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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Poppy Formal Scalloped Lace A-Line Dress
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Captivate with a formal dress that brings the elegance to your evening! Poppy features a sleeveless V-neckline with scalloped lace trim, adjustable spaghetti straps, and a fitted waist that leads to a near floor-length A-line silhouette. Poppy is composed of an airy tulle mesh fabric that offers a form hugging fit with minimal stretch. Complete look with rhinestone cuff and rhinestone heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline
- Scalloped lace trim
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Fitted waist, A-line silhouette
- Tulle mesh fabric
- Form hugging fit, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0640
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $74.90
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Set It Off Halter Mini Dress
Set off the night with a mini dress that commands attention! The dress features a sleeveless cowl neckline, halter chain link straps, and a mini-length silhouette. The dress is composed of a smooth knit fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete look with heels and hoops.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless cowl neckline
- Halter chain link straps
- Mini length silhouette
- Smooth knit fabric
- Form hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-3835
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $16.97 $34.90
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Sydney Formal Sequin Scroll Mini Dress
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Dazzle in a formal mini dress that looks like a true masterpiece! The dress features a boat neckline, long sleeves, a gorgeous sequin scroll pattern, and a mini-length silhouette. Complete your breathtaking formal outfit with chrome heels and a pair of rhinestone earrings.
Fit & Features
- Boat neckline
- Long fitted sleeves
- Sequin scroll pattern
- V-back design, lower back zipper and hook and eye closure
- Mini-length silhouette
- Lined mesh fabric, form-hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0611
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $14.97 $69.90
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Anastasia Fringe Detail Formal Dress
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Make a sparkly entrance in the stunning and trendy Anastasia dress! She features a sleeveless V-neckline, spaghetti straps, an open back with a lace-up design, a floor-length, fitted silhouette, and a sultry side slit with a rhinestone fringe trim. Style this glamorous dress with strappy heels for your next evening out.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Open back, lace-up design
- Floor-length, fitted silhouette
- Side slit, rhinestone fringe trim
- Crepe fabric
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-1437
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $109.90
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Sophia Velvet Bodycon Mini Dress
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Step out in the stunning Sophia bodycon mini dress for a chic and sexy look. She features a sleeveless V-neckline with padded cups, dual spaghetti straps that lead to an open back with a strappy design, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. Style this dress with rhinestone earrings and heels for a luxe vibe.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline, padded cups
- Dual bungee spaghetti straps
- Open back, strappy design
- Mini-length, form-hugging fit
- Velvet fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1018
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $14.97 $39.90
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Rosie High-Slit Satin Mermaid Dress
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Sleek and chic, the Rosie satin mermaid dress will have you looking absolutely stunning! She features a sleeveless V-neckline with pleated detailing at the bust, adjustable spaghetti straps, a deep V-back design, and a fitted floor-length mermaid silhouette with a sultry thigh-high front slit. Style this formal dress with rhinestone statement earrings and heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline
- Pleated detailing at the bust
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Deep V-back design, back zipper and hook and eye closure
- Fitted floor-length mermaid silhouette, front slit
- Satin fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-1508
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $64.90
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Glamour Lace Sleeveless Mini Dress
Keep it glam with a lace mini dress that is part delicate, part sultry. The dress features a sleeveless V-neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps, a corset-like bodice with piping, a floral lace body, and a mini-length silhouette. Complete look with mules.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Corset-like bodice, piping
- Floral lace body
- Mini length silhouette
- Form hugging fit, runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0992
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $44.90
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Emily One-Shoulder Pleated Asymmetric Mini Dress
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Showcase your bride-to-be status in our chic Emily mini dress for your upcoming engagement party! She features a one-shoulder neckline with a single long fitted sleeve, a back zipper closure, an asymmetric, mini-length, curve-hugging silhouette, and a dramatic side skirt overlay. The dress is composed of a crepe fabric with a knit lining and offers a moderate stretch for comfortable wear. Complete your look with rhinestone earrings and a sleek clutch. Be sure to shop this dress in the other luxe fabrications!
Shop Sequin Dress: Talulla Formal One-Shoulder Sequin Mini Dress
Shop Velvet Dress: Zhuri Formal One-Shoulder Velvet Dress
Fit & Features
- One-shoulder neckline, long sleeve
- Adhesive bra recommended
- High waist seam, back zipper closure
- Side drape overlay
- Asymmetric short hem
- Crepe-lined fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0542
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $59.90
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Hearts Racing Ruched Mini Dress
Set hearts racing with a mini dress that brings sultry appeal! The dress features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline with U-shaped underwire, spaghetti straps, ruching throughout, and a mini-length silhouette. The dress is composed of a smooth knit fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate. Complete look with rhinestone heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline
- U-shaped underwire
- Spaghetti straps
- Ruching
- Mini length silhouette
- Smooth knit fabric
- Form hugging fit, moderate stretch, runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-3860
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $36.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Quinn Formal Off The Shoulder Midi Dress
Mesmerize in a formal dress from the moment you enter the room! The dress features an off-the-shoulder neckline with a sweetheart bust, ruched bodice, short sleeves, and a midi-length silhouette. Complete look with rhinestone heels and a rhinestone bracelet.
Fit & Features
- Off the shoulder neckline
- Sweetheart bust
- Ruched bodice
- Short sleeves
- Midi length silhouette
- Crepe fabric
- Form hugging fit, moderate stretch, runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0727
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $49.90
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Zosia Formal Ruffled Bodycon Dress
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Make a stylish statement with a formal bodycon dress that brings the elegance! The dress features a sleeveless V-neckline with a spaghetti strap, a cap sleeve on the left shoulder, a ruffled bodice, and a midi-length silhouette. The dress is composed of a crepe fabric that offers a form-hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete look with rhinestone heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline, cap sleeve
- Spaghetti strap
- Ruffled bodice
- Midi-length silhouette
- Crepe fabric
- Form-hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0751
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $36.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Larsa Formal Velvet And Lace Mermaid Dress
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Radiate elegance in our luxe Larsa formal mermaid dress! She features an off-the-shoulder neckline with a sweetheart bust, long fitted sheer lace sleeves, and a mermaid silhouette accented with a high-side slit on the long-length hem. The dress is composed of a lined velvet fabric that offers a moderate stretch. Complete the look in this long dress with rhinestone earrings and a sleek clutch.
Fit & Features
- Off-the-shoulder neckline
- Sweetheart bust
- Long fitted sheer lace sleeves
- Mermaid silhouette, form-hugging fit
- High side slit, long-length hem
- Velvet fabric, moderate stretch
- Strapless or sticky bra recommended
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-1306
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $54.90
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Calla Formal Satin High Slit Mermaid Dress
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Keep it sophisticated with a satin dress that brings the style! Calla features a plunging sweetheart neckline, a draped ruffle accent at the waist, and a mermaid silhouette with a high side slit. The dress is composed of a satin fabric that offers a form hugging fit. Complete look with a rhinestone cuff and heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline
- Draped ruffle accent
- Mermaid silhouette
- High side slit
- Satin fabric
- Form hugging fit
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-1574
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $69.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Ravishing Ruffles A-Line Mini Dress
Keep it ravishing with a ruffled mini dress! The dress features an off-the-shoulder neckline, ruffled sleeves, and a mini-length A-line silhouette with tiered ruffles. The dress is composed of a lightweight woven fabric that offers a fitted bodice with a flowy silhouette. Complete look with heels.
Fit & Features
- Off-the-shoulder neckline
- Ruffled sleeves
- Hidden back zipper and hook and eye closure
- Mini-length A-line silhouette
- Tiered ruffles
- Woven fabric
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1225
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $6.97 $44.90
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Farren Formal Lace Illusion Mermaid Dress
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Stun in a lace dress, to make your special evening memorable! Farren features a sleeveless V-neckline, spaghetti straps, a partially lined lace illusion bodice, and a curve-hugging mermaid silhouette. The dress is composed of a smooth knit fabric that offers a moderate stretch. Complete look with a rhinestone clutch and heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Lace illusion bodice
- Mermaid silhouette
- Smooth knit fabric
- Form hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-1331
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $14.97 $64.90
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Date Night Strapless Crepe Dress
Stun for your next date night with an LBD that brings major sultry appeal! The dress features a strapless square neckline, a structured bodice with a wrap-front design, and a mini-length silhouette. The dress is composed of a crepe knit fabric that offers a form-hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete look with heels.
Fit & Features
- Strapless square neckline
- Structured bodice with boning detailing, wrap-front design
- Mini-length silhouette
- Crepe knit fabric
- Form-hugging fit
- Moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1047
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $42.90
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Major Heartbreaker Mesh Midi Dress
This midi dress will break some hearts and leave an unforgettable impression! The bodycon dress features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline, contrast piping, adjustable spaghetti straps, a high side slit for a sexy display of leg, and ruching throughout that enhances your natural curves. Complete the look in this mid-length dress with mules and a sleek clutch.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline, contrast piping at the bodice
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Back zipper, hook-eye closure
- High side slit
- Ruched sheer mesh-lined fabric, moderate stretch
- Midi-length silhouette, form-hugging fit
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1269
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $49.90
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Lolita High Slit Satin Dress
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Flaunt your elegant style in our fabulous Lolita dress! She features a classic sleeveless cowl neckline with a slim fit bodice, a floor-sweeping silhouette with a sultry high slit on the left, and a form-hugging fit. Pair this gorgeous dress with a sleek ring set to add some glamour to your look for your special occasion.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless cowl neckline
- Adhesive bra-friendly, spaghetti straps
- High side slit on the left leg
- High waist fit
- Slim-fit silhouette
- Fully-lined stretchy satin fabric
- Form-hugging fit, moderate stretch, runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-1350
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $54.90
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Effie Formal Heatstone Bodycon
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Get ready to glow in this chic bodycon for your next night out! Effie features a sleeveless scoop neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps, sparkling heat stones throughout, dual ruched drawstrings, and a mini-length silhouette. Complete look with rhinestone heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless scoop neckline
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Heat stones
- Dual ruched drawstrings
- Mini length silhouette
- Form hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0660
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $14.97 $45.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Sweet And Stylish Off-The-Shoulder Mini Dress
Keep it sweet and stylish in a mini dress that brings pretty details to your outfits. The dress features an off-the-shoulder neckline, long sheer sleeves, scalloped lace throughout, and a mini-length silhouette. Complete look with wedges.
Fit & Features
- Off-the-shoulder neckline
- Long fitted sheer sleeves
- Sheer scalloped lace fabric, lined body
- Mini-length silhouette
- Form-hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0987
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $39.90
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Ready For My Closeup Puff Sleeve Mini Dress
Step up for your closeup in this chic mini dress! The dress features a sweetheart neckline, short puff sleeves, hidden side pockets, and a mini-length silhouette. Complete look with mules and statement earrings.
Fit & Features
- Sweetheart neckline, structured and padded bust
- Short puff sleeves
- Back zipper and hook and eye closure
- Hidden side pockets
- Mini-length silhouette
- Woven fabric, minimal stretch, form-hugging fit
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0982
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $42.90
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Addie Formal High Slit Wrap Dress
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Wrap yourself in a formal dress that captivates from the moment you enter the room! Addie features a plunging V-neckline, a wrap silhouette, and a high slit. The dress is composed of a ribbed smooth knit fabric that offers a form-hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete look with rhinestone heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline
- Wrap silhouette
- High slit
- Ribbed smooth knit fabric
- Form hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-1573
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $14.97 $59.90
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Ever Formal High Slit Glitter Dress
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Bring the glitz and glamour in a formal dress that reflects elegance! The Ever formal long dress features a sleeveless asymmetrical cowl neckline, a ruched shoulder strap, a spaghetti strap, and a high side slit to show off plenty of leg. Ever is composed of luxe glitter knit fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete look with rhinestone heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless cowl neckline
- Spaghetti strap
- Ruched shoulder strap
- High side slit on the left leg
- High waist, slim-fit silhouette
- Glitter knit fabric
- Form hugging fit, moderate stretch , runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05002-1344
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $29.97 $59.90
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Chic And Captivating Mesh Maxi Dress
Keep it chic and captivating with a mesh dress that wows! The dress features a sleeveless square neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps, a ruched drawstring at the hem, a high side slit, and a mini length lining with a sheer mesh maxi-length hem. Complete look with rhinestone heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Ruched drawstring at the hem
- High side slit
- Mini length lining, maxi-length hem
- Form hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0594
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $36.90
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