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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Ruched And Ready Mini Dress
Get ready to go out with the squad in this must have LBD! The black dress features a sleeveless bodice, a square neckline, narrow shoulder straps and a mini length silhouette. The body features ruched detailing throughout to showcase curves! Dress is composed of a lined mesh fabric that offers a moderate stretch.Model is 5'8" with a 32" bust, 23" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0177
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $40.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Gracie Beaded Tie Back Skater Dress
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A sparkle-soaked moment with a twist—the Gracie beaded mini dress turns heads with every step, while the dramatic bow back ensures your exit is as unforgettable as your entrance. Effortless, flirty, and built for nights that call for a little extra shimmer.
Fit & Features
- Beaded embellished, mesh-lined fabric
- Crew neckline
- Open tie-back design
- Skater silhouette
- Short-length hem
- Runs true to size
Where to Wear:
Homecoming, birthdays, milestone celebrations, weddings, dinner parties, date nights, rooftop brunch restaurants
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-000550
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $99.90
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Marina Fringe Choker Neck Satin Mini Dress
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Flirtatious and sultry, the Marina satin mini dress is perfect for your next party! She features a sleeveless choker neckline with cascading fringe detailing, a back zipper closure, an open front with a sweetheart bust with padded cups, an alluring corset-designed bodice, and a pleated faux wrap-front skirt. The curve-hugging bodycon mini dress is composed of a silky-smooth satin-knit fabric that offers a moderate stretch. Complete the look with strappy stilettos.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless choker neckline, fringe trim
- Back zipper, hook and eye closure
- Open front, sweetheart bust, padded cups, no bra needed
- Corset-designed bodice, flexible boning, high waist seam
- Faux wrap-front skirt, pleating, mini-length hem
- Fitted bodycon silhouette
- Satin-knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1440
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $54.90
Availability: Out of Stock
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Chic And Sleek Wrap Mini Dress
Lookin' like a real smooth talker! This satin crafted mini dress features a plunging v-neckline with a wrap design at the front and a keyhole opening at the back with button closure. Long sleeves trail at the sides with gold-tone buttons adorned at the cuffs. Bottom half showcases ruching with gold-tone zipper at center back. This dress is fully lined and offers moderate stretch fit.
Model is 5'8.5" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 35" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0520
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $54.90
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Smocked In Ruffles Mini Dress
Keep it adorable and sweet in ruffles! This dress features a square neckline, sheer ruffled short sleeves and a mini length skirt with a ruffled hem. The all over print adds to this vibrant mini! Dress is composed of a stretchy smocked fabric that offers a form hugging fit. Includes a smooth knit lining.
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0298
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $18.97 $46.90
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Twist Of Glam Ribbed Midi Dress
Give your basics a little twist of glam to create a captivating look! Dress features a crew neck with a single button closure at the nape of the neck, fitted long sleeves and a bold open back that leads to twist knot design. Dress is composed of ribbed knit fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch.
Model is 5'9" with 32" bust, 24" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 06005-0305
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $4.97 $44.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Totally Textured Off Shoulder Dress
Go for body con with a fresh, textured twist in this streamlined mini! Dress has a curve-hugging cut and features an off-the-shoulder neckline, thigh-skimming rounded hem, and snaking lines of textured detail, lending it the illusion of horizontal crisscrossing. Dress is made from a lightweight woven material with moderate stretch.Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0256
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $28.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Rianna One Shoulder Heat Stone Dress
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Light up the night with dazzling heat stones as you wow in our Rianna dress!
Fit & Features
- One Shoulder Neckline
- Ruched Side Seam
- Heat Stones
- Lined Mesh
- Midi Silhouette
- Form Hugging Fit
- Moderate Stretch
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0268
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $24.97 $69.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Stunner In Floral Mini Dress
Look at you stunner! Radiate effortless gorgeous looks in this floral mini! The dress features a sleeveless bodice, spaghetti straps, a wrap front V neckline, a square back, a front waist cut out, and a short, curve hugging fit. The dress is composed of a scuba knit fabric that offers moderate stretch.
Model is 5'3" with a 32" bust, 22.5" waist and 34" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0092
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $34.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Hazel Satin Lace-Up Dress With Pockets
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Effortlessly sleek yet playfully flirty, the Hazel satin short dress stuns with a ruched bodice, corset-inspired cutout, and a lace-up back made for head-turning exits. A twirl-ready skirt adds movement, giving you the perfect mix of edge and elegance.
Fit & Features
- Premium satin fabric with lining
- Sweetheart neckline
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Cutout bust accent
- Hidden side pockets
- Skater short silhouette
- Runs true to size
Where to Wear:
Homecoming, weddings, black tie events, birthdays, milestone celebrations, engagement parties, rehearsal dinners, cocktail soirees, holidays
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-000567
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $129.90
Availability: Out of Stock
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Glow Chaser Glitter Mini Dress
Nobody has time for chasing scrubs, instead chase that glow girl! This glittering mini dress is just what you need!
Fit & Features
- Off The Shoulder Neckline
- Wired V-Neck Bust
- Long Sleeves
- Glitter
- Fully Lined
- Form Fitting | Moderate Stretch
- Zipper Not Included
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0556
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $42.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Fierce Flocked Velvet Mini Dress
Keep it fierce and fab in this head turning mini dress! It features a plunging V neckline, fitted long sleeves, and a mini length silhouette that rests at the mid-thigh level. Dress is composed of a lined smooth knit fabric with a flocked velvet pattern throughout. Garment offers a curve hugging fit with a slight stretch. Zipper not included.
Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0205
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $16.97 $41.90
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Classic Chic Shirt Dress
This classic chic mini shirt dress is everything you need and more. It features a collar, a plunging wrap front V neckline, long sleeves with buttons to cuff, a high waist seam, side ruched detailing, and a short fit. The dress is composed of a woven fabric with no stretch.
Model is 5'9" with a 33" bust, 24" waist and 35.5 hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0293
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $46.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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In Love In Lace Crochet Dress
We are obsessed with crochet! This dress features a V neckline with a scalloped trim ande long sleeves that are sheer. The crochet bodice meets skirt high waist and is composed of a crepe material that offers moderate stretch.
Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0107
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $41.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Cute As A Button Mini Dress
You'll look cute as a button in this pretty mini dress! The dress features a blue hue, a sleeveless bodice, a square neckline, adjustable narrow shoulder straps, a button down side seam and a mini length silhouette. Dress is composed of a linen fabric that offers a form hugging fit with minimal stretch.Model is 5'8.5" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 35" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-3921
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $42.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Ruffle My Feathers Mini Dress
Channel effortless warm-weather style in this fun, flirty dusty pink mini dress. Dress has thick straps, a sweetheart neckline with a small V, side smocking, a hook-and-eye zip closure, and a flared hem. Dress is made from a linen-like fabric with generous stretch at sides.Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0090
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $44.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Ruched Mesh Bandage Dress
Dare to show a little skin in this sultry bandage dress! Style it up with a pair of rhinestone earrings and heels to match!
Fits & Features
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Sweetheart Neckline
- Back Zipper Wth Hook & Eye Closure
- Sheer Ruched Long Sleeves
- Bandage-Style Bodice
- Mini Length Silhouette I Built-In Bodysuit
- Ruched, Sheer Mesh Skirt
- Form Hugging Fit I Plenty Of Stretch
Style Number/Barcode: 06005-0635
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $21.97 $54.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Sweetheart Neckline
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Playful In Polka Dots Mini Dress
Get a playful look in adorable polka dots with this LBD! The short puff sleeves make it all the more trendy.
Fit & Features
- Short sheer puff sleeves
- Sweetheart neckline
- Front ruched detailing
- Short, curve hugging fit
- Sheer mesh fabric with all over polka dot print
- Knit lining
- Plenty of stretch
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0729
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $38.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Feeling Knit Asymmetrical Mini Dress
We're feeling this super cute mini dress! Pair with your favorite accessories to complete a chic look!
Fit & Features
- Square Neckline
- Spaghetti Straps
- Asymmetrical Hem
- Mini
- Smooth Knit
- Form Hugging Fit
- Moderate Stretch
Model is 5'9" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0669
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $34.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Metallic Leopard Ruched Mini Dress
You can never have enough leopard print! This dress features a sweetheart bustier top with padded cups, lace-up detail down the front, a square back, long, unlined sleeves with elastic shoulders, and a ruched mini-length silhouette. The garment is made of chiffon and showcases leopard and metallic detailing throughout. It has a fully lined body and offers little to no stretch. 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: 05103-0647
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $48.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Metallic Cut Out Mini Dress
We stan a glowed up look girl! Elevate your look with this metallic mini dress to pair with your favorite bold heels!
Fit & Features
- Square Neckline
- Adjustable Spaghetti Straps
- Metallic
- Waist Cut Outs
- Mini Silhouette
- Form Hugging Fit
- Moderate Stretch
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0511
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $37.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Madilyn Strapless Bow Mini Dress
Special Occasion
Look and feel like such a cutie in the Madilyn mini dress that brings flirty allure to semi-formal parties and holiday events! She features a strapless square neckline with non-slip grip lining, flexible boning inserts along the fitted bodice, and dual pleat seams down the front and a slim fit silhouette. Turn-heads with her back bow detail that has a long-length train and a center slit accent along the hem. The formal dress is composed of a smooth woven fabric with lining and minimal stretch. Style with sparkly stiletto heels to complete the look!
Fit & Features
- Strapless square neckline, non-slip grip lining
- Hidden side zipper and hook-eye closure
- Flexible boning, fitted bodice, dual pleat seams
- Slim, mini-length silhouette
- Smocked back with attached bow, train, center hem slit
- Lined smooth woven fabric, minimal stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1534
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $39.97 $79.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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A Moment To Remember Crepe Puff Shoulder Mini Dress
Yes girl! You'll be having a moment everywhere you go in this gorge LBD! Add a pair of rhinestone deets to really heat up your look

Fits & Features
- Deep Sweetheart Neckline
- Boning Detail At The Bust
- Puff Shoulder Short Sleeves
- Back Zipper With Hook & Eye Closure
- Mini Length Silhouette
- Crepe Fabric
- Form Hugging Fit I Moderate Stretch
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0711
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $16.97 $42.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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- Deep Sweetheart Neckline
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Ruched Strappy Back Mini Dress
We love a strappy ruched dress! It's the perfect addition to your girl's weekend trip!
Fits & Features
- Plunging V Neckline
- Fixed Spaghetti Straps
- Criss-Cross Back Detail With Self Ties
- Center Ruching At Front And Back
- Mini Length Silhouette
- Curve-Hugging Fit I Ample Stretch
Model is 5'9" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0630
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $36.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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