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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Playing Nice Lace Bodycon Dress
The kind of dress that makes the mirror selfie mandatory. This lace mini dress brings the drama with a twist bust, ruched bodycon fit, and ruffle hem made for birthday dinners, date nights, and parties.
Fit & Features
- Lace fabric, sewn-in knit lining
- Strapless sweetheart neckline, padded bra cups
- Twist bust
- Ruched bodycon fit
- Ruffle trim mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-001259
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $42.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: YELLOW
Available Size: XS, S, M, L
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Keep It Edgy Faux Leather Mini Dress
Life's all about being spontaneous. Add this edgy little dress to your cart. You can thank us later

Fits & Features
- High Neckline Design
- Cord Shoulder Straps
- Princess Seams Along The Front
- Square Back With Zipper
- Mini Length Silhouette
- PU Composition I Fully Lined
- Form-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: 05103-0597
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $33.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Snake Print Ruffle Mini Dress
Ruffle up the style game with this on trend snake print mini dress. It features a sleeveless bodice, adjustable spaghetti straps that lead to a halter back, a deep V neckline, and a high waist seam with a tiered, ruffled flowy skirt. The dress is composed of a chiffon fabric with a woven lining and has no stretch.Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0386
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $49.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Tied To Style Mini Dress
Make sure your look is totally tied to style with this adorable mini! The dress features a sleeveless bodice, tie shoulder spaghetti straps, a partial wrap front V neckline, vertical seam detailing down the bust, a square back, a high waist seam, and a short, form hugging fit. The dress is composed of a crepe fabric that offers moderate stretch and includes a knit lining.Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0183
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $33.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Sequined Sweetheart Mini Dress
You'll be best dressed in this sparkly sequin dress!
Fits & Features
- Adjustable Spaghetti Straps
- Sweetheart Neckline With Padded Cups
- Zipper With Hook & Eye Closure At Back
- Floral Lace With Smooth Knit Lining I Sequin Detailing Throughout
- Mini Length Silhouette
- Body-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: 05103-0390
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $42.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Clearance
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Light Up The Night Mini Dress
Light up the night with this sultry mini! The dress features a sleeveless bodice, spaghetti straps, a V neckline, ruched detailing with a tie front followed by a front waist cut out, a square back, ruching down each side, and a short, curve hugging fit. The dress is composed of a stretchy knit fabric for comfortable wear.Model is 5'9" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0172
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $32.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Clearance
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Emerald City Cutout Mini Dress
Journey far and wide in this flirty, feminine mini dress. Dress features gathered ties at front and side, a waist cutout, ruffle detail at hem and gathered cap sleeves, and a back zip closure. Dress is lined and made from a lightweight woven fabric with little to no stretch.Model is 5'8" with a 32" bust, 23" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0131
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $18.94 $46.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Square Neck Leather Mini Dress
Step out in a mini with style! Featuring a square neckline with rounded edges, tank straps, and a form fitting silhouette. Dress is composed of a knit inner lining and a coated faux leather outer that offers moderate stretch. Hem hits mid thigh.Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0476
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $30.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Clearance
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Slay The Day Mini Dress
Slay the day with sultry style in this dress! It features a sleeveless bodice, a high neck with back button closures, a back keyhole cut out, sheer mesh insets along the front, and a short, curve hugging fit. The dress is composed of a crepe fabric that offers moderate stretch.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0085
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $12.97 $32.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Chic And Sassy Mini Dress
Get a chic yet still sassy look with this trendy printed mini! The dress features a mock neck, back button closures at the neck followed by a keyhole cut out, long fitted sleeves with thumb holes, and a short, curve hugging fit. The dress is composed of a brushed knit fabric with plenty of stretch.
Model is 5’7” with a 34” bust, 24" waist, and 36” hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0121
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $27.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Aliya Formal Rhinestone Fringe Mini Blazer Dress
Special Occasion
Chic with a trendy flair, the Aliya formal rhinestone fringe mini blazer dress will impress at parties. She features a V-neckline with a lapel collar, long fitted sleeves with shoulder pad detailing, a cropped front hem with an intricate rhinestone-embellished fringe trim, an alluring front waist cutout, a high-rise waist, a mini-length hem, and a form-hugging fit. The crepe fabric offers a moderate stretch. Complete your posh formal 'fit with rhinestone earrings and strappy stilettos.
Fit & Features
- V-neckline, lapel collar, dual hook and eye front closures
- Long fitted sleeves, shoulder pad details
- Cropped front hem, rhinestone-embellished fringe trim
- Front waist cutout, high-rise waist, hidden side zipper, hook and eye closure
- Mini-length hem, form-hugging fit
- Crepe fabric, sewn-in knit lining, moderate stretch
- Bra-friendly design
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-2025
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $64.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Glow And Shine Sequin Mini Dress
This sequin mini dress is giving us total glow goals bby!
Fit & Features
- Scoop Neckline
- Draped Cowl Back
- Adjustable Spaghetti Straps
- Sequin
- Fully Lined Mesh
- Form Hugging Fit | Moderate Stretch
- No Zipper
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0666
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $48.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Clearance
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Snake Believe PU Mini Dress
Actually...this look is the real deal! Sss-sizzle away in our Snake Believe mini dress

Fits & Features
- Narrow Spaghetti Straps
- Scoop Neckline I Square Back
- Mini Length Silhouette
- Lined, Patent PU Fabric With Snake Print Pattern Throughout
- Curve-Hugging Fit I Plenty Of Stretch
- Zipper Not Featured
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0645
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $11.97 $29.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Clearance
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On The List Satin Mini Dress
You are on top of the list for most fashionable tonight babe! This satin mini dress is a hot fire item that has people giving you the V.I.P treatment!
Fit & Features
- Scoop neckline
- Spaghetti straps that cross over at the back
- Form fitting silhouette
- Short hemline
- Satin material
- Moderate stretch
- Rhinestone bar detailing center back
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0425
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $14.97 $38.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Clearance
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Satin Satisfaction Sleeveless Mini Dress
Satin is what you need to live the luxe life girl! This sexy mini features a sleeveless bodice, a plunging wired V neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps and a mini length silhouette with a mini side slit. Dress is composed of a satin fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a 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: 05101-0213
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $40.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Clearance
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Sultry And Strappy Mini Dress
This sultry and strappy mini dress will become your new LBD for sure! It features a sleeveless bodice, spaghetti straps that cross and tie in the back, a square neckline, and side ruched detailing creating a high slit with an asymmetrical hem. The black dress is composed of a knit fabric with a form hugging style and plenty of stretch.Model is 5'9" with a 32" bust, 23" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-3461
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $13.97 $34.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Clearance
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Faux-Ever Yours Mini Dress
This faux fur dress was forever made to be yours! It features an off the shoulder neckline with a faux fur overlay, long sleeves, and a short, fitted look. The black dress is composed of a crepe fabric that offers plenty of stretch, a flattering, form hugging fit, and includes a knit lining.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-8374
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $15.97 $37.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Clearance
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Not So Basic Mini Dress
Sure, you probably have your share of mini dresses. Now it's time for an of-the-moment upgrade! This ultra-chic mini features an off-the-shoulder elasticized neckline, gathered bodice and sleeves, a back zip, banded waist with back smocking, and pencil skirt with gather-drape detail. Dress is made from a mid-weight woven material with little to no stretch.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0165
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $46.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Clearance
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Cady Formal Velvet Wrap Dress
Special Occasion
Wrap yourself in luxe velvet as you own the night in our Cady dress! She features a plunging V neckline, long fitted sleeves and a curve hugging wrapped mini length silhouette. She is composed of a soft to the touch velvet knit fabric adorned with glitter accents throughout. Cady offers a curve hugging fit to highlight curves.
Model is 5'9" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0139
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $20.97 $39.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Glow Up Neon Strapless Mini Dress
Glow up bby in this head turning mini! The neon pink dress features a straight strapless neckline and a mini length silhouette. Dress is composed of a curve hugging lycra-like fabric that offers a moderate stretch and includes a full knit lining.Model is 5'8" with a 32" bust, 23" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0041
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $10.00 $28.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Ready For It Mini Dress
Get ready to have a total trendy look with this cute little mini! It features a slight sweetheart neckline, long sheer chiffon puffed sleeves with smocked cuffs, and a stretchy, smocked dress with a short, mid-thigh length hem with a front drawstring.Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0507
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $49.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Clearance
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Sultry And Fierce Satin Mini Dress
Sultry and oh so fierce, this satin mini is the one for you. It features a sleeveless bodice, bungee spaghetti straps, a square neck and back, and a short, curve huggng fit. The dress is composed of a smooth satin-like fabric with plenty of stretch.Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0376
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $10.97 $27.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Clearance
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On The Button Denim Mini
Streamlined and sweetly sophisticated, this lavender mini draws all eyes to you. Dress features a soft V neckline, button front, and adjustable spaghetti straps. Dress is made from a cotton-denim fabric and has minimal stretch.Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0116
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $16.97 $42.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Ships Free
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Sparkling Stunner Sequin Bodycon Mini Dress
Sparkle and stun in this sequin mini dress, which features a sultry V-notched sweetheart neckline and a sassy bodycon silhouette. Complete the look with earrings and heels.
Fit & Features
- Sequin embellished fabric
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- V-notched sweetheart neckline
- Back zipper closure
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-5888
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $22.97 $49.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale