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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Friendly Flirt Eyelet Mini Dress
Catch yourself a cutie-looking flirty in this eyelet mini dress featuring short puff sleeves, a sweetheart neck, a ruched bust with a tie front, a corset-seam bodice, and a bodycon silhouette. The dress is composed of stretchy eyelet lace fabric with a knit lining. Complete the look with a dainty choker and earrings set.
Fit & Features
- Short puff sleeves
- Sweetheart neck
- Ruched bust, tie front
- Corset-seam bodice
- Bodycon silhouette, mini-length hem
- Eyelet lace, knit lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4978
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $5.97 $38.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Budding Romance Floral Chiffon Skater Dress
Create a dreamy spring date outfit in this adorable floral chiffon skater dress! It features a square neckline, ruching at the bust, a tie-front accent and keyhole cutout, short puff sleeves, a high waist seam, and a short skater skirt with a fit and flare silhouette. The airy chiffon fabric features an all-over dainty floral print pattern for the prettiest look. Style with espadrille sandals.
Fit & Features
- Square neckline, ruched bust, tie-front detail, keyhole cutout
- Short puff sleeves, elastic cinched hems
- Back zipper, hook and eye closure
- High waist seam, short skater skirt, fit and flare silhouette
- Dainty floral print
- Chiffon fabric, knit lining, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1838
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $5.97 $42.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Ruffle And Ready A-Line Mini Dress
Catch all the compliments in this fluttery fave! With a trendy flared hem and a flowy ruffle sash, this A-line mini dress is your go-to for flirty moments and twirls under the lights.
Fit & Features
- Smooth knit fabric with sewn-in knit lining, high stretch
- Sleeveless cowl neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Tiered ruffled design, ruffle side sash
- Mini-length hem
- A-line silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-000375
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $25.00 $38.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Smooth Talks Satin Bustier Dress
Let your curves do the talking in this smooth satin mini-dress at the club! Featuring a strapless curved neckline, flexible boning inserts down the front, and seam details along the bodycon silhouette. Complete the look with a clutch and lace-up heels.
Fit & Features
- Strapless curved neckline
- Flexible boning inserts down the front
- Seam details, bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Lined smooth satin fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4912
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $5.97 $36.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Simplicity Is Chic Crepe V-Neck Short Dress
Simplicity is chic when it comes to this crepe short dress perfect for cocktail hour with the ladies! It features a sleeveless V-neckline, wide shoulder straps, a side pleated bust seam, a bodycon silhouette, and a front ruched detail atop a flirty slit hem accent. Complete the look in sleek hoop earrings and heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline, wide shoulder straps
- Side pleated bust seam
- Bodycon silhouette
- Front ruched detail, slit accent
- Short-length hem
- Crepe fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1882
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $29.90
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Susie Strapless Skater Bubble Hem Dress
Special Occasion
Sweet and stylish, the Susie skater bubble hem dress is a perfect pick for those who want a short silhouette for prom! She features a strapless straight across neckline with a built-in padded bust, a fitted bodice with pleated detailing, a high waist, a short pleated skater skirt with a trendy bubble hem design, and a flirty fit and flare silhouette. Complete your look for a school dance or any formal party with platform heels.
Fit & Features
- Strapless straight across neckline, built-in padded bust
- Fitted bodice, pleating, back zipper, hook and eye closure
- High waist, short pleated skater skirt, bubble hem
- Fit and flare silhouette
- Woven taffeta fabric, knit lining, minimal stretch
- Bra optional
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1441
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $69.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Whatever Rib Takes Cutout Mini Dress
Take on the day in style wearing this mini dress featuring a trendy, sleeveless, high neck, bodycon silhouette, and a cutout accent for a flash of skin. Complete the look in sunnies and sandals for the perf day date look.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, high neck
- Bodycon silhouette
- Cutout accent
- Mini-length hem
- Rib-knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 06005-1270
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $38.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Cute Charm Ditsy Floral Skater Dress
Show off your cute charm in this adorable ditsy floral skater dress! It features a square neckline with a ruffled trim, a ruched bust with a tie-front detail, short puff sleeves, a fitted high waist seam, and a short flared-out skater skirt with a flowy silhouette. The lightweight woven fabric features a dainty ditsy floral print pattern. Style with espadrille sandals for a picnic date.
Fit & Features
- Square neckline, ruffled trim
- Ruched bust, tie-front detail
- Short puff sleeves, elastic cinched hems
- Back zipper, hook and eye closure
- High waist seam, short skater skirt, fit and flare silhouette
- Ditsy floral print, woven fabric, bust knit lining, no stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4854
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $46.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Flourish In Floral Print Mini Dress
Flourish for spring in this dainty floral mini dress you'll love styling for casual plans! It features a sleeveless scoop neck with a tie-front bust, spaghetti straps, and a bodycon fit on stretchy rib knit fabric. Complete the look with new trendy sandals.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless scoop neck, spaghetti straps
- Tie-front bust
- Bodycon fit
- Mini-length hem
- Dainty floral print, stretchy rib knit fabric
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4930
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $26.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Smooth Essential Square Neck Mini Dress
A sleek and smooth mini dress a fashionista such as yourself will adore styling up or down! It features a sleeveless square neckline, spaghetti straps, and a bodycon silhouette. The dress is composed of a smooth, double-lined knit fabric with a moderate stretch. Complete the look in statement heels and jewelry.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline, spaghetti straps
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Smooth, double-lined knit fabric
- Moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-5071
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $5.97 $33.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Oaklynn Sequin Lace-Up Mini Dress
Special Occasion
The Oaklynn sequin mini dress stuns with its bodycon silhouette and luminous finish. A lace-up back adds an alluring touch, balancing sleek sophistication with playful edge.
Fit & Features
- Sequin-embellished fabric
- Square neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Lace-up back
- Bodycon fit, mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Where to Wear:
Homecoming, birthdays, milestone celebrations, bachelorettes, date nights, rooftop hotel bars, fancy brunches
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-000382
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $74.90
Availability: Out of Stock
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Bae Breeze Cotton A-Line Short Dress
Enter looking like bae just breezed in! Capture cuteness in this cotton short dress featuring short puff sleeves, a square neck, an open lace-up back, and an A-line silhouette. Style with a trendy crossbody bag and heels.
Fit & Features
- Short puff sleeves
- Square neck
- Open lace-up back, zipper and hook-eye closure
- A-line silhouette
- Short-length hem
- Cotton fabric, woven lining, no stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4876
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $5.97 $42.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Dream Look Floral Ruched Mini Dress
Create your dream look for a spring date in this adorable floral mini dress! It features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline with ruching at the bust, spaghetti straps, an open back with a lace-up strappy design, ruching down the side seams, a mini-length hem, and a curve-hugging silhouette. The lined mesh fabric features a dainty rose print pattern for the prettiest look. Style with clear heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline, ruching at the bust, spaghetti straps
- Open back, lace-up strappy design, tie closure
- Ruching down the side seams
- Mini-length hem, form-hugging fit
- Dainty rose print
- Sheer mesh fabric, full knit lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4888
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $5.97 $34.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Picnic Time Gingham Mini Dress
You'll be the cutest girl in this gingham casual dress at the picnic! It features ruffle trim puff short sleeves, a sweetheart neck with a lace-up bust, a bodycon silhouette, and a mini-length hem on stretchy rib knit fabric. Complete the look in sandals.
Fit & Features
- Ruffle trim puff short sleeves
- Sweetheart neck, lace-up bust
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Gingham print
- Stretchy rib knit fabric
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4995
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $27.90
Availability: Out of Stock
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In The Lime Light Satin Mini Dress
You'll be the center of attention at the club in this satin mini-dress! It features a sleeveless sweetheart neck and adjustable spaghetti straps with rhinestone trim, a built-in padded underwire bust, a corset-seam bodice, and a bodycon silhouette. Complete the look with a ring set and heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neck, adjustable spaghetti straps
- Rhinestone trim along the front
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Built-in padded, underwire bust
- Corset-seam bodice, bodycon mini-length hem
- Lined satin fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4758
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $5.97 $42.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Weekend Brunch Eyelet Skater Dress
This adorable skater dress is a perfect pick for weekend brunch! It features a sweetheart neckline, short puff sleeves with tie accents, a high waist seam, a short skater skirt with a ruffled hem, and a fit and flare silhouette. The lightweight knit fabric features a dainty eyelet pattern for the prettiest look. Style with espadrille wedges.
Fit & Features
- Sweetheart neckline, shirring at the bust
- Short puff sleeves, cinched hems, tie accents
- High waist seam
- Short skater skirt, ruffled hem
- Fit and flare silhouette
- Eyelet knit fabric, stretchy knit lining
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4915
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $10.97 $49.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Classic Girl Satin Skater Bubble Dress
Silky satin plays up this satin skater dress that brings back the beloved bubble hem style! The dress features a sleeveless square neck with ruffled straps, a high-waist seam, and a fit-and-flare silhouette with a short-length bubble hem. Complete the look with stiletto pumps for a school formal or cocktail party!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neck
- Ruffled straps
- High-waist seam
- Skater silhouette
- Short-length bubble hem
- Lined silky satin fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2348
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $48.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Love Me Madly Satin Lace Up Dress
Make them fall for you strolling into the club in this satin bodycon mini dress! It features a sleeveless scoop neck and spaghetti straps that lace up along the open-back design. Complete your sultry look in a rhinestone hair clip for a chic updo!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless scoop neck
- Spaghetti straps
- Open-back with a lace-up design
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Silky satin knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4807
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $29.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Stunning Sight Satin Cowl Mini Dress
Look striking and stunning for all who see you in this lustrous satin mini dress at the club! The dress features a sleeveless sweetheart neck with a cowl draping, adjustable spaghetti straps, a built-in underwire padded bust, flexible boning, and a bodycon silhouette. Complete the look in block heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neck, cowl draping
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Built-in underwire padded bust
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Flexible boning, bodycon, mini-length hem
- Lined satin fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4801
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $44.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Twirl All Day Linen Skater Dress
You'll be twirling all day in this linen skater dress perfect for a day date or Sunday brunch! It features a sleeveless, square neck, adjustable spaghetti straps, fitted bust, open-back with an elasticized band, and a flowy short hem. Complete the look in PVC strap heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, square neck, adjustable spaghetti straps
- Fitted bust
- Open-back, elasticized band
- Flowy skater silhouette
- Short length hem
- Linen woven fabric, knit lining, no stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1667
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $20.97 $46.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Party Starter Crepe Lace-Up Mini Dress
You'll be the party starter in this crepe mini dress perfect for dancing all night! It features a sleeveless square neck, spaghetti straps, a lined bodice, a bodycon silhouette, and an open lace-up back with tie closure. Complete the look in chunky platform heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neck, spaghetti straps
- Lined bodice
- Bodycon silhouette
- Lace-up open back, tie closure
- Mini-length hem
- Crepe fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4936
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $5.97 $32.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Hit The Club One-Shoulder Mini Dress
You'll be ready to hit the club with your girls in this sultry mini dress! It features an asymmetric one-shoulder neckline with a single long fitted sleeve, a trendy knot detail at the bust, an alluring waist cutout under the bust, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. The smooth knit fabric offers plenty of stretch. Style with clear lucite heels.
Fit & Features
- Asymmetric one-shoulder neckline
- Long fitted sleeve
- Knot detail at the bust
- Waist cutout under the bust
- Mini-length hem, fitted bodycon silhouette
- Knit fabric, lined at the bust, plenty of stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4834
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $34.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Sent You A Text Square Neck Mini Dress
You might want to reply back to your new favorite casual mini dress for weekend outings or day dates! It features a sleeveless square neck, tank-style straps, and a bodycon silhouette, and is composed of a textured fabric with a stretch knit lining. Style with a denim jacket and sandals.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neck
- Tank-style straps
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Textured fabric, stretchy knit lining
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4860
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $5.97 $26.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Sweet Like Honey Linen Skater Dress
You'll be sweet like honey in this breezy linen skater dress for afternoon tea or a weekend brunch! The dress features adorable puff short sleeves, a ruffle trim sweetheart neck, a ruched bust, and a fit and flare silhouette with a ruffled hem. Style with heeled sandals to complete the look.
Fit & Features
- Puff short sleeves
- Ruffle trim sweetheart neck, ruched bust
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Fit and flare skater silhouette
- Ruffle short-length hem
- Linen fabric, stretchy knit lining
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4991
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $35.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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