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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Glitter Knit Off Shoulder Midi Dress
Dress to the nines in this captivating piece! This midi dress features an off shoulder neckline, wrap design and keyhole opening at the center front, long fitted sleeves, and a side slit. Fully lined and composed of a stretchy glitter knit, it offers a form hugging fit that'll accent all your curves. Zipper not included.
Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0665
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $18.97 $46.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Satin Off Shoulder Mini Dress
Satin suits you! Wow in this adorable mini dress that'll accent all your right curves.
Fits & Features
- Elastic Off Shoulder Neckline & Sleeves With Ruffle Trim
- Center Tie Front & Keyhole Opening
- Empire Waist
- Back Is Fully Smocked
- Mini Length Silhouette
- Form Hugging Fit
- Ample Stretch
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0587
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $50.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Aerin Formal Sequin Midi Dress
Special Occasion
Have a night to remember in our Aerin! She features a boat neckline, long sleeves, and a sexy low back with a zipper closure. She is fully lined and composed of a mesh material that offers a form fitting silhouette and slight stretch. Her mid length hemline hits mid calf, and she features a high slit at one side that makes her easy to walk and dance in! She showcases a beautiful sequin swirling pattern throughout that gives an elegant finish!
Model is 5'9" with 32" bust, 24" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0267
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $27.97 $79.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Cami Formal Heat Stone Mini Dress
Special Occasion
Create a magical evening in our shimmering Cami dress! Her heat stones twinkle from all your best angles!
Fits & Features
- Round Neckline
- Fitted Unlined Long Sleeves
- Heat Stones | Diamond Pattern
- Mesh
- Fully Lining
- Back Zipper | Hook and Eye Closure
- Form Fit | Moderate Stretch
Model is 5'9" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 34" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0207
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $27.97 $74.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Satin Cowl Neck Mini Dress
Sleek, smooth, and totally elegant...we can't get enough of the satin trend either!
Fits & Features
- Cowl Neckline
- Spaghetti Straps
- Adjustable Criss Cross Ties At The Back
- Asymmetric Mini Length Silhouette
- Fully Lined
- No Zipper
Model is 5'9" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 34" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0541
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $13.97 $35.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Sequined Charmer Mini Dress
Be prepared for double-takes in the Sequined Charmer mini dress!
Fits & Features
- Crew Neckline
- Long Sleeves With Ribbed Cuffs
- Dual Button Closure At Back Neck
- Adjustable Lattice Detail & Zipper Closure At Back
- Mini Length Silhouette
- Sequined Mesh Composition I Fully Lined At Body & Skirt
- Curve Hugging Fit I Moderate Stretch
Model is 5'9" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0450
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $26.97 $66.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Satin And Lace Mini Dress
Keep it playfully sultry in this head turning mini dress!
Fit & Features
- Plunging Square Neckline | Lace Trim
- Adjustable Spaghetti Straps
- Lace Up Bust
- Vertical Princess Seams
- Satin
- Fully Lined
- Form Hugging Fit | Minimal Stretch
Model is 5'9" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0421
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $33.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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The Glow Up Glitter Mini Dress
Light up the night with some serious glitter shine! Go for that glow-up look with this chic mini dress!
Fits & Features
- Plunging Wired V Neckline
- Ruched Bodice
- Spaghetti Straps | Cross Back
- Glitter
- Form Hugging Fit
- Moderate Stretch
- Fully Lined
Black: Model is 5'9" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small
Red: Model is 5'9" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 34" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0600
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $44.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Meow Or Never Leopard Midi Dress
Move fast girl. Snag this purr-fect midi before it's too late!
Fits & Features
- Spaghetti Straps That Cross At The Back
- Self Ties & Keyhole Opening At Back
- Draped Cowl Neckline
- Front Slit At Midi Length Silhouette
- Stretchy Polyester Composition I Form Hugging Fit
Model is 5'9" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 34" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0408
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $34.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Such A Diva Glitter Knit Mini Dress
This glitter knit dress was made for a fashion diva! It features a sleeveless bodice, spaghetti straps, a cowl neck and a square back, a high waist seam, ruched side detailing with drawstrings at the hem, and a short, curve hugging fit. The knit fabric offers moderate stretch.Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0556
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $12.97 $32.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Glitter Gloss Open Back Mini Dress
Glitter and glow in this mini-length dress!
Fits & Features
- Plunging V neckline
- Long sleeves
- Cut out strappy design at back
- Glitter knit fabric I Lining at the bodice
- Form-fitting silhouette offers little to no stretch
- Zipper not included
- Glitter may transfer
Model is 5'8" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 34" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0280
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $15.97 $40.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Robin Formal Satin Midi Dress
Special Occasion
She's Sleek, and she's polished and we love! Designed with a strapless straight neckline, with a removable faux fur trim, a form fitting bodice and that has padded cups, and a horizontal stitching at the hem mid waist. Her bodice leads to skirt high waist and leads down to a mid calf length with a high slit feature. Dress is composed of a satin material that offers slight stretch.
Model is 5'9" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0236
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $69.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Wild Feline Leopard & Tiger Ruched Midi Dress
Spotted: The purrrrrrfect midi dress! Shake up your look and add some animal print in your wardrobe.
Fits & Features
- Bungee Spaghetti Straps
- Elastic Square Neckline
- Ruched Design
- Mixed Leopard & Tiger Inspired Print
- Midi Length Silhouette
- Mesh Composition I Fully Lined
- Little Stretch
Model is 5'9" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 34" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0406
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $13.97 $34.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Lustrous Velvet Dress
This simple velvet dress is all you need to stay trendy all season long!
Fit & Features
- Elastic Off The Shoulder Neckline
- Short Sleeves
- Midi Length
- Velvet
- Fully Lined
- Moderate Stretch
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0063
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $12.97 $31.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Snake It Like You Mean It Midi Dress
Say what you mean in sassy snake print boo!
Fit & Features
- Scoop Neckline | Lace Trim
- Corded Straps
- Snake Print
- Midi Length Silhouette
- Form Fit | Moderate Stretch
- Fully Lined
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No Zipper
Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0305
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $11.97 $30.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Coated Faux Leather Side Slit Mini Dress
Add some edge to your wardrobe with this faux leather mini! Dress them up with some heels or throw on a pair of boots for a casual look.
Fits & Features
- Adjustable Spaghetti Straps
- Scoop Neckline
- Elastic Square Back
- Princess Seaming Details
- Slit At Center Front
- Coated Faux Leather Composition I Fully Lined
- Curve-Hugging Fit I Minimal Stretch
Model is 5'9" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 34" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0440
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $12.97 $32.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Satin Snake Print Mini Dress
Sleek with a chic snake print, this satin mini is a trendy find. The dress features a sleeveless bodice, bungee spaghetti straps, a square neck and back, and a short, curve hugging fit. The satin-like fabric has moderate stretch.Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0383
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $10.97 $26.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Ready For It Mini Dress
Get ready to have a total trendy look with this cute little mini! It features a slight sweetheart neckline, long sheer chiffon puffed sleeves with smocked cuffs, and a stretchy, smocked dress with a short, mid-thigh length hem with a front drawstring.Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0507
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $49.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Adrienne Formal Satin Midi Dress
Special Occasion
Stay sleek, and sexy in our Adrienne midi dress! She features off shoulder sleeves, and a sweetheart neckline with a wired v notch at the center. She has padded cups and straight princess seams at the cup area that offer flattering bust area. She offers a form fitting silhouette and her bodice meets skirt high waist with a horizontal seam detail. She has a zipper closure located mid back, as well as an additional hook and eye closure to make sure she stays in place all night. Her hem is mid length an hits mid calf, and she features a sexy side slit. She is composed of a satin material that offers a form fit with moderate stretch.
Model is 5'9" with 32" bust, 24" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0244
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $49.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Sweetheart Velvet Glitter Midi Dress
Sweetheart you are a true stunner! Designed with adjustable spaghetti straps, a sweetheart neckline, padded and structured cups, and a form fitting silhouette this midi dress is a ten out of ten. Composed of a velvet material that offers moderate stretch and is embellished with silver glitter reflects throughout. Dress is fully lined and has a zipper closure with a hook and eye to keep dress in place all night long!
Model is 5'8" with a 32" bust, 23" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0186
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $37.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Jezebel Velvet Burnout Midi Dress
Special Occasion
Get a little frisky in our Jezebel!
Fits & Features
- Deep V Neckline
- Long Sleeve
- Long Hemline That Meets Mid-Length
- High Slit At Side
- Inner Bodysuit
- Mesh Composition With Velvet Burnout Detail
- Form-Fitting Silhouette I Moderate Stretch
Model is 5'9" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 34" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0276
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $29.97 $59.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Season Of Sequins Dress
This holiday season, it's all about the sequins!
Fits & Features
- Adjustable Spaghetti Straps
- Sweetheart Neckline With Bust Seam Detailing I Padded Cups
- Zipper With Hook & Eye Closure At Back
- Sheer Mesh Fabric With Intricate Patterns Of Sequins
- Fully Lined
- Form-Hugging Fit I Plenty Of Stretch
Navy And Hunter: Model is 5'8" with a 32" bust, 25" waist and 35" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Burgundy: Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0394
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $20.97 $52.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Budding Romance Flocked Tube Midi Dress
The attraction is real. This dress is an absolute must-have to include in your wardrobe! It features a strapless tube neckline and a midi length silhouette with a front slit. Composed of a knit fabric, it showcases flocked velvet floral patterns against the knit background. It offers a moderate amount of stretch.
Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0089
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $13.97 $35.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Lace Trim Satin Mini Dress
The little lace detail this satin mini has gives it a sexy edge.
Fits & Features
- Adjustable Spaghetti Straps
- Lace-Trimmed V Neck & Back
- Hidden Back Zipper With Hook & Eye Closure
- Flattering Bust Seams I High Waist Seam
- Short, Form-Hugging Fit
- Small Front Slit
- Satin Fabric I Minimal Stretch
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0673
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $48.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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