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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Chic And Sleek Wrap Mini Dress
Lookin' like a real smooth talker! This satin crafted mini dress features a plunging v-neckline with a wrap design at the front and a keyhole opening at the back with button closure. Long sleeves trail at the sides with gold-tone buttons adorned at the cuffs. Bottom half showcases ruching with gold-tone zipper at center back. This dress is fully lined and offers moderate stretch fit.
Model is 5'8.5" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 35" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0520
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $54.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Let The Party Begin Sequin Mini Dress
Let the party commence! The qween has arrived! This dazzling party dress is designed with a mock halter neckline, a sleeveless bodice, and a form fitting silhouette. Dress is composed of a mesh material that showcases a scroll sequin pattern that reflects rose gold. Offering slight stretch, the dress features a full lining and a zipper closure at the back.
Model is 5'9" with a 32" bust, 24.5" waist and 34" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0145
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $48.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Key To My Heart Mini Dress
This chic mini will be the key to your heart! It features a mock neck, a semi-sheer back with a zipper and hook and eye closure, a sultry front keyhole cut out, long sleeves, a semi-sheer waist inset, and a short, form-hugging fit. The dress is composed of a flocked knit fabric that offers moderate stretch and showcases an all over intricate print.
Model is 5'9" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0196
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $15.97 $38.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Metallic Leopard Ruched Mini Dress
You can never have enough leopard print! This dress features a sweetheart bustier top with padded cups, lace-up detail down the front, a square back, long, unlined sleeves with elastic shoulders, and a ruched mini-length silhouette. The garment is made of chiffon and showcases leopard and metallic detailing throughout. It has a fully lined body and offers little to no stretch. Zipper at back.
Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0647
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $48.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Melanie Formal Sequin Midi Dress
Special Occasion
Bring the sparkle with our enchanting Melanie dress! She features a sleeveless bodice, a plunging V neckline, tank-like straps and a midi length silhouette with a high side slit. The all over sequins are set in a captivating scroll print pattern. Dress is composed of mesh knit fabric that offers a relaxed fit.
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: 05001-0237
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $69.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Kim Rise And Slay Halter Mini Dress
Special Occasion
Shine and slay in this eye-catching piece!
Fits & Features
- Halter neck bodice
- Flattering V neckline
- Mini length silhouette
- Sparkling heat stone embellishments I Textured mesh knit
- Form-fitting with moderate stretch
- Zipper not included
Model is 5'8" with a 32" bust, 23" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0184
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $24.97 $69.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Real Smooth Satin Mini Dress
An effortless look to wear for your girls' night out! With adjustable spaghetti straps, v-neckline, dual hook and eye closure straps and flirty waist cut outs at the back, this is a statement dress. She is composed of sleek satin material and offers ample stretch to move and groove through the night. 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: 05103-0419
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $14.97 $36.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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One Wish Glitter Knit Mini Dress
If i had one wish it would be to see you sparkle all night long babe! This glittering mini dress is designed with a sweetheart neckline, spaghetti straps that are adjustable, and a form fitting silhouette. Bodice of dress has a padded cup design, and is fully lined. Composed of a velvet material that is embossed with small stripes of glitter that reflects multiple colors!
Model is 5'8" with a 32" bust, 23" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0444
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $37.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Under The Lights Heat Stone Mini Dress
Shine under the lights with this sparkling mini dress! It features an off the shoulder neckline, a sweetheart bust, unlined fitted long sleeves and a mini length. She is composed of lined mesh fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Dress is adorned with glitzy heat stones throughout! Includes a back zipper closure with hook and eye clasp.
Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0253
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $59.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Winona Heat Stone Mini Dress
Special Occasion
Take yourself out in our Winona mini dress! She is designed with a mock neckline, long sleeves, and beautifully designed heat stone embellishments. Her bodice is sheer where the stones show a scalloped deep v design and leads into a lined mini skirt. Her arms and upper back are sheer as well, and she has a zipper closure that leads from lower back to neck. She is composed of a mesh material that offers moderate stretch and from fitting silhouette.
Model is 5'8" with a 32" bust, 23" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0206
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $29.97 $79.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Velvet Marabou Neck Trim Mini Dress
This sleek and chic dress will surely have everyone doing a double-take!
Fits & Features
- Adjustable Spaghetti Strap
- Marabou Trim Neckline With Notched V At Center
- Back Zip With Hook & Eye Closure
- Mini Length Silhouette
- Soft Velvet I Fully Lined
- Curve Hugging Fit I Moderate Stretch
Model is 5'9" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 34" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0479
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $50.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Long Sleeve Ribbed Mini Dress
Keep it cozy with this pretty knit dress! It features a plunging V neckline, long puff sleeves and a mini length silhouette. Dress is composed of a ribbed knit fabric that offers a form hugging fit.
Burgundy: Model is 5'9" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 34" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Hunter: Model is 5'9" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 34" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0365
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $28.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Spot On A-Line Midi Dress
Throw on a cozy knit sweater, add a pair of boots, and your outfit will be looking spot on! Showcasing a smudge spot print, the sleeveless bodice features adjustable shoulder straps and a v-neckline. Decorative buttons trail down the front, leading to a center split. Linen crafted, this dress features an A-line silhouette and offers little to no stretch. Zipper at center back.
Model is 5'9" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 34" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0301
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $16.97 $42.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Hiss Me With That Mini Dress
Sssslither into this sassy number! It features a snake-inspired print, fixed shoulder straps, sweetheart neckline, and mini-length silhouette. Crafted from soft velvet and paired with a soft knit lining, this form-fitting piece extenuates all the right 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: 05102-0364
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $11.97 $28.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Cowl Neck Velvet Midi Dress
Make a statement in this velvety piece. It features fixed spaghetti straps dropping down to a trendy cowl neckline and leads right into a midi length silhouette. The garment is composed of a rib knit lining and offers a curve-hugging fit with moderate stretch.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0076
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $31.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Wrapped In Luxury Mini Dress
Wrap yourself in a dress that makes you feel like straight luxury. This mini does that with a v neckline, spaghetti straps that lead to a square back and a wrap designed bodice. Dress has an asymmetrical hemline that hits mid thigh, and dress is composed of a velvet material that offers moderate stretch.
Model is 5'8" with a 32" bust, 23" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0163
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $33.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Sleek Satin Wrap Shirt Dress
Wrap yourself in sleek satin to make a stunning statement! The shirt dress features a flat collar with a plunging V neckline with subtle pleated detailing, long sleeves with a single button cuff and a mini length asymmetrical silhouette. Dress is composed of a satin-like fabric that offers a relaxed fit with minimal stretch.
Model is 5'8.5" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 35" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0484
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $17.97 $44.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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No Going Back Mesh Mini Dress
There's no going back tonight in this sultry sheer mini dress! Featuring a high neckline, an alluring low back, long fitted sleeves, and a sheer mesh bodice with a sweetheart design, this dress is a definite closet staple. The dress is partially lined and features slanted ruching at one side and a curve-hugging silhouette. Composed of a mesh material that offers plenty of stretch. Style this mini dress with platform heels.
Fit & Features
- High round neckline, sheer mesh bodice with sweetheart design
- Long fitted sleeves
- Low square back, zipper and hook and eye closure
- Side ruched detailing, bodycon silhouette
- Sheer mesh fabric, partial knit lining
- Form-hugging fit, plenty of stretch
- Sticky bra recommended
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0189
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $5.97 $38.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Bouquet Toss Scuba Midi Dress
This scuba-crafted midi length dress is the prettiest pick! It showcases an all-over floral print design against a black background, scoop neckline, and back. The garment is a smooth woven construction, fully lined with a moderate stretch fit.
Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0286
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $36.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Burnout Flocked Velvet Midi Dress
Turn heads in this sparkly number! This dress features a plunging v-neckline, long sleeves, and a midi length silhouette. The garment is composed of burnout flocked velvet throughout, fully lined, and has a curve-hugging fit with a slight stretch.
Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0204
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $49.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Sleeveless Velvet Leopard Mini Dress
Stay on trend with fierce animal print!
Fits & Features
- Square neckline
- Corded straps
- Mini length silhouette
- Velvet composition I Fully lined
- Form hugging fit with slight stretch
- 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: 05102-0356
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $24.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Do It For The Glam Sequin Mini Dress
Sashay your way onto the dance floor in this captivating sequined piece. This dress features a crew neckline, long sleeves with ribbed cuffs, and a mini length silhouette. The garment is composed of a mesh-lined fabric with sequin detailing throughout, fully lined, zipper at back, and a curve-hugging fit with slight stretch.
Model is 5'8" with a 34" bust, 25" waist, and 34" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0110
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $26.97 $66.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Juliana Open Back Heat Stone Dress
Special Occasion
Shine bright like the star you are in our gleaming Juliana dress!
Fits & Features
- High round neckline
- Fitted long sleeves
- Open back with bar strap accent
- Mini length silhouette
- Glitter knit fabric with glitzy heat stones throughout
- Form hugging fit with slight stretch
- Zipper not included
Model is 5'8" with a 34" 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: 05001-0242
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $25.97 $69.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Long Sleeve Sequin Mini Dress
Shine tonight with sparkling sequins to bring the glamour! The dress features a crew neckline, long sleeves with puffed cuffs, shimmering sequins throughout and a mini length silhouette. Garment is composed of a lined mesh fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a slight stretch.Includes an exposed back zipper with hook and eye closure.
Model is 5'8" with a 32" bust, 23" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0251
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $21.97 $54.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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