Short Cocktail Dresses
Elevate your night out look in these gorgeous short cocktail dresses. Perfect for semi-formal weddings, birthday soirees, or a romantic date night, these mini dresses come in classic black, bold red, flirty pink, and timeless white. Choose from bodycon to A-line or drop waist silhouettes, with luxe fabrics like satin, sequins, and glitter mesh. Details like corset bodices, strapless, and off-the-shoulder necklines make these dresses your go-to for a stylish evening out.
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Short Cocktail Dresses
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Show Off Your Style in Short Cocktail Dresses
Make a bold statement at your next event with Windsor’s short cocktail dresses, perfect for embracing a chic, playful look this spring. Whether you're heading to a rooftop party, a wedding reception, or a night out with friends, our mini and short cocktail dresses are designed to turn heads while keeping your style fresh and fun.
Flattering Silhouettes to Make an Entrance
For those who love a sleek, figure-hugging look, our bodycon mini dresses are the ultimate go-to. These curve-enhancing styles ensure you stand out at any springtime soirée. If you’re looking for something with a little extra flair, our glitter and sequin cocktail styles add the perfect touch of shimmer—ideal for catching the light at sunset celebrations or evening parties.
Fresh & Elegant Spring Fabrics
For an effortlessly elevated touch, explore short satin dresses that offer a glossy, luxurious feel, perfect for spring weddings and cocktail hours. Lightweight chiffon or lace mini dresses bring a romantic and breezy vibe, while airy mesh styles add a trendy, modern edge. With a variety of necklines and sleeve styles, Windsor’s cocktail dresses ensure you'll look stunning at every event this season.
Is a short dress appropriate for a cocktail party?
Yes, short cocktail dresses can work for cocktail events, especially when styled with festive accessories. Pair them with bold heels and a statement coat to stay warm and stylish. Styles with a mini-length may be extra short so try silhouettes like a skater, asymmetrical, or a dress romper if you are concerned with length.
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Theresa Heat Of The Moment Dress
Special Occasion
You'll be too hot to handle in the stunningly chic Theresa dress! She features a wide round neckline, sheer long fitted sleeves, and a mini-length, curve-hugging silhouette. The all-over rhinestone embellishment creates a subtle party-perfect sparkle without being over the top! The dress is composed of a lined mesh fabric with a moderate stretch. Complete the look with sleek hoop earrings.
Fit & Features
- Wide round neckline
- Back zipper and hook and eye closure
- Sheer long fitted sleeves
- Mini-length, form-fitting silhouette
- All-over rhinestone embellishment
- Sheer mesh fabric, knit lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-3868
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $79.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Joanna Sequin Lace Party Dress
Special Occasion
Like a picturesque night sky, you'll dazzle in the Joanna sequin party dress! The flirty dress boasts a lace-up open back that turns heads and a voluminous silhouette perfect for twirling on the dancefloor.
Fit & Features
- Sequin embellished
- Lace-mesh fabric, multi-layered tulle and woven lining
- Sleeveless square neck, adjustable spaghetti straps
- Lightly padded bust
- Open lace-up back, zipper closure
- Skater silhouette, short-length hem
- Runs true to size
Where to Wear:
Prom, brides, weddings, big birthday events, milestone celebrations, date nights, dinner parties
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1434
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $89.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: WHITE, PERIWINKLE
Available Size: XS, S, M, L, XL
Product Badge:- Ships Free
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Show Off That Flair Satin A-Line Mini Dress
Show off that flirtatious flair in this sleek satin A-line mini dress! It features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline, spaghetti straps, a fitted bodice and waist with ruching, a mini-length asymmetric hem with a longer design on each side, and an A-line silhouette. The satin-knit fabric has a moderate stretch. Style with rhinestone fringe earrings and metallic heels!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Fitted bodice and waist, ruched detailing
- Mini-length asymmetric hem
- A-line silhouette
- Satin-knit fabric, knit lining at the bust, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2628
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $39.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: EMERALD, PINK
Available Size: M
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Katrina Sequin One-Shoulder Bodycon Dress
Special Occasion
Step into the room and absolutely slay in the Katrina bodycon dress. She features a one-shoulder neckline with dual bungee spaghetti straps, a small side slit, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. The dress is composed of a velvet fabric adorned with iridescent sequins and includes a stretchy knit lining. Complete your glam look with a new pair of heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless one-shoulder neckline
- Dual bungee spaghetti straps
- Back zipper closure, front slit
- Form-hugging, mini-length hem
- Lined velvet fabric, iridescent sequins, moderate stretch
- Strapless or sticky bra recommended
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0556
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $59.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Cassidy Formal Sequin Feather Dress
Special Occasion
Cassidy is the perfect arm candy! It's your time to shine in this formal sequin mini dress perfect for a dressy event, celebration, or opening night at the theatre. Cassidy is designed in a classy, one-shoulder neckline, and a long sleeve with a feather accent and shoulder pad for a structured look. Her form-fitting bodice leads to an asymmetrical wrap short hem with a flirty slit accent. The formal dress is composed of a sequin-embroidered fabric with lining and no stretch. Complete your dressy look in fringe statement earrings.
Fit & Features
- One-shoulder neckline, long sleeve, shoulder pad, feather accent
- Back zipper closure
- Form-fitting, front slit accent
- Asymmetrical wrap short hem
- Sequin embroidered fabric, lining, no stretch
- Strapless or sticky bra recommended
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1029
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $62.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: BLACK
Available Size: S
Product Badge:- Sale
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Kai Formal One-Shoulder Sequin Short Dress
Special Occasion
Bring the shine to prom in a sequin dress that illuminates the night! Kai features a trendy one-shoulder neckline, a bodycon silhouette that flaunts your curves, and a short-length hem. The dress is composed of a lined mesh fabric that offers minimal stretch and an all-over dazzling sequin scroll pattern. Complete the look with a silver purse and heels.
Fit & Features
- One-shoulder neckline, dual bungee spaghetti straps
- Open back, strappy back design
- Bodycon silhouette
- Short-length hem
- Sequin scroll embroidery, lined mesh fabric, minimal stretch
- Sticky bra recommended
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1149
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $29.97 $69.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Total Style Stunner Velvet Mini Dress
Show up and stun with a mini dress that keeps it flashy and chic! The dress features a sleeveless cowl neckline, spaghetti straps, ruching, and a wrap mini-length silhouette. The dress is composed of a velvet fabric that offers a form-hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete look with rhinestone heels and a rhinestone anklet.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless cowl neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Ruching
- Wrap silhouette
- Mini-length
- Velvet fabric, form-hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4060
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $32.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Isabella Lace-Up Back Skater Dress
Special Occasion
The adorable Isabella formal skater dress will have you ready to celebrate in style! She features a sleeveless V-neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps that lead to a cross-back, lace-up design, a high waist, and a short layered skater skirt with a flirty, flowy silhouette. The crepe fabric offers a moderate stretch. Pair this short dress with wedges for the perfect semi-formal outfit.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline, padded bust, princess seams
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Cross-back, lace-up design
- Lower back zipper and hook and eye closure
- High waist, layered skater skirt
- Crepe fabric, moderate stretch, banded hems
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0624
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $56.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Diamond Lady Mock Neck Mini Dress
You're looking luxe in a metallic dress that brings all the shine to your special events. This dress features a mock neckline for a sophisticated detail, fitted long sleeves for a streamlined effect, and a mini-length hem. The knitted lurex fabric gives off a gorgeous metallic sparkle and has a moderate stretch with a bodycon fit. Complete the outfit with dazzling rhinestone earrings and a metallic envelope clutch.
Fit & Features
- Mock neck
- Fitted long sleeves
- Mini-length silhouette
- Knitted lurex fabric, metallic sparkle
- Form-hugging bodycon fit
- Moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0048
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $5.97 $42.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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True Hues Velvet Dress
Be true, be you in this stunning velvet flocked mini dress! It features a high round neckline with a partially sheer bodice, long sheer fitted sleeves, and a short, form-hugging fit. Pair this dress with strappy heels and a chic clutch.
Fits & Features
- Round neckline with a partially sheer bodice
- Back zipper and hook and eye closure
- Long sheer fitted sleeves
- Mini length silhouette
- Curve-hugging fit
- Velvet flocked pattern on partially lined mesh fabric
- Moderate stretch
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-6975
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $39.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Evening Of Sparkle Balloon Sleeve Ruche Mini Dress
Your evening is looking sparkly in this glitter mini dress for your next celebration! The short dress features a one-shoulder, long balloon sleeve design, front tie ruching on a bodycon silhouette, and a short-length hem. Complete the look in statement earrings.
Fit & Features
- One-shoulder, balloon long sleeve
- Front tie ruching
- Bodycon silhouette
- Short-length hem
- Glitter knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4430
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $42.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: BLACK
Available Size: XS, S, M, L, XXS
Product Badge:- Sale
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Bring It Back Dress
Bring that booty back into the club and show everyone what you've got! The dress features a wrap V-neckline, ruching, spaghetti straps, a strappy back design, and a wrap mini silhouette. Complete look with heels.
Fits & Features
- Deep V-neckline
- Dual spaghetti straps lead, lace-up back
- Wrap bodice, asymmetrical mini length hem
- Unlined, crepe fabric
- Curve hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-3976
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $6.97 $36.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Stunner Status Strapless Mini Dress
Showcase your status as a chic stunner in this must-have mini dress! It features a strapless scoop neckline, a corset-designed top with flexible boning to provide structure while enhancing your curves with ruched detailing, and a mini-length on a curve-hugging silhouette. Complete the outfit with a pair of sparkly earrings and a dainty bracelet.
Fit & Features
- Strapless scoop neckline, pasties recommended
- Corset-designed top, structured flexible boning
- Back zipper and hook and eye closure
- High waist, ruching
- Short, form-hugging fit
- Crepe fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1273
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $44.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Alexa Velvet Wrap Dress
Get wrapped up in the heat of the moment! Our short and classy Alexa dress is perfect for your homecoming night with a wrap-like body, a daring V-neckline, and long sleeves. She has a wide waistband that accentuates your curves and a mini-length skirt. Alexa is composed of a soft velvet knit that offers a moderate stretch and has a vertical stripe pattern created by dazzling heat stones. She includes a back zipper closure. Complete look with rhinestone heels.
Fit & Features
- Wrap V-neckline
- Long sleeves
- Empire waist
- Mini-length, wrap hem
- Heat stones
- Lined velvet fabric, form-hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0213
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $64.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Katrina Velvet Long Sleeve Dress
Special Occasion
Step out and show off your shine in the Katrina short dress showcasing heat stone embellishments that shimmer from all angles! She features long sleeves, a square neckline, and a bodycon, envelope-style hem. The formal dress is composed of a luxuriously soft velvet fabric with lining and minimal stretch. Complete your dressy look in sparkly earrings and a clutch.
Fit & Features
- Long sleeves, square neckline
- Back zipper closure
- Bodycon, envelope-style short hem
- Heat stone embellishments
- Soft velvet-lined fabric, moderate stretch
- Bra-friendly design
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1175
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $39.97 $74.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Kindra Formal X-Back Glitter Bodycon Dress
Special Occasion
Glow at your event with a formal bodycon dress that makes an illuminating entrance! Kindra features a glitter body throughout, a sleeveless cowl neckline, bungee spaghetti straps, a bold open back with sleek cross-back straps, a geometric pattern, and a mini-length silhouette with a form-hugging fit. The dress is composed of a lurex glitter fabric with a full knit lining and offers a moderate stretch. Complete the look with clear heels and a satin clutch.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless cowl neckline
- Bungee spaghetti straps
- Open back, X-back design
- Geometric pattern
- Mini-length silhouette, form-hugging fit
- Lurex glitter fabric, full knit lining, moderate stretch
- Sticky bra or pasties recommended
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0749
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $49.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Major Lace Appeal Ruched Satin Mini Dress
Create some major appeal in a ruched dress that keeps it chic for your night date night with bae. The dress features a sleeveless square neckline, a ruched body throughout, and a sexy lace-up back. Complete your look with sleek stilettos.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Lace-up back
- Ruched body
- Mini-length silhouette, form-hugging fit
- Satin fabric
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0783
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $35.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Me, Myself And Rhine Mini Dress
All you need are dazzling rhinestones to make a glamorous entrance!
Fits & Features
- V Neckline
- Spaghetti Straps
- Darts At The Bust
- Scoop Back Is Accented With Triple Row, Rhinestone Bar Star Design
- Mini Dress
- Crepe Fabric I Fully Lined
- Form Hugging Fit I Moderate Stretch
*Also available in Plus
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-8242
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $34.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Clearance
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Stunning In Sequins Dress
This stunning sequin mini dress will have you stepping into the party in style! It features a plunging wired V-neckline that adds structure, a padded bust to offer support, spaghetti straps that lead to a lace-up back design for a customized fit, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. The mini-length dress showcases gorgeous all-over sequin embroidery in a chic scroll pattern that will glow from all your best angles. Complete your look with rhinestone earrings and chrome heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless wired V-neckline, spaghetti straps
- Lightly padded bust
- Lace-up back design, tie closure
- Sequin embroidery, scroll pattern
- Mini-length bodycon silhouette
- Lined mesh fabric
- Form-hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-7426
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $23.97 $52.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Alicia Mesh Rhinestone Party Dress
Special Occasion
Strike a stunning pose arriving in the Alicia party dress destined to be seen on the dance floor! She features sheer long bishop sleeves, a plunge V-neckline, a sultry low-cut back, a form-hugging silhouette, and a short-length hem. The formal dress is composed of a lined mesh-knit fabric with shimmery rhinestone embellishments. Complete your dressy look with statement earrings and a clutch.
Fit & Features
- Sheer long bishop sleeves
- Plunge V-neckline, low-cut back
- Strapless or adhesive bra recommended
- Form-hugging, short-length hem
- Rhinestone embellishments
- Lined mesh fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1139
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $89.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Make It Known Satin Strapless Pleat Mini Dress
Make yourself known in this satin mini dress as you step into the club or party! The short dress is designed with a strapless neckline with non-slip grip lining, a pleated bust and side seam, a flattering bodycon silhouette, and a mini-length hem. Style the satin dress with rhinestone heels for a charming sparkle!
Fit & Features
- Strapless neckline, non-slip grip lining
- Pleated bust and side seam
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Silky satin fabric, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-5236
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $37.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: DENIM, BLACK, PINK, WHITE
Available Size: XS, S, M, L, XXS
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Stunning In Satin Skater Dress
Keep it stunning and stand out in chic satin! This skater dress features a sleeveless V-neckline, spaghetti straps that lead to a cross-back design, a high waist seam, a short skater skirt, and a flirty fit and flare silhouette. Style this dress with neutral block heels.
Fit & Features
- V-neckline
- Spaghetti straps, cross-back design
- High waist seam, skater skirt, hidden side pockets
- Fit and flare silhouette
- Stretchy satin knit fabric
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0220
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $38.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Paola Feather Trim Sequin Bodycon Dress
Special Occasion
Dazzle in a bold formal bodycon dress that stands out from the rest! Paola features a plunging V-neckline, long fitted sleeves with a feather trim at the flared hems, a ruched center with a drawstring, a dazzling geometric sequin pattern, and a mini-length silhouette. The dress is composed of a lined mesh fabric that offers a form-hugging fit with slight stretch. Complete the look in this mini dress with heels and rhinestone earrings.
Fit & Features
- V-neckline, long fitted sleeves, feather trims, flared hems
- Ruched center with drawstring
- Geometric sequin pattern
- Bodycon, mini-length hem
- Lined mesh fabric, minimal stretch
- Bra-friendly design, back zipper closure
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0825
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $84.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: BLACK
Available Size: S, M
Product Badge:- Sale
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Ria Sequin Cowl Neck Party Dress
Special Occasion
Short, sweet, and oh-so-chic the Ria formal dress is party-perfection! She features a sleeveless, cowl neckline with adjustable spaghetti straps, an open back with lace-up closure for a customizable fit, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. The party dress is composed of a delicate sequin scroll embroidery on mesh fabric with a knit lining and minimal stretch. Complete your homecoming look in sparkly earrings for a night to remember.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, cowl neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps
- Adhesive bra recommended
- Open-back, lace-up design, zipper closure
- High waist seam
- Bodycon silhouette, mini-length hem
- Sequin scroll embroidery, mesh fabric, knit lining, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1120
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $14.97 $59.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale