Cocktail Dresses
Make a statement at your next evening event with our stunning collection of cocktail dresses, crafted for elegance and unforgettable moments. Our selection highlights the allure of midi dresses, offering a sophisticated balance between trend and timeless style. Indulge in the luxurious feel of satin, perfect for a sleek and refined look that turns heads. For those who seek a touch of glamour, our sequin dresses add just the right amount of sparkle, lighting up any cocktail setting. And for a truly elegant touch, our velvet cocktail dresses provide a luscious texture that's both visually stunning and effortlessly cozy. Whether it's an intimate gathering or a lively night out, these cocktail dresses promise to elevate your look and make every moment Instagram-worthy.
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Cocktail Dresses That Turn Heads All Summer
From upscale dinners to sunset celebrations, Windsor’s cocktail dresses bring bold confidence and elevated flair to every invite. Whether you’re into curve-skimming bodycons, sleek midis, or flirty minis, these silhouettes are tailored to make you feel unforgettable.
Mini & Midi Cocktail Dresses for Any Occasion
Mini cocktail dresses deliver major impact with every step. Explore strappy satin styles, glitter mesh minis, or ruched bodycon fits that pair perfectly with platform heels and statement earrings. Hosting or heading out? These dresses shine under the lights and keep the compliments coming.
Prefer a polished vibe? Midi cocktail dresses offer that ideal mix of sophistication and allure. Opt for a wrap-front design, corset bodice, or high-slit silhouette styled with sleek heels and minimal gold jewelry. From rooftop weddings to summer soirées, these dresses glide from afternoon to after-hours with ease.
Luxe Fabrics & Statement Details
Satin and crepe fabrics bring that smooth, glossy finish perfect for cocktail hour. Lace overlays, sheer mesh panels, and rhinestone trims add texture and drama. Love structure? Corset tops and sculpted waists enhance your shape while keeping you supported and confident.
Your Summer Cocktail Closet Must-Haves
Little Black Cocktail Dresses: A forever favorite with fresh details like asymmetrical cuts or open backs.
White Mini Dresses: Clean, crisp, and chic—perfect for bachelorettes or graduation celebrations.
Bold Color Statements: Stand out in red, royal blue, or emerald green, or shimmer in rose gold and champagne tones.
Floral & Printed Styles: For daytime events or destination weddings, go for playful prints in soft, breathable fabrics.
Need styling inspo? Check out our cocktail party outfit ideas for easy, elevated looks that work from RSVP to dance floor.
Ready to steal the spotlight? Shop Windsor’s full collection of cocktail dresses online, in-app, or at your local store to find your perfect look.
Is a Skater Dress a Cocktail Dress?
Yes! A skater dress can work as a cocktail dress if it’s made from an elevated fabric like satin, lace, or velvet. The flared skirt and fitted waist create a playful yet polished silhouette that’s perfect for semi-formal events. Look for details like sequins, beading, or an off-the-shoulder neckline to enhance its cocktail-ready appeal. Explore styles in rich colors for a sophisticated touch. Use the filters here or visit the Skater Dress collection to find your perfect fit.
Are Cocktail Dresses Short or Long?
Cocktail dresses are typically short to midi-length, with hemlines falling slightly above the knee to just below the calf. A tea-length dress (ending at the ankle) is another elegant option. While shorter mini cocktail dresses are perfect for date nights or graduation celebrations, a long cocktail dress in satin, lace, or velvet is ideal for formal events. Need a dress for a black-tie affair? Opt for a long-sleeve midi dress or an asymmetrical silhouette to make a stylish statement.
What’s the Difference Between a Cocktail Dress and an Evening Dress?
Cocktail dresses are designed for semi-formal events, while evening dresses are meant for formal occasions like galas or black-tie weddings.
- Cocktail Dresses: Typically knee-length or tea-length, made from versatile fabrics like crepe, lace, or satin.
- Evening Dresses: Often floor-length and crafted from luxurious fabrics like chiffon, velvet, or silk for a more formal look.
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Dreamy Beauty Satin Marabou Dress
Look like a dreamy beauty in this silky satin dress for your next fancy night out! It features a one-shoulder neckline, a long bell sleeve with marabou trim, side pleating with hidden zipper closure, and a form-hugging mini-length hem. Complete your dressy look in embellished pumps.
Fit & Features
- One-shoulder neckline
- Long bell sleeve with marabou trim
- Side pleating, hidden zipper closure
- Form-hugging silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Satin fabric, chiffon lining, no stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2308
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $62.90
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Kensley Sequin Cowl Party Dress
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Truly captivating and unique as you! The Kensley sequin party dress shimmers and shines on the red carpet or your next dressy night out. She features a sleeveless cowl neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps that cross along her low-cut back, a form-hugging silhouette, and a mini-length hem. The formal dress is composed of a sequin-knit mesh fabric with a knit lining and minimal stretch. Complete the look in strappy stiletto heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless cowl neckline
- Adhesive bra recommended
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Criss-cross low cut back, hidden zipper closure
- Form-hugging silhouette, mini-length hem
- Sequin mesh, knit lining, minimal stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1361
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $14.97 $59.90
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Janice Tulle Halter Short Dress
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Chic couture inspired by Paris fashion week, the Janice tulle short dress gives you a high-fashion look without breaking the bank! She features a sleeveless halter neckline with tie closure, an open back, and a tiered voluminous silhouette. The formal dress is composed of sheer tulle fabric with a sewn-in knit lining and no stretch. Complete your eye-catching look in bow back heels and a clutch!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, halter neckline, tie closure
- Strapless or adhesive bra recommended
- Open-back, hidden side zipper and hook-eye closure
- Tiered short-length hem
- Sheer tule fabric, sewn-in knit lining, no stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1352
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $14.97 $79.90
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Belle Tulle Rhinestone Short Dress
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Airy tulle cinches at the waist to create the flawless Belle ruffled short dress designed with a glimmering rhinestone trim waist perfect for a charity dance or wedding! She features a strapless, sleeveless neckline, non-slip grip lining, and voluminous ruffled tulle short-length hem. The formal dress offers a smooth knit lining, a hidden zipper, and a hook-eye closure. Complete your sassy look with striking heels and a clutch!
Fit & Features
- Strapless, sleeveless neckline
- Strapless or adhesive bra recommended
- Non-slip grip lining, a hidden zipper, and hook-eye closure
- Rhinestone trim waistband
- Ruffled, flare silhouette, short-length hem
- Tulle fabric, knit lining, no stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1262
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $99.90
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Get Glitzy Glitter Knit Bodycon Mini Dress
A glitter mini dress that looks and feels glitzy and glamorous! The short dress features a V-neckline, long balloon-style sleeves, ruching down the side seams, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. Style the mini dress with metallic heels for a night on the town.
Fit & Features
- V-neckline
- Long balloon-style sleeves, tapered hems
- Ruched detailing down the side seams
- Mini-length hem, fitted bodycon silhouette
- Glitter knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1894
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $48.90
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Alicia Mesh Rhinestone Party Dress
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Strike a stunning pose arriving in the Alicia party dress destined to be seen on the dance floor! She features sheer long bishop sleeves, a plunge V-neckline, a sultry low-cut back, a form-hugging silhouette, and a short-length hem. The formal dress is composed of a lined mesh-knit fabric with shimmery rhinestone embellishments. Complete your dressy look with statement earrings and a clutch.
Fit & Features
- Sheer long bishop sleeves
- Plunge V-neckline, low-cut back
- Strapless or adhesive bra recommended
- Form-hugging, short-length hem
- Rhinestone embellishments
- Lined mesh fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1139
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $89.90
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Captivating Sequin Open Back Dress
Captivate the crowd at the party wearing this sequin mini dress! Featuring a sleeveless square neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps, a sexy open back with a single strap, a mini-length hem, and a bodycon silhouette. The lined mesh fabric features sequin embroidery in a chic scroll pattern. Complete your dressy look in this mini dress with glitter heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Open back with a single strap
- Mini-length hem
- Bodycon silhouette
- Sequin embroidered scroll pattern, mesh fabric, knit lining, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1746
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $49.90
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Kay Formal Sequin Wrap Short Dress
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Leave your mark on the night in the Kay formal dress adorned with glimmering, iridescent sequins all over her form-hugging silhouette. She features balloon long sleeves, a plunge v-neckline, and a faux wrap bodycon skirt with a short-length hem. The formal dress is composed of a lined mesh fabric with minimal stretch. Complete your dressy look with a chic hair accessory to glam up your tresses.
Fit & Features
- Balloon long sleeves
- Plunge v-neckline
- Pasties or adhesive bra optional
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Faux wrap, bodycon, short-length hem
- Iridescent sequins, lined mesh fabric, minimal stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1164
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $74.90
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Talia Cutout Sequin Short Formal Dress
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Oh-so-gorgeous, the Talia sequin formal dress was made for glamorous nights out! She features a one-shoulder neckline with dual bungee spaghetti straps, a bold waist cutout that leads from the front to the back, a short, asymmetric-cut hem, and a curve-hugging bodycon silhouette. The fabric features all-over sequin embroidery for the prettiest shine. Complete the look with rhinestone hoop earrings.
Fit & Features
- One-shoulder neckline, dual bungee spaghetti straps
- Strapless or adhesive bra recommended
- Waist cutout that leads from the front to the back
- High waist seam, short, asymemtric-cut hem
- Fitted bodycon silhouette
- Sequin embroidery
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1159
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $14.97 $64.90
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Marianna Strapless Embellished Velvet Mini Dress
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Showcase a fiery look in the sultry and stunning Marianna formal mini dress! She features a strapless neckline with an angled design, a ruched bodice with gorgeous faux pearl and iridescent rhinestone embellishments, a sheer mesh insert at the hem with matching embellishments, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. The luxe velvet fabric includes a knit lining and offers a moderate stretch. Style with rhinestone fringe earrings and strappy stilettos for a glam night out.
Fit & Features
- Strapless neckline, angled design, flexible boning, no-slip strip
- Strapless or adhesive bra recommended
- Ruched bodice, faux pearls, iridescent rhinestones
- Back zipper, hook and eye closure
- Sheer mesh insert at the hem, matching embellishments
- Mini-length hem, fitted bodycon silhouette
- Smooth velvet fabric, knit lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1329
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $64.90
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All The Luxe Vibes Velvet Mini Dress
This smooth velvet mini dress brings all the luxe vibes to your look! It features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline, a corset-designed bodice, adjustable spaghetti straps for a customized fit, ruching down the side seams, a wrap-front skirt with an asymmetrical hem, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. Style with strappy heels for a night out.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline
- Corset-designed bodice, flexible boning
- Adjustable spaghetti straps, back zipper, hook and eye closure
- High waist seam, ruching down the side seams
- Wrap-front skirt, asymmetrical hem
- Mini-length hem, fitted bodycon silhouette
- Velvet fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1839
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $44.90
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Killer Curves Plunge Neck Midi Dress
Dare to show off your killer curves in this bodycon midi dress featuring long sleeves, a plunge V-neckline, and side ruched seams to create an hourglass appearance on slinky-knit fabric. Complete the look with clear strap heels.
Fit & Features
- Long fitted sleeves
- Plunge V-neckline
- Side ruched seams
- Bodycon silhouette
- Midi-length hem
- Slinky knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2066
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $48.90
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Chic Pleated Mesh Faux Leather Belted Mini Dress
This chic pleated mesh belted mini dress will elevate your fall style! It features a ruffled mock neckline, long sheer balloon-style sleeves with cinched hems, a high waist seam with a tie-front faux leather belt, ruching down the side seams, and a short, form-hugging silhouette with a ruffled hem. Style with knee-high boots and a crossbody purse.
Fit & Features
- Ruffled mock neckline
- Long sheer balloon sleeves, cinched ruffled hems
- Back zipper, hook and eye closure
- High waist seam, tie-front faux leather belt
- Ruching down the side seams
- Mini-length form-hugging fit, ruffled hem
- Sheer pleated mesh fabric, partial knit lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1793
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $54.90
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Dancing In Satin Strappy Mini Dress
Dance the night away in this silky satin mini dress! It features a sleeveless one-shoulder neckline, a tank-style strap that leads to the strappy back design, a bodycon silhouette, and a side slit accent. Complete the look in dazzling earrings.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless one-shoulder neckline
- Tank-style strap
- Strappy back design
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem with side slit
- Silky satin fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4554
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $14.97 $33.90
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Nadene Sequin Rose Short Dress
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Striking and exquisite! Nadene showcases beautiful rose blooms that shimmer under the dance floor lights. She stuns in a sleeveless V-neckline with sleek bungee spaghetti straps, a bodycon silhouette, and a short-length hem. The formal party dress is composed of a sequin fabric with a knit lining and minimal stretch. Complete the look in heels and a clutch.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline, bungee spaghetti straps
- Bra-friendly design
- Back zipper closure
- Bodycon, short-length hem
- Rose pattern, sequin fabric, knit lining, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1252
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $14.97 $54.90
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Sunshine Butterfly Skater Dress
Embrace the sunshine feeling like a dream! This butterfly chiffon skater dress is a gorgeous option for your upcoming soirees! It features ruffle trim three-quarter length puff sleeves and a square neckline, a tie-front bust, empire waist seam, and a flowy short-length hem. Complete the look in lace-up heels!
Fit & Features
- Ruffle trim three-quarter length puff sleeves
- Ruffle trim square neckline
- Tie-front bust
- Empire waist seam
- Skater silhouette, short-length
- Chiffon overlay with butterflies, woven lining, no stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1978
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $59.90
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Love Spark Glitter Off The Shoulder Dress
If you love to sparkle this glitter off-the-shoulder dress will have you shimmering all night! It features a bodycon silhouette, a front slit accent, and a mini-length hem. Complete the look in a choker necklace and heels for a dressy occasion!
Fit & Features
- Off-the-shoulder neckline
- Bodycon silhouette
- Front slit accent
- Mini-length hem
- Glitter stretch-knit fabric
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1735
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $35.90
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Chic Silhouette Bodycon Mini Dress
Show off a sleek and chic silhouette in this stunning mini dress. It features an asymmetrical one-shoulder neckline, a puff shoulder with a long fitted sleeve, a high waist seam, and a short, bodycon silhouette to hug your curves. Style with strappy platform heels.
Fit & Features
- Asymmetrical one-shoulder neckline
- Ruched puff shoulder, long fitted sleeve
- High waist seam
- Mini-length hem, bodycon silhouette
- Smooth knit fabric, plenty of stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1670
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $35.90
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Timeless Chic Ruffled Midi Dress
Stun in a midi dress that reveals timeless elegance at your event! The midi dress features a sleeveless square neckline, spaghetti straps, and a ruffled high side slit. The slim-fit bodice leads to a midi-length silhouette. The dress is composed of a lined crepe fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete look with rhinestone heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Ruffled side slit
- Midi length silhouette
- Lined crepe fabric
- Form hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1385
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $39.90
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Outshine The Rest Satin Midi Dress
Outshine everyone at the party in this sultry satin midi dress featuring a sleeveless sweetheart neckline with a wire insert, wide shoulder straps, princess seams along the bodice, and a form-hugging silhouette with a side slit. Complete the look with a sparkly hair accessory.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline, wire insert
- Wide shoulder straps
- Princess seams along the bodice
- Form-hugging silhouette
- Midi-length, side slit
- Smooth satin fabric, sewn-in lining, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1790
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $5.97 $45.90
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She's Effortless Crepe Midi Dress
Be the talk of the party in this effortlessly gorgeous crepe midi dress featuring a sleeveless surplice V-neckline with spaghetti straps, a bodycon silhouette, and an asymmetrical midi-length hem. Includes a smooth knit lining and offers a moderate stretch. Complete the look with eye-catching chandelier earrings.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless surplice V-neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Bodycon silhouette
- Asymmetrical midi-length hem
- Crepe fabric, smooth knit lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1762
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $33.90
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Behold Me Satin Slit Midi Dress
Every eye will be on you in this flawless satin midi dress featuring a sleek and sleeveless scoop neck, spaghetti straps, princess seams along the form-hugging silhouette, and a front-side slit accent. The smooth satin-knit fabric offers a moderate stretch Complete the look with a gorgeous clutch purse.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless scoop neck, spaghetti straps
- Princess seams
- Form-hugging silhouette
- Front-side slit accent
- Midi-length hem
- Satin-knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1789
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $42.90
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Regal Satin Off The Shoulder Dress
Showcase your regalness to all your constituents in this satin short dress featuring an off-the-shoulder, foldover neckline, a pleated side seam to accentuate your curves on the bodycon silhouette, and an asymmetrical hem. Complete the look with a collar-style necklace.
Fit & Features
- Off-the-shoulder, foldover neckline
- Bust lining
- Side pleated seam, bodycon silhouette
- Asymmetrical short hem
- Smooth satin fabric
- Minimal stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1718
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $34.90
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Speak Chic Satin Slit Midi Dress
This satin midi dress speaks your language for all things glamorous! It features a sleeveless square neck with spaghetti straps, pleated accents at the waist, a form-hugging silhouette, and a side slit accent. The smooth satin-knit fabric offers a moderate stretch. Complete the look in dazzling earrings.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Pleated accents at the waist
- Form-hugging silhouette
- Side slit accent
- Midi-length hem
- Satin-knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1752
Category Name: Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $42.90
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