Short Graduation Dresses
Celebrate your graduation day in style with our collection of short graduation dresses. Perfect for any ceremony or celebration, our dresses are available in a variety of silhouettes—from fitted bodycon styles to flowy A-line skaters. Explore an array of sleeve options, including chic sleeveless designs, elegant long sleeves, and charming puff sleeves. Select from fashionable fabrics such as luxurious satin, delicate lace, and airy cotton gauze. Whether you're receiving your diploma or dancing the night away, our short dresses strike the perfect combination of comfort and chic flair for your big day.
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Short Graduation Dresses
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Celebrate In Style With Short Graduation Dresses
Graduation marks a pivotal moment in your life, and what better way to celebrate than with a dress that reflects your unique style? Our collection of short graduation dresses is designed to make you shine on your big day—whether you're walking across the stage under sunny skies or dancing the night away at a lively spring grad party. With fresh silhouettes, breezy fabrics, and eye-catching details, you'll find the perfect look to embrace this exciting milestone in style.
Shop A Spectrum Of Styles
From playful mini dresses to chic skater styles, this curated collection has the perfect look for every celebration this grad season. Embrace fresh spring hues like soft pastels, vibrant corals, dreamy lavenders, and classic whites. Each color brings its own charm—chiffon offers an airy, elegant flow, satin delivers a luminous sheen, and lace adds a delicate, romantic touch. No matter your style, these dresses are designed to make you shine all season long.
Choose from a variety of silhouettes that flatter every body type. Bodycon dresses highlight your curves, A-line dresses offer a timeless silhouette, and empire waist designs provide a flattering fit that suits everyone. Statement accents like ruching, ruffles, and long sleeves enhance these designs, ensuring your dress is as unique as your journey.
Capture The Perfect Short Grad Dress For Spring Commencement Or Parties
Our short spring grad dresses are perfect for more than just the ceremony—they’re made for sunlit photoshoots, lively grad parties, and every celebration in between. Designed for versatility, these dresses ensure you look effortlessly chic in every picture and event. Delicate lace overlays, shimmering sequins, and bold floral prints add a touch of glamour while keeping your look fresh and fun. Attending as a guest? Whether you're crossing the stage or cheering from the crowd, check out the updated Windsor blog on Outfits for Grads & Guests for more style inspiration!
Explore Grad Looks Designed For Comfort And Confidence
Comfort and style go hand in hand in our collection. With features like adjustable straps, breezy silhouettes, and lightweight fabrics, you’ll feel as good as you look while celebrating your big day. Flowy designs allow for effortless movement, while styles with pockets add a practical touch—perfect for keeping small essentials close. Whether you're capturing memories or dancing the night away, our dresses are designed to keep you feeling confident and carefree all day long.
Visit Us In-Store or Online
Ready to find your perfect short graduation dress? Visit one of our 340-plus stores to try on different styles or explore our full range of online graduation dresses. Celebrate your achievement with a dress that's as bright and promising as your future.
Shop now and step into your next chapter with confidence and style. Here’s to the future of the Class of 2025!
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Frankie Tulle Dress
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Be a modern belle of the ball with the Frankie Tulle Dress. This dress is simple yet sophisticated with a lightly padded bodice and double crossover shoulder straps. Designed with two beaded side seam pockets, this dress has a hidden back zipper closure and hidden tulle for a royal, voluminous look. Dress offers a fit and flare fit with zero stretch.
Model is 5'8" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small.
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Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0106
Category Name: Short Graduation Dresses
Price: $19.97 $149.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Sheer Bet Mesh Paneled Dress
A little transparency never hurt anybody! Make your intentions clear in this sultry mesh mini dress. It features a plunging V-neckline, long sheer fitted sleeves, a low square back design, an alluring sheer waist panel, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. Style this dress with radiant rhinestone earrings.
Fit & Features
- Deep V-neckline, low square back design
- Long sheer fitted sleeves
- Sheer waist panel
- Exposed back zipper closure
- Mini-length bodycon silhouette
- Woven crepe and mesh blend fabric
- Form-hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-3612
Category Name: Short Graduation Dresses
Price: $9.97 $39.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Sophie Formal Floral Party Dress
Special OccasionBring the charm in the gorgeous Sophie dress to make an impression! She features a sleeveless bodice, a V neckline, padded cups, vertical princess seams to complement curves, adjustable spaghetti straps and a lace up back to easily adjust. Her slim fit bodice leads to a flared party length skirt with hidden side pockets. Her all all over floral print is all you need to radiate an enchanting look. Dress includes a petticoat and back zipper closure with a hook and eye closure. Dress is composed of a lined textured satin fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a minimal stretch.
Model is 5'7" with a 32" bust, 23" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small.Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0085
Category Name: Short Graduation Dresses
Price: $29.97 $69.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Carolina Stretch Satin Dress
Special OccasionRendered in a rich, jewel-toned hue, our satin Carolina mini dress will make you shine.
Fits & Features
- Curve Hugging Cut
- Off Shoulder, V Neckline With Drape Detail
- Seamed Bodice With Back Zip
- Slim-Line Pencil Style Skirt I Side Ruching I High Slit
- Satin-Like Fabric
- Moderate Stretch
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Style Number/Barcode: 05001-4143
Category Name: Short Graduation Dresses
Price: $19.97 $39.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Midnight Sparkle Skater Dress
Shimmer and glimmer as you dance under the night stars with this gorgeous skater dress! It features a sleek, sleeveless, V-neck, spaghetti straps, and a high waist seam atop a flowy, skater skirt with hidden side pockets to keep your hands warm. Complete the look in stiletto heels for your next dressy occasion.
Fits & Features
- Sleeveless, V-neckline, spaghetti straps
- Criss-cross back straps
- High Waist Seam
- Hidden side pockets
- Flared skater skirt
- Glitter-knit lined fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0766
Category Name: Short Graduation Dresses
Price: $9.97 $47.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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More Sparkle Skater Mini Dress
Got that glow? You bet. Shine on in this irresistible skater-style mini!
Fits & Features
- Spaghetti Straps That Cross At The Back
- Sweetheart Bodice With Seam Detail At Bust
- A-Line, Skater Skirt With Pockets
- Fully Lined, Woven Knit
- Glitter Embellishments Throughout
- Curve Hugging Fit I Moderate Stretch
Model is 5’9” with a 32” bust, 24.5 waist, and 35” hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0043
Category Name: Short Graduation Dresses
Price: $9.97 $47.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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50 Shades Of Lace Mini Dress
Steal hearts in the most romantic way possible in this light blue lace mini dress. It features an off the shoulder sweetheart neckline, an exposed back zipper closure, a short leg slit, and a slim fit throughout. Dress is composed of a sheer, lined, light blue glitter lace fabric.Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, a 24" waist, and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-8641
Category Name: Short Graduation Dresses
Price: $10.00 $49.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Emme Satin Party Dress
Twirl the night away in the flirty Emme satin party dress! She features a sleeveless V-neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps for a customized fit, a high waist, cute side pockets, and a short skater skirt with a fit and flare silhouette. Complete your look with rhinestone statement earrings and strappy heels.Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0334
Category Name: Short Graduation Dresses
Price: $29.97 $54.90
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Jia Satin Halter Dress
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Dance the night away in our beautiful Jia dress! She features a sleeveless bodice, adjustable spaghetti straps leading to a halter tie neck, a deep V neckline with padded cups and flattering vertical seams running down the bust, and a high waist seam. Her open back has a lower back zipper and hook and eye closure. Her skater skirt has hidden side pockets and a flowy fit that gives off all the flirty vibes. The dress is composed of a satin-like fabric with a full lining.
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Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0161
Category Name: Short Graduation Dresses
Price: $19.97 $69.90
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Paola Strapless Twill Party Dress
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Sleek and streamlined, our pretty Paola twill dress will let you dance the night away! She features a strapless neckline, a seamed bodice with back zip, and a swing-y A-line mini skirt with inverted pleats and pockets at either hip. Paola is lined and made from a mid-weight woven material with a touch of stretch.
Model is 5'3" with a 32" bust, 24.5" waist, and 35 hips. She is wearing a size 3.
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Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0062
Category Name: Short Graduation Dresses
Price: $19.97 $69.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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All That Gleams Party Dress
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Its time to party! All that gleams party dress features a v neckline, spaghetti straps that are adjustable, a built in padded cup area. Her bodice folds over in a wrap fashion and meets the skirt high waist. The skirt of this dress is layered. Fully lined beneath with a partial tulle skirt, then with a second layer that is a soft knit fabric and the third layer is a mesh overlay. The back of of the dress has a hidden zipper. She is composed of multiple fabrics that offer minimal stretch but have a flowy feel. She is covered in sparkling accents! This is definitely a dress for the babe that loves to dance!
Model is 5'3" with a 32" bust, 22.5" waist and 34" hips. She is wearing a size small.
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Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0054
Category Name: Short Graduation Dresses
Price: $29.97 $69.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Keely Party Dress
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Dance the night away in our Keely party dress! She has a form fitting bodice with a skater style skirt. She features a sweetheart neckline, spaghetti straps that cross in the back, and a hem that hits above the knee. She is composed of a glitter lace fabric that offers minimal stretch. She includes pockets and has a flowy fit.
Model is 5'9" with a 32" bust, 24.5" waist and 35" hips. She is wearing a size 5.
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Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0046
Category Name: Short Graduation Dresses
Price: $29.97 $59.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Chelsea Party Dress
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Step out in our Chelsea! She features a deep v neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps that lead to a square back and hidden zipper, and a fitted bodice with padded inserts. Chelsea has a swirly floral inspired embroidery adorned in sequins. High waisted and banded, her bodice meets a chiffon-like skirt that flows and is easy to move around and dance in! She is fully lined and composed of fabric that offers no stretch yet a relaxed fit.
Model is 5'7" with a 32" bust, 23" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small.
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Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0057
Category Name: Short Graduation Dresses
Price: $19.97 $64.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Riley Lace Floral Two Piece Dress
Make it a night to remember in our beyond gorgeous Riley two piece dress! She features a lace top with a square neck and back, long fitted sheer sleeves, and a cropped hem. Her foiled floral printed satin party skirt has a high rise waist and a woven lining with a tulle hem for added flare.
Model is 5'3" with a 32" bust, 22.5" waist and 34" hips. She is wearing a size three.
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Style Number/Barcode: 05006-0023
Category Name: Short Graduation Dresses
Price: $19.97 $79.90
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Gladys Sequin Scroll Party Dress
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Glam and undeniably eye catching, our Gladys dress is perfect for your next party! She features sequin embellishment atop a mesh overlay, adjustable spaghetti straps, a plunging V bodice with back zip, and a swing-y A-line mini skirt. Gladys is fully lined and made from a woven material with minimal stretch.
Model is 5’8” with a 32” bust, 25 waist, and 35” hips. She is wearing a size small.
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Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0118
Category Name: Short Graduation Dresses
Price: $29.97 $64.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Hayley Lace Taffeta Dress
Special OccasionGet the ball gown glamour without the weighted skirts in our beautiful Hayley black dress! She features an off the shoulder neckline with a V wire front, a lace bodice with a contrast lining, and an exposed back zipper closure. A high waist seam highlights your figure and leads to a short taffeta skirt with a tulle and knit lining. Hayley offers minimal stretch.
Model is 5'6" with a 32" bust, 25" waist and 36 hips. She is wearing a size small.Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-3910
Category Name: Short Graduation Dresses
Price: $64.90
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Satin Floral Print Cocktail Dress
Special OccasionSpring into satin this season, with this beautiful dress. Featuring a v neckline, spaghetti straps that are adjustable and lead back to a lace racer back that zips closed. Bodice of dress has built in cups, and a vertical stitching that compliments upper body. Bodice meets skirt at a mid banded mwaist line, and flares out into a skater style. She has pockets and I think we can all agree that pockets in dresses are the best! The back of the dress has a keyhole cut out at the lower back as well as a second zipper at the skirt. Dress is composed of a satin like material that offers no stretch, and is lined with a smooth inner material and includes a tulle skirt underneath for a little extra fluff!
Model is 5'7" with a 32" bust, 23" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small.Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0149
Category Name: Short Graduation Dresses
Price: $29.97 $69.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Maria Satin Lace Up Dress
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Twirl the night away in our stunningly beautiful Maria dress! She features a sleeveless bodice, adjustable spaghetti straps that lead to a cross back, a square neckline with padded cups and flattering vertical seams running down the bust, and a high waist seam. Her open back has an intricate lace up design with a tie closure and a lower back zipper and hook and eye closure. Her skater skirt has hidden side pockets and a flowy fit that gives off all the flirty vibes. The dress is composed of a satin-like fabric with a full lining and showcases a pretty all over foiled floral print.
Model is 5'7" with a 32" bust, 23" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small.
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Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0160
Category Name: Short Graduation Dresses
Price: $25.97 $69.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Blakely Satin Gown
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Twirl around in our Blakely satin gown! She has a deep curved V neck, wide straps, and padded cup inserts. Her bodice is fitted and has seams that lead down vertically for a form fitting effect that is flattering. Her skirt is pleated and includes party pockets! Blakely is fully lined and includes a partial tulle trim on the lining for a little extra poof. Her hem meets above the knee, and she is composed of a satin like material that offers no stretch.
Model is 5’7” with a 32” bust, 23" waist, and 34.5” hips. She is wearing a size small.
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Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0058
Category Name: Short Graduation Dresses
Price: $19.97 $69.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Regina Formal Sequin And Lace Dress
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Bring the elegance as you reign the night in our Regina dress! She features a sleeveless bodice, a plunging V neckline with a sheer unlined mesh inset, padded cups and adjustable spaghetti straps. Her slim fit bodice leads to a flared skater length silhouette with a wide banded hem. Her all over floral lace with adorned with dazzling sequins throughout. Dress is lined with a smooth knit fabric and voluminous petticoat. Dress offers a relaxed fit with minimal stretch. Includes a back zipper closure with hook and eye closure.
Model is 5'3" with a 32" bust, 22.5" waist and 34" hips. She is wearing a size small.
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Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0029
Category Name: Short Graduation Dresses
Price: $33.97 $89.90
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Penny Sequin Party Dress
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Welcoming our new love—Penny! She features a modest v neckline, double spaghetti straps that lead to triangular strap detailing, and a square back with a zipper closure. Penny's bodice includes padded cup inserts and meets a skater-style skirt mid waist. Penny is fully lined and includes a tulle layer beneath that adds a little bit of volume to your look! The overlay of this beautiful dress is meticulously detailed with sequins and embroidered knot stitching. The pattern of her sequins changes at the trim and the back into a swirl and leaf design. Penny is composed of a soft knit material.
Model is 5'7" with a 32" bust, 23" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small.
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Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0025
Category Name: Short Graduation Dresses
Price: $33.97 $96.90
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Journee Metallic Party Dress
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Look like a champagne dream in Journee. She features a v neckline, twisted rope style straps, padded cup inserts, and a hidden zipper located at the center back. Her bodice has a relaxed fit that meets her skirt high waisted flowy skirt. Journee is fully lined and includes a tulle skirt beneath. She is composed of a beautiful shimmering crimped material that offers a relaxed fit with moderate stretch. Hand over the bubbly!
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Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0026
Category Name: Short Graduation Dresses
Price: $19.97 $84.90
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Fresh And Flirty Mini Dress
Leave a flirty first impression in this fresh and fun mini! The dress features a sleeveless bodice, adjustable spaghetti straps that lead to a cross back, a V neckline with scalloped detailing, vertical seams down the bust, a high waist seam, a back zipper and hook and eye closure, and a short, form hugging fit. The dress is composed of a sheer lace fabric with a knit lining and offers moderate stretch for comfortable wear.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0017
Category Name: Short Graduation Dresses
Price: $9.97 $35.90
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Liza Satin Mesh Party Dress
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Ready for an epic evening? Then light up the night in our lovely Liza dress! She features a strapless, seamed sweetheart bodice with light padding at bust and a back zip. Liza's A-line satin skirt has pockets and sits atop a structured mesh-tulle underlay, giving her party-perfect volume. Liza is lined and made from a smooth, shiny cotton blend with moderate stretch.
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Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0022
Category Name: Short Graduation Dresses
Price: $29.97 $69.90
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