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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Ribbed Knit Cut Out Midi Dress
Ward off the chill with this cozy for keeps midi-length dress.
Fits & Features
- Plunging V Neckline
- Long Sleeves
- Large Cut-Out Detail At Back
- Soft Knit Fabric I Fully Lined
- Ample Stretch
- Zipper Not Included
Model is 5'9" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0361
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $13.97 $33.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Sweetheart In Satin Mini Dress
You're such a sweetheart and always have the best style, so you'll love this trendy mini! The dress features short flowy ruffle sleeves, a sweetheart neckline with a ruched tie front, a low scoop back with a continued ruffle detail and a top tie back closure, a high waist seam, and a short mid-thigh length. The dress is composed of a smooth lightweight satin-like fabric with no stretch.Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0272
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $18.97 $47.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Strappy And Stunning Mini Dress
You'll be a stunning little mama in this royal blue mini dress! It has a wrap bodice with a deep V neckline, narrow shoulder straps creating a strappy lattice back, a low scoop back, ruching at the waist, and a wrap skirt with a subtle asymmetrical hem. Dress is composed of an unlined crepe fabric 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: 05103-3496
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $10.00 $36.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Slay It With Style Mini Dress
Slay your look with so much style in this sexy little black mini dress! It features a sleeveless bodice, spaghetti straps, a scoop neckline, an open back, seam detailing, and a short, form hugging fit to flatter your curves. The dress is composed of a shiny latex fabric that offers moderate stretch.Model is 5'8" with a 32" bust, 23" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0218
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $10.00 $34.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Elisa Formal Floral Jacquard Bubble Hem Skater Dress
Special Occasion
Create a dreamy look worthy of your next formal affair in the Elisa floral jacquard bubble hem skater dress! She features a strapless sweetheart neckline with a padded bust, a chic corset-designed bodice with flexible boning detail, a high waist seam, a short skater skirt with pleated detailing, a fabulous bubble hem, and a fit and flare silhouette. The luxe woven fabric features a lovely floral jacquard pattern with a gold stitched trim. Complete your gorgeous look in this short dress with a dainty rhinestone necklace and stiletto heels.
Fit & Features
- Strapless sweetheart neckline, built-in padded bust
- Corset-designed bodice, flexible boning detail, back zipper, hook and eye closure
- High waist seam, short pleated skater skirt, elastic bubble hem
- Fit and flare silhouette
- Floral jacquard pattern, gold stitched trim
- Woven fabric, smooth woven lining, no stretch
- No bra required
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-2056
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $29.97 $64.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Sleek Satin Snake Print Mini Dress
Sleek as it is sexy, this snake print mini was made for nights out. The dress features a collar, a half button down front, long sleeves with buttons to cuff, and a wrap, tie front detail with a mid-thigh length hem. The garment is composed of a lightweight satin-like fabric with minimal stretch.
Model is 5'9" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0418
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $48.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Very Necessary Crepe Mini Dress
You've got your essentials, and then you have the pieces that you can always count on. This little black mini is one of them! Dress features a darted bodice with deep V, back zip, and architectural structured short sleeves, and a seamed slim pencil skirt. Dress is made from a lightweight woven material with moderate stretch.Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0352
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $45.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Golden Glow Mini Dress
Get your glow on girl! Radiate golden hour in this perfect mini. The dress features a sleeveless bodice, adjustable spaghetti straps, an adorable tie front V neckline, a square back, a waist front cut out, a hidden side zipper and hook and eye closure, and a flowy skirt with a ruffle hem. The dress is composed of a lightweight woven fabric with a sheer skirt lining and has no stretch.Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0262
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $46.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Show It Off Backless Mini Dress
Show off with confidence in this sexy little black mini dress! It features a deep V neckline, narrow shoulder straps that lead to a plunging lace V back, a wrap and pleated detail on the front of the bodice, and a body-hugging fit throughout. Dress is composed of a stretchy crepe fabric.Model is 5'6.5" with a 32" bust, 23.5" waist and 35" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0007
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $10.00 $36.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Here For A Good Time Cut Out Mini Dress
Okay, party babe! This mini dress is all about making sure you look and feel good!
Fits & Features
- Adjustable Spaghetti Straps
- Back Zipper With Hook & Eye Closure
- V Neckline I Padded Bust
- Mini Length Silhouette
- Side Cut Outs With Bar Accents & Studded Rhinestones
- Nylon Fabric
- Curve Hugging I Moderate Stretch
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0775
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $14.97 $36.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Crochet Bae Mini Dress
Bae is lookin' fire tonight! This black mini dress features a lined crochet bodice with a scalloped V neckline, spaghetti straps, a square back with an exposed zipper closure, and a high waist seam leading to a body-hugging ponte knit skirt.Model is 5'8" with a 33" bust, 24" waist and 33.5" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-3611
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $10.00 $44.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Light Up The Night Neon Dress
Light up the night in this fun mini dress! It features a neon yellow hue, a square neckline, narrow shoulder straps and a curve hugging fit to showcase your curves! Dress is composed of a double lined smooth knit fabric that offers a moderate stretch.Model is 5'8.5" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 35" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0058
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $33.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Brighten Up My Day Mini Dress
Brighten up the day with this pretty yellow mini dress! It features a sleeveless bodice, halter straps with a racer back with a keyhole cut out and a back button closure, seam detailing, and a short, asymmetrical hem. The dress is composed of a crepe fabric 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: 05103-0023
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $10.00 $29.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Bell Sleeve Mini Dress
Keep it sweet and charming in this pretty mini! It features a mock neck, bell sleeves and a mini length silhouette. The back features a small keyhole with a double button closure. Dress is composed of a lined crepe fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch.
Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0198
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $13.97 $35.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Vixen Side Stripe Mini Dress
Channel the look of your fave '90s-era cool girls in this of-the-moment mini. Dress features spaghetti straps, a square neckline, and stripes running vertically from bust to hem at either side. Dress slips on and is made from an ultra-soft woven material with moderate stretch.
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0044
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $24.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Ravishing Ruffles Mini Dress
Keep it lovely in pretty ruffles! This twirl worthy dress is perfect for creating a chic look!
Fit & Features
- Off The Shoulder Neckline
- Tiered Ruffles
- Brushed Knit
- Wide Shorts Lining
- Lined
- Relaxed Fit
- Moderate Stretch
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0592
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $49.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Clearance
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Double Take Lace Bodycon Mini Dress
Serving the kind of look that gets a double take from across the room. This lace bodycon mini dress hugs in all the right places with a ruched drape, side sash, and an open back that knows exactly what it’s doing.
Fit & Features
- Sheer lace fabric with knit lining, high stretch
- Sleeveless V-neckline
- Halter strap
- Open back, lower tie-back spaghetti straps
- Ruched draped front design, side sash
- Mini-length bodycon silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-000801
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $39.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: BROWN
Available Size: XS, S, M, L
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Maizie Taffeta Faux Pearl Button A-Line Dress
Special Occasion
For a cute yet elevated party look, the Maizie taffeta dress is the one you're after! She features a sleeveless crew neckline, exquisite faux pearl button-down back closures, hidden side pockets for keeping your hands warm, and a flattering A-line silhouette with a flirty ruffled short-length hem. The dress is crafted from a shimmery taffeta woven fabric with a stretchy knit lining. Complete the look for dressy birthdays or celebrations with a chic embellished headband and block heels!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless crew neckline
- Faux pearl button-down back closures
- Hidden side pockets
- A-Line silhouette, ruffled short-length hem
- Shimmery taffeta woven fabric, stretchy knit lining
- Bra-friendly design
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-2071
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $69.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Sleeveless Faux Leather Metallic Dress
Keep it sleek with head turning faux leather girl! This mini dress is what you need for your next night out!
Fit & Features
- V-Neckline
- Tank Straps
- Faux Leather
- Metallic Finish
- Lined
- Form Hugging Fit
- Slight Stretch
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0505
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $36.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Flirty Flair Ruffle Trim Bodycon Mini Dress
Bring the flirty flair to your date night look with this trendy ruffle trim bodycon mini dress! It features a sleeveless V-neckline with an adorable ruffled trim, spaghetti straps, a bodycon silhouette that will hug your curves, and a mini-length hem with long ruffled accent trims that cascade down the side. The smooth-lined knit fabric offers plenty of stretch. Style with strappy stilettos.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline, ruffled trim
- Spaghetti straps
- Curve-hugging bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem, long ruffled accent trims
- Lined knit fabric
- Plenty of stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2540
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $36.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Neon Appeal Mini Dress
Make a flirty appeal in neon! This must have mini dress features a neon coral hue, a square neckline, narrow shoulder straps and a mini length. The fitted dress is composed of a lined scuba fabric that offers a moderate stretch.Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0094
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $10.00 $27.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Mindy Satin Corset Lace-Up Dress
Special Occasion
The Mindy mini dress delivers polished glamour with a modern edge. Designed in stretch satin, this bodycon mini silhouette features a structured corset bodice with boning, a pleated waist drape accent, and an unforgettable lace-up back.
Fit & Features
- Stretch satin fabric, knit lining
- Square neckline, wide adjustable shoulder straps
- Corset bodice with flexible boning
- Back lace-up, side zipper and hook-eye closure
- Pleated waist drape accent
- Curve-hugging A-line mini silhouette
- Runs true to size
Where to Wear:
Bridal celebrations, receptions, elopements, courthouse weddings, bachelorettes, birthdays, engagement photoshoots, graduations, date nights
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-000760
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $59.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: WHITE, NAVY
Available Size: XXS, XS, S, M, L
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Kali Satin Heat Stone Dress
Special OccasionWrap yourself in elegance as you bring the shine to the evening in our glam Kali dress! She features a rich burgundy color, a daring wrap V neckline, fitted long sleeves and a narrow waistband seam accent. Her waist leads to an asymmetrical mini length silhouette that reaches a mid-thigh length. The gold heat stones are set in a vertical stripe pattern to flatter curves. Dress is composed of a satin-like fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Dress is lined with a smooth knit fabric. Includes a back zipper closure with hook and eye closure.
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-4122
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $22.97 $54.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Werk It Mini Dress
Yes girl, werk it and serve looks in this sultry mini! The dress features a sleeveless bodice, adjustable spaghetti straps, a sweetheart neckline with padded and structured cups, a square back with an exposed zipper closure, and a short, curve hugging fit. The dress is composed of a smooth knit fabric that offers moderate stretch.Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0183
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $14.97 $37.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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