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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Casual Fave Ribbed Knit Mini Dress
This basic casual ribbed knit mini dress will be a new fave for the season! It features a sleeveless square neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps for a customized fit, a mini-length hem, and a form-hugging silhouette. The lightweight ribbed knit fabric offers plenty of stretch. Style with a denim jacket and sandals for a cute everyday vibe.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Mini-length hem
- Form-hugging bodycon fit
- Ribbed knit fabric, plenty of stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-5086
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $18.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Heat Things Up Cutout Mini Dress
Heat things up in this showstopping bodycon mini dress on vacation or at a summer party! It features a sweetheart neckline, spaghetti straps that crisscross in the back, dual front center O-ring inserts and cutout accents, side ruched seams, and a fitted hem. Complete the look with geo-shaped earrings and a layered necklace.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline
- Spaghetti straps, crisscross back
- Dual front center O-ring inserts, cutout accents
- Bodycon silhouette, side ruched seams
- Mini-length fitted hem
- Double-lined brushed knit stretchy fabric
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-5137
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $33.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Knit Your Average Crochet Sweater Mini Dress
Elevate your look to a subtle shine factor in this crochet sweater mini dress perfect for layering over your bikini on vacation or a private yacht party! It features a sleeveless cowl neckline, halter tie-back straps, a partially open back, and a bodycon fit. The dress is composed of a space dye metallic sheer knit fabric. Style with strappy sandals.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless cowl neckline
- Halter tie-back straps
- Partially open back
- Bodycon fit
- Mini-length hem
- Space dye metallic sheer knit fabric, slight stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 06005-1659
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $39.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Power Play Ponte O-Ring Cutout Mini Dress
Make a major power play in this sophisticated ponte mini dress with a hint of sultry! It features a crew neck, muscle sleeves with shoulder pads for a structured look, a bodycon fit, a cutout waist with an O-ring insert, and curve-hugging side ruched seams. Complete the look in chic strappy stiletto heels for a night of dinner and drinks!
Fit & Features
- Crew neck
- Muscle sleeves, shoulder pads
- Bodycon fit, back zipper and hook-eye closures
- Cutout waist, O-ring insert
- Side ruched seam, mini-length hem
- Lined ponte knit fabric, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4938
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $5.97 $44.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Elevated Affair Pearl Strap Mini Dress
Make it an elevated affair in this glamorous pearl embellished mini dress. It features a sleeveless cowl neckline, thin shoulder straps with detailed faux pearl accents, a partially open back with a lower zipper closure, a mini-length hem, and a bodycon silhouette that will hug your curves. The lined crepe fabric offers a moderate stretch. Style with platform heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless cowl neckline
- Thin adjustable shoulder straps, faux pearl embellishments
- Partially open back, lower zipper, hook and eye closure
- High waist seam
- Mini-length hem, bodycon fit
- Crepe fabric, smooth knit sewn-in lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2363
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $22.97 $49.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Decadent In Pearls Crepe Lace-Up Dress
Step out looking decadent in this crepe mini dress as the chic bride-to-be or cocktail party guest! It features a sleeveless square neck, spaghetti straps that lace up along the back, a center front ruched seam, and a bodycon silhouette. The dress is designed with all-over faux pearl embellishments on stretchy crepe fabric. Complete the look in sleek stiletto heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neck
- Spaghetti straps, lace-up back
- Center front ruched seam, bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- All-over faux pearl embellishments
- Stretchy crepe fabric
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2402
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $49.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Sparkle Soiree Sequin Fringe Mini Dress
Attend your next soiree with all eyes drawn to you in this sparkly sequin fringe mini dress! It features a sleeveless scoop neckline with a built-in padded bust, spaghetti straps, all-over sequin embroidery with fringe detailing for a glitzy vibe, a mini-length hem, and a curve-hugging silhouette. The lined knit fabric offers a moderate stretch. Style this mini dress with rhinestone statement earrings and metallic heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless scoop neckline, padded bust
- Spaghetti straps, elastic banded hem at the back
- All-over sequin embroidery, fringe design
- Mini-length hem
- Curve-hugging fit
- Sheer knit fabric, full knit lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-5008
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $22.97 $49.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Chic Nautical Vibes Striped Mini Dress
Elevate your summer style and give off chic nautical vibes in this striped mini dress! It features a sleeveless scoop neckline, spaghetti straps, a faux wrap waist design with a tie-front detail, a mini-length hem, and a form-hugging fit. The stretchy brushed knit fabric features an all-over horizontal striped pattern. Complete the look with espadrille sandals for a beachside brunch!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless scoop neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Faux wrap waist design, tie-front detail
- Mini-length hem, form-hugging fit
- Horizontal striped print
- Brushed knit fabric, plenty of stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-5067
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $24.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Sunshine Girlie Crochet Chevron Sweater Dress
Calling all the sunshine girlies! Slip on this playful crochet chevron sweater dress for backyard pool parties or vacations. It features a sleeveless halter V-neckline, tie-back spaghetti straps, an open back, a bodycon silhouette, and a mini-length hem with ribbed trim. Style with chunky platform heels for a complete look!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless halter V-neckline
- Tie-back spaghetti straps
- Open back
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem with ribbed trim
- Chevron pattern, crochet sweater fabric, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 06005-1658
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $36.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Alexa Rhinestone Lace-Up Party Dress
Special Occasion
Who's that girl? It's you in the stunning Alexa party dress ready to hit the town for a Vegas bachelorette or dressy birthday celebration! She features a V-neckline with a nude mesh insert, spaghetti straps that create the customizable lace-up back, and a bodycon silhouette with a mini-length hem. The formal dress showcases dazzling all-over rhinestone embellishments in a figure-flattering pattern on mesh fabric with a stretchy knit lining. Complete the look in sassy stiletto heels and a clutch.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline, nude mesh insert, spaghetti straps
- Customizable lace-up back, zipper and hook-eye closure
- Bodycon silhouette, mini-length hem
- All-over rhinestone embellishments
- Mesh fabric, stretchy knit lining
- Sticky bra or pasties recommended
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1358
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $99.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Summer Mood Ditsy Floral Mini Dress
This adorable ditsy floral mini dress will have you in the mood for easy summer days! It features a sleeveless scoop neckline, a small bust cutout with a tie-front detail, spaghetti straps, a mini-length hem, and a form-hugging silhouette. The ditsy floral printed ribbed knit fabric offers plenty of stretch. Style with hoop earrings and strappy sandals.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless scoop neckline
- Small bust cutout, tie-front detail
- Spaghetti straps
- Mini-length hem, form-hugging fit
- Ditsy floral print
- Ribbed knit fabric, plenty of stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-5114
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $5.97 $26.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Flirty Floral Vibes Ruched Mini Dress
Capture a sweet romantic look in this flirty floral mini dress! It features a sleeveless V-neckline with ruching at the bust, spaghetti straps, a mini-length hem, and a form-hugging fit. The stretchy ribbed knit fabric features an all-over ditsy floral print for an adorable summer style. Pair with espadrille sandals for a day date.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline
- Ruching at the bust
- Spaghetti straps
- Mini-length hem, form-hugging fit
- Ditsy floral print
- Ribbed knit fabric, smooth knit lining, plenty of stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4760
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $26.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Spark My Desire Rhinestone Strappy Mini Dress
Spark the desire to shine in this rhinestone mesh mini dress for a GNO or bachelorette in Vegas! It features a sleeveless square neckline, spaghetti straps that shape the caged-strappy back design, side ruched seams, and a flattering bodycon silhouette. Complete the look with fringe earrings and heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Spaghetti straps, caged-strappy back
- Side ruched seams, bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- All-over rhinestone embellishments
- Mesh fabric, sewn-in knit lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4887
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $44.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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So Outstanding Satin Corset Seam Mini Dress
You'll look so outstanding in this satin mini dress for a night at the club! It features a sleeveless square neck, spaghetti straps that criss-cross in the back, a corset seam bodice, and an alluring bodycon silhouette. Complete the look in spiral rhinestone heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Spaghetti straps, criss-cross back design
- Corset seam bodice
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Lined satin fabric, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4798
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $38.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Dear Summer Eyelet Lace Open Back Dress
Make summer special looking so sweet in this eyelet lace mini dress for your upcoming daytime plans! It features adorable puff short sleeves, a square neckline, and an eye-catching open back with elasticized lattice straps and a bodycon silhouette. Complete the look in trendy platform wedges for brunch!
Fit & Features
- Puff short sleeves
- Square neckline
- Open back, elasticized lattice straps
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Eyelet lace fabric, stretchy knit lining
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-5174
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $26.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Amp Up The Sparkle Rhinestone Mini Dress
Amp up the sparkle for your next night out in a mini dress that brings elevated glamour! This dress features a sleeveless square neckline with an eye-catching rhinestone fringe trim, adjustable spaghetti straps, front pleated detailing, a mini-length hem with a faux wrap-front design, and a bodycon silhouette. The lined crepe fabric offers a moderate stretch. Style with rhinestone heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline, rhinestone fringe trim
- Adjustable spaghetti straps, back zipper, hook and eye closure
- High waist seam, pleating at the front
- Mini-length asymmetric hem, faux wrap-front design
- Bodycon silhouette
- Crepe fabric, full knit lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4752
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $5.97 $46.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Chic Refresh Ruched Bodycon Mini Dress
Update your dress collection with this ruched bodycon mini dress that will be a chic refresh! It features a sleeveless crew neckline, tank shoulder straps, a partially open back with a cross-back strap design for a trendy detail, ruching down the side seams, and a mini-length hem with a bodycon silhouette that will hug your natural curves. The lined ribbed knit fabric offers plenty of stretch. Style with clear lucite heels for happy hour.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless crew neckline
- Tank shoulder straps
- Open back, cross-back strap design
- Ruched side seams
- Mini-length hem, bodycon fit
- Ribbed knit fabric, smooth sewn-in knit lining, plenty of stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-5143
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $34.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Mesh Well Square Neck Mini Dress
You and this mini dress will mesh well together! It features adorable sheer puff short sleeves with ruffle trim, a square neckline, a ruched bust and side seams, and a flattering bodycon silhouette. Complete the look with a statement choker for a family party!
Fit & Features
- Sheer puff short sleeves, ruffle trim
- Square neckline
- Ruched bust and side seams
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Mesh fabric, stretchy knit lining
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-5098
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $44.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Ready For Sun Rib Knit Mini Dress
Ready for some sun? Let this rib knit mini dress cue the sunshine! It features a sleeveless scoop neckline, a flirty bust tie with a keyhole accent, spaghetti straps, and a bodycon silhouette. Complete the look in trendy flat sandals for a backyard bbq!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless scoop neckline
- Bust tie, keyhole accent
- Spaghetti straps
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Stretchy rib knit fabric
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-5149
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $25.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Bling On The Glamour Geometric Print Metallic Mini Dress
Bling on the glamour with this glitzy metallic mini dress that will be sure to turn heads! It features a sleeveless cowl neckline, spaghetti straps, a mini-length hem, a bodycon silhouette that will hug your curves, and an all-over geometric multi-print pattern with chain-link printed accents on a lightweight metallic knit fabric. Style this dress for a club night with rhinestone hoops and sparkly heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless cowl neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Mini-length hem
- Bodycon fit
- Geometric multi-print pattern, chain-link printed accents
- Smooth metallic knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4363
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $33.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Chic To Be Lace Crepe Mini Dress
They can also pronounce you chic to be with this gorgeous crepe mini dress on! Perfect for bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, and other celebrations. Featuring a sleeveless sweetheart neck, wide straps, a lovely lace-lined bust with underwire and a bow, a pleated side seam, and a crepe bodycon skirt. Complete the look in rhinestone mules.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neck
- Wide straps, back zipper and hook-eye closures
- Lace-lined bust, underwire, bow
- Pleated side seam
- Crepe bodycon skirt
- Lined, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2122
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $5.97 $39.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Sweet Thing Off-The-Shoulder Mini Dress
Show your sweet side in this must-have mini dress for a stylish look at every event! It features an off-the-shoulder neckline, short sleeve cuffs, all-over ruching with an adjustable front drawstring, and a bodycon silhouette. The lined mesh fabric offers plenty of stretch. Complete the look in platform sandals.
Fit & Features
- Off-the-shoulder neckline
- Sheer short sleeve cuffs
- All-over ruching, adjustable front drawstring
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Sheer mesh fabric, knit lining, plenty of stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2399
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $44.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Double Take Strappy Back Mini Dress
This casual mini-dress will make everyone do a double-take! It features a sleeveless scoop neckline, spaghetti straps, an open back with a caged strap design, a bodycon silhouette, and a mini-length hem. The dress is composed of a stretchy rib knit fabric with a sewn-in knit lining. Complete the look in hoop earrings for a backyard bbq.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless scoop neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Open back, caged strap design
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Rib-knit fabric, sewn-in knit lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-5156
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $30.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Call You Sweetheart Ruffle A-Line Dress
Everyone will be calling you sweet in this short A-line dress as the bride-to-be or graduate! It features a sleeveless sweetheart neck, tank shoulder straps, a ruched bust seam, a flattering A-line silhouette, asymmetrical front ruffle trim, and a short-length hem. Complete the look with earrings and block heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neck
- Tank shoulder straps
- Ruched bust seam
- A-line silhouette, asymmetrical ruffle trim
- Short-length hem
- Slinky knit stretchy fabric
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2480
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $34.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale