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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Grace Formal Sequin Lace Skater Dress
Special Occasion
Create a dreamy princess vibe in the stunning Grace formal skater dress! Her sequin embroidered lace fabric will elevate your look for any fancy party. She features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline with lined and padded cups, a sheer corset-designed bodice with flexible boning to provide structure, adjustable spaghetti straps for a customized fit, a high waist seam flowing out to a short skater skirt, and a flattering fit and flare silhouette. The skirt features a woven satin and tulle lining to elevate the drama. Style with a rhinestone jewelry set.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline, lined and padded cups
- Sheer corset-designed bodice, flexible boning, adjustable spaghetti straps
- Hidden back zipper, hook and eye closure
- High waist seam, short skater skirt, fit and flare silhouette
- Sheer lace fabric, woven satin and tulle lining
- Clear sequin embroidery
- No bra required
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1446
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $89.90
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Bella Sequin V-Neck Party Dress
Special Occasion
Designed with sparkling sequins, the Bella party dress is sure to turn heads at rehearsal dinners or formal celebrations! She features a sleeveless V-neckline, sleek bungee spaghetti straps, a padded bust, and a high-waist seam that leads to her flared short-length hem. The party dress is composed of a sequin-embroidery on mesh fabric with a stretchy knit lining. Complete the look with statement earrings and heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline, bungee spaghetti straps
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Padded bust, high waist seam
- Flared, short-length hem
- Sequin-embroidery, mesh fabric, stretch knit lining
- Bra optional
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1460
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $39.97 $74.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Love Forever Lace One Shoulder Dress
Have you found true love? Just wait till you set eyes on yourself in this lace short dress to make your debut at bridal showers or rehearsal dinners! It features a one-shoulder neckline, a sheer fitted long sleeve, a bodycon silhouette, a sheer mesh insert along the waist, and is composed of lace fabric with a nude knit lining. Complete the look in sparkly heels.
Fit & Features
- One-shoulder neckline, sheer fitted long sleeve
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Bodycon silhouette
- Sheer mesh insert along the waist
- Short-length hem
- Lace fabric, nude knit lining, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2031
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $5.97 $43.90
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Major Glow Glitter Bodycon Mini Dress
This dress was made for dance floors, flash photos, and all eyes on you. With glitter shimmer, a ruched bodycon fit, and a plunging V neckline, it’s giving glam with zero effort required.
Fit & Features
- Glitter knit-lined fabric with stretch
- V-neckline, padded bra cups
- Spaghetti straps
- Side ruched seams
- Bodycon fit, mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
- Extra glitter for maximum sparkle - may have some natural fallout
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-000261
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $25.00 $42.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Sweet Life Floral Chiffon Skater Dress
Live the sweet life twirling in this floral chiffon dress at birthday parties or baby showers! Featuring an adorable off-the-shoulder neckline with ruffle trim, short-sleeve cuffs, a bust keyhole cutout with a tie accent, and a short skater silhouette. The dress is composed of a dainty floral print chiffon fabric with a knit lining. Complete the look in simple platform heels.
Fit & Features
- Off-the-shoulder neckline, ruffle trim
- Short-sleeve cuffs, elasticized hems
- Keyhole bust with tie, back zipper, hook and eye closure
- Short skater silhouette
- Dainty floral print
- Sheer chiffon fabric, knit lining, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2038
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $44.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Brunch Date Floral Chiffon Skater Dress
This adorable floral chiffon skater dress is perfect for brunch dates! The mini dress features a sleeveless square neckline, spaghetti straps, a smocked bust, a short skater skirt with a fit and flare silhouette, and a dainty floral print pattern, this dress is a must-have for the spring and summer seasons. Style with heeled sandals.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline, spaghetti straps
- Smocked bust
- Short skater skirt, fit and flare silhouette
- Dainty floral print
- Swiss dot chiffon fabric, stretchy knit lining
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2282
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $34.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Strike Again Marble Print Mini Dress
Strike a stunning look every time you're in this knit mini dress at parties or nights out! It features a sleeveless one-shoulder neckline, dual spaghetti straps with a sultry cutout, a bodycon silhouette, and a trendy marble print on stretchy knit fabric. Complete the look in sandals.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless one-shoulder neckline
- Dual spaghetti straps
- Cutout bust
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Marble print, knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4932
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $5.97 $30.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Dance Floor Dazzler Sequin Mini Dress
You'll be dazzling out on the dance floor in this sequin mini dress to shimmer all night! Featuring a sleeveless square neck, satin spaghetti straps that lace up along the open back, and a bodycon silhouette. Complete the look with a chic clutch.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neck
- Satin spaghetti straps
- Lace-up open back, zipper and hook-eye closure
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Sequin-embroidered mesh fabric, stretchy knit lining
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4754
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $20.97 $46.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Made You Flirt Lace Skater Dress
Make your crush flirt with how cute you'll be looking in this lace eyelet short dress perfect for birthday brunches or parties! Featuring a sleeveless scoop neck, ruffled straps, a ruched bust, and a fit-and-flare skater silhouette. Style with a chic bracelet and heels to complete the look.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless scoop neck, ruffled straps
- Ruched bust
- Fit and flare skater silhouette
- Short-length hem
- Lace eyelet fabric, knit lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2155
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $5.97 $44.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Sparkle Occasion Glitter Mini Dress
Your next night-out occasion calls for this sparkly glitter dress to dazzle every crowd! It features a sleeveless square neck, wide shoulder straps, a bodycon silhouette, and a mini-length hem. The dress is composed of glitter fabric with a stretchy knit lining. Complete the look in rhinestone heels for extra shine!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neck
- Wide shoulder straps
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Glitter fabric, stretchy knit lining
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4977
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $5.97 $39.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Lovely In Lace Ruffle Hem Mini Dress
Enchant with your loveliness in this lace mini dress for bridal showers or celebrations! It features sheer peasant long sleeves, a sweetheart neck, a lightly padded bust, a form-hugging fit, and a flirty front ruched seam leading to the ruffled hem. Complete the look in sassy-heeled sandals.
Fit & Features
- Sheer peasant long sleeves
- Sweetheart neck
- Lightly padded bust
- Form-hugging fit
- Front ruched seam, ruffled mini-length hem
- Lace fabric, knit lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2328
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $5.97 $36.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Glam Up Your Look Sequin Mini Dress
Glam up your look for the next party on your social calendar with this sequin mini dress! It features a sleeveless square neckline, spaghetti straps, a bold open back with cross-back straps and a lace-up design for a customized fit, and a mini-length hem with a bodycon silhouette that will hug your curves. The dress features all-over sequin embroidery with a stunning iridescent hue that is sure to draw all the attention! Complete the outfit with clear heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline, spaghetti straps
- Open back, cross-back straps, lace-up design, tie closure
- Lower back zipper, hook and eye closure
- Mini-length hem, bodycon silhouette
- Iridescent sequin embroidery
- Sheer mesh fabric, full knit lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4760
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $5.97 $46.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Shake It Up Sequin Fringe Mini Dress
Shake it up on girl's night in this flirty sequin mini dress sure to capture all the attention! The short mini dress features a sleeveless one-shoulder neckline, dual adjustable spaghetti straps, and a bodycon silhouette showcasing an all-over fringe on lined mesh fabric. Complete the look in stiletto heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless one-shoulder neckline
- Dual adjustable spaghetti straps
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Sequin all-over fringe
- Lined mesh fabric, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4867
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $23.97 $52.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Glow Up Glitter Strappy Back Mini Dress
It may be dreary during the day but at night is when your glow-up happens! Bring the shine in this glitter mini dress featuring a sleeveless square neck, bungee spaghetti straps that shape the open back with lattice straps, and a bodycon silhouette on crepe knit fabric. Complete the look in sassy platform heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neck
- Bungee spaghetti straps
- Open back, lattice straps
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Glitter crepe stretchy knit fabric
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4902
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $35.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Smitten Over Satin Puff Sleeve Short Dress
You'll be smitten over this satin short dress - a chic option for bridal showers, dressy brunches, and parties! The mini dress features adorable puff short sleeves, a square neck, and a side pleated seam that highlights your curves along the bodycon, faux wrap silhouette. Complete the look in heeled mules.
Fit & Features
- Puff short sleeves
- Square neck
- Side pleated seam
- Bodycon silhouette
- Faux wrap short-length hem
- Lined satin fabric, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2329
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $42.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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That Vintage Vibe Graphic Mini Dress
Get that vintage vibe you've been longing for with this graphic mini dress perfect for festivals, concerts, and bar nights! It features short sleeves, a crew neck, front graphic detail with slash accents, and a fitted short-length hem. Complete the look in an edgy moto jacket and boots.
Fit & Features
- Short sleeves
- Crew neck
- Front graphic detail, slash accents
- Fitted short-length hem
- Soft jersey knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 06002-1476
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $26.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Melonie Formal Taffeta A-Line Midi Dress
Special Occasion
Chat, twirl, and dance the night away in the Melonie formal dress as a beautiful bridesmaid or prom queen! She features a sleeveless square neckline, tank-style straps, a high waist seam, and hidden side pockets for keeping your hands warm. Her flattering A-line silhouette leads to a flared midi-length hem perfect for flaunting your shoes of the night! The formal dress is composed of taffeta fabric with a subtle sheen and multi-layers of tulle and stretchy knit lining for a voluminous effect. Style with sparkly platform heels and a clutch to complete the look.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline, tank-style straps
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- High waist seam, A-line silhouette
- Hidden side pockets
- Flared midi-length hem
- Taffeta sheen fabric, multi-layers of tulle, and stretchy knit lining
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1451
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $74.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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For The Frill Ruffled Tie-Back Skater Dress
You'll totally be eyeing this skater dress for its frills! Have your twirl-worthy moment in this short dress featuring a square neck, short puff sleeves, a tie-back detail, and a flowy fit and flare silhouette with a tiered ruffle trim skirt. Complete the look with a trendy purse and mules for a baby shower or celebration!
Fit & Features
- Square neck, short puff sleeves
- Tie-back detail
- Flowy, fit and flare silhouette
- Tiered ruffle trim skirt
- Short-length hem
- Lined woven fabric, no stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4851
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $44.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Shimmer Bloom Floral Sequin Lace-Up Mini Dress
Giving flirty glam with every sparkle. This strapless mini dress shines with floral sequins and a lace-up back that’s made to steal the spotlight. Perfect for homecoming, birthdays, or a fancy date night!
Fit & Features
- Floral sequin-embellished fabric
- Strapless neckline
- Satin ribbon lace-up back design
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-000205
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $52.90
Availability: Out of Stock
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Spring Break Mood Color Block Mini Dress
This fabulous mini dress will put you in the mood for a spring break vacay! It features a sleeveless square neckline, spaghetti straps, a V-shaped high waist seam, a mini-length hem with a pleated wrap-front design, and a curve-hugging silhouette. The crepe fabric features a trendy two-tone color block design. Style with bold platform heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline, spaghetti straps
- V-shaped high waist seam
- Asymmetric mini-length hem, pleating, wrap-front design
- Form-hugging fit
- Two-tone color block design
- Crepe fabric, knit lining at the bust, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4779
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $34.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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A Flare To Remember Skater Dress
You'll be unforgettable in this short skater dress perfect for twirling into baby showers, brunches, and family parties! Featuring a sleeveless plunge v-neckline, spaghetti straps that cross and tie along the open back, and a fit-and-flare silhouette. The dress is composed of airy printed chiffon fabric with a smooth woven lining. Style with strappy mules and a clutch!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless plunge v-neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Open back, cross strap design, tie closure
- Fit and flare skater silhouette
- Short-length hem
- Airy printed chiffon fabric, smooth woven lining
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4988
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $42.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Dreamy Romance Floral Skater Dress
Dreamy and romantic floral blooms across this chiffon skater dress perfect for family gatherings or parties. It features sheer peasant long sleeves, a ruched lightly padded bust and bodice, a sweetheart neckline, a smocked back, and a fit and flare ruffled silhouette. Complete the look in strappy mules.
Fit & Features
- Sheer peasant long sleeves, sweetheart neckline
- Ruched lightly padded bust and bodice
- Smocked back
- Skater silhouette, ruffled short-length hem
- Floral bloom print
- Airy chiffon fabric, woven lining, no stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2186
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $56.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Iconic Night Satin Rhinestone Strap Dress
Make it an iconic night starting with your outfit! This part-ready satin mini dress features a sleeveless sweetheart neck, rhinestone embellished straps with an adjustable design, a faux knotted bust accent, and a bodycon silhouette. Complete the look in a glam bracelet and heels!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neck
- Rhinestone embellished straps, adjustable design
- Faux knotted bust accent
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Lined smooth satin, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4913
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $37.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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True Staple Short Skater Dress
A true staple for daytime soirees and celebrations! This short skater dress features a classic sleeveless square neck, adjustable spaghetti straps, a tie-front bust, flexible boning inserts along the bodice, and is composed of smooth woven fabric with a stretchy knit lining. Complete the look with a bracelet and heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neck, adjustable spaghetti straps
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Tie-front bust, flexible boning inserts
- Skater silhouette
- Short-length hem
- Woven fabric stretchy knit lining
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2016
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $40.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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