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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One Sleeve Satin Midi Dress
Keep it stunning in sophisticated satin! Dress features a one shoulder neckline, a fitted long sleeve, princess seams at the bust and a midi length silhouette. Dress is composed of a lined satin-like fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a slight stretch. Includes a back zipper closure with hook and eye closure.
Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0299
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $36.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Stunning Sophistication Satin Midi Dress
Mesmerize them all with this super gorge midi dress! It features a sleeveless bodice, a cowl neck, spaghetti straps that lead to a square back and a fitted bodice that leads to a midi length silhouette. Dress is composed of a lined satin fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a slight stretch. Zipper not included.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0277
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $15.97 $39.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Velvet Burnout Mini Dress
This Semi sheer dress features a high crew neckline, long sleeves, and a sheer bodice that features a halter style underlay that cuts out at the midriff. Hem hits mid thigh and includes a partial mini skirt lining. Dress is composed of a mesh material with a velvet flocked burnout design. This dress is form fitting and offers moderate stretch.
Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-8848
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $14.97 $36.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Sleeveless Satin Scoop Midi Dress
Serve up a sassy look with sleek satin!
Fits & Features
- Scoop Neckline And Back
- Adjustable Spaghetti Straps
- Curve-Hugging Midi Length Silhouette
- Lined, Satin-Like Composition
- Minimal Stretch
Black: Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Gold: Model is 5'9" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0338
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $14.97 $36.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Wrapped In Satin Mini Dress
Wrap yourself in charming satin to create a memorable look! The dress features a sleeveless bodice, a cowl neck, adjustable spaghetti straps, cinching tie waist belt and an asymmetrical mini length silhouette. Dress is composed of a lined satin fabric that offers a relaxed fit with minimal stretch. Includes a back zipper closure.
Model is 5'8.5" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 35" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0376
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $48.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Sleeveless Faux Leather Scoop Mini Dress
Keep it stunning for your next night out in this sultry mini dress! It features a sleeveless bodice, a scoop neckline, a built in no slip strip, flexible boning at the bust and a mini length silhouette that rests at the mid-thigh. Dress is composed of a lined faux leather fabric that offers a curve hugging fit with little to no stretch. Includes a back zipper closure.
Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0331
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $37.90
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Sleeveless Chevron Glitter Mini Dress
Glow up in this shimmering mini dress! It features a sleeveless bodice, a plunging V neckline with padded cups and spaghetti straps that lead to a cross back. The relaxed fit bodice leads to a curve hugging mini length silhouette. Dress features a trendy chevron print throughout and adorned with glitter accents. Garment is composed of a lined glitter knit fabric that offers a 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: 05103-3488
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $34.90
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Glitter Spaghetti Strap Mini Dress
This bodycon features spaghetti straps, a deep v neckline, and a bodycon fit. Dress is composed of a glitter knit material that offers moderate stretch and hem hits right above the knee. Our favorite part is the sheen reflection that the glitter gives off when you catch the light!
Model is 5'9" with a 32" bust, 24.5" waist and 35" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0408
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $33.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Basic Ribbed Knit Midi Dress
Dress up down or up with a basic midi this season girl! The dress features a mock neck, long sleeves and a midi length silhouette with a high side slit. Dress is composed of ribbed knit fabric that offers a form hugging fit with plenty of stretch. Perfect to pair with booties!
Model is 5'9" with 32" bust, 24" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0275
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $22.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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X Marks The Spot Midi Dress
Look no further for the perfect night out dress! The sultry midi features a sleeveless bodice, a V neckline and a double row of spaghetti straps that leads to a cross back design. The relaxed fit bodice leads to body hugging midi silhouette that falls slightly above the knee. Dress is composed of double lined coated satin fabric that offers a moderate 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: 05101-0278
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $13.97 $33.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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All The Posh Things Velvet Dress
You love the best things in life, so you'll love this burgundy velvet dress for all your party needs! Dress features a deep V neckline with a wire front, spaghetti straps, a high waist seam, and a short wrap skirt that creates a subtle asymmetrical hem. Dress is composed of an unlined velvet fabric with a 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: 05103-3189
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $36.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Sassy Straps Crepe Mini Dress
Keep it sassy and fab with this head turning mini dress! it features a sleeveless bodice, a plunging wrap V neckline, a bold open back with bar strap accents and a curve hugging mini length silhouette. Dress is composed of a lined crepe fabric that offers a moderate stretch. Zipper not included.
Model is 5'8" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 34" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0277
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $14.97 $36.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Kali Satin Heat Stone Dress
Special OccasionWrap yourself in elegance as you bring the shine to the evening in our glam Kali dress! She features a regal royal blue color, a daring wrap V neckline, fitted long sleeves and a narrow waistband seam accent. Her waist leads to an asymmetrical mini length silhouette that reaches a mid-thigh length. The gold heat stones are set in a vertical stripe pattern to flatter curves. Dress is composed of a satin-like fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Dress is lined with a smooth knit fabric. Includes a back zipper closure with hook and eye closure.
Model is 5'6.5" 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: 05001-4123
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $64.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Floral Desire Trumpet Midi Dress
Bring on the florals babe! Designed with a v neckline, spaghetti straps that are adjustable, and a for fitting silhouette that leads to a ruffled trumpet high low hemline. Composed of a scuba material that offers moderate stretch and showcases a velvet floral pattern.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0125
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $14.97 $37.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Swept Away Sweetheart Midi Dress
Get swept away in stunning satin! The midi dress features a sleeveless bodice, a sweetheart neckline, wide shoulder straps and a curve hugging midi length silhouette that creates an hourglass illusion. Dress is composed of a lined satin fabric that offers 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: 05101-0331
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $38.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Stripes Stunner Velvet Mini Dress
Stun them all with stand out stripes! The mini dress features a sleeveless bodice, a plunging V neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps and a sexy waist cut out that leads to a mini length silhouette. Dress is composed of a semi sheer velvet fabric with metallic stripes throughout. Garment offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Includes a back zipper closure.
Model is 5'9" with 32" bust, 24" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0512
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $42.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Sleek Satin Sleeveless Mini Dress
Keep it sleek and stylish with this statement mini dress! It features a sleeveless bodice, a mini mock neck and a high waist that leads to a mini length silhouette. Dress is composed of a stretchy satin fabric that offers a body hugging fit with a slight stretch. Includes a back zipper closure.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0307
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $32.90
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Wrapped In Luxe Velvet Mini Dress
Live up that luxe life as you wrap yourself in rich velvet!
Fits & Features
- Plunging Wrap V Neckline
- Spaghetti Straps
- Ruched Side Seam
- Asymmetrical Mini Length Silhouette
- Lined Velvet Fabric
- Curve Hugging Fit I Moderate Stretch
- Zipper Not Included
Model is 5'9" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 35.5" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0160
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $13.97 $33.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Sassy Straps Crepe Mini Dress
Keep it sassy and fab with this head turning mini dress! it features a sleeveless bodice, a plunging wrap V neckline, a bold open back with bar strap accents and a curve hugging mini length silhouette. Dress is composed of a lined crepe fabric that offers a moderate 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: 05103-0276
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $36.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Uma Heat-Stone Midi Dress
Special Occasion
Slay today and everyday after! Our Uma midi dress features a form fitting silhouette, a v neckline, and spaghetti straps that lead to a square back. She is composed of a knit material with a mesh overlay adorned in heat stones, and has a side slit detail. Mesh material offers moderate stretch.
Model is 5'9" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 35.5" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0196
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $69.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Scalloped Lace Trumpet Midi Dress
Bring the flare with this flirty midi dress! It features a sleeveless bodice, a plunging V neckline with scalloped lace trim, adjustable straps that cross at the back and a midi length silhouette with a flared trumpet hem. Dress is composed of a lined lace fabric that offers a relaxed fit with minimal stretch. Includes a back zipper closure.
Model is 5'9" with 32" bust, 24" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0304
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $49.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Wrapped In Glitz Glitter Mini Dress
Go for a glam look as you wrap yourself with this glitzy mini dress! It features a sleeveless bodice, a square neckline with a built in no slip strip, adjustable spaghetti straps and mini length silhouette with ruched detailing and an envelope hem. Dress is composed of a lined glitter mesh knit fabric that offers a curve hugging fit with a minimal stretch. Includes a back zipper closure
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0343
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $33.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Dreamy Velvet Mini Dress
Keep it dreamy in rich velvet! This mini dress features an off the shoulder neckline that creates a slight cowl neck accent, long sleeves and a relaxed waist that leads to a curve hugging mini length silhouette. Dress is composed of a lined velvet fabric that offers a moderate stretch. Zipper closure not included.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0485
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $12.97 $32.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Radiating Ruched Satin Mini Dress
Radiate your beauty with this gorge mini dress! It features a sleeveless bodice, a plunging V-neckline, padded cups, adjustable spaghetti straps and princess seams. The slim fit bodice leads to an asymmetrical mini length silhouette accented with ruched detailing. Dress is composed of a lined stretchy satin fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Zipper not included.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0105
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $15.97 $38.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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