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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Own The Night Satin Ruched Mini Dress
Own the night in this satin mini dress perfect for a fab night out! It features a sultry cowl neckline, spaghetti straps, and an alluring open-back with lace-up detail, ruched seams, and a bodycon silhouette. Complete the look in chic heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, cowl neck, spaghetti straps
- Open-back, lace-up detail
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Ruched seams
- Luxe satin fabric, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4910
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $34.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Arianna Rhinestone One-Shoulder Sheer Mini Dress
Special Occasion
Sparkle up the room in the stunning Arianna formal mini dress that brings the glitz and glamour! She features an asymmetrical one-shoulder neckline with a single sheer long-fitted sleeve, a sheer unlined mesh top with an asymmetrical cut design, iridescent rhinestone embellishments in a woven pattern, and a short crepe bodycon skirt. The mesh and crepe fabrics offer a moderate stretch. Complete your luxe look with strappy heels for a night out.
Fit & Features
- Asymmetrical one-shoulder neckline, single sheer long-fitted sleeve
- Sheer unlined mesh top, asymmetrical cut design
- Iridescent rhinestone embellishments, woven pattern
- Crepe skirt, mini-length hem
- Hidden side zipper, hook and eye closure
- Form-hugging bodycon silhouette
- Moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1328
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $79.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Clearance
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Alluring Beauty Mesh Mini Dress
Create an alluring look in this chic and sophisticated mini dress. It features a mock neckline, long sleeves, side ruched detailing, and a short, curve-hugging fit. The sheer mesh fabric has a nude knit lining with a flocked scroll pattern. Complete the outfit with strappy stilettos.
Fit & Features
- Mock neckline, back zipper closure
- Long fitted sleeves
- Side ruching
- Mini-length, form-fitting silhouette
- Sheer mesh fabric, nude knit lining, flocked scroll pattern
- Moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1205
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $22.97 $49.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Marianna Strapless Embellished Velvet Mini Dress
Special Occasion
Showcase a fiery look in the sultry and stunning Marianna formal mini dress! She features a strapless neckline with an angled design, a ruched bodice with gorgeous faux pearl and iridescent rhinestone embellishments, a sheer mesh insert at the hem with matching embellishments, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. The luxe velvet fabric includes a knit lining and offers a moderate stretch. Style with rhinestone fringe earrings and strappy stilettos for a glam night out.
Fit & Features
- Strapless neckline, angled design, flexible boning, no-slip strip
- Strapless or adhesive bra recommended
- Ruched bodice, faux pearls, iridescent rhinestones
- Back zipper, hook and eye closure
- Sheer mesh insert at the hem, matching embellishments
- Mini-length hem, fitted bodycon silhouette
- Smooth velvet fabric, knit lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1329
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $64.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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All The Luxe Vibes Velvet Mini Dress
This smooth velvet mini dress brings all the luxe vibes to your look! It features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline, a corset-designed bodice, adjustable spaghetti straps for a customized fit, ruching down the side seams, a wrap-front skirt with an asymmetrical hem, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. Style with strappy heels for a night out.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline
- Corset-designed bodice, flexible boning
- Adjustable spaghetti straps, back zipper, hook and eye closure
- High waist seam, ruching down the side seams
- Wrap-front skirt, asymmetrical hem
- Mini-length hem, fitted bodycon silhouette
- Velvet fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1839
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $44.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Ruched Babe Mock Neck Bodycon Dress
Flaunt your babe status in this bodycon dress! It features long sleeves, a mock neckline, a ruched front, and a short-length hem. The dress is composed of a soft knit fabric with a moderate stretch
Fit & Features
- Long sleeves
- Mock neckline
- Ruched front
- Short-length hem, bodycon style
- Soft knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4290
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $26.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Cross It Off V-Neck Short Dress
Your search for a sexy club look ends here with this V-neck short dress! It features a sleeveless bodice with wide shoulder straps, a criss-cross cutout, a low-cut back, a bodycon silhouette, and a slit accent on the hem. Style with strappy heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neck, wide shoulder straps
- Criss-cross cutout at the front
- Low-cut back, zipper closure
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem with slit
- Stretchy woven fabric
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4601
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $5.97 $36.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Ready To Celebrate Glitter Dress
With this glitter mini dress, you'll be ready to celebrate birthdays and bachelorette parties in sparkling style! It features a sleeveless V-neckline, spaghetti straps, a padded bust with a center ruched seam, a corset-style bodice, and a bodycon silhouette. Complete your stunning look in strappy heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline, spaghetti straps
- Padded bust with center ruched seam
- Corset-style bodice, pipe trim
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Glitter knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4613
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $39.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Highly Sophisticated Sweater Dress
This sleeveless sweater dress brings sultry-sophistication to every occasion! It features a halter neckline, side cutouts on the bodice, and a form-fitting silhouette on a mini-length hem. Complete the look in a classy blazer and heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, halter neckline
- Side cutouts
- Form-fitting silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Soft sweater knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 06005-1377
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $3.97 $48.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Clearance
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Chic Pleated Mesh Faux Leather Belted Mini Dress
This chic pleated mesh belted mini dress will elevate your fall style! It features a ruffled mock neckline, long sheer balloon-style sleeves with cinched hems, a high waist seam with a tie-front faux leather belt, ruching down the side seams, and a short, form-hugging silhouette with a ruffled hem. Style with knee-high boots and a crossbody purse.
Fit & Features
- Ruffled mock neckline
- Long sheer balloon sleeves, cinched ruffled hems
- Back zipper, hook and eye closure
- High waist seam, tie-front faux leather belt
- Ruching down the side seams
- Mini-length form-hugging fit, ruffled hem
- Sheer pleated mesh fabric, partial knit lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1793
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $54.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Simply Stunning Lace-Up Mini Dress
Basic and chic, this lace-up mini dress will have you looking simply stunning. Featuring a sleeveless square neckline, spaghetti straps that lead to a cross-back, lace-up strappy design for a customized fit, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette, this bodycon dress is a must-have. The crepe fabric offers a moderate stretch. Style with rhinestone fringe earrings and embellished heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Cross-back straps, lace-up strappy design, tie closure
- High waist seam
- Mini-length hem
- Fitted bodycon silhouette
- Crepe fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4634
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $29.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Mariana Convertible Mini Dress
Special Occasion
The Mariana mini dress offers so many chic ways to style the dress for different occasions, from a girl's night out to homecoming! She features convertible ties to create customized necklines, including a halter, off-shoulder, one-shoulder, or V-neckline. Her fitted high waist seam leads to a short bodycon skirt with ruched detailing down the sides. The formal dress is composed of a smooth knit-lined fabric with a moderate stretch. Complete your looks with your favorite pair of heels and a sleek clutch.
Fit & Features
- Convertible ties to create multiple necklines
- Can create halter, off-shoulder, one-shoulder, or V-necklines
- High waist seam
- Mini-length, bodycon silhouette, side ruching
- Knit fabric, lining, moderate stretch
- Strapless or sticky bra recommended
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1000
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $48.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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On Top Of The Trends Cutout Mini Dress
Stay on top of the latest trends this fall with this casual yet chic mini dress! It features a sweetheart neckline with a center knot accent at the bust, dual asymmetric front cutouts at the waist, long fitted sleeves, and a short, form-hugging silhouette. The ribbed knit fabric has a moderate stretch for comfortable wear. Style with knee-high boots for a fall festival.
Fit & Features
- Sweetheart neckline, center knot detail at the bust
- Dual asymmetric front waist cutouts
- Long fitted sleeves
- Mini-length hem
- Fitted bodycon silhouette
- Ribbed knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4320
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $34.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Marvelous Mod Mesh Short Dress
So marvelously mod, this marble print mesh dress has entered the chat. It features a sleeveless square neckline, spaghetti straps, and side ruched seams to accentuate your curves along the bodycon silhouette. Complete the look in chunky platform heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Side ruched seams
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Marble print, mesh-lined fabric, moderate stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4819
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $29.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Club Hop V-Neck Mesh Trim Dress
Call up the girls cause it's time to club hop in this sultry mini dress! It features a sleeveless strappy v-neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps, mesh trim under the bust, and a bodycon silhouette. Complete the look in glam rhinestone heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless strappy v-neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps
- Mesh trim under the bust
- Back zipper closure
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4486
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $42.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Clearance
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Love For Glitter Mesh Cutout Dress
Embrace your inner sparkle at the club! This glitter mesh mini dress features a sleeveless square neck with spaghetti straps, a cutout waist, and side ruched seams that accentuate your curves along the bodycon silhouette. Complete the look with a glam clutch!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neck, spaghetti straps
- Cutout waist
- Side ruched seams
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Glitter mesh fabric, lined, moderate stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4551
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $5.97 $34.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Ready For Tonight Cutout Mini Dress
You'll be ready for a night out on the town in this sultry cutout mini dress! Featuring a sleeveless V-neckline, spaghetti straps that lead to an open back with a lace-up strappy design for a customized fit, an alluring keyhole cutout at the waist, and a short, bodycon silhouette, this dress will hug your curves. Style with clear heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline, ruching at the bust
- Spaghetti straps
- Open back, cross-back, lace-up strappy design, tie closure
- Keyhole cutout at the waist
- Mini-length hem, bodycon silhouette
- Crepe fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4677
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $33.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Keep It Bold Satin Mini Dress
Keep your night-out look bold and alluring with this gorg satin mini dress! It features a sleeveless square neckline, spaghetti straps, an eye-catching front cutout at the waist with an iridescent rhinestone embellished bar strap, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. Style with sparkly heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Front waist cutout, rhinestone embellished bar strap
- Back zipper, hook and eye closure
- Mini-length hem, bodycon silhouette
- Satin knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4607
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $39.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Dancing In Satin Strappy Mini Dress
Dance the night away in this silky satin mini dress! It features a sleeveless one-shoulder neckline, a tank-style strap that leads to the strappy back design, a bodycon silhouette, and a side slit accent. Complete the look in dazzling earrings.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless one-shoulder neckline
- Tank-style strap
- Strappy back design
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem with side slit
- Silky satin fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4554
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $14.97 $33.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Diana Rhinestone Mesh Party Dress
Special Occasion
Showcasing plenty of sparkles, Diana is ready to shine on your next dressy night out! She features a crew neckline, long sleeves, and a partial rhinestone fishnet overlay with a bralette lining. Her form-hugging silhouette hugs your curves to give you an hourglass appearance along the short-length hem. The formal dress is composed of a scuba knit fabric with minimal stretch. Complete your party look in stiletto pumps.
Fit & Features
- Crew neckline, long sleeves
- Bralette lining, no bra required
- Partial rhinestone fishnet
- Form-hugging silhouette
- Short-length hem
- Scuba knit fabric, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1309
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $69.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Rachel Satin Halter A-Line Mini Dress
Special Occasion
A scene-stealing dress built for your grand entrance, the Rachel A-line dress turns heads with its satin shine, flirty pleated neckline, and chic chiffon insert hem. Designed for dancing, mingling, and making an unforgettable impression.
Fit & Features
- Premium satin fabric lined with stretch knit
- Halter pleated neckline, tie-back closure, padded bra cups
- Open back, lower zipper and hook-eye closure
- A-line silhouette
- Mini-length hem with chiffon inserts
- Runs true to size
Where to Wear:
Homecoming, weddings, bridal celebrations, engagement parties and photoshoots, birthdays, rehearsal dinners, date nights, anniversaries, dinner parties, formal soirees
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-000044
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $49.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: IVORY
Available Size: M, L
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Nadene Sequin Rose Short Dress
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Striking and exquisite! Nadene showcases beautiful rose blooms that shimmer under the dance floor lights. She stuns in a sleeveless V-neckline with sleek bungee spaghetti straps, a bodycon silhouette, and a short-length hem. The formal party dress is composed of a sequin fabric with a knit lining and minimal stretch. Complete the look in heels and a clutch.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline, bungee spaghetti straps
- Bra-friendly design
- Back zipper closure
- Bodycon, short-length hem
- Rose pattern, sequin fabric, knit lining, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1252
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $14.97 $54.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Flirt On Arrival Denim Skater Dress
Made for flings, flirts, and feelin’ yourself. This trendy halter skater dress hugs you in all the right places with a playful bust cutout and a twirl-worthy drop waist—aka your weekend wardrobe’s new fave.
Fit & Features
- Denim fabric
- Sleeveless cross-front halter neckline, tie-back straps
- Bust cutout, metal heart accent
- Partially open back, hidden lower back zipper closure
- Drop waist
- Short pleated skater silhouette
- Runs small, size up recommended
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-000084
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $49.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Sunshine Butterfly Skater Dress
Embrace the sunshine feeling like a dream! This butterfly chiffon skater dress is a gorgeous option for your upcoming soirees! It features ruffle trim three-quarter length puff sleeves and a square neckline, a tie-front bust, empire waist seam, and a flowy short-length hem. Complete the look in lace-up heels!
Fit & Features
- Ruffle trim three-quarter length puff sleeves
- Ruffle trim square neckline
- Tie-front bust
- Empire waist seam
- Skater silhouette, short-length
- Chiffon overlay with butterflies, woven lining, no stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1978
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $59.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale