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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Color Story Crepe Mini Dress
Tell the trendiest color story with this fab mini dress! It features a sleeveless, square neck, spaghetti straps, bodycon silhouette, and a color block pattern. Complete the look in sleek hoop earrings for a lunch date.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, square neck, spaghetti straps
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Color block pattern
- Crepe-lined fabric, moderate stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4704
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $29.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Fine Lines Chambray Skater Dress
Flirty and fine! Look and feel effortlessly cute in this chambray striped skater dress featuring a sleeveless, v-neck, ruffled trim, and a babydoll-style seam that leads to the flowy short-length hem. Complete the look in braid strap mules.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, v-neck, ruffled trim
- Babydoll-style seam
- Flowy short-length hem
- Chambray striped fabric, lining, no stretch
- Back keyhole accent, button closure
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4602
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $29.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Sunset Scene Satin A-Line Dress
Set the scene for drinks at sunset in this satin a-line dress featuring a sleeveless, scoop neck, spaghetti straps, tie-front bust, and a form-fitting silhouette on marble print fabric. Complete the look in lucite heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, scoop neck, spaghetti straps
- Tie-front bust
- Form-fitting, a-line silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Marble print, satin fabric, inner lining, no stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4705
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $42.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Charming Florals Chiffon Skater Dress
Charm them all with a floral dress that brings those sweet vibes! The dress features a sleeveless V-neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps, an open-back design with cute tie-back ties, and a skater silhouette. The dress is composed of a lined chiffon fabric that offers a relaxed fit with a minimal stretch. Complete look with wedges.
Fit & Features
- Floral print
- Sleeveless V-neckline
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Open back, tie-back ties
- Skater silhouette
- Chiffon fabric
- Relaxed fit, minimal stretch, runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1100
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $38.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Summer Party Paisley Knit Mini Dress
This adorable paisley printed mini dress is perfect for all of your casual summer parties! It features a sleeveless square neckline, spaghetti straps that lead to a lace-up back design, and a short, form-hugging fit. The brushed knit fabric offers plenty of stretch. Style this dress with cute mules.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Spaghetti straps, lace-up back design, tie closure
- Mini-length, form-fitting silhouette
- All-over paisley print pattern
- Knit fabric, plenty of stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4496
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $26.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Aspen Woven Satin Party Dress
Special Occasion
Dance and twirl all night long in the sleek Aspen woven satin party dress! She features a sleeveless square neckline with a built-in padded bust, adjustable spaghetti straps, a sheer embroidered lace back panel, high waist seams, and a short party skirt with a fit and flare A-line silhouette. Style this dress with rhinestone fringe earrings.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Padded bust, no bra required
- Adjustable spaghetti straps, customized fit
- Sheer embroidered lace back panel, zipper, hook and eye closure
- High waist seams, short party skirt, pleated detailing
- Fit and flare A-line silhouette
- Smooth woven satin fabric, knit lining, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1126
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $69.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Tropical Glam Ruched Short Dress
Keep it glam on your tropical getaway with a mini dress that brings those island vibes! The dress features a tropical floral print, a sleeveless square neckline, spaghetti straps, ruching, and a short length with a rounded hem. The dress is composed of a lined smooth knit fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete look with sandals and a straw hat.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Ruching
- Tropical floral print
- Short length hem
- Lined smooth knit fabric
- Form hugging fit, moderate stretch, runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4683
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $29.90
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Short And Sweet Mini Ponte Dress
Short and sweet, your curves deserve a moment! Look chic in this mini ponte dress designed to hug and flatter your figure on a sleeveless square neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps, and ruched mesh side accents that lead to the form-hugging fit. Complete the look in statement earrings for a club night.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, square neck, adjustable spaghetti straps
- Ruched mesh side accents
- Form-hugging fit
- Back zipper closure
- Mini-length hem
- Ponte-lined knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4460
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $44.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Sweet Floral Knit Mini Dress
Showcase a sweet style in this adorable floral print mini dress. It features a sleeveless cowl neckline, spaghetti straps, a short, curve-hugging fit, and an all-over floral print pattern. Style with hoop earrings and cute mules.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless cowl neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Mini-length, form-fitting silhouette
- Floral print
- Knit fabric, full knit lining, plenty of stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1514
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $34.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Let's Get Brunch Skater Dress
You'll be ready for weekend brunch with your girls in this adorable swiss dot woven skater dress. It features a sleeveless V-neckline with a twist-front design, spaghetti straps, an open back with a cute tie-back detail, a high waist seam, and a short skater-style silhouette with a ruffled hem. Style with wedges and chic shades.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline, twist-front design
- Spaghetti straps
- Tie-back closure
- High waist seam, skater silhouette
- Ruffled short-length hem
- Swiss dot woven fabric, lining, no stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1582
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $21.97 $48.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Perfect Weekend Vibes Mini Dress
This sleek satin floral dress is perfect for your weekend outings! It features a sleeveless V-neckline, spaghetti straps that lead to a cross-back lace-up design, and a mini-length, A-line silhouette. The lightweight satin fabric features an all-over dainty floral print. Style this dress with espadrille sandals.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline
- Spaghetti straps, cross-back lace-up design, tie closure
- Mini-length, A-line silhouette
- Dainty floral print
- Smooth satin fabric, no stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4494
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $39.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Forever In Floral Mini Dress
They can catch you forever in this floral mini dress! It features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline, spaghetti straps, and a tie-front along the bust on ribbed knit fabric that offers a form-hugging fit. Complete the look in flirty mules for a daytime occasion.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, sweetheart neck, spaghetti straps
- Tie-front along the bust
- Form-hugging fit
- Mini-length hem
- Ditsy floral print
- Ribbed-knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4668
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $29.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Soul Swirls Mesh Cover Up
Unveil your retro soul in this swirl print cover-up featuring long sleeves, a v-neckline, bodycon fit, and a center front drawstring so you can customize the fit. Complete the look in a string bikini set and sunglasses.
Fit & Features
- Long sleeves
- V-neckline
- Bodycon fit
- Center front adjustable drawstring
- Bodycon fit, mini-length hem
- Sheer stretchy mesh swirl print fabric
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 06001-4307
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $29.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Babe Next Door Denim Mini Dress
You'll look like a total babe next door in this adorable denim mini dress. It features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline with a padded bust, thin adjustable straps, an exposed back zipper closure, and a short, form-hugging fit. Style with hoop earrings and trendy cowgirl boots.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, sweetheart neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps
- Built-in padded bust
- Back zipper, hook-eye closure
- Mini-length hem
- Form-fitting silhouette
- Denim fabric, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4448
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $42.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Summer Babe Halter Sweater Dress
Hey babe! Showcase a fun and flirty vibe this summer in this trendy halter sweater dress. It features a sleeveless V-neckline, halter spaghetti straps with a cross-front design, a center cutout under the bust, an open back with a tie-back design, and a short, curve-hugging fit. Complete the look with espadrille sandals and chic shades.
Shop More Sweater Dresses: Sweater Dress Collection
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline
- Halter spaghetti straps, cross-front design, tie at the back of the neck
- Cutout under the bust
- Open back, tie-back strap design
- Mini-length, form-fitting silhouette
- Ribbed sweater knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 06005-1324
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $44.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Charmed By Ruffles Short A-Line Dress
Get charmed by pretty ruffles in this fab dress! The dress features a square neckline, short puff sleeves, a partially open back with cinching tie-back accent, and a short length with a ruffled hem. The dress is composed of a lined lightweight woven fabric that offers a relaxed fit with minimal stretch. Complete look with mules.
Fit & Features
- Square neckline
- Short puff sleeves
- Partially open back, tie back accents
- Short length
- Ruffled hem
- Lightweight woven fabric
- Relaxed fit, minimal stretch, runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4338
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $46.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Feeling Preppy Collared Mini Dress
Your current mood? Preppy and ready for anything with this cute mini dress featuring short sleeves, a collared V-neck, and a bodycon silhouette on rib-knit fabric. Complete the look in trendy boots.
Fit & Features
- Short sleeves
- Collared V-neckline
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Rib-knit fabric
- Plenty of stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4412
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $30.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Bohemian Glam Gauze Knit Mini Dress
Keep it glam and carefree with a mini dress that gives off that effortless vibe! The dress features a sleeveless V-neckline with crochet trim, adjustable spaghetti straps that cross at the back, an unlined crochet lace waist, an open back with ties, and a mini length silhouette with tiered ruffles. The dress is composed of a lined gauze knit fabric that offers a relaxed fit with minimal stretch. Complete look with mules.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline, crochet trim
- Adjustable spaghetti straps, cross-back
- Unlined crochet lace waist
- Open back with ties
- Tiered ruffles, mini-length silhouette
- Lined gauze knit fabric
- Relaxed fit, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1098
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $44.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Strings Attached Halter Bodycon Mini Dress
Steal the spotlight, one cutout at a time. This halter bodycon dress brings the heat with bead-trimmed cutouts that do all the talking. Perfect for nights where the vibes are high and the pics are hotter.
Fit & Features
- Stretchy knit-lined fabric with a smooth, sculpted feel
- Halter neckline with spaghetti strap tie
- Ruched bodice with cutout accents
- Beaded embellishments along the front
- Bodycon silhouette, mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-000095
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $39.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Fab Essential Short Sweater Dress
This basic midi sweater dress is the fab essential you need for the season. It features a sleeveless square neckline, tank shoulder straps that lead to a cross-back design, dual bar straps at the lower back, and a midi-length, curve-hugging silhouette. Style this dress with a pair of strappy mules.
Shop More Sweater Dresses: Sweater Dress Collection
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Tank shoulder straps
- Open back, cross-back strap design, dual bar straps at the lower back
- Midi-length, bodycon silhouette
- Ribbed sweater knit fabric, plenty of stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 06005-1304
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $34.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Lily Girl A-Line Mini Dress
A girl like you will love this floral mini dress for a sweet summer vibe! It features a sleeveless V-neck, spaghetti straps that lace up on the open-back design, a bodycon A-line silhouette, and a front slit accent. Complete the look in wedges.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, V-neck, spaghetti straps
- Open-back with lace-up design
- Bodycon A-line silhouette
- Front slit accent
- Mini-length hem
- Floral print, knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4618
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $33.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Dance All Night V-Neck Mini Dress
Hit the dance floor in this babe status mini dress that flaunts your curves and shows plenty of skin! Featuring a sleeveless V-neck, sleek spaghetti straps, and dual twist accents and cutouts on the bodycon mini-length hem. Complete the look in strappy heels for an eye-catching style.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neck, sleek spaghetti straps
- Dual twist accents and cutouts
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Shiny knit fabric, lined, plenty of stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4404
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $38.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Hit The Club Halter Mini Dress
Hit the club on a summer night out in this fab and fierce halter mini dress designed to show off every curve! It features a sleeveless, halter neck with tie closure, adjustable side ties let you customize the length, ruched detail, and a bodycon silhouette. Complete the look in lucite heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, halter neck, tie closure
- Adjustable side ties, ruched detail
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Slinky knit-lined fabric, moderate stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4343
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $36.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Dance Till Dawn Lace-Up Mini Dress
Show off on the dance floor in this iconic lace-up mini dress! Designed with a stretchy smooth knit fabric, it features a sleeveless cowl neckline, spaghetti straps that lead to an alluring open lace-up back design, all-over ruching to accentuate your curves, and a bodycon silhouette to flaunt your gorgeous figure. Complete the look in sparkly heels for a girl's night.
Fit & Features
- Smooth knit fabric with knit lining, moderate stretch
- Cowl neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Open lace-up back
- Ruching
- Bodycon fit
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-3944
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $38.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale