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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Cute Factor Eyelet Lace Skater Dress
Bring the cute factor by wearing this eyelet lace skater dress for picnics, brunch, or casual family parties! Featuring adorable puff short sleeves, a square neck with a ruched bust, a flirty tie-back closure, and a fit-and-flare silhouette and short hem. Complete the look with cute flower earrings.
Fit & Features
- Puff short sleeves
- Square neck, ruched bust
- Tie-back closure
- Skater, fit and flare silhouette
- Short-length hem
- Eyelet lace fabric, knit lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4910
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $42.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Playful Touch Crepe Daisy Print Short Dress
Add a playful touch to your closet with this adorable crepe daisy print dress to wear for birthdays or family parties! It features puff short sleeves, a sweetheart neckline, a flirty bust tie, a stretchy smocked back, hidden side pockets for keeping your hands warm, and a tiered ruffled short-length hem. Complete the look with dainty earrings.
Fit & Features
- Puff short sleeves
- Sweetheart neckline
- Bust tie front, stretchy smocked back
- Hidden side pockets
- Tiered ruffled short-length hem
- Daisy print,
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2338
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $38.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Swing Into It Satin V-Neck Skater Dress
Swing into this satin skater dress perfect for hitting the dance floor! It features a sleeveless surplice V-neckline with a padded and pleated bust, dual adjustable spaghetti straps, hidden side pockets for keeping your hands warm, and a flattering fit and flare skater short silhouette. Complete the look in this skater dress with sassy platform heels and a clutch.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless surplice V-neckline, padded, pleated bust
- Dual adjustable spaghetti straps
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Hidden side pockets
- Skater short silhouette
- Lined silky satin fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2138
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $44.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Dazzle Down Sequin Lace-Up Mini Dress
Shake, shimmy, and get down in this sequin mini dress out on the dance floor! It features a sleeveless V-neck, sleek bungee spaghetti straps that lace up in the back, a bodycon silhouette, and a flirty slit accent on the hem. Complete the look with earrings.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neck
- Bunge spaghetti straps
- Lace-up back, zipper and hook-eye closure
- Bodycon silhouette, slit accent
- Mini-length hem
- Sequin fabric, knit lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4784
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $45.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Subtle Love Ditsy Floral Mini Dress
Effortlessly cute with subtle detail, what's not to love about this ditsy floral mini dress? It features a sleeveless V-neckline with a ruched bust seam, spaghetti straps, and a bodycon silhouette. Complete the look in trendy flat sandals for a brunch.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline, ruched bust seam
- Spaghetti straps
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Ditsy floral print
- Ribbed stretchy knit fabric, knit lining
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-5073
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $24.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Sultry Midnight Vibes Satin Bodycon Mini Dress
Show off a sultry vibe as you dance past midnight in this sleek satin bodycon mini dress! It features a sleeveless square neckline, spaghetti straps, an alluring open back with a strappy cross-back lace-up design, a hip-hugging fit, and a mini-length hem. The satin-knit fabric offers a moderate stretch. Style with clear heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline, spaghetti straps
- Open back, cross-back lace-up straps, tie closure
- High waist seam
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Satin-knit fabric, lined bust, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4805
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $5.97 $30.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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The Cutest Denim V-Neck Mini Dress
Show off your cute figure in this stylish denim mini-dress! It features a sleeveless sweetheart neck, wide shoulder straps, a front exposed zipper closure, and a bodycon silhouette. Complete the look in lace-up heels for a birthday party!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neck
- Wide shoulder straps
- Front exposed zipper closure
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Denim fabric, slight stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4591
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $5.97 $44.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Modern Romance Eyelet Lace Mini Dress
A modern take on a romantic silhouette! This eyelet lace mini dress is cute for bridal showers or casual day dates. It features long peasant sleeves, a square neck, a ruched bust, and a form-hugging silhouette. Complete the look in chic lucite block heels.
Fit & Features
- Long peasant sleeves
- Square neck, ruched bust
- Form-hugging silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Eyelet lace fabric, knit lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4941
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $5.97 $36.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Can't Resist Chiffon Floral Skater Dress
No one can resist you in this chiffon floral dress - a staple for all of the upcoming soirees! It features a sleeveless V-neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps, a tie-back closure, and a flattering skater short silhouette. Complete the look in faux leather mules.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Tie-back closure
- Skater silhouette
- Short-length hem
- Floral print, chiffon fabric, stretch knit lining
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2057
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $44.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Loving Is Easy Eyelet Lace Tie Mini Dress
Loving this eyelet lace mini dress is easy! Perfect for lunch with friends or bridal showers. The dress features a sleeveless square neck, spaghetti straps, a ruched bust tie, and a bodycon silhouette. Complete the look in trendy sandals.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neck, spaghetti straps
- Ruched bust tie
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Eyelet lace fabric, stretchy knit lining
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4873
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $24.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Shelby Rhinestone Mesh Bodycon Mini Dress
Special Occasion
Create a stylish spark in the radiant Shelby rhinestone mesh mini dress! She features an off-the-shoulder sweetheart neckline with a chic overlay design, ruching down the back and side seams, a mini-length hem, a bodycon silhouette that will hug your curves, and all-over rhinestone embellishments for a stunning sparkle. Complete the look with clear heels for your next party.
Fit & Features
- Off-the-shoulder sweetheart neck, overlay design, non-slip grip lining
- Side and back ruching, back zipper hook-eye closure
- Mini-length hem, bodycon fit
- Rhinestone embellishments
- Mesh fabric, sewn-in knit lining, moderate stretch
- Strapless or sticky bra recommended
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1530
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $69.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Pop The Bubbly Glitter Mesh Party Dress
Pop the bubbly and raise a toast to your sparkle in this glitter mesh party dress! It features a sleeveless square neck, a ruched bust, spaghetti straps, and a fit-and-flare short silhouette. Complete the look in a glam necklace set.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neck, spaghetti straps
- Ruched bust
- Fit and flare, skater silhouette
- Short-length hem
- Glitter mesh fabric, sewn-in lining
- Minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1743
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $49.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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In My Era Satin Rhinestone Strappy Dress
Get into your glam era strutting in this satin mini dress on a girl's night on the town! The dress features a sleeveless square neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps, dual-side strappy cutouts at the waist, and an alluring bodycon silhouette with all-over rhinestone embellishments. Complete the look in this mini-length dress with glitter block heels for extra shine!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps
- Dual-side strappy cutouts at the waist
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- All-over rhinestone embellishments
- Lined satin fabric, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4949
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $5.97 $42.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Dinner And Dessert Smocked Skater Dress
This skater dress was made for a dinner and dessert date night! It features a sleeveless square neck, organza tie-straps, a stretchy smocked bodice, and a fit-and-flare short hem with an organza overlay. Complete the look in rhinestone lace-up heels and a clutch.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neck
- Organza tie straps
- Stretchy smocked bodice
- Fit and flare skater silhouette
- Short-length hem
- Organza overlay, stretch knit lining
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2286
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $5.97 $44.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Skip A Beat Ponte V-Neck Skater Dress
You'll be dressed to impress in this ponte skater dress as a graduate or bride-to-be! It features a sleeveless V-neckline, spaghetti straps, a flattering fit and flare silhouette, and a short-length hem. Complete the look in chic rhinestone heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Back zipper closure
- Fit and flare, skater silhouette
- Short-length hem
- Lined ponte-knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2235
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $39.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Flirt And Twirl Chiffon Open Back Skater Dress
Flirt and twirl in this sassy little chiffon dress perfect for date nights or parties! It features adorable sheer puff short sleeves, a ruched square neck with a bust tie and keyhole, an open back with tie closure, and a flowy short skater silhouette. Complete the look in platform block heels.
Fit & Features
- Sheer puff short sleeves
- Ruched square neck, bust tie, keyhole
- Open back, tie closure
- Flowy skater silhouette
- Short-length hem
- Airy chiffon fabric, stretch knit lining
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-5040
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $36.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Party Princess Satin Lace-Up Skater Dress
Crown yourself a party princess in this twirl-worthy stunner of a skater dress! It features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps, a structured bust with light padding, a back lace-up design, and a flattering fit and flare short-length silhouette. The skater dress is composed of a silky satin-lined fabric. Style with adorable platform heels to complete the look!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline
- Structured bust, light padding
- Lace-up back design
- Fit and flare skater silhouette
- Short-length hem
- Lined satin fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2270
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $42.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Lena Satin Floral Mini A-Line Dress
Special Occasion
Keep it short and sweet in the Lena satin floral dress at graduations, rehearsal dinners, and dressy birthdays! She features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps for a customizable fit, a ruched padded bust, and a flattering A-line mini silhouette. The formal dress is composed of a floral silky satin fabric with a stretchy knit lining. Complete the look with fringe earrings and heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Ruched and padded bust
- A-line silhouette, mini-length hem
- Floral silky satin fabric, stretch knit lining
- No bra required
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1477
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $29.97 $49.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Kara Formal Floral Satin Skater Dress
Special Occasion
Sleek with an adorable flirty flair, the Kara formal floral satin skater short dress is the picture-perfect option for parties! She features a sleeveless V-neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps for customizable wear, a fitted high waist, a short skater skirt, and a fit and flare silhouette. The smooth satin woven fabric features an all-over floral pattern for the prettiest look. Style this dress with platform heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline
- Adjustable spaghetti straps, hidden back zipper, hook and eye closure
- Fitted high waist, short skater skirt, fit and flare silhouette
- Floral pattern
- Satin woven fabric, full lining, no stretch
- Strapless or sticky bra recommended
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1478
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $49.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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So Glitzy Glitter One-Shoulder Mini Dress
Create a night-out look that is so glitzy and glamorous with this glitter mini dress! It features an asymmetric one-shoulder neckline, a single long balloon sleeve, a front ruched seam, a mini-length hem, and a bodycon silhouette that will hug your curves. The glitter knit fabric includes a knit lining and offers moderate stretch. Style with rhinestone earrings and platform heels.
Fit & Features
- Asymmetric one-shoulder neckline
- Single long balloon sleeve, tapered hem
- Front ruched seam
- Mini-length hem
- Bodycon silhouette
- Glitter knit fabric, knit lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4934
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $44.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Esmeralda Tulle Sequin Strapless Party Dress
Special Occasion
Chat, twirl, and dance the night away in the flirty Esmeralda sequin party dress at prom, sweet sixteens, and banquet dinners! She features a strapless sweetheart neckline with a built-in padded bust, a lace-up back design for a customized fit, and a high waist seam leading to her flattering skater short-length silhouette. The formal dress is composed of a lined tulle fabric with all-over iridescent sequins to create the perfect sparkle! Complete the look in a glam necklace and earrings set.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, strapless sweetheart neckline, padded bust
- Lace-up back design, tie closure
- High waist seam, skater silhouette
- Short-length hem
- Iridescent flower sequins, round sequins
- Sheer tulle fabric, full woven lining, minimal stretch
- Bra optional
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1514
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $59.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Escape With Me Tropical Mini Dress
Escape to an island getaway with this tropical mini dress perfect for a sunset dinner by the shore! It features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps, a knotted bust accent, and a bodycon silhouette. The smooth lined knit fabric offers a moderate stretch. Complete the look in trendy sandals.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Knotted bust accent
- Bodycon silhouette, mini-length hem
- Tropical print
- Lined knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-5004
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $36.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Sunset Marvel Lace-Up Mini Dress
Everyone will marvel at you in this marble print mini dress featuring a sleeveless square neck, spaghetti straps that lace up along the back, and a bodycon silhouette. The mini-length dress is composed of a marble-printed mesh fabric with a stretch knit lining. Complete the look in platform wedges for dinner by the beach!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Lace-up back
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Marble print, mesh fabric, stretch knit lining
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4990
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $5.97 $29.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Dreamy Demure Lace V-Neck Satin Dress
Enchant your date in this dreamy and demure satin short dress for a dressy celebration or dinner party! Featuring a sleeveless V-neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps, a delicate lace bust, and a curve-hugging silhouette. Complete the look in lace-up heels and a clutch!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Lace bust
- Curve-hugging silhouette
- Short-length hem
- Lined silky satin fabric, no stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2448
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $46.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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