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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Pretty Peak Cutout Long Sleeve Dress
Give everyone a peak at your prettiness in this mesh midi dress to sparkle at the bar! It features long sleeves with cutouts and rhinestone button accents, a square neck, side ruched seams, and a curve-flaunting silhouette. Complete the look in this midi-length dress with glam stiletto heels.
Fit & Features
- Square neck
- Long sleeves, cutouts, rhinestone button accents
- Side ruched seams
- Curve-hugging silhouette
- Midi-length hem
- Lined mesh fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4926
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $5.97 $42.90
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Ophelia Crepe Corset Short Dress
Special Occasion
The Ophelia crepe dress brings sultry romance to parties and dressy date nights! She features a flattering one-shoulder neckline with a pleated bust, a corset-style bodice with flexible boning, pleated side seam, and a bodycon, wrap short-length hem. The formal dress is composed of a crepe fabric with a knit lining and minimal stretch. Style with tights and heels to complete the look!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, one-shoulder neckline, pleated bust
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Corset bodice, flexible boning
- Bodycon, wrap short-length hem
- Crepe fabric, knit lining, minimal stretch
- Bra optional
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1308
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $49.90
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Out Dancing Ruched Bodycon Mini Dress
This alluring bodycon mini dress was made for a night out dancing! It features a sleeveless square neckline, spaghetti straps, ruched detailing down the front, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. The smooth knit fabric offers plenty of stretch. Style with your fave heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Front ruched detailing
- Mini-length hem, fitted bodycon silhouette
- Knit fabric, plenty of stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4562
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $35.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Keep It Sultry Strappy Bodycon Mini Dress
Keep your night-out vibe sultry and chic with this strappy bodycon mini dress. It features a sleeveless scoop neckline, thin straps that can be worn in multiple ways like a spaghetti strap, halter, or cross-back design, an alluring open back, ruched detailing at the lower back to accentuate your curves, a form-hugging fit, and a mini-length hem. The smooth knit fabric offers plenty of stretch. Style with rhinestone hoop earrings.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless scoop neckline
- Thin straps, multiple ways to wear, tie closures
- Open back
- Ruching at the lower back
- Form-hugging fit, mini-length hem
- Lined knit fabric, plenty of stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4971
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $34.90
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Rise And Shine Iridescent Sequin Mini Dress
Rise and shine with your enchanting allure in this stunning sequin mini dress! It features a sleeveless plunging V-neckline with a wired design, spaghetti straps, a partial open back with a cross-back and lace-up strappy design for a customized fit, a mini-length hem, and a bodycon silhouette. The lined mesh fabric features iridescent sequin embroidery in a beautiful scroll pattern. Complete your formal look in this mini dress with rhinestone statement earrings for all the more glamour!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless plunging V-neckline, wired design
- Spaghetti straps, padded cups
- Partial open back, cross-back, lace-up strappy design, tie closure
- Mini-length hem, bodycon silhouette
- Iridescent sequin embroidery
- Sheer mesh fabric, full knit lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2004
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $5.97 $52.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Freshly Picked Floral Skater Dress
Freshly picked from the garden. This floral skater dress is ready for your springtime festivities! It features short puff sleeves, a sweetheart neck with a tie-front closure, an open lace-up back design, and a tiered ruffled short-length hem. Complete the look in trendy new mules.
Fit & Features
- Short puff sleeves
- Sweetheart neck, tie-front closure
- Open lace-up back design
- Skater silhouette
- Tiered ruffle short-length hem
- Watercolor floral print, non-stretch fabric, woven lining
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4993
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $23.97 $52.90
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Take Me Out Rhinestone Mini Dress
You're made to be seen. Take yourself out in this mesh mini dress for a night of wine and dining! It features a sleeveless square neck, adjustable spaghetti straps, front cutouts with rhinestone button accents, and side ruched seams that accentuate your curves along the bodycon fit. Complete the look with lace-up heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neck
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Front cutouts with rhinestone button accents
- Side ruched seams
- Bodycon silhouette, mini-length hem
- Lined mesh fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2315
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $38.90
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Sparkle Struck Glitter Mini Dress
Everyone will have sparkles in their eyes looking at you in this glitter mini dress to make a striking impression! Featuring a sleeveless scoop neck, sleek bungee spaghetti straps, a bodycon silhouette, and a ruched seam atop a flirty hem slit. Complete the look with statement earrings.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless scoop neck
- Bungee spaghetti straps
- Bodycon silhouette
- Ruched seam, slit accent
- Mini-length hem
- Glitter fabric
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4738
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $5.97 $38.90
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All Eyes On You Sequin Bow Mini Dress
This dress does the flirting for you—sparkly sequins, a curve-hugging A-line fit, and a bow that steals the spotlight at school dances, birthdays, or any occasion that calls for sparkle.
Fit & Features
- Sequin-embellished mesh fabric, lined
- Sweetheart neckline
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Bow back tie
- Curve-hugging, A-line fit
- Mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-000166
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $54.90
Availability: Out of Stock
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Rhea Formal One Shoulder Midi Dress
Special Occasion
Showcase your sophisticated demeanor in the Rhea formal dress to bring effortless beauty to dinner parties, mixers, and date nights! She features a sleeveless one-shoulder neckline, dual asymmetrical spaghetti straps, a form-hugging silhouette, and a flirty slit along her midi-length hem. The formal dress is composed of a crepe knit fabric with a moderate stretch. Style with sparkly hoop earrings and heels to complete the look!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless one-shoulder neckline
- Dual asymmetrical spaghetti straps
- Form-hugging silhouette
- Slit accent
- Midi-length hem
- Crepe knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1351
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $29.97 $36.90
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Feelin' Flirty Strapless Bow Mini Dress
This adorable mini dress will have you feelin' flirty and fine! It features a strapless straight-across neckline, a wrap design at the waist with a trendy bow accent, a mini-length hem, and a bodycon silhouette that will hug your curves. Style with strappy heels for date night.
Fit & Features
- Strapless straight-across neckline
- Wrap design at the waist, bow accent
- Mini-length hem
- Bodycon silhouette
- Smooth scuba knit fabric, stretchy knit lining
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2374
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $42.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Vera Sequin Puff Sleeve Short Dress
Special Occasion
A girl like you deserves to shine! Make the room sparkle in the Vera sequin dress at formal dances, birthdays, and dressy date nights. She features adorable short puff sleeves with elastic cuffs, a square neckline, and a short, bodycon silhouette. The formal party dress is composed of a sequin-knit mesh fabric with a stretchy knit lining. Style with an envelope clutch and heels to complete the look!
Fit & Features
- Short puff sleeves, elastic cuffs, square neckline
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Bodycon silhouette
- Short-length hem
- Sequin-knit mesh fabric, stretchy knit lining
- Bra-friendly design
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1364
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $54.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Perfect Bow Linen Strapless Mini Dress
Look like a gift of fashion in this perfect bow linen dress for a chic wedding reception or party look! Featuring a strapless neckline with non-slip grip lining, a center front bow, a bodycon silhouette, and a flirty hem slit. Complete the look with cute block heels.
Fit & Features
- Strapless neckline, non-slip grip lining
- Center front bow
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem with slit accent
- Double-lined linen fabric, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2419
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $54.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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To The Nines Satin Bow A-Line Dress
Get dressed to the nines in this satin mini dress to bring chic vibes for banquets and dressy parties! It features a sleeveless bodice with adjustable spaghetti straps, detachable rhinestone straps, and a statement bow with a keyhole cutout, and a flattering A-line silhouette. Complete the look with a glitter envelope clutch and heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless bodice, adjustable spaghetti straps
- Detachable rhinestone straps
- Statement bow, keyhole cutout
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- A-line silhouette, mini-length hem
- Satin fabric, chiffon lining, no stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2420
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $26.97 $59.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Floral Mart Chiffon Skater Dress
Always look like you've just come from somewhere with flowers! This breezy ditsy floral skater dress embodies every girl's favorite thing about spring. It features sheer 3/4 length sleeves with elastic cuffs, a sweetheart neck with a bust tie and keyhole, a smocked back, and a flowy fit and flare short-length hem. Complete the look in platform wedges.
Fit & Features
- Sheer 3/4 length sleeves, elastic cuffs
- Sweetheart neck, bust tie, and keyhole
- Smocked back
- Skater silhouette, short-length hem
- Ditsy floral print
- Chiffon fabric with lining, no stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2161
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $10.97 $49.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Catch Me Dancing Satin Tie-Back Dress
They can catch you dancing in this satin mini-dress at the club! It features a sleeveless square neck, spaghetti straps, a front, and back cutout with tie closure, and a bodycon silhouette. The dress is composed of lined satin fabric with minimal stretch. Complete the look in platform heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neck, spaghetti straps
- Front and back cutout
- Tie-back closure
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Lined satin fabric, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4794
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $32.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Sunny Daze Eyelet Tie Mini Dress
If you've got sunshine on your mind, this eyelet mini dress is the one you want for those warmer days ahead. Featuring an off-the-shoulder ruffle neckline, short sleeve cuffs and spaghetti straps, a bust tie front design, and a bodycon silhouette. Complete the look in cute sandals for a family picnic!
Fit & Features
- Off-the-shoulder ruffle neckline
- Short sleeve cuffs, spaghetti straps
- Bust tie front design
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Eyelet knit fabric, knit lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4908
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $36.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Feelin' Like A Dream Chiffon Skater Dress
Look and feel like a dream in this chiffon skater dress perfect for baby showers or birthdays! It features an off-the-shoulder, ruffle trim sweetheart neckline, sheer peasant long sleeves with elastic cuffs, a lightly padded bust, and a flowy tiered ruffled short-length hem. Complete the look in cute mules.
Fit & Features
- Off-the-shoulder, smocked back
- Ruffle trim sweetheart neck, lightly padded bust
- Sheer peasant long sleeves, elastic cuffs
- Fit and flare skater silhouette
- Flowy tiered ruffled short-length hem
- Chiffon fabric, woven lining, no stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2113
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $24.97 $54.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Short And Flirty Cutout Mini Dress
Show some leg. Get flirty tonight in this mini dress featuring a sleeveless one-shoulder neckline, tank-style strap, side waist cutout with strap detailing, and a bodycon silhouette. Complete the look in a sparkly ring set and heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless one-shoulder neckline
- Tank-style strap
- Side waist cutout with strap detailing
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Partially lined, knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4876
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $35.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Alisa Glitter Tulle Short Party Dress
Special Occasion
Fab and flirty and ready to hit the dance floor! Arrive at prom in the Alisa ruffled glitter party dress to bring the sparkle to the night! She features a strapless square neckline with non-slip grip lining, elasticized cinch waist, and an A-line silhouette with a tiered ruffled design leading to the short-length hem. The formal dress is composed of a multi-layered tulle glitter fabric that creates a voluminous effect and has a stretchy knit lining. Style with a glitter clutch and platform heels to complete the look!
Fit & Features
- Strapless square neckline, non-slip grip lining
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Elasticized cinch waist
- A-line silhouette, tiered ruffled design, short-length hem
- Multi-layered tulle glitter fabric, stretchy knit lining
- Bra optional
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1549
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $79.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Irresistible Invite Cutout Party Dress
You'll be invited to every party and club night with a mini dress that grabs all the attention! It features a sleeveless square neck, adjustable spaghetti straps, a sexy cutout waist, and a bodycon silhouette. The dress is designed with faux pearl and rhinestone embellishments on mesh fabric. Complete the look in platform heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neck
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Cutout waist
- Bodycon silhouette, mini-length hem
- Faux pearl and rhinestone embellishments
- Sheer mesh fabric, knit lining, plenty of stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4665
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $22.97 $49.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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AJ Sequin Lace-Up Bodycon Mini Dress
Special Occasion
The AJ sequin mesh mini dress catches every light while its strappy lace-up open back turns heads from every angle. The sleek bodycon silhouette is made to sculpt and stun, whether you’re stepping into a birthday dinner or owning the dance floor.
Fit & Features
- Sequin embellished, mesh fabric, stretch knit lining
- V-neckline, padded bra cups
- Spaghetti straps
- Strappy lace-up open back, zipper and hook-eye closure
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Where to Wear:
Homecoming, birthdays, bachelorettes, date nights, red carpet occasions, cocktail soirees, rooftop hotel bars, GNO, Vegas, glam events
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-000017
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $59.90
Availability: Out of Stock
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Meg Crepe Feather Trim Party Dress
Special Occasion
Short and sassy, unlock the Meg crepe dress that brings the diva allure to formal parties and dressy date nights! She features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps, and a built-in padded bust with underwire support. Her curve-hugging silhouette leads to the eye-catching, asymmetrical short hem with feather trim. The formal dress is composed of a lined crepe fabric with a moderate stretch. Style with bold stiletto heels to complete the look!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Built-in padded bust, underwire
- Curve-hugging silhouette
- Feather trim, asymmetrical short hem
- Lined crepe fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1406
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $49.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Text Me Later Strappy Back Mini Dress
Their text can wait. You'll be too busy catching all the attention in this casual mini dress featuring a sleeveless square neck, bungee spaghetti straps, a strappy open-back, and a bodycon silhouette. The dress is composed of a texture knit fabric with a stretchy lining. Complete the look in a crop denim jacket.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neck
- Bungee spaghetti straps
- Strappy open back
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Texture knit fabric, stretchy lining
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4981
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $38.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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