Short & Mini Dresses
Short and mini dresses deliver effortless style for any Fall invite. Go for curve-hugging bodycons or keep it flowy in chic A-line silhouettes—perfect for casual brunch plans, birthday GNOs, or dressy mixers. Fabrics like printed mesh, glittery sparkle, satin, and buttery jersey knit keep the lineup fresh, while rhinestones add a touch of glam. Flirty details come through in off-the-shoulder, cowl necklines, and halter designs, while florals, abstract swirls, cutouts, and hardware accents give each look a trendy edge.
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Short & Mini Dresses Built for Every Fall Plan
Make every moment a style statement with Windsor’s latest edit of short and mini dresses—designed to move with you from cozy brunches to starlit nights out. This season, lean into structured silhouettes, rich textures, and flattering fits that feel as good as they look.
Whether you're reaching for a ruffled skater mini or a sleek ruched bodycon, these dresses deliver effortless impact. Discover pieces in luxe satin, curve-hugging crepe, velvet, and soft mesh—each one tailored to elevate your cool-weather wardrobe with ease.
Trend-Forward Styles That Do It All
Slip into a knit mini dress for daytime polish or a strapless satin design when the lights go low. Mesh and embellished styles add texture and movement, while corset minis and wrap silhouettes bring structured charm. From coffee dates to holiday parties, these dresses adapt to every scene with refined versatility.
Seasonal Colors & Fabrics to Refresh Your Look
Explore trending hues like burgundy, emerald, and navy, or keep things timeless with classic black, ivory, and taupe. Luxe fabrics—velvet, satin, crepe, and ribbed knits—add warmth while bringing softness and structure to every step.
Pair yours with heeled booties and bold jewelry for an elevated finish, or go casual with sneakers and a faux leather jacket for a laid-back twist.
Dresses Made for Fall Highlights
Looking to shine? Discover short and mini dresses with glitter mesh, rhinestone trims, and lace-up backs—perfect for nights out, holiday dinners, and celebratory moments in style. For graduations or milestone events, our corset minis with flattering details and modern cuts are designed to make you unforgettable.
For a sleek and versatile staple, reach for a classic LBD or a chic asymmetric mini—easy to style, hard to ignore.
Polished to Playful—All in One Dress
Long-sleeve minis with belted waists bring polish to your day, while open-back bodycons and one-shoulder styles amp up the drama by night. Whether you're dressing up or dialing it back, Windsor’s short and mini dresses let you express your style with confidence.
Find your fit online, in-app, or at one of our 350+ Windsor stores and step into your next fall look with main character energy.
Are Short Dresses And Mini Dresses The Same?
Short dresses and mini dresses have similar silhouettes but are not always the same. Short dresses can vary in length and fit depending on your body shape and height. Both can have a hem that falls on the thigh, but above the knee like with a skater dress. Short dresses can also vary in dimension when designed with side or front drawstrings or ruffle ruching. Windsor mini dresses are usually the shorter style and come in sexy designs with front slits, asymmetrical hems, or open backs and stylish necklines. If you need to choose between a short dress or a mini dress, it’s best to consider the type of event and where the dress falls on your leg. These quick tips will help you be in style comfortably and get compliments on your keen fashion sense.
Can Short Dresses Be Formal?
Short dresses are typically seen as less formal, but with certain attributes and features, you can totally wear them to a special occasion. Sequin, beading, and heat stone embellishments elevate a short dress, as well as chic fabrics such as satin, velvet, glitter knit, chiffon, and taffeta. Party dresses and skater dresses should be explored for special occasions or events like graduations, 2025 Homecoming, or any wedding event from the rehearsal to the reception.
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Cute But Chill A-Line Mini Dress
Looks like a serve, feels like a chill day 'fit. This nylon mini dress comes through with a flattering silhouette and hidden shorts, so you can dance, lounge, or do your thing without a second thought.
Fit & Features
- Smooth nylon fabric, moderate stretch
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Short front slit
- Mini-length hem, hidden shorts
- Fitted A-line silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-000031
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $14.97 $36.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Paint the Town Halter Abstract Mini Dress
From the front to the back—it’s a serve. This mini brings major energy with a cowl halter neckline and open back that does the most.
Fit & Features
- Abstract print, knit fabric, lined, moderate stretch
- Plunge cowl halter neckline, spaghetti strap tie
- Open back, spaghetti strap tie
- Bodycon fit
- Mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-000179
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $36.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: RUST
Available Size: XS, S, M, L
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Step Out Looking Chic Off-The-Shoulder Mini Dress
Step out looking chic in this off-the-shoulder mini dress featuring halter straps, a foldover design, and a bodycon silhouette that flaunts your figure. Style the dress with earrings.
Fit & Features
- Stretchy knit fabric
- Off-the-shoulder neckline, foldover design
- Halter straps
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-5859
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $36.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: BLACK
Available Size: XS, S, M
Product Badge:- Sale
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Always Sunny Strapless Ruffle Eyelet Mini Dress
This eyelet mini dress is perfect for any sunny day and will be a favorite for shower celebrations, brunch, or graduations! The dress boasts a stretchy smocked bodice that hugs your figure while the ruffled mini-length hem adds a flirty allure.
Fit & Features
- Eyelet woven-lined fabric
- Strapless neckline
- Stretchy smocked bodice
- Ruffled mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-4020
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $52.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: LIGHT, BLUE
Available Size: XS
Product Badge:- Sale
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Groovy Gal Striped Cutout Mini Dress
When your dress is the moment, this one’s got that groovy energy! The bold bell sleeves and plunging neckline were made for concerts, bright lights, and dance floors.
Fit & Features
- Striped texture knit fabric, soft stretchy knit lining
- Plunging V-neckline with half hoop insert
- Bell long sleeve
- Side cutouts and open back
- Bodycon silhouette, mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-000118
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $14.97 $39.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Sweet Flirt Floral Mini Tube Dress
Bring the sweet flirty vibes to your weekend plans in this cute mini tube dress with a dainty floral print on lined chiffon fabric. The strapless smocked bodice leads to a V-shaped waist, tiered ruffled design, and flowy skater silhouette.
Fit & Features
- Woven chiffon fabric with stretchy knit lining, dainty floral print
- Strapless straight-across neckline
- Stretchy smocked bodice
- V-shaped waist
- Tiered ruffled design
- Mini-length skater silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-4077
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $10.97 $49.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: NATURAL
Available Size: L
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Center Of Attention Open Back Abstract Mini Dress
A fun and flattering abstract mini dress designed to show your figure off with a sexy open back, cowl neckline, and bodycon silhouette. Perfect for flaunting on a night on the town or vacay!
Fit & Features
- Abstract print, mesh fabric, sewn-in knit lining, stretchy
- Cowl halter neckline with hoop inserts, tie straps
- Open back
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-000145
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $39.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Glow Getter Strapless Cutout Mini Dress
Catch flights and compliments. This strapless mini hugs you in all the right places with a ruched bust ring detail and cheeky cutout that turns the charm up. Brunch, beach, or bae date—it’s a serve every time.
Fit & Features
- Rib knit stretchy fabric
- Strapless sweetheart tube neckline with hardware trim
- Cutout accent
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 06005-000033
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $16.97 $39.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: YELLOW
Available Size: S
Product Badge:- Sale
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Stylishly Sweet Smocked Tube Skater Dress
Stylishly sweet, this smocked tube skater dress is perfect for weekend brunch! It features a strapless straight neckline, a V-shaped waist, and a short A-line silhouette for that flirty flair.
Fit & Features
- Poplin cotton-blend woven fabric, stretchy knit lining
- Strapless straight-across neckline
- Stretchy smocked bodice
- V-shaped waist
- Pleating
- Short skater silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-000049
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $42.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: LIGHT, BLUE
Available Size: S, M, L
Product Badge:- Sale
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Brunch Plans Cherry Halter Skater Dress
Turn heads effortlessly in this adorable cherry mini dress for brunch or celebrations! Its flattering halter neckline and playful skater silhouette create a perfect balance of flirty and fun for your summer wardrobe.
Fit & Features
- Cherry embroidered pattern
- Gauze cotton fabric, multiple woven and tulle linings
- Plunge halter neckline, tie closure
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Drop waist seam
- Skater silhouette, mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-000175
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $49.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Out Of Town Striped Mini Dress
Head out of town in this stylish striped mini dress for an effortlessly cute look everywhere! Designed with a trendy twisted bust and a bodycon mini-length silhouette that perfectly flaunts your figure. Style with sandals!
Fit & Features
- Striped pattern, stretchy knit fabric
- Twist sweetheart strapless neckline
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-000029
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $34.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: YELLOW
Available Size: L
Product Badge:- Sale
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Sweet And Sultry Corset Lace Skater Dress
The perfect blend of sweet and sultry, this lace skater dress is designed with a flirty off-the-shoulder neckline and corset bodice that accentuates your figure. Style with sandals for shower celebrations or graduation!
Fit & Features
- Lace fabric lined with stretchy knit
- Off-the-shoulder neckline
- Corset bodice, flexible boning
- Skater silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-4017
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $39.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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So Perfect Collar Short Sleeve Mini Dress
There's nothing more perfect for warmer temps than this rib knit mini dress for an effortless athleisure vibe! This bodycon dress features a chic collar and short sleeves making it ideal for sunny days while the subtle side slit adds a flirty look.
Fit & Features
- Rib knit stretchy fabric
- Collar V-neckline
- Short sleeves
- Bodycon silhouette
- Side slit accent
- Mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-000127
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $39.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: BLACK, WHITE
Available Size: S/M, M/L
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Tan Lines Cutout Bodycon Mini Dress
Flaunt your figure in this sultry strapless mini dress on vacay or a bach weekend! Designed with cutout accents and stylish hoop inserts, it creates an alluring silhouette that demands attention along the bodycon silhouette.
Fit & Features
- Texture knit stretchy fabric, sewn-in knit lining
- Strapless sweetheart neckline
- Front cutouts and hoop inserts
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-000170
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $36.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Vacay Booked Halter Skater Mini Dress
This breezy mini dress will inspire you to book a vacay somewhere sunny with an ocean view! With a flattering halter neckline and playful ruffled skater silhouette, this dress is perfect for any getaway.
Fit & Features
- Airy woven fabric, stretchy knit lining
- Halter neckline with spaghetti strap ties
- Stretchy smocked back, zipper and hook-eye closure
- Ruffled skater silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-4038
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $46.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Alluring Romance Tie-Back Bodycon Lace Mini Dress
This lace mini dress is all you need for a night to remember as the bride-to-be or birthday girl! It boasts a flirty tie-back design and a bodycon silhouette that displays your curves.
Fit & Features
- Lace, lined fabric
- Square neckline, padded bra cups
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Chiffon tie-back design, lower zipper and hook-eye closure
- Bodycon silhouette, ruffle mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-4086
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $45.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Cutest Icon Bow A-Line Mini Dress
Draw everyone in with your posh and pretty aesthetic in this bow A-line mini dress! Perfect for shower celebrations or brunch.
Fit & Features
- Woven fabric, sewn-in woven lining
- Square neckline, padded bra cups
- Front bow
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- A-line silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-000010
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $49.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: PINK
Available Size: L
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Sophisticated Vibe Double-Breasted Longline Vest
Redefine business casual in this longline vest, perfect for polishing your everyday look! This vest has a lapel collar neckline, double-breasted buttons, and a belted waist, It's a chic layer to have in your closet.
Fit & Features
- Woven fabric, sewn-in knit lining
- Lapel collar neckline
- Double-breasted button closures
- Belted waist
- Longline hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 06204-000004
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $23.97 $52.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: IVORY
Available Size: L
Product Badge:- Sale
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Life Is Sweet Eyelet Bodycon Ruffle Mini Dress
The sweetest eyelet mini dress for shower celebrations, graduations, or brunch! It boasts flirty tie shoulder straps, a flattering bodycon silhouette, and a ruffled hem for cute flair.
Fit & Features
- Eyelet fabric
- Square neckline, tie shoulder straps
- Bodycon silhouette
- Ruffled mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-6005
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $32.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: BLACK
Available Size: M, L
Product Badge:- Sale
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Forever Fave Strapless Bodycon Mini Dress
This curve-flaunting mini dress will be a forever fave for rooftop bars or dressy date nights. The textured knit fabric adds a chic allure to the strapless bodycon silhouette.
Fit & Features
- Textured knit fabric, full-length knit lining, high stretch
- Strapless sweetheart neckline, no-slip strip
- Padded bust, bust seam outline
- Back zipper with hook-eye closure
- Mini-length bodycon silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-000191
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $14.97 $44.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: BLACK
Available Size: M
Product Badge:- Sale
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Unforgettably Sweet Floral Bodycon Ruffle Mini Dress
Create an alluring look in this floral mini dress in a bodycon fit with a flirty ruffled hem. Perfect for shower celebrations and graduations!
Fit & Features
- Floral print, lace-lined fabric
- Strapless neckline
- Bodycon silhouette
- Ruffled mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-5985
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $37.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: IVORY
Available Size: L
Product Badge:- Sale
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Such A Sweetie Open Back Gingham Ruffle Skater Dress
Please, please, please envision how sweet you'll look in this gingham ruffle skater dress! Boasting a head-turning open back and flattering mini-length hem perf for pairing with boots!
Fit & Features
- Gingham print, woven fabric
- Sweetheart neckline, lace trim, bust tie
- Spaghetti straps
- Open back with spaghetti strap tie
- Skater silhouette
- Ruffled mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-000165
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $24.97 $59.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: BLUE
Available Size: L
Product Badge:- Sale
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Cutie Style Striped Knit Bodycon Mini Dress
Show off your cutie style in this adorable mini dress made with striped ribbed knit fabric with high stretch. The strapless sweetheart neckline features a knot detail at the bust and a small keyhole cutout for a trendy detail.
Fit & Features
- Striped ribbed knit fabric, knit bust lining, high stretch
- Strapless sweetheart neckline, no-slip strip
- Knot detail at the bust, small keyhole cutout
- Mini-length bodycon silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-000044
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $39.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: TAUPE
Available Size: XS
Product Badge:- Sale
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Sultry Night V-Neck Side Sash Mesh Mini Dress
Have yourself a sultry night out in this mesh mini dress with a flattering V-neckline, a side sash for dramatic flare, and a bodycon fit. Pair with earrings and heels.
Fit & Features
- Mesh fabric, stretchy knit lining
- V-neckline
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Side sash accent
- Bodycon mini-length fit
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-5927
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $46.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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