Short & Mini Dresses
Short and mini dresses deliver effortless style for any Fall invite. Go for curve-hugging bodycons or keep it flowy in chic A-line silhouettes—perfect for casual brunch plans, birthday GNOs, or dressy mixers. Fabrics like printed mesh, glittery sparkle, satin, and buttery jersey knit keep the lineup fresh, while rhinestones add a touch of glam. Flirty details come through in off-the-shoulder, cowl necklines, and halter designs, while florals, abstract swirls, cutouts, and hardware accents give each look a trendy edge.
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Short & Mini Dresses Built for Every Fall Plan
Make every moment a style statement with Windsor’s latest edit of short and mini dresses—designed to move with you from cozy brunches to starlit nights out. This season, lean into structured silhouettes, rich textures, and flattering fits that feel as good as they look.
Whether you're reaching for a ruffled skater mini or a sleek ruched bodycon, these dresses deliver effortless impact. Discover pieces in luxe satin, curve-hugging crepe, velvet, and soft mesh—each one tailored to elevate your cool-weather wardrobe with ease.
Trend-Forward Styles That Do It All
Slip into a knit mini dress for daytime polish or a strapless satin design when the lights go low. Mesh and embellished styles add texture and movement, while corset minis and wrap silhouettes bring structured charm. From coffee dates to holiday parties, these dresses adapt to every scene with refined versatility.
Seasonal Colors & Fabrics to Refresh Your Look
Explore trending hues like burgundy, emerald, and navy, or keep things timeless with classic black, ivory, and taupe. Luxe fabrics—velvet, satin, crepe, and ribbed knits—add warmth while bringing softness and structure to every step.
Pair yours with heeled booties and bold jewelry for an elevated finish, or go casual with sneakers and a faux leather jacket for a laid-back twist.
Dresses Made for Fall Highlights
Looking to shine? Discover short and mini dresses with glitter mesh, rhinestone trims, and lace-up backs—perfect for nights out, holiday dinners, and celebratory moments in style. For graduations or milestone events, our corset minis with flattering details and modern cuts are designed to make you unforgettable.
For a sleek and versatile staple, reach for a classic LBD or a chic asymmetric mini—easy to style, hard to ignore.
Polished to Playful—All in One Dress
Long-sleeve minis with belted waists bring polish to your day, while open-back bodycons and one-shoulder styles amp up the drama by night. Whether you're dressing up or dialing it back, Windsor’s short and mini dresses let you express your style with confidence.
Find your fit online, in-app, or at one of our 350+ Windsor stores and step into your next fall look with main character energy.
Are Short Dresses And Mini Dresses The Same?
Short dresses and mini dresses have similar silhouettes but are not always the same. Short dresses can vary in length and fit depending on your body shape and height. Both can have a hem that falls on the thigh, but above the knee like with a skater dress. Short dresses can also vary in dimension when designed with side or front drawstrings or ruffle ruching. Windsor mini dresses are usually the shorter style and come in sexy designs with front slits, asymmetrical hems, or open backs and stylish necklines. If you need to choose between a short dress or a mini dress, it’s best to consider the type of event and where the dress falls on your leg. These quick tips will help you be in style comfortably and get compliments on your keen fashion sense.
Can Short Dresses Be Formal?
Short dresses are typically seen as less formal, but with certain attributes and features, you can totally wear them to a special occasion. Sequin, beading, and heat stone embellishments elevate a short dress, as well as chic fabrics such as satin, velvet, glitter knit, chiffon, and taffeta. Party dresses and skater dresses should be explored for special occasions or events like graduations, 2025 Homecoming, or any wedding event from the rehearsal to the reception.
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Lennyn Sequin Lace-Up Party Dress
Special Occasion
Take the spotlight in the oh-so-gorgeous Lennyn sequin dress for your party plans! She features a sleeveless square neckline, spaghetti straps that create the lace-up back design, a padded bust, front ruching, and a figure-flaunting bodycon silhouette and mini-length hem. The party dress is crafted with iridescent sequin-knit mesh fabric for that perfect sparkle and has a stretchy knit lining. Complete your look for the school dance or formal birthday event with platform heels and a bracelet!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline, padded bust
- Spaghetti straps, lace-up back
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Front ruching, bodycon silhouette, mini-length hem
- Iridescent sequin-knit mesh fabric, stretchy knit lining
- Bra optional
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1926
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $29.97 $49.90
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Luxe Shine Sequin Velvet Bodycon Mini Dress
This glamorous sequin velvet mini dress has a luxe factor that will take your HOCO look to a fab new level. It features a sleeveless asymmetric one-shoulder neckline, dual bungee spaghetti straps that lead to the back, a mini-length hem, and a bodycon silhouette for a form-hugging fit. The soft velvet fabric features all-over sequin embroidery for a chic shine. Style with gemstone earrings and clear heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless asymmetric one-shoulder neckline
- Dual bungee spaghetti straps, lead to the back
- Back zipper, hook and eye closure
- Mini-length hem, bodycon silhouette
- All-over sequin embroidery
- Velvet fabric, full-length knit lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-5068
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $49.90
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Vampy Sleek Patent Faux Leather Mini Dress
This vampy sleek patent faux leather mini dress can be styled for DIY Halloween looks that will attract all the attention! It features a sleeveless plunging halter neckline with thin halter straps, a sultry lattice front design at the bust, a mini-length hem, and a bodycon silhouette that will showcase your curves. The patent faux leather fabric will give off a sexy sheen. Complete your sultry dark angel costume with feathered wings, a halo headband, and platform heels!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless plunge halter neckline
- Thin halter straps, dual hook and eye closures
- Lattice front design, bungee straps, tie closure
- Dual vertical seams down the front, back zipper, hook and eye closure
- Mini-length hem, bodycon silhouette
- Patent faux leather fabric, front knit lining, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-5081
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $42.90
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Chic Icon Corset Bodycon Mini Dress
Create a chic iconic look for your next girl's night out in this sleek mini dress! It features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline with a pleated and padded bust, adjustable spaghetti straps for a customized fit, a corset-designed bodice, ruching down the side and back seams, a mini-length hem, and a bodycon silhouette that will flaunt your figure. The smooth knit fabric offers plenty of stretch. Style with strappy stilettos.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline, pleated and padded bust
- Adjustable spaghetti straps, back zipper, hook and eye closure
- Corset-designed bodice, high waist seam
- Ruched side and back seams
- Mini-length hem, bodycon silhouette
- Smooth and stretchy knit fabric, lined bust
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2594
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $39.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Glitter Glamour Velvet Ruffle Mini Dress
Flaunt your feminine allure with this eye-catching glitter velvet mini dress! Featuring a sleeveless one-shoulder neckline with a fluttery ruffle, bodycon silhouette, and mini-length hem with a daring side cutout and ruffles, this showstopper is made of sparkling glitter velvet that glams up any night! Complete the look with a collar necklace for a semi-formal event!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless one-shoulder neckline, ruffled strap
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem, side cutout with ruffles
- Glitter velvet fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2636
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $5.97 $40.90
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Pretty Thing Satin Bodycon Mini Dress
Step out looking like a pretty young thing in this satin mini dress! It features a sleeveless square neckline, wide shoulder straps, a bodycon silhouette, and an asymmetrical wrap-fitted hem. Complete the look in a necklace and earrings set.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Wide shoulder straps
- Bodycon silhouette
- Asymmetrical wrap, fitted mini-length hem
- Lined smooth satin fabric, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4997
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $39.90
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Esther Floral Sequin Lace-Up Skater Dress
Special Occasion
Nothing says flower power like the floral sequin pattern on the vibrant Esther party dress perfect for school dances or a dressy evening event! She features a sleeveless square neckline, a padded bust, tank shoulder straps, a satin lace-up back design, and a flattering skater silhouette and short-length hem. The party dress is designed with an eye-catching floral sequin-embellished pattern on mesh fabric and has multiple tulle and satin woven linings for a voluminous effect. Complete the look in this skater dress with sassy platform block heels and a choker necklace.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline, padded bust, tank shoulder straps
- Satin-lace up back, lower zipper and hook-eye closure
- Skater silhouette, short-length hem
- Floral sequin-embellished pattern
- Multiple tulle and satin woven lining, no stretch
- No bra required
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1708
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $109.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Terra Flocked Velvet Puff Sleeve Mini Dress
Special Occasion
The perfect LBD for a dressy date night, the Terra flocked velvet mini dress will bring that chic flair. She features a sweetheart neckline with a build-in padded bust and center ruching, sheer short puff sleeves, ruching down the side and back seams, a mini-length hem, and a bodycon silhouette that will hug your natural curves. The lined mesh fabric features a floral flocked velvet pattern. Style with lace-up heels.
Fit & Features
- Sweetheart neckline, padded bust, center ruching
- Sheer short puff sleeves, elastic cinched hems
- Ruching down the side and back seams, back zipper, hook and eye closure
- Mini-length hem, bodycon silhouette
- Floral flocked velvet pattern, sheer mesh fabric, knit lining, moderate stretch
- Bra optional
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1735
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $29.97 $56.90
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Quinn Formal Sequin Bodycon Mini Dress
Special Occasion
Illuminate the night and radiate a gorgeous iridescent glow in the Quinn formal sequin bodycon mini dress. She features a sleeveless cowl neckline, bungee spaghetti straps that lead to a cross-back strap design, a mini-length hem with a curve-hugging silhouette, and all-over sequin embroidery. Style with metallic platform heels for a fabulous birthday outfit!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless cowl neckline
- Bungee spaghetti straps, cross-back strap design
- Mini-length hem, bodycon fit
- All-over sequin embroidery, iridescent hue
- Mesh fabric, stretchy knit lining
- Strapless or sticky bra recommended
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1481
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $59.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Fashion Zilla Mock Neck Texture Mini Dress
A fashionista like you will go crazy for this iconic mini dress! It features a mock neckline, cap sleeves, and a flattering bodycon silhouette on stylish textured mesh fabric with a stretchy knit lining. Complete the look in sleek sunglasses and booties for an edgy-fab vibe!
Fit & Features
- Mock neckline
- Cap sleeves
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Textured mesh fabric, stretchy knit lining
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-5278
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $34.90
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Sweet Details Crepe Wrap Mini Dress
For a look that's delicate, but packs some mighty fine style, try this crepe mini dress! A fitted bodycon silhouette, spaghetti straps, and a wrap mini-length hem combine with pleated side seams to create a dress with just the right amount of oomph. Crepe fabric gives it an extra pop of tasteful sass! Complete the look with teardrop earrings.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Side pleated seam
- Bodycon silhouette, wrap mini-length hem
- Crepe fabric, knit lining at the bust, plenty of stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4728
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $32.90
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Bring It Back Glitter Caged Mini Dress
Bring it back and drop it low in this glitter mesh dress perfect for the club! It features a sleeveless square neckline, spaghetti straps, a low-caged back design, and a flattering bodycon silhouette. Complete the look in platform heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Low caged back design
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Glitter mesh fabric, stretchy knit lining
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-5015
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $38.90
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Date Night Calling Sleeveless Mini Dress
Ring, ring, that's your bae calling to set up a date night! Discover this perfect sleeveless mini dress for your night featuring a sultry plunge V-neckline, bodycon silhouette and side ruched seams, and a fitted mini-length hem. Complete the look with hoop earrings.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless plunge V-neckline
- Bodycon silhouette
- Side ruched seams
- Fitted mini-length hem
- Smooth knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2722
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $5.97 $32.90
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Sunny Days Floral Chiffon Skater Dress
Swing into the sunnier days ahead in this floral chiffon dress! It features a sleeveless square neck, adjustable spaghetti straps, a stretchy smocked bodice, and a tiered ruffle short-length skater silhouette. Complete the look in cute espadrille wedges for a family picnic!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neck, adjustable spaghetti straps
- Stretchy smocked bodice
- Skater silhouette, tiered ruffles
- Short-length hem
- Floral print, airy chiffon, knit lining
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4936
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $44.90
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Mae Strapless Feather Sequin Party Dress
Special Occasion
Shine like never before in the Mae party mini dress crafted with light-catching sequins sure to mesmerize every room! Perfect for formal birthdays, bachelorettes, and banquets. She features a flirty strapless neckline adorned with feather trim, a bodycon silhouette, and a mini-length hem. The party mini dress is composed of a sequin-embellished mesh fabric with a stretchy knit lining. Complete the look in platform heels and a clutch.
Fit & Features
- Strapless neckline, feather trim
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Sequin-embellished mesh fabric, stretchy knit lining
- Strapless bra or sticky bra recommended
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1493
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $14.97 $84.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Kandice Velvet Rhinestone Mini Party Dress
Special Occasion
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 & Mini Dresses
Price: $29.97 $64.90
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Ethereal Sparkle Sequin Bodycon Mini Dress
Glimmer and give off an ethereal sparkle in this gorgeous sequin bodycon mini dress! This stunning style features a sleeveless plunge V-neckline with ruched detailing at the bust, spaghetti straps that lead to an open back with a cross-back and lace-up strappy design for a customized fit, a mini-length hem, and a bodycon silhouette that will hug your curves. The lined mesh fabric features all-over sequin embroidery with a subtle iridescent hue. Complete your party look with metallic heels!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless plunge V-neckline, ruched bust
- Spaghetti straps, cross-back design
- Open back, lace-up strappy design, tie closure
- High waist seam, mini-length hem, bodycon silhouette
- All-over iridescent sequin embroidery
- Sheer mesh fabric, full-length knit lining, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-5117
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $49.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Air Of Romance Chiffon Skater Dress
Slip into something a little more romantic with this chiffon skater dress! With sheer peasant long sleeves, a sweetheart neckline, and a smocked back, this frock will ensure that your evening style is truly swoon-worthy. Its ruched bodice, skater silhouette, and short-length hem make it a must-have for any date night when you pair it with a necklace and heels!
Fit & Features
- Sheer peasant long sleeves
- Sweetheart neckline
- Smocked back, ruched bodice
- Skater silhouette
- Short-length hem
- Chiffon fabric, stretchy knit lining
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2567
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $49.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Sashay Away Velvet Ruffle Skater Dress
You'll love sashaying from room to room in this flowy velvet skater dress! It features a sleeveless V-neckline, spaghetti straps, a flattering fit and flare silhouette, and a tiered ruffled short-length hem. Complete the look for a celebration in rhinestone heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Fit and flare, skater silhouette
- Tiered ruffled short-length hem
- Soft velvet fabric, moderate stretch, bust knit lining
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2564
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $45.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Love Stories Mesh V-Neck Ruffled Mini Dress
Live out your love story starting with this mesh mini dress for a dark romance vibe! It features sheer fitted long sleeves with ruffled cuffs, a V-neckline with ruffle trim, a flattering bodycon silhouette, and a center front ruffled trim. Complete the look in rhinestone heels.
Fit & Features
- Sheer fitted long sleeves, ruffled cuffs
- V-neckline, ruffle trim
- Bodycon silhouette
- Center front ruffle trim
- Mini-length hem
- Partially lined mesh fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-5146
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $36.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Be Your Sweetheart Satin Lace-Up Skater Dress
Show up ready to swoon every heart in this satin skater dress at parties! It features a strapless sweetheart neckline with non-slip grip lining, a pleated bust overlay, an eye-catching strappy lace-up back, and a short-length hem. Complete the look with a rhinestone choker and earrings!
Fit & Features
- Strapless sweetheart neckline
- Non-slip grip lining
- Pleated bust overlay
- Strappy lace-up back
- Skater silhouette, short-length hem
- Silky satin fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2566
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $5.97 $32.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Such A Slay Cutout Bodycon Mini Dress
This sultry cutout bodycon mini dress will make your next night-out 'fit such a slay. It features a sleeveless V-neckline, a twist-front design with sexy small cutout accents, thin tank shoulder straps, a bold front waist cutout, a mini-length hem, and a bodycon silhouette that will flaunt your figure. The buttery-smooth double-lined knit fabric offers plenty of stretch. Style with rhinestone fringe earrings and lace-up heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline, twist-front design, cutout accents
- Tank shoulder straps
- Front waist cutout, high waist seam
- Mini-length hem
- Bodycon silhouette
- Double-lined smooth knit fabric, plenty of stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-5179
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $5.97 $30.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Sultry Luxe Velvet Ruffle Mini Dress
Keep your party look sultry and luxe with this chic velvet ruffle mini dress. It features a sleeveless V-neckline with a fabulous front ruffled trim, adjustable spaghetti straps, ruching down the side and back seams, a mini-length hem, and a bodycon silhouette to show off your natural curves. The smooth velvet fabric offers plenty of stretch. Style with rhinestone fringe earrings and metallic heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline, ruffled trim
- Adjustable spaghetti straps, back zipper closure
- High waist, ruched side and back seams
- Mini-length hem
- Bodycon silhouette
- Velvet fabric, knit lining at the bust, plenty of stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2662
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $5.97 $36.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Wendy Floral Sequin Mini Party Dress
Special Occasion
Spring into the Wendy floral sequin party dress ready to bloom for school dances, banquets, or dressy celebrations! She features a sleeveless square neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps, a flattering bodycon silhouette, and a mini-length hem. The party dress is designed with a gorgeous floral sequin pattern on mesh fabric with a stretchy knit lining. Complete the look with some radiant bling and heels!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps
- Padded bust, back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Bodycon silhouette, mini-length hem
- Floral sequin-embellished pattern
- Mesh fabric, stretchy knit lining
- Bra optional
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1707
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $79.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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