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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Meet Me At Golden Hour Ponte A-Line Dress
That effortlessly perfect vibe? She nailed it. This flirty A-line mini dress brings just the right amount of sweet with a fit that twirls like a dream at shower celebrations or birthdays!
Fit & Features
- Smooth ponte fabric
- Scoop neckline
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- A-line silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-000519
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $36.90
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Ruffle With It Ruffle Mini Dress
A little ruching, a little ruffle, and a whole lot of cute—this dress was made for playful nights and picture-perfect brunches. The bodycon fit keeps it flirty while the flounce hem adds that extra twirl factor.
Fit & Features
- Smooth knit stretch fabric
- Surplice V-neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Bodycon fit
- Ruffled mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-000475
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $35.90
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If You Seek Sexy Cutout Mini Dress
If you seek sexy vibes for the club this mini dress definitely brings it! Featuring a sleeveless sweetheart neckline, spaghetti straps, a twisted bust, an alluring cutout waist with crisscross straps, and a bodycon fit. Style with strappy heels to complete the look!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline
- Spaghetti straps, twisted bust
- Cutout waist, crisscross straps
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Double-lined stretchy knit fabric
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-5036
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $5.97 $32.90
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The Perfect Basic Knit Mini Dress
This casual knit mini dress is the perfect basic for creating cute everyday 'fits! It features a V-neckline, short fitted sleeves, a mini-length hem, and a form-hugging fit. The cotton-blend fabric offers a moderate stretch. Style with hoop earrings and strappy mules.
Fit & Features
- V-neckline
- Short fitted sleeves
- Mini-length hem
- Form-hugging fit
- Cotton-blend smooth knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-5050
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $19.90
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Color Me In Floral Satin A-Line Dress
Color your closet with this lovely floral satin dress to wear for upcoming soirees! It features a sleeveless cowl neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps, and a flattering A-line silhouette and short-length hem. Complete the look in strappy block heel sandals.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless cowl neckline
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- A-line silhouette
- Short-length hem
- Floral print
- Silky satin fabric, no stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2510
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $37.90
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So Obsessed Rhinestone Bust Mini Dress
The obsession is real with this sultry-glam mini dress. The short dress features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline with sparkling rhinestone embellishments peeking through at the bust, adjustable spaghetti straps, ruching down the side seams, a mini-length hem, and a bodycon silhouette that will hug your curves. Style this short dress with platform heels for a night out with your girls.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline
- Mini rhinestone embellishments at the bust
- Adjustable spaghetti straps, back zipper closure
- Ruched side seams
- Mini-length hem, bodycon fit
- Smooth knit fabric, stretchy knit lining
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2426
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $42.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Noteworthy Flirt Ruffled Lace-Up Mini Dress
Everyone will take note of your flirtiness in this mesh mini dress perfect for daytime parties! It features a sleeveless square neck, spaghetti straps that lace up along the open back, a bodycon silhouette, and all-over ruffled trim detail. Complete the look with statement earrings.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neck
- Spaghetti straps
- Lace-up, open back
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- All-over ruffled trim, mesh fabric, stretchy knit lining
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-5168
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $38.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Beverley Scuba Knit Ruffle V-Neck Party Dress
Special Occasion
A modern beauty, the Beverley party dress is sure to make a toast-worthy entrance! She stuns in a sleeveless plunge V-neckline with a dramatic tiered ruffle with a bonded edge trim, a bodycon silhouette, and a mini-length hem. The formal party dress is composed of a sleek scuba knit fabric with lining and minimal stretch. Complete the look in statement spiral heels for a bachelorette or cocktail party!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless plunge V-neckline
- Tiered ruffle with a bonded edge trim
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Bodycon silhouette, mini-length hem
- Lined scuba knit fabric, minimal stretch
- Strapless bra or sticky bra recommended
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1608
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $69.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Carrie Satin Rose Party Dress
Special Occasion
A sweet pick for upcoming weddings and fancy soirees! The Carrie satin party mini dress features a classic strapless sweetheart neckline with non-slip grip lining, a padded bust, and a front statement rose with cascading ruffle, a bodycon silhouette, and a flirty mini-length hem. She's composed of a smooth silky satin fabric with moderate stretch. Complete the look with fluttery faux lashes for a doll vibe!
Fit & Features
- Strapless sweetheart neckline, non-slip grip lining, padded bust
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Statement rose with cascading ruffles
- Bodycon silhouette, mini-length hem
- Silky satin fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1683
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $42.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Summer Refresh One-Shoulder Bodycon Mini Dress
This chic bodycon mini dress is the summer style refresh you need! It features an asymmetric one-shoulder neckline with an O-ring accent, a thin braided shoulder strap, a mini-length hem, and a curve-hugging silhouette. The double-lined brushed knit fabric offers plenty of stretch. Complete the look with strappy sandals.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless asymmetric one-shoulder neckline
- O-ring accent, thin braided shoulder strap
- Mini-length hem
- Bodycon fit
- Double-lined brushed knit fabric, plenty of stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-5151
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $32.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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All Things Regal Flocked Velvet Mini Dress
If you adore all things regal this flocked velvet mini dress is perfect for you! It features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline, sleek bungee spaghetti straps, a padded bust, and a bodycon silhouette. Style with door-knocker earrings for a rehearsal dinner!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline
- Bungee spaghetti straps
- Padded bust
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Flocked velvet pattern, mesh fabric, stretchy knit lining
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2413
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $32.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Cut Out The Drama Plunge Neck Mini Dress
You're not here for the drama only to stand out in this chic mini dress at upcoming parties and mixers! It features long peasant sleeves, a plunge neckline with a flirty underbust cutout, and a bodycon silhouette on smooth knit-lined fabric. Complete the look with door-knocker earrings.
Fit & Features
- Peasant long sleeves
- Plunge neckline
- Underbust cutout
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Smooth knit fabric, stretchy knit lining
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2509
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $5.97 $28.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Sultry Status One-Shoulder Mini Dress
Level up your sultry status in this alluring mesh mini dress! It features a one-shoulder neckline with a tank strap with knotted details, a bold front cutout above the bust, a wired bust to provide structure, and a ruched corset-designed bodice with flexible boning. The high waist seam leads to a ruched skirt with a mini-length hem and a bodycon silhouette that will hug your curves. The lined mesh fabric offers a moderate stretch. Complete your night-out look with platform heels.
Fit & Features
- One-shoulder neckline, tank strap, knotted details
- Asymmetric front cutout above the bust, wired bust
- Ruched corset-designed bodice, flexible boning
- High waist seam, back zipper, hook and eye closure
- Mini-length hem, ruched detailing, bodycon fit
- Sheer mesh fabric, full knit lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4759
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $5.97 $39.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Arielle Formal Square Neck Skater Dress
Special Occasion
Give off a flirtatious allure in the Arielle formal skater dress that is a chic choice for weddings, parties, or fancy dinners! She features a sleeveless square neckline, thin tank shoulder straps, a matching square back design, a high waist seam, a short pleated skater skirt, and a dramatic fit and flare silhouette. The smooth scuba knit fabric offers a moderate stretch. Complete the look in this formal short dress with rhinestone duster earrings and metallic heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline, matching square back design
- Thin tank shoulder straps
- High waist seam
- Short pleated skater skirt, fit and flare silhouette
- Scuba knit fabric, knit lining at the bust, moderate stretch
- Strapless or sticky bra recommended
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1600
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $29.97 $47.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Glimmer And Shine Bodycon Mini Dress
Glimmer, shine, and radiate glamorous vibes on the dance floor in this gorgeous bodycon mini dress. It features a sleeveless square neckline, spaghetti straps, an alluring backless design with a tie-back accent, a mini-length hem, and a curve-hugging silhouette. The dress features glitzy glitter and metallic shimmer woven throughout the fabric for a stunning sheen. Style with rhinestone heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Backless design, tie-back accent
- Mini-length hem
- Bodycon fit
- Glitter, metallic shimmer woven fabric, knit lining at the bust, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-5017
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $5.97 $36.90
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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 & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $36.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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It-Girl Moment Crepe Bow Mini Dress
Have your it-girl moment in this crepe mini dress at cocktail parties or dressy birthdays! It features a sleeveless square neck, adjustable spaghetti straps, a statement bow on the back, and a bodycon silhouette. Complete the look in sassy stiletto heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neck
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Statement bow on the back
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Crepe fabric, stretchy knit lining
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2441
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $37.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Fresh In Paisley Floral A-Line Dress
Serve your closet a fresh style by adding this paisley floral short dress to it! Featuring a sleeveless V-neckline, sleek bungee spaghetti straps, a flattering A-line silhouette, and a flirty slit hem. Complete the look in trendy sandals for an afternoon in the city!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline
- Bungee spaghetti straps
- A-line silhouette
- Short-length hem, slit accent
- Paisley floral print
- Smooth stretchy knit fabric
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4943
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $5.97 $33.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Sunset Moments A-Line Mini Dress
This gorgeous mini dress was made for sunset dates! It features a sleeveless cowl neckline, spaghetti straps, an open back with a cross-back strap design and a low back draped accent, and a mini-length hem with an A-line silhouette. Style this short dress with a dainty necklace and espadrille wedges.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless cowl neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Open back, cross-back strap design
- Low back draped accent
- Mini-length hem, A-line silhouette
- Lightweight woven fabric, no stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-5325
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $5.97 $39.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Perfect Match Plaid Lace-Up Mini Dress
Find your perfect match in this casual-chic plaid mini dress! Featuring a sleeveless square neckline, spaghetti straps, an open back with a cross-back lace-up strappy design, a mini-length hem, a form-hugging fit, and a classic plaid windowpane print, this dress is a stylish must-have. Pair with hoop earrings and clear mules.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Open back, cross-back lace-up straps, tie closure
- Mini-length hem, form-hugging fit
- Plaid windowpane print
- Lined soft knit fabric, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-5159
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $24.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Cute And Fresh Swiss Dot Mesh Mini Dress
Get a cute and fresh 'fit for your bridal shower or birthday party with this swiss dot mesh mini dress! It features a square neckline, long sheer balloon sleeves with cinched hems, all-over ruching for a figure-flattering look, a mini-length hem, and a bodycon silhouette. The lined mesh fabric features an all-over swiss dot pattern for the cutest vibe. Style with block heels.
Fit & Features
- Square neckline
- Long sheer balloon sleeves, cinched hems
- All-over ruching
- Mini-length hem, bodycon fit
- All-over swiss dot pattern
- Sheer mesh fabric, partial knit lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2379
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $38.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Basic Revamp Zip-Front Mini Dress
This trendy zip-front mini dress will revamp your basic looks! It features a sleeveless mock neckline with a front zipper to style into a V-neckline, tank shoulder straps, a mini-length hem, and a bodycon silhouette that will hug your curves. The soft brushed knit fabric offers plenty of stretch. Style this mini dress with sneakers to keep it casual or mules for an elevated vibe!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless mock neckline
- Zip-front design
- Tank shoulder straps
- Mini-length hem
- Bodycon fit
- Brushed knit fabric, full lining, plenty of stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-5092
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $26.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Kennedy Formal V-Neck Ruffled Skater Dress
Special Occasion
Get ready to dance and twirl with a flirtatious flair in the Kennedy formal skater dress! She features a sleeveless V-neckline with a built-in padded bust, dual spaghetti straps that lead to an open back with a strappy cross-back design, dual high waist seams, a short skater skirt with a tiered ruffled overlay and banded hems, and a flattering fit and flare silhouette. The lined crepe fabric offers a moderate stretch. Style with platform heels for your bachelorette party!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline, padded bust, dual spaghetti straps
- Open back, strappy cross-back design
- Dual high waist seams, lower back zipper, hook and eye closure
- Short skater skirt, tiered ruffled overlay, banded hems, fit and flare silhouette
- Crepe fabric, smooth knit lining, moderate stretch
- Sticky bra or pasties optional
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1611
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $56.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Sassy Speed Racer Graphic Mini Dress
Amp up your bar hopping 'fits with this edgy graphic mini dress! It features a sleeveless crew neckline, a notched V-neck design with safety pin accents, a racecar graphic with various scripts like, "Champions Racing," a mini-length hem, and a bodycon silhouette that will hug your curves. Style with a layered necklace set and sneakers.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless crew neckline
- Notched V-neck design, safety pin accents
- Racecar graphic, various scripts like "Champions Racing"
- Mini-length hem
- Bodycon silhouette
- Cotton-blend fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 06002-1607
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $29.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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