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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Trendy Textures Long Sleeve Mini Dress
Keep it trendy chic in a mini dress that features a fab textured design, an off-the-shoulder neckline with a foldover accent, and fitted long sleeves. Complete outfit with heels for the perfect date night look!
Fit & Features
- Textured mesh fabrication, stretchy knit lining
- Off-the-shoulder neckline
- Foldover accent at the bust
- Fitted long sleeves
- Mini length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-3722
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $38.90
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Elegant Romance Flocked Velvet Off The Shoulder Mini Dress
Channel a romantic aura in a mini dress with an off-the-shoulder neckline, a foldover accent, ruching that enhances curves, and a gorge flocked velvet floral print. Pair the dress with a sleek clutch for the perfect date night outfit.
Fit & Features
- Lined mesh fabrication
- Off-the-shoulder neckline, foldover accent
- Flocked velvet floral pattern
- Ruching
- Mini length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-3686
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $42.90
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Alluring Look O-Ring Cutout Bodycon Mini Dress
Allure them all with your sultry-chic aura in this mini dress with smooth knit fabric offering plenty of stretch. It features a sleeveless V-neckline with tank shoulder straps, dual sleek O-ring accents followed by bold cutouts at the bodice and waist, and a short bodycon silhouette.
Fit & Features
- Smooth knit fabric with plenty of stretch
- V-neckline
- Tank shoulder straps
- Dual metal open O-ring accents, dual cutouts
- Ruching
- Mini-length bodycon fit
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-5981
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $36.90
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Fierce Look Animal Print Mesh Halter Mini Dress
Show off a fierce allure in this airy mesh mini dress designed with an abstract animal print that will turn heads. It features a sleeveless draped cowl neckline, a halter strap design with sleek O-ring accents, and a short bodycon silhouette to highlight your gorgeous curves.
Fit & Features
- Sheer mesh fabric with knit lining, plenty of stretch
- Abstract animal print
- Asymmetric cowl neckline
- Halter strap design, metal O-ring accents
- Partially open back
- Mini-length bodycon fit
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-5964
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $36.90
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Floral Crush Mesh A-Line Mini Dress
She’s cute, she’s confident, she’s totally crushing it. This mesh mini dress is bringing flirty energy with its fitted, flowy fit and head-turning abstract floral print. Snap a selfie and get all the compliments!
Fit & Features
- Sheer mesh fabric with knit lining, high stretch
- Large abstract floral print
- Sleeveless cowl neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Open cross-back strappy design, tie closure
- Mini-length hem, fitted A-line silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-000354
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $38.90
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Glam Factor Glitter Knit Cowl Neck Mini Dress
Turn up the glam factor on your night out in this glitzy mini dress made with glimmering glitter knit fabric. It features a sultry plunging draped cowl neckline with a bar strap detail, tie-back halter straps, a bold open back accented with a single bar strap, and a short bodycon silhouette to hug your stunning curves.
Fit & Features
- Glitter knit fabric with knit lining, plenty of stretch
- Plunging cowl neckline, bar strap detail
- Tie-back halter straps
- Open back, single bar strap accent
- Mini-length bodycon silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-5931
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $34.90
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Luxe Shimmer Glitter Velvet Bodycon Mini Dress
Glitz up the night in this gorgeous mini dress designed with glitter velvet fabric for a luxe shimmer. It features a sleeveless square neckline with a built-in padded bust, tie-back halter straps, ruched side seams to accentuate your stunning curves, and a short bodycon silhouette.
Fit & Features
- Glitter velvet fabric with knit lining, moderate stretch
- Square neckline with padded bust, underbust seam
- Tie-back halter straps
- Partially open back
- Ruched side seams
- Mini-length bodycon fit
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-5890
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $42.90
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Kamila Lace Long Sleeve Velvet Mini Dress
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Gorgeously chic will be your night-out vibe in the Kamila formal velvet mini dress designed with sheer lace long fitted sleeves for a touch of allure. It features a scoop neckline, a corset-style bodice, and a pleated faux wrap-front design with a bodycon silhouette.
Show off your style in this standout dress. Feeling the short and chic vibe? Discover more fashion-forward short prom dresses or elevate your style with our formal dresses.
Fit & Features
- Velvet fabric, stretchy knit lining, moderate stretch
- Sheer lace long fitted sleeves, partial open back with top tie-back straps
- Scoop neckline, corset bodice, high waist seam
- Back zipper closure
- Pleated faux wrap-front
- Mini-length bodycon silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-2407
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $29.97 $54.90
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Dominique Floral Velvet Off The Shoulder Mini Dress
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Enchant in a velvet dress with an off-the-shoulder neckline, floral-accented trim, and a curve-hugging mini-length hem. Complete your formal outfit with a rhinestone clutch.
This dress brings the fun and the fashion. If you love a bold, playful look, explore our stylish short prom dresses or make an entrance in our stunning short wedding guest dresses in short and mini lengths.
Fit & Features
- Velvet fabric with knit lining, moderate stretch
- Off-the-shoulder neckline, no-slip strip
- Floral accented trim at the bust, short sleeve cuffs
- Back zipper with hook-eye closure
- Ruching
- Mini-length bodycon silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-2306
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $29.97 $59.90
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Sleek Stunner Long Sleeve Backless Mini Dress
Showcase a stunning sleek vibe in this curve-hugging mini dress designed with smooth knit fabric offering plenty of stretch. It features a boat neckline, a deep V-shaped open back that will turn heads, long fitted sleeves, and a ruched short bodycon silhouette.
Fit & Features
- Double-lined smooth knit fabric, plenty of stretch
- Boat neckline
- V-shaped open back
- Long fitted sleeves
- Front asymmetric seam, ruching
- Mini-length bodycon silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-5984
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $34.90
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A Little Bit Chic Floral Velvet Burnout Mini Dress
Create a chic night-out look with this bodycon mini dress designed with a stretchy knit fabric with a floral velvet burnout pattern. It features a sleeveless crew neckline, tank shoulder straps, and a short curve-hugging silhouette to flaunt your stunning figure.
Fit & Features
- Sheer mesh fabric with knit lining, plenty of stretch
- Floral velvet burnout pattern
- Crew neckline
- Tank straps
- Ruched side seams
- Mini-length bodycon silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-3676
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $39.90
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Miriam Pearl Beaded Formal Mini Dress
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Turn heads with your glitzy aura in the Miriam formal mini dress crafted with lined mesh fabric and all-over faux pearl and beaded embroidery for a gorgeous look. It features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline, tank shoulder straps, an open back with a lace-up strappy design for a customized fit, and a short flowy A-line silhouette.
This dress proves that short and stylish is always a vibe. Want more? Discover our bold short prom dresses or find a celebration-ready fit in our party dresses.
Fit & Features
- Sheer mesh fabric with knit lining, moderate stretch
- All-over faux pearl and beaded embroidery
- Sweetheart neckline, underbust seam
- Tank shoulder straps
- Open lace-up back
- Mini-length A-line silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-2520
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $79.90
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Glam Icon Rhinestone Mesh Halter Cutout Mini Dress
Heat up the night in this iconic mini dress designed with a diamond-patterned mesh fabric and all-over iridescent rhinestone embellishments. It features a sleeveless plunging halter neckline with tie-back straps, sultry bust cutouts with strap accents, and a short bodycon silhouette to flaunt your stunning curves.
Fit & Features
- Sheer diamond-patterned mesh fabric with knit lining, plenty of stretch
- Iridescent rhinestone embellishments in short vertical design
- Plunging halter neckline, tie-back halter straps
- Dual bust cutouts, straps with hook and bar closures
- Open back
- Mini-length bodycon silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-5926
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $30.90
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Delena Sheer Mesh Long Sleeve Bodycon Mini Dress
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Create a sultry chic vibe for your next night out in the Delena formal mini dress designed with stretchy smooth knit fabric and sheer mesh panels for an alluring look. It features a crew neckline, long fitted sleeves, and a short bodycon silhouette to flaunt your stunning curves.
Fit & Features
- Smooth knit fabric with plenty of stretch, knit skirt lining
- Sheer mesh horizontal panels
- Crew neckline
- Long fitted sleeves
- Back button closure, keyhole cutout
- Mini-length bodycon silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-2389
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $64.90
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Maxine Formal Velvet Bodycon Mini Dress
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Showcase a sultry allure in the Maxine formal mini dress designed with smooth velvet fabric with chic ruched detailing. It features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline with a cowl draped overlay, adjustable spaghetti straps for a customized fit, and a short bodycon silhouette to highlight your stunning curves.
This dress proves that short and stylish is always a vibe. Want more? Discover our bold short prom dresses or find a celebration-ready fit in our party dresses.
Fit & Features
- Velvet fabric, stretchy knit lining
- Sweetheart neckline, cowl draped overlay
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Ruched side seams
- Mini-length bodycon silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-2482
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $49.90
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Glowing Nights Long Sleeve Glitter Mini Dress
A glitter mesh mini dress ready to steal the spotlight! It features sheer long sleeves and a chic bodycon fit to flaunt your curves on a night out. Complete the look with earrings.
Fit & Features
- Glitter mesh fabrication, sewn-in knit lining
- Square neckline
- Sheer unlined long-sleeves
- Ruching
- Mini length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-5845
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $39.90
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Janella Sequin Lace-Up Mini Dress
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Turn every step into a shimmer moment in the Janella sequin bodycon dress that hugs in all the right places. Its strappy open back adds a daring twist, making it perfect for the kind of night that calls for unforgettable entrances.
Fit & Features
- Sequin embellished fabric
- Halter V-neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Strappy lace-up back
- Bodycon fit
- Mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Where to Wear:
Homecoming, birthdays, date nights, rooftop hotel bars, bachelorettes, cocktail soirees
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-000551
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $59.90
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Gorgeous And Glam Lace-Up Sequin Mini Dress
Show up looking gorgeous and glam in this sequin mini dress featuring a flattering square neckline and a pretty lace-up back meant to turn heads. The all-over sequin embroidery will shimmer and shine, catching everyone's eye. Style with stiletto heels for a dressy party!
Fit & Features
- Sheer mesh fabric with knit lining, moderate stretch
- All-over sequins
- Square neckline, padded bra cups
- Spaghetti straps
- Lace-up back design, lower zipper with hook-eye closure
- Mini-length bodycon fit
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-5735
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $52.90
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Trendy Fab Off-The-Shoulder Belted Mini Dress
Level up your everyday 'fit with this trendy mini dress made with smooth stretchy knit fabric. It features an off-the-shoulder straight neckline with short sleeve cuffs, a drop waist front belted design with a textured metal buckle, and an asymmetric mini-length hem with a fab A-line silhouette.
Fit & Features
- Smooth knit fabric with top knit lining, plenty of stretch
- Off-the-shoulder straight neckline, short sleeve cuffs
- Ruched detailing
- Drop waist front belted design, textured metal buckle
- Asymmetric mini-length hem
- A-line silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-5989
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $32.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Chic Season Mock Neck Cutout Ribbed Knit Mini Dress
Comfy meets chic in this adorable ribbed knit mini dress featuring a mock neckline, long fitted sleeves, a bold cutout above the bust, and a short bodycon silhouette. Style with knee-high boots.
Fit & Features
- Ribbed knit fabric with moderate stretch
- Mock neckline
- Long fitted sleeves
- Cutout above the bust
- Mini-length bodycon fit
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 06005-2091
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $42.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Iconic Aura Satin Halter Bodycon Mini Dress
Give off iconic energy in this silky satin halter bodycon mini dress with a chic faux-wrap design and a daring low-cut back. Complete the look with earrings.
Fit & Features
- Satin-knit fabric with partial front knit lining, plenty of stretch
- V-neckline with tie-back halter straps
- Low V-cut back
- Pleated waist
- Faux wrap-front design
- Mini-length bodycon fit
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-5960
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $35.90
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Modern Stripes Ribbed Knit Long Sleeve Mini Dress
Capture a modern vibe in this striped rib knit long sleeve mini dress designed with a chic mock neck and flattering bodycon fit. Pair with boots.
Fit & Features
- Ribbed knit fabrication
- Mock neck
- Fitted long sleeves
- Multi-stripe pattern
- Mini length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 06005-2095
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $16.97 $39.90
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Cozy Fave Cable Knit Long Sleeve Mini Dress
Cozy up in the cutest cable knit mini dress featuring a V-neckline, a surplice wrap front and back design, and long dolman-style sleeves. The tie-front high waist and form-hugging fit will highlight your curves, making it your fave dress of the season.
Fit & Features
- Cable knit fabric with plenty of stretch
- V-neckline, surplice front and back design
- Back bar strap
- Long dolman sleeves
- Tie-front waist
- Mini-length form-hugging fit
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 06005-2101
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $18.97 $44.90
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Christine Beaded Sequin Lace-Up Mini Dress
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The Christine mini dress is crafted with all-over beading and iridescent sequin embroidery for a gorgeous glitzy look. This sleeveless short dress features a sassy lace-up back to make heads turn and a bodycon silhouette. Perfect for a school dance or a birthday!
Fit & Features
- Beaded sequin embroidered mesh fabric lined with stretchy knit
- V-neckline, padded bra cups
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Lace-up back, lower zipper and hook-eye closure
- Bodycon mini-length silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-2396
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $79.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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