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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Charlie Corset Lace Party Dress
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Style up the Charlie corset lace party dress for an alluring and chic formal look! She features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline with a structured and padded bust, bungee spaghetti straps, a sheer lace corset-designed bodice with flexible boning, a high waist, and a short party skirt with a fit and flare silhouette. The skater dress is composed of sheer lace and tulle fabrics with a lightweight woven skirt lining. Complete the look with sparkly heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline
- Structured and padded bust
- Bungee spaghetti straps
- Sheer lace corset-designed bodice, flexible boning
- Back zipper, hook and eye closure
- High waist, short party skirt, fit and flare silhouette
- Sheer lace and tulle fabrics, woven skirt lining, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1087
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $84.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Maddie Off-The-Shoulder Party Dress
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Channel the starry night sky in the Maddie party dress showcasing a memorizing sequin scroll embroidery sure to stun at homecoming! She features a classy, off-the-shoulder bodice, a V-neck accent, long sleeves, a high waist seam, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. The formal dress is composed of a mesh fabric with a knit lining and minimal stretch. Complete your dressy look with a chic hair piece to create a glam updo.
Fit & Features
- Off-the-shoulder, V-neck accent, long sleeves
- Strapless or adhesive bra recommended
- High waist seam, back zipper, hook and eye closure
- Bodycon silhouette, mini-length hem
- Sequin scroll embroidery
- Mesh fabric, knit lining, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1022
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $29.97 $66.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Erica Sequin V-Neck Mini Dress
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Sassy with plenty of sparkles, the Erica mini dress is sequined to perfection for school dances or a dressy birthday! She features a sleeveless v-neckline, sleek bungee spaghetti straps that cross in the back, a lightly padded bust, and a form-hugging silhouette. The formal dress is composed of a sequin embroidered mesh fabric with a knit lining and minimal stretch. Complete the dressy look with a silver clutch and heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline, bungee spaghetti straps
- Lightly padded bust, bra optional
- Criss-cross back straps
- Mini-length hem, bodycon silhouette
- Sequin embroidery, curved design
- Sheer mesh fabric, knit lining, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1741
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $64.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Lucia Metallic Lace Party Dress
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You'll be the center of attention in the stunning Lucia party dress! She features a sleeveless scoop neckline with a padded bust and a structured bodice, adjustable spaghetti straps, and an alluring open back with a lace-up strappy design for a customized fit. Her high waist seam flows out to a short party skirt with a fit and flare silhouette. The lined lace fabric features a metallic thread woven throughout. Style this dress with glitzy earrings.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless scoop neckline
- Padded bust, structured bodice, flexible boning
- Adjustable spaghetti straps, open back, lace-up strappy design, tie closure
- High waist seam, lower back zipper, hook and eye closure
- Short party skirt, fit and flare silhouette
- Sheer lace fabric, metallic thread woven throughout
- Full knit lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1043
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $74.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Monique Sequin Bodycon Mini Dress
Special Occasion
Dazzle them all this Homecoming season in the stunning Monique mini dress! She features a sleeveless V-neckline, dual bungee spaghetti straps that lead to an alluring open back with a strappy design, a short, curve-hugging, bodycon silhouette, and all-over sequin embroidery in a chic scroll pattern. Style with stilettos and a sleek clutch.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline
- Dual bungee spaghetti straps
- Open back, strappy design
- Mini-length hem, fitted bodycon silhouette
- Sequin embroidery, scroll pattern
- Sheer mesh fabric, full knit lining, moderate stretch
- Sticky bra recommended
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1091
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $64.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Glitzy Girl Glitter Mesh Mini Dress
Gorgeous and glitzy, this glitter mesh mini dress was made for a night out. It features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline, a twist-front design with a center keyhole cutout under the bust, spaghetti straps, front ruched detailing, and a short, curve-hugging, bodycon silhouette. Style with rhinestone fringe earrings and sparkly heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline
- Twist-front design, center keyhole cutout
- Spaghetti straps
- Front ruching
- Mini-length hem, fitted bodycon silhouette
- Sheer glitter mesh fabric, full knit lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1637
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $44.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Jackie Sequin A-Line Party Dress
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Jackie is the epitome of glamour and sparkle! She stuns in an all-over sequin embellished a-line party dress perfect for HOCO 2022 or a fall banquet. The short dress features a sleeveless one-shoulder neckline with a lightly padded bust, a strappy back design, a high waist seam, and hidden side pockets to keep your hands warm. She is composed of a mesh woven fabric with a knit lining and minimal stretch. Complete your dressy look with a beaded clutch and heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless one-shoulder neckline
- Lightly padded bust, bra optional
- Back zipper closure
- High waist seam, hidden side pockets
- A-line, short-length hem
- Sequin mesh woven fabric, knit lining, minimal stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1056
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $149.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Lacie Satin V-Neck Skater Dress
Special Occasion
Perfect for parties and celebrations alike, Lacie brings head-turning style to your next event! She features a sleeveless v-neckline, spaghetti straps, lace-up open back with tie closure, high-waist seam, and hidden side pockets for keeping your hands warm. Her flirty fit and flare short-length hem is perfect for showing off new rhinestone heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless v-neckline, spaghetti straps
- Adhesive bra recommended
- Lace-up open back, tie closure
- Hidden side pockets
- Short, skater silhouette
- Smooth satin fabric
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1066
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $129.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Margret Satin Ruffle Party Dress
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Radiate sultry glamour in the Margret satin party dress sure to leave a lasting impression! She stuns in a sleeveless v-neckline, spaghetti straps that lace up along her open-back design, and a curve-hugging, faux wrap mini-length hem with a ruffle. The formal dress is composed of luxurious silky satin fabric. Complete the look in linear earrings and heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless v-neckline, spaghetti straps
- Adhesive bra recommended
- Lace-up open back
- Faux wrap skirt, ruffle trim
- Curve-hugging, mini-length hem
- Silky satin fabric
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1065
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $109.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Kendra Lace-Up Sequin Party Dress
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Bring the princess vibes to your Homecoming look in the gorgeous Kendra sequin party dress! She features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline with a bustier-style bodice, a padded bust, spaghetti straps, a cross-back lace-up strappy design, a high waist seam, and a short party skirt with a fit and flare silhouette. The lined mesh fabric features all-over sequin embroidery with a stunning iridescent shine in a luxe scroll pattern. Style this dress with rhinestone heels for all the more sparkle.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline, bustier-style bodice
- Padded bust, structured underwire
- Spaghetti straps
- Cross-back lace-up strappy design, tie closure
- Lower back zipper, hook and eye closure
- High waist seam, short party skirt, fit and flare silhouette
- Sheer mesh fabric, full knit lining, moderate stretch
- Iridescent sequin embroidery, scroll pattern
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1081
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $74.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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More To Come Tube Skater Dress
Perfect for day or night fun, this tube mini dress features playful ruffles that add a flirty touch while the skater silhouette flatters every figure with a fun, twirl-worthy flare.
Fit & Features
- Mesh-lined fabric
- Strapless tube neckline
- Skater silhouette
- Ruffled mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-000220
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $49.90
Availability: Out of Stock
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Alluring Deets Bodycon Mini Dress
You'll absolutely love the alluring deets of this bold bodycon mini dress. It features long fitted sleeves, a sweetheart neckline, dual knot-front details with chic cutouts, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. Style with strappy stilettos for a fab night-out look.
Fit & Features
- Long fitted sleeves
- Sweetheart neckline
- Dual knot-front details, cutouts
- Mini-length hem, fitted bodycon silhouette
- Smooth lined knit fabric, plenty of stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4589
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $37.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Wrapped In Chic Style Mini Dress
Get all wrapped up in chic style in this curve-hugging mini dress. It features an off-the-shoulder sweetheart neckline, short sleeves, a wrap-front overlay, ruching down the side seams, and a short, bodycon silhouette. Style with clear heels and a sleek clutch.
Fit & Features
- Off-the-shoulder sweetheart neckline
- Short sleeves
- Wrap-front overlay
- Ruching down the side seams
- Mini-length hem, bodycon silhouette
- Smooth knit fabric, plenty of stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1486
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $39.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Josephine Sequin V-Neck Mini Dress
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Steal the spotlight in the striking Josephine sequin mini dress for homecoming or your next formal night out! She features a sleeveless V-neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps, a bodycon silhouette, and all-over iridescent sequin embroidery. The party dress is composed of a sheer mesh fabric with a knit lining and minimal stretch. Complete your dressy look in nubuck heels and earrings.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps
- Strapless or adhesive bra recommended
- Back zipper closure
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Iridescent sequin embroidery
- Sheer mesh fabric, knit lining, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1078
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $54.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Briar Sleeveless Sequin Party Dress
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Effortless and enchanting, showcase your beauty in the Briar sequin party dress this Homecoming season. She features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline with a bustier-style bodice, padded cups, and adjustable spaghetti straps for a customized fit. Her high waist seam flows out to a short party skirt with a fit and flare A-line silhouette. The lined mesh fabric features all-over sequin embroidery in a stunning scroll pattern. Complete the look with gemstone earrings.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline, bustier-style bodice
- Padded cups, no bra required
- Adjustable spaghetti straps, back zipper, hook and eye closure
- High waist seam, short party skirt
- Fit and flare A-line silhouette
- Sheer mesh fabric, full knit lining, moderate stretch
- Sequin embroidery, scroll pattern
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1082
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $74.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Leia Sleeveless Sequin Party Dress
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Showcase a gorgeous shine this Homecoming season in the stunning Leia sleeveless party dress! She features a V-neckline with a padded bust, spaghetti straps, a cross-back lace-up strappy design, a high waist seam, and a short party skirt with a fit and flare silhouette. The lined mesh fabric features all-over iridescent sequin embroidery in a chic scroll pattern. Complete your look with rhinestone statement earrings and embellished heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline, lightly padded, no bra required
- Spaghetti straps, cross-back lace-up strappy design, tie closure
- High waist seam, back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Short fit and flare silhouette
- Sheer mesh fabric, full knit lining with moderate stretch
- Iridescent sequin scroll embroidery
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1075
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $14.97 $74.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Sleek And Flirty Satin Skater Dress
Sleek and flirty, this smooth satin skater dress is a stunning choice. It features a sleeveless cowl neckline with pleated detailing, spaghetti straps, and an open-back lace-up design. The high waist seam flows out to a short skater skirt with hidden side pockets perfect for keeping your hands warm. Style this dress with sparkly rhinestone earrings.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless cowl neckline, pleated detailing
- Spaghetti straps
- Open back, lace-up design, tie closure
- High waist seam, short skater skirt
- Hidden side pockets
- Luxe satin knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1724
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $49.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Major Shine Glitter Knit Mini Dress
Illuminate the night in this gorgeous glitter knit mini dress that gives off major shine. It features a sleeveless square neckline, spaghetti straps, waist cutouts that lead to an open lower back, front ruching, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. Complete the look with embellished heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Waist cutouts, lead to an open lower back
- Front ruched detailing
- Mini-length hem, fitted bodycon silhouette
- Glitter textured knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4839
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $36.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Kelsey One Shoulder Mini Dress
Special Occasion
Draw all eyes on you in the Kelsey mini dress glistening with sequin embroidery to bring sparkle to your night! She features a stylish one-shoulder neckline with a peasant long sleeve, an elasticized high-waist seam, and a form-hugging silhouette. The formal dress is composed of a sequin mesh fabric with a knit lining and minimal stretch. Complete your dressy look in door knocker earrings.
Fit & Features
- One-shoulder neckline, peasant long sleeve
- Strapless or adhesive bra recommended
- Elasticized high-waist seam
- Form-hugging silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Sequin mesh fabric, knit lining, minimal stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1134
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $29.97 $64.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Shayna Lace-Up Skater Party Dress
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The charming Shayna short party dress brings that modern 50s-inspired vibe to every dressy banquet or event gala! She features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline, a lightly padded bust, flexible boning inserts along the bodice, and thin shoulder straps that lead to her lace-up back with hidden zipper closure. Her high waist seam gently flares out into the pleated, skater silhouette with hidden side pockets for keeping your hands warm. The formal dress is composed of woven satin fabric with tulle and woven lining with no stretch. Complete your dressy look in strappy heels and a bracelet.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline, thin shoulder straps
- Lightly padded bust, bra optional
- Lace-up back, hidden zipper closure
- High waist seam, hidden side pockets
- Pleated, short skater silhouette
- Woven satin fabric, tulle, and woven lining, no stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1058
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $139.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Jalene Sequin V-Neck Party Dress
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Jalene is a closet staple for your most momentous occasions! She brings the sparkle to school formals, banquets, and celebrations. The party dress features a sleeveless V-neckline with a wire insert, adjustable spaghetti straps, a low-cut back, a bodycon silhouette, and a slit along the hem. Composed of a sequin mesh embroidered fabric with lining and minimal stretch. Finish your dressy look with statement earrings and heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neck, wire insert, adjustable spaghetti straps
- Adhesive bra recommended
- Low-cut back, zipper closure
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem with slit
- Sequin mesh embroidered fabric, lining, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1048
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $59.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Gorgeous Sleek Satin Mini Dress
Amp up your night-out vibe with this gorgeous sleek satin mini dress! It features a sleeveless V-neckline with a wrap-front design, spaghetti straps, pleated detailing at the waist, and a mini-length, asymmetrical, faux wrap silhouette with a curve-hugging fit. Style with clear heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline, wrap-front design
- Spaghetti straps
- Pleating at the waist
- Mini-length hem, asymmetrical faux wrap skirt
- Form-fitting bodycon silhouette
- Smooth satin fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1764
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $39.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Alluring Muse Bodycon Mini Dress
Show off an alluring style in this sultry-chic mini dress. It features a sleeveless mock neckline, an asymmetrical cutout above the bust, a keyhole cutout at the back, and a short, curve-hugging, bodycon silhouette. Complete the look with clear mules.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless mock neckline
- Asymmetrical cutout above the bust
- Back button closure, keyhole cutout
- Mini-length, form-fitting silhouette
- Ribbed knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4556
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $35.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Tier Me Up Lace Ruffle Mini Dress
Romance with a side of spice. This lace mini dress stuns with flirty tiers, a curve-hugging fit, and barely-there straps—perfect for making your entrance (and exit) unforgettable.
Fit & Features
- Stretch lace fabric with knit lining
- Sweetheart neckline
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Bodycon fit with ruched bodice
- Tiered ruffle mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-000253
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $44.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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