Short Cocktail Dresses
Short cocktail dresses that know how to show up. From sleek bodycon minis to flirty A-line and modern drop-waist silhouettes, this collection is designed for nights that call for a little extra polish. Luxe fabrics like satin, sequins, and glitter mesh bring the shine, while details like corset bodices, strapless necklines, and off-the-shoulder designs keep the look sharp and stylish. In classic black, bold red, flirty pink, and timeless white, these short cocktail dresses are perfect for semi-formal weddings, birthday celebrations, date nights, and any invite that calls for a standout mini.
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Short Cocktail Dresses That Own the Spotlight
Get party-ready in short cocktail dresses that blend bold glamour with timeless appeal. Whether you’re headed to a wedding reception, a night out, or a special celebration, these mini silhouettes are made to shine.
Silhouettes That Stand Out
Go sleek in bodycon styles with one-shoulder necklines or daring cutouts, or turn heads in glitter mesh and sequin minis that sparkle with every step. Satin short cocktail dresses bring luxe vibes to formal nights, while chiffon and lace keep things romantic and effortlessly chic.
Styling Made Easy
Style your mini with strappy heels and statement earrings for weddings, or go bold with metallic accessories for evening events. Prefer something playful? Skater and asymmetrical minis pair perfectly with platform heels and a clutch for a flirty, fashion-forward finish.
Your Spotlight Moment
From cocktail parties to milestone celebrations, Windsor’s short cocktail dresses are designed to keep you glowing all night long. Flirty, fun, and unforgettable, these minis make every event feel like your moment to shine.
Shop Windsor’s short cocktail dresses online, in-app, or in-store and step into your next event with standout style.
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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One Dance Mini Dress
Do your dance in this fabulous sequin mini! With a high crew neckline, long sleeves that are sheer, and a short hem that hits mid thigh. This Dress features a beautiful damask sequin design layed over a smooth knit inner lining. The back of this dress has a large keyhole cut out detail and a button closure at the top.
Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0053
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $25.97 $64.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Genesis Satin Corset A-Line Party Dress
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Flaunt your flirty attitude in the Genesis satin party dress perfect for school dances, rehearsal dinners, and formal birthdays! She features a sleeveless square neck, tank shoulder straps, a corset bodice with flexible boning, hidden side pockets to keep your hands warm, and a flattering A-line silhouette with a short-length hem. The formal dress is composed of silky satin fabric with a stretchy knit lining. Complete the look in glitter stiletto heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neck, tank shoulder straps
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Corset bodice, flexible boning, hidden side pockets
- A-line silhouette, short-length hem
- Silky satin fabric, stretchy knit lining
- Bra friendly design
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1336
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $56.90
Availability: Out of Stock
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Kandice Velvet Rhinestone Mini Party Dress
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Flirty perfection for GNOs, bachelorettes, or rehearsal dinners, the Kandice velvet party mini dress is simply irresistible! She features adorable puff short sleeves, a sweetheart neckline with a cowl draping, a bodycon silhouette that flaunts your curves, and a mini-length hem. The party dress is composed of a luxe velvet knit fabric with all-over rhinestone embellishments and has a bust lining. Complete the look with a glam bracelet and earrings.
Fit & Features
- Puff short sleeves
- Sweetheart neckline, cowl draping
- Bodycon silhouette, mini-length hem
- All-over rhinestone embellishments
- Luxe velvet knit fabric, bust lining
- Bra friendly design
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1560
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $29.97 $64.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Red Carpet Rules Front Sash Mini Dress
Meet the kind of dress that doesn’t just enter a room—it owns it. This mock neck mini dress serves a sleek, sculpted silhouette up top, then drops the mic with a bold open back and front sash that drapes dramatically for that high-fashion, caught-off-duty-supermodel look.
Fit & Features
- Smooth knit fabric with stretch
- Sleek mock halter neckline
- Open back design with lower zipper and hook-eye closure
- Dramatic front sash waist tie with draping effect
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-001139
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $49.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: BLACK, WINE
Available Size: XS, S, M, L
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Hidden Shine Satin Pleated Dress
Unveil a touch of shine at the club in this party-ready mini dress featuring a sleeveless v-neck, spaghetti straps, a lightly padded bust with rhinestone accents, and front and back pleating, and a mini, bodycon silhouette on stretch satin fabric. Complete the look in sultry stiletto heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless v-neck, spaghetti straps
- Lightly padded bust, rhinestone accents
- Front and back pleating. zipper clsoure
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Stretch satin fabric, lined
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4559
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $42.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Radiant In Rhinestones Mini Dress
Look beyond radiant in this simply stunning mini dress! It features a sleeveless bodice, spaghetti straps, a V neckline, an open back with a glimmering rhinestone bar accent, vertical seams that run down the bust, a high waist seam, a ruched side detail, and an asymmetrical wrap hem. The dress is composed of a crepe fabric that offers moderate stretch and a form hugging fit.
Model is 5'3" with a 32" bust, 22.5" waist and 34" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-3628
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $6.97 $36.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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New Romantics Lace Mock Neck Dress
Enter into a romantic fashion era starting with this swoon-worthy lace mock neck dress featuring peasant long sleeves, dual button neck closures, a bodycon silhouette, a mini-length hem, and a sultry open-back with chiffon tie closure. Complete the look in lace-up heels.
Fit & Features
- Peasant long sleeves
- Mock neck, dual button closures
- Open-back, chiffon tie closure
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Floral lace fabric, partial lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1772
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $52.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Kaylee Velvet Strapless Midi Formal Dress
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Sleek, sculpted, and ready to turn heads—The Kaley formal dress brings effortless allure to every RSVP. Cut from plush velvet, this strapless bodycon midi hugs your curves with a ruched front seam and flirty slit that was made for a slow-motion entrance.
Fit & Features
- Luxe velvet knit fabric lined with stretchy knit
- Strapless neckline, padded bra cups
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Front ruched seam and slit
- Bodycon fit, midi-length hem
- Runs true to size
Where to Wear:
Weddings, cocktail parties, formal celebrations, fancy date nights, birthdays, engagement parties, rehearsal dinners, upscale social events, art gallery openings
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-000466
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $59.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: HUNTER, NAVY, PURPLE
Available Size: XS, S, M
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Get It Together Mock Neck Mini Dress
Sometimes the best looks only need a little bit of sparkle, bby gurl!
Fits & Features
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Mock Neckline
- Exposed Back Zip Closure
- Embellished Bottom Hem With Rhinestone Chain Accent
- Unlined, Crepe Fabric
- Curve Hugging Fit I Minimal Stretch
Model is 5'8" with a 32" bust, 23" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0181
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $38.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Mock Neckline
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Celebrate Good Times Crepe Dress
Celebrate good times in this crepe short dress for a night you'll never forget! The dress shimmers and sparkles with every step featuring a sleeveless square neck, adjustable spaghetti straps, pleated side seam, bodycon silhouette, and rhinestone fringe trim along the asymmetrical hem with a faux wrap design. Complete the look in bold rhinestone heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neck, adjustable spaghetti straps
- Back zipper, hook and eye closure
- Pleated side seam
- Bodycon silhouette
- Rhinestone fringe trim, asymmetrical short hem, faux wrap design
- Crepe fabric, knit lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1967
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $5.97 $48.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Meghan Sequin Lace-Up Party Dress
Special Occasion
The Meghan party dress is the prettiest pick for dances and beyond! She enchants and mesmerizes in her sleeveless scoop neckline, lightly padded bust, and satin adjustable spaghetti straps that lace up along the open-back design. Her fitted bodice offers a structured fit with flexible boning inserts, princess seams, and a high waist that leads to the short skater silhouette with hidden side pockets to keep your hands warm. The formal party dress is composed of a sequin scroll and glitter mesh woven fabric with a knit lining and tulle trim to create a voluminous effect. Complete your dressy look in this short dress with a sparkly hair accessory and heels.
Fit & Features
- Scoop neck, lightly padded bust, satin adjustable spaghetti straps
- Open lace-up back, tie, and zipper closure
- Fitted bodice, flexible boning, high waist seam
- Hidden side pockets, short hem, skater silhouette
- Sequin scroll and glitter mesh woven fabric
- Knit lining with tulle trim, no stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1094
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $99.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Marleigh Satin Off-Shoulder Mini Dress
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Sleek silky satin knit fabric gives the Marleigh mini dress its chic allure, perfect for your next formal party. It features an asymmetric off-shoulder neckline, pleated detailing at the bodice and waist, and a short bodycon silhouette to showcase your stunning curves.
Fit & Features
- Knit satin fabric with knit lining, moderate stretch
- Asymmetric off-shoulder neckline
- Tank strap, thin off-shoulder strap
- Pleated detailing
- Mini-length bodycon silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-2642
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $69.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Axelle Formal Sequin Puff Sleeve Mini Dress
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Bring the glitz with a formal dress that gives those A-List vibes. Axelle features sparkling sequins throughout, a wrap V-neckline, padded cups, short puff sleeves, ruching, and a mini-length silhouette. The dress is composed of a lined mesh fabric that offers a form hugging fit with minimal stretch. Complete look with chrome heels.
Fit & Features
- Wrap V-neckline, padded cups
- Short puff sleeves
- Ruching
- Mini length silhouette
- Sequins
- Lined mesh fabric
- Form hugging fit, minimal stretch, runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0829
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $14.97 $59.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Oksana Formal Satin Mini Dress
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Make a striking impression with a formal mini dress that is perf for raising a toast at cocktail hour! Oksana features a sleeveless V-neckline with padded cups, tank-like shoulder straps, vertical seams at the bust, and a mini-length silhouette with a draped ruffle accent. The dress is composed of a lined satin fabric that offers a form hugging fit with minimal stretch. Complete look with rhinestone heels and a rhinestone bracelet.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline
- Padded cups, tank-like shoulder straps
- Vertical seams the bust
- Draped ruffle accent at hem
- Mini length silhouette
- Lined satin fabric
- Form-hugging fit, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0724
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $99.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Reign In Glamour Beaded Mini Dress
Reign in glamour in this sexy beaded mini dress! It features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline, a sheer lace bustier-designed top with lined molded cups, adjustable spaghetti straps, front beaded, sequin, and pearl detailing at the top, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. Style this dress with rhinestone earrings and strappy heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline
- Sheer lace bustier-designed top, lined molded cups
- Adjustable spaghetti straps, back zipper and hook and eye closure
- Front beaded, sequin, and pearl detailing at the top
- Mini-length, form-hugging fit
- Sheer lace fabric, ponte fabric, knit skirt lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-3807
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $56.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Drop Dead Gorgeous Mini Dress
You'll be a total dream in lace with this beautiful little black dress! It features a sleeveless bodice, adjustable spaghetti straps, a sweetheart neckline with a lined padded bust, sheer waist insets, a back double hook and eye closure with a cut out, a hidden back zipper and hook and eye closure, a high waist seam, and a short, form hugging fit. The dress is composed of a partially sheer lace and crepe fabric that offers moderate stretch.Model is 5'6" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 37" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-8526
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $10.00 $52.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Glimmer And Glitter Mini Dress
Glimmer and glitter the night away in this mini dress that will be sure to make you stand out! It features a sleeveless bodice, spaghetti straps, a square neckline, a sheer waist inset with a mini waistband detail, and a short, form-hugging fit. The dress is composed of a sheer glitter mesh fabric with a knit lining and offers moderate stretch. Glitter may transfer.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0311
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $12.97 $32.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Lisa Sequin V-Neck Party Dress
Special Occasion
For a look that glows, reach for the Lisa party dress for homecoming or the next formal event! She features a sleeveless v-neckline with adjustable spaghetti straps, a front v-notch wire insert, a high-waist seam, and a short skater silhouette. The formal dress is composed of a delicate sequin-knit mesh fabric with lining and minimal stretch. Complete your dressy look in a princess tiara and heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless v-neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps
- Strapless or adhesive bra recommended
- Front v-notch wire insert, back zipper closure
- High-waist seam
- Short, skater silhouette
- Sequin-knit mesh fabric, lining, minimal stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1047
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $14.97 $59.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Sequin Darling Mini Dress
Strut your stuff in this sexy sequined bodycon dress.
Fits & Features
- Adjustable Spaghetti Straps
- V Wire Front I Padded Bust
- Zipper With Hook & Eye Closure At Back
- Fully Lined, Mesh Composition I Sequin Embellishments Throughout
- Form Hugging Fit I Moderate Stretch
Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0199
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $17.97 $44.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Summer Vibes Gauzy Mini Dress
Feel the heat while keeping it cool in this gauzy olive skater dress. Dress features a deep V at front and back, side bar cutouts, an elasticated waist, and an all-over crinkle effect. Dress is made from a rayon fabric with moderate stretch. Dress is semi-sheer and unlined.Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-3847
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $14.97 $36.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Adley Formal Glitter Party Dress
Special Occasion
Bring that glow to your evening with a formal party dress that brings endless shine! The dress features a sleeveless V-neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps, a built-in padded bust, and a fit and flare silhouette with pleating, hidden side pockets. and a mini-length hem. The dress is composed of a woven glitter fabric that offers minimal stretch. Complete look with chrome heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps
- Built-in padded bust
- Hidden side pockets
- Fit and flare silhouette with pleating
- Woven glitter fabric, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0923
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $14.97 $59.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Long Sleeve Ribbed Mini Dress
Keep it cozy with this pretty knit dress! It features a plunging V neckline, long puff sleeves and a mini length silhouette. Dress is composed of a ribbed knit fabric that offers a form hugging fit.
Burgundy: Model is 5'9" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 34" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Hunter: Model is 5'9" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 34" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0365
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $28.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Embellished Beauty Mini Dress
Strike a pose in this spotlight worthy mini! The dress features a high rounded neckline, long fitted sheer sleeves, and a short, form hugging fit. The dress is composed of a sheer mesh fabric that offers plenty of stretch, includes a knit lining, and is embellished with studs in a beautiful intricate pattern. Zipper at back.
Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0265
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $64.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Sweet Luxe Rhinestone And Pearl Mesh Mini Dress
Dripping in shine and dripping in confidence—this mini dress knows how to keep it luxe. With rhinestone and pearl accents over sleek mesh, it’s your go-to for glam nights out.
Fit & Features
- Sheer mesh fabric with knit lining, high stretch
- Swirl embroidery, iridescent rhinestone and tonal faux pearl embellishments
- Sleeveless cowl neckline
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Ruching
- Mini-length bodycon silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-000241
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $54.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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