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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All The Attention Cutout Bodycon Mini Dress
This dress doesn't ask for attention—it demands it. With curve-hugging stretch, bold back cutouts, and a thigh-high slit, she's here to shut it down.
Fit & Features
- Stretchy knit-lined fabric
- Sweetheart neckline, ruched bust seam
- Wide shoulder straps
- Cutout open strappy back
- Bodycon silhouette, front slit
- Mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-000243
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $35.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: RED
Available Size: XS, S, M, L
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Everyday Basic Knit Mini Dress
This simple yet stylish ribbed knit mini dress is a must-have for your everyday looks. It features a sleeveless crew neckline, tank shoulder straps, an alluring lower back cutout, and a short, curve-hugging fit. Style with a denim jacket for the day and dress it up with a faux leather jacket for the night!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless crew neckline
- Tank shoulder straps
- Lower back cutout
- Mini-length, form-fitting silhouette
- Ribbed knit fabric, knit lining, plenty of stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4543
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $28.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Perfect Fit Square Neck Mini
Flaunt it! This square neck mini offers the perfect fit featuring sleek, bungee spaghetti straps, all-over ruching detail on a bodycon silhouette. Complete the look in a fab pair of heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neck
- Bungee spaghetti straps
- All-over ruching
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini hem
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4353
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $29.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Paisley and Playful Halter Skater Dress
Flirty, floaty, and made for dancing under the sun. With a smocked bust and ruffled skater fit, this halter mini dress is your go-to for festivals, vacays, or just looking way too good for no reason.
Fit & Features
- Paisley print, woven fabric, bust lining
- Halter V-neckline, spaghetti strap tie
- Stretchy smocked bust
- Open tie-back detail
- Flowy skater silhouette
- Ruffled trim short hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-000065
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $42.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Summer Crush Floral Skater Dress
Take your summer crush by surprise when they see you in this flirty floral skater dress! It features a sleeveless, v-neck, ruffled trim shoulder straps, a low-cut back with zipper closure, and a tiered, flowy hem with ruffles. Complete the look in sandals for a day date.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, v-neck, ruffled trim shoulder straps
- Low-cut back, zipper closure
- Skater silhouette
- Tiered, flowy hem with ruffles
- Ditsy floral print
- Chiffon fabric, inner lining, no stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4417
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $44.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Unforgettable Glam Mesh Bodycon
Channel a glam vibe with a bodycon that makes a stunning impression! The dress features a sleeveless square neckline with padded cups, adjustable spaghetti straps, ruching throughout, and a short length. The dress is composed of a lined mesh fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete look with stiletto heels and a rhinestone clutch for a GNO.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Padded cups
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Ruching
- Short length hem
- Bodycon fit, moderate stretch
- Lined mesh fabric
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4451
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $44.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Babe Of Funk Halter O-Ring Mini Dress
Bring back the funk babe! This retro-inspired halter dress features a sleeveless plunge V-neck with an O-ring inset, a bodycon silhouette, and a mini-length hem. Complete the look in pointed-toe booties.
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Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, plunge V-neck, halter strap
- O-ring inset
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Ribbed knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 06005-1292
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $13.97 $32.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Clearance
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Steal The Show Ruched Mini Dress
Steal the show in this sexy mini dress for a night out! It features a sleeveless square neckline, spaghetti straps, front ruching with tie, and a curve-hugging silhouette on slinky-knit-lined fabric. Complete the look in chic stilettos.
Fit & Features
- Square neckline, spaghetti straps
- Front ruching with tie
- Curve-hugging silhouette
- Short hem
- Slinky-knit-lined fabric
- Moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4223
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $34.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Clearance
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Captivating Floral Mesh Mini Dress
Captivate in this gorgeous floral mini dress! It features a sleeveless, scoop neckline, spaghetti straps, ruched bust and side seams, and a bodycon silhouette. Complete the look in espadrille wedges for a lunch date.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, scoop neck, spaghetti straps
- Lightly padded bust with ruching
- Side ruched seams
- Bodycon silhouette
- Floral mesh-lined fabric, moderate stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4553
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $44.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Corset Program Satin Mini Dress
Get with the corset program! Sultry and stunning, this strapless mini dress is designed to awe featuring a cowl neckline atop a corset-style bodice with flexible boning inserts, a high waist seam, and a figure-flattering silhouette. Complete the look with a box clutch and rhinestone earrings.
Fit & Features
- Strapless cowl neckline
- Corset-style bodice, flexible boning
- High waist seam
- Form-fitting silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Stretch-satin fabric
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4434
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $42.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Cutest Pick Floral Mini Dress
This adorable floral mini dress is the cutest pick for the summer season! It features a sleeveless square neckline, bungee spaghetti straps, ruched detailing down the side seams, a short, form-hugging fit, and an all-over daisy print. Style with a denim jacket and sneakers.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Bungee spaghetti straps
- Ruching down the side seams
- Mini-length, form-fitting silhouette
- Small daisy floral print
- Knit fabric, plenty of stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4641
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $26.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Chic Sultry Moment Satin Mini Dress
Have a total chic and sultry moment in this smooth satin mini dress! It features a sleeveless square neckline, spaghetti straps, an alluring open back with a lace-up strappy design, and a short, curve-hugging fit. Complete the look with a dainty layered necklace and strappy stilettos.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Open back, lace-up strappy design, tie closure
- Mini-length, form-fitting, bodycon silhouette
- Satin fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4420
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $37.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Color Story Square Neck Short Dress
Vibrant and bold, who doesn't want to hear the end of this story? This sleeveless tunic top features an on-trend, square neck, bungee spaghetti straps, a color block pattern, and a bodycon silhouette. Complete the look in large hoop earrings.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, square neck, bungee spaghetti straps
- Color block pattern
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Rib-knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 06002-1317
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $11.97 $29.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Clear Gems Rhine Halter Mini Dress
Clearly, this satin mini dress is a gem! Dare to go bold in this sultry halter dress featuring a sleeveless ruched bodice with adjustable spaghetti straps, rhinestone insets, and a front keyhole that leads to a bodycon silhouette. Complete the look in glam heels for dinner and dancing.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, halter neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps
- Rhinestone insets, front keyhole
- Ruched bodice
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Satin-lined fabric, moderate stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4442
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $49.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Garden Soiree Satin Mini Dress
This dress is in full bloom! Show up to the garden soiree in this satin mini dress featuring a square neckline, customizable spaghetti straps, a form-fitting silhouette and a delicate cherry blossom floral print. Complete the look chic sandals.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, square neck, customizable spaghetti straps
- Back zipper closure
- Form-fitting silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Cherry blossom print
- Satin fabric, inner knit lining, minimal stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1448
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $42.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Life Of The Party Metallic Short Dress
Stand out as the life of the party in a short dress that shimmers all night! The dress features a sleeveless cowl neckline, spaghetti straps, a sexy lace-up back, and a short-length hem. The dress is composed of a metallic knit fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete look with lucite heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless cowl neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Lace-up back
- Short length hem
- Metallic knit fabric
- Form hugging fit, moderate stretch, runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4397
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $38.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Piece Of Me Crew Cutout Mini Dress
Show off flirty peeks of skin on this sleeveless mini dress featuring a crew neck, bodycon silhouette, and cutout accents along the waist. Complete the look in strappy sandals for happy hour.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, crew neck
- Bodycon silhouette
- Cutout accents along the waist
- Mini-length hem
- Brushed knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4735
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $29.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Summer Love Eyelet Mini Dress
You'll fall in love with the adorable details of this eyelet mini dress! It features a sweetheart neckline with a ruffled trim, a ruched bust with a tie-front, short puff sleeves, and a mini-length, form-hugging fit. The eyelet knit fabric features a lightweight lining. Style this dress with cute espadrille sandals.
Fit & Features
- Sweetheart neckline, ruffled trim
- Ruched bust, tie-front detail
- Short puff sleeves, elasticized hems
- Short, form-fitting silhouette
- Eyelet knit fabric, knit lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4433
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $35.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Slinky And Chic Halter Mini Dress
This slinky and chic halter mini dress will give you a gorgeous curve-hugging silhouette. It features a sleeveless V-neckline, halter straps, ruched detailing down the sides and back, and a mini-length hem. The smooth slinky knit fabric offers plenty of stretch. Style with strappy heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline
- Halter straps, tie at the back of the neck
- Back zipper, hook and eye closure
- Ruching down the sides and back
- Short, form-hugging, bodycon silhouette
- Slinky knit fabric, knit lining, plenty of stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4260
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $38.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Live Fast Graphic Halter Tunic
A biker babe like you is in need of this graphic tunic! It features a sleeveless, halter neck with tie closure and a front lace-up cutout with graphic detail that reads, "Live Fast/Born To Ride" on a fitted, short-length hem. Complete the look in sleek booties.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, halter neck, tie closure
- Front lace-up cutout
- Graphic detail that reads, "Live Fast/Born To Ride"
- Fitted, short-length hem
- Cotton fabric, moderate stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 06002-1294
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $29.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Clearance
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Lovely In Floral Cowl Mini Dress
You'll look lovely in this floral mini dress featuring a sleeveless, cowl neck, bungee spaghetti straps, and form-fitting silhouette on woven fabric with an inner knit lining. Complete the look in sleek wedges.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, cowl neck, bungee spaghetti straps
- Form-fitting silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Floral print
- Woven fabric, inner knit lining, no stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1576
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $35.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Breezy Floral Chiffon Skater Dress
Breeze into every daytime soiree looking effortless in this floral skater dress designed in a sleeveless, v-neckline with adjustable spaghetti straps, open-back with criss-cross straps, short-length hem, and a flirty, ruffle tiered trim. Complete the look in sleek gold hoop earrings.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, v-neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps
- Open-back, criss-cross straps, zipper closure
- Fitted bodice
- Ruffle tiered trim
- Skater silhouette, short-length hem
- Floral chiffon fabric, inner lining, no stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1483
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $5.97 $46.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Drama Hour Cutout Mini Dress
This isn’t just a dress—it’s a full-blown moment. From the flirty cutouts to the gold hardware, this mini is made for after-hours energy and all eyes on you.
Fit & Features
- Texture fabric, stretchy knit lining
- Sweetheart neckline, hardware trim
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Front cutouts
- Bodycon silhouette, mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-000123
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $39.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Ships Free
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Willa Flocked Velvet Party Dress
Special Occasion
Create an enchanting vibe in the flowy Willa flocked velvet party dress. She features a sleeveless square neckline, spaghetti straps that lead to a lace-up back design for a customized fit, a high waistband, and a short party skirt with a chic fit and flare silhouette. The lined mesh fabric showcases an all-over floral flocked velvet design. Complete the look with block heels and a sparkly clutch.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline, spaghetti straps
- Adhesive bra recommended
- Lace-up back design, tie closure, zipper, hook and eye closure
- High waistband, short party skirt, fit and flare silhouette
- Sheer mesh fabric, floral flocked velvet design, full knit lining
- Flowy fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0989
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $14.97 $49.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale