- Twist-front design, padded bust, keyhole cutout
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Back zipper, hook and eye closure
- Ruching down the side seams
- Mini-length, form-fitting silhouette
- Smooth satin fabric, knit lining, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1284
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $45.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline
-
Sleek Style Moves Midi Dress
Show off major sleek style moves in this gorg sleeveless midi dress! It features a scoop neckline, spaghetti straps that lead to a cross-back design, side ruched detailing leading to a thigh-high slit, and a midi-length, curve-hugging silhouette. Complete the look with clear heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless scoop neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Cross-back strap design
- Side ruching, high side slit
- Midi-length, form-fitting silhouette
- Smooth knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1418
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $5.97 $39.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
-
Single Scoop Strappy Back Midi Dress
Serve up a single scoop of you in this sultry midi dress for cocktail hour! It features a sleek, sleeveless, scoop neck, spaghetti straps, bodycon silhouette, and a strappy open back. Complete the look in glitzy earrings.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, scoop neck, spaghetti straps
- Strappy open-back detail
- Bodycon silhouette
- Midi-length hem
- Slinky knit fabric, knit lining, moderate stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1317
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $42.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Ships Free
-
Stylish Upgrade Satin Midi Dress
Turn heads wearing this satin midi dress showcasing a classy and chic silhouette that flaunts your curves and sexy hints of skin! It features a sleeveless, sweetheart neckline, spaghetti straps, a twist accent bust with a cutout, and a sultry side slit perfect for showcasing heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, sweetheart neckline, spaghetti straps
- Twist accent bust, cutout
- Side slit
- Form-hugging fit
- Midi-length hem
- Satin knit fabric, plenty of stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1610
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $40.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
-
Catch Up Crepe Slip Midi Dress
This sleek slip midi dress is perfect for bringing chic vibes when catching up with friends! It features a sleeveless V-neck bodice with bungee spaghetti straps, a form-fitting silhouette to show off your figure, and a sultry front slit on the mid-length hem. The crepe fabric offers a moderate stretch. Complete your look with classic block heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline
- Bungee spaghetti straps
- Form-fitting silhouette
- Front slit, midi-length hem
- Crepe knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-5400
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $5.97 $38.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
-
Love The Lace One-Shoulder Mini Dress
You'll absolutely love the lacy details of this chic mini dress! It features a one-shoulder neckline with a single long sheer balloon sleeve, a high waist seam with an alluring side cutout, ruching down the side seams, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. The sheer lace fabric includes a partial knit lining. Complete the look with strappy heels.
Fit & Features
- One-shoulder neckline
- Single long sheer balloon sleeve, elastic cinched hem
- Back zipper, hook and eye closure
- High waist seam, side cutout
- Ruching down the side seams
- Mini-length, form-fitting silhouette
- Sheer lace fabric, partial knit lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1694
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $49.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
-
A Sultry Moment Mesh Mini Dress
Have a sultry style moment in this chic mesh mini dress. It features an off-the-shoulder sweetheart neckline, sheer short drape sleeves, ruching at the bodice, ruching down the sides, and a short, curve-hugging bodycon silhouette. Complete the look with strappy stilettos.
Fit & Features
- Off-the-shoulder sweetheart neckline
- Sheer short drape sleeves
- Back zipper, hook and eye closure
- Ruching at the bodice
- Ruching down the sides
- Mini-length, form-fitting silhouette
- Sheer mesh fabric, knit lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1157
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $36.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
-
Casey Strapless Formal Midi Dress
Special Occasion
Love the sleek and sultry look? Then the stunning Casey formal midi dress is the one for you. She features a strapless neckline, a chic wrap-front bodice with structured boning to provide support, a high waist seam, and a fitted mid-length silhouette with a stylish front slit. Complete the look with strappy stilettos.
Fit & Features
- Strapless neckline
- Wrap-front bodice, structured boning
- Back zipper, hook and eye closure
- High waist seam, mid-length silhouette, front slit
- Lined satin fabric, moderate stretch
- Sticky or strapless bra recommended
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0999
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $14.97 $56.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Clearance
-
Short And Sweet Crepe Mini Dress
Keep the night short and sweet in this fab mini dress! It features a v-neckline, balloon long sleeves, and a wrap-fitted bodice on a bodycon silhouette. Composed of a crepe fabric. Style with sparkly statement earrings.
Fit & Features
- V-neckline
- Balloon long sleeves
- Wrap-fitted bodice
- Bodycon silhouette
- Short length hem
- Crepe fabric, moderate stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1297
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $34.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Ships Free
-
Timelessly Chic High Low Lace Dress
Create a timelessly chic moment in a dress that brings those all-too-important details! This lovely dress makes a perfect bridal shower dress, paired with silver heels and a rhinestone bracelet to complete your look. The midi dress features a sleeveless V-neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps, an embroidered floral pattern, and a gorgeous high-low hem. The dress is composed of a lined lace fabric that offers a form-hugging fit with minimal stretch.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline
- Adhesive bra recommended, adjustable spaghetti straps
- Embroidered floral lace pattern
- High-low hem
- Lined lace fabric
- Back zipper closure
- Form-hugging fit, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1604
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $26.97 $58.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
-
One Night Of Chic Mesh Maxi Dress
Have your chic moment in this mesh maxi dress featuring a sultry, one-shoulder neckline, a partial open-back, side and back ruching, and an asymmetrical maxi-length hem with a side slit cutout. Complete your dressy look in sleek heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, one-shoulder neckline, spaghetti strap
- Partial open-back
- Side and back ruching
- Side slit cutout
- Asymmetrical maxi-length hem
- Form-hugging fit, partial lining, mesh fabric
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4736
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $34.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Ships Free
-
Hannah Glitter Knit Ruched Midi Dress
Special Occasion
Amp up your formal night out look in the sultry Hannah glitter knit midi dress! She features a sleeveless one-shoulder neckline with a single spaghetti strap, an open back with a strappy design, front and back ruched detailing, and a midi-length, curve-hugging silhouette with a thigh-high front slit. Style this dress with clear lucite heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless one-shoulder neckline, single spaghetti strap
- Adhesive bra recommended
- Open back, asymmetrical strap, bar straps
- Front and back ruched detailing
- Midi-length, form-fitting silhouette, front slit
- Glitter knit fabric, short knit lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1003
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $14.97 $46.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
-
Marble Muse Mesh V-Neck Midi Dress
Be your own muse! This marble mesh dress will become your new fave for cocktail soirees and evening dinner parties. It features a sleeveless, v-neck, adjustable criss-cross spaghetti straps, a bodycon silhouette, side ruched seam atop an asymmetrical hem. Complete the look with dangly earrings and heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, v-neck
- Adjustable criss-cross spaghetti straps
- Bodycon silhouette
- Side ruched seam
- Asymmetrical midi hem
- Marble print, mesh-lined fabric, moderate stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4515
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $6.97 $38.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Clearance
-
Aria Heat Stone Mesh Formal Dress
Special Occasion
Bring the sultry and sparkly vibes in the chic Aria mesh formal dress. She features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline with a wired bust to provide structure, bungee spaghetti straps, ruched detailing down the sides, all-over heat stone embellishment, and a curve-hugging, floor-length silhouette with a thigh-high side slit to showcase your strappy heels. Complete the look with a sleek clutch.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline, wired bust, bungee spaghetti straps
- Strapless or adhesive bra recommended
- Ruching down the sides
- Heat stone embellishment
- Fitted floor-length silhouette, high side slit
- Sheer mesh fabric, knit fabric
- Form-hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-2266
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $86.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
-
Nikki Formal Satin Slit Midi Dress
Special Occasion
Nikki brings the perfect dose of sleek and bold style to your formal event! She features a sleeveless, square neck, spaghetti straps, and a bodice with flexible boning inserts for a structured fit. Her form-fitting silhouette flaunts your femme figure with a sultry front slit along a midi-length hem. She's composed of a stretch-satin luxe fabric with lining. Complete the look in glitzy heels and a clutch.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, square neck, spaghetti straps
- Bra-friendly design
- The bodice has flexible boning inserts
- Form-fitting silhouette
- Front slit, midi-length hem
- Luxe satin fabric, moderate stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1019
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $14.97 $49.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
-
Laura Formal Mesh One Shoulder Dress
Special Occasion
Elegant with sultriness, the Laura formal dress is ready to make her debut at the party! She features a sleeveless, one-shoulder neckline, dual adjustable spaghetti straps, and side ruched seams that create an hourglass appearance on her form-fitting silhouette. Showcase some skin with her sexy high-cut side slit along the floor-length hem. The formal dress is composed of a partially sheer mesh fabric with an inner knit lining and a moderate stretch. Complete your dressy look in doorknocker earrings and heels.
Fit & Features
- One-shoulder neckline, dual adjustable spaghetti straps
- Strapless or adhesive bra recommended
- Back zipper, hook and eye closure, side ruched seams
- Form-fitting silhouette
- High-cut side slit, floor-length hem
- Partially sheer mesh fabric, knit lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-2097
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $44.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
-
Babe Got Back Glitter Midi Dress
Babe, you've got back! Showcase this sultry glitter midi dress all over town. It features a sleeveless, one-shoulder strap neckline, an open-back with lattice straps, a form-fitting silhouette, a side slit cutout, and a midi hem. Complete the look in a rhinestone bracelet and heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, one-shoulder strap neckline
- Open-back, lattice straps
- Form-fitting silhouette
- Side cutout slit
- Midi-length hem
- Glitter knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1572
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $39.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
-
Gorgeous Lacy Vibes Mini Dress
You'll fall in love with the gorgeous lacy vibes of this bodycon mini dress. It features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline with padded cups, thin eyelash lace shoulder straps, a sheer corset-designed bodice, ruching down the sides, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. Style with clear heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline, padded cups
- Thin eyelash lace shoulder straps
- Sheer corset-designed bodice
- Back zipper, hook and eye closure
- Ruching down the sides
- Short, form-fitting, bodycon silhouette
- Sheer lace fabric, partial knit lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1593
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $22.97 $49.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Ships Free
-
Simple Sleek Silhouette Midi Dress
Showcase a simple sleek silhouette in this chic satin midi dress. It features a sleeveless cowl neckline, dual spaghetti straps that lead to a strappy lace-up back, and a flowy, midi-length, sheath silhouette. Complete the look with hoop earrings and strappy heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless cowl neckline
- Dual spaghetti straps
- Open back, strappy lace-up design
- Flowy, midi-length, sheath silhouette
- Woven satin fabric, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1550
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $42.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Clearance
-
Stylish Strappy Moment Midi Dress
Have yourself a stylish strappy moment in this sleek midi dress! It features a sleeveless square neckline, spaghetti straps that lead to a cross-back lace-up design, and a fitted midi-length silhouette with a sultry side slit to showcase some leg. Complete the look with trendy clear mules.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Cross-back lace-up strappy design, tie closure
- Midi-length, curve-hugging fit
- Side slit
- Smooth knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1395
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $36.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
-
Gorgeous Shimmer Glitter Knit Mini Dress
Show off a gorgeous shimmer in this alluring glitter knit mini dress! It features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline, spaghetti straps, front and back vertical center seams with ruched detailing, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. Style this dress with rhinestone heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Front and back vertical center seams, ruching
- Mini-length, form-fitting, bodycon silhouette
- Glitter knit fabric, knit lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4398
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $42.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale