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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Hillary Satin Corset Lace-Up Mini Dress
Special Occasion
Designed to command a second glance, the Hillary is a sultry satin mini that moves with allure. With its softly draped cowl neckline, sheer lace corset bodice, and sculpting bodycon fit, this is the dress you slip into when RSVP’ing yes means showing up unforgettable.
Fit & Features
- Satin fabric, bust knit lining
- Cowl neckline, spaghetti straps, padded bra cups
- Sheer lace corset bodice, flexible boning, lace-up back
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Front slit, bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Where to Wear:
Homecoming, date nights, bachelorettes, birthdays, cocktail parties, Vegas, GNO
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-000117
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $64.90
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Sleek And Fab Cowl Neck Mini Dress
It's all curves ahead! This cowl neck mini dress is designed to flaunt your fab figure in a sleek bodycon silhouette featuring a sleeveless bodice, spaghetti straps, and a center front ruched seam. Complete the look in fringe earrings.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, cowl neck, spaghetti straps
- Center front ruched seam
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Smooth knit fabric, plenty of stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4306
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $34.90
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Set the Bar Linen Cutout Mini Dress
This flare mini dress sets the bar high! Showcase your daring side in this sleeveless dress featuring a plunge v-neck on the front and back, a smocked bodice, and side elasticized bar cutouts that lead to a flirty mini-length hem. Complete the look in wedges and dainty earrings.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, dual plunge v-neck
- Smocked bodice
- Side elasticized bar cutouts
- Flare mini-length hem
- Linen gauze fabric
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4831
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $42.90
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Eyes On You Eyelet Tie Back Dress
All eyes on you in this eyelet lace mini dress! It features puff sleeves, a square neck, a ruched bust, an open back with a tie closure, and a bodycon silhouette. Complete the look in lace-up sandals for a picnic date.
Fit & Features
- Short puff sleeves, cinched hems
- Square neckline, ruched bust
- Open back, tie closure
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Eyelet lace fabric, knit lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4438
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $35.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Must V-Love Ponte Skater Dress
It must be love cause this ponte skater dress will have your heart! It features a chic sleeveless silhouette, v-neck, dual spaghetti straps, x-back design, high-waist seam atop a flowy, skater short skirt. Complete the look in chic wedges for a dinner party.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, v-neck, dual spaghetti straps
- X-back design
- High-waist seam
- Flowy, skater short skirt
- Ponte knit fabric
- Moderate stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1511
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $42.90
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Pretty In Lace Crepe Skater Dress
Pretty and poised, this crepe skater dress is perfect for a dressy occasion! Featuring a sleeveless, square neck, spaghetti straps that cross in the back with lace detail, and a short-length hem. Complete the look in strappy heels and earrings.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, square neck, spaghetti straps
- Back cross straps, lace detai
- Skater silhouette
- Short-length hem
- Crepe fabric
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1454
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $39.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Total Chica Floral Skater Dress
You'll be a total cutie in this floral skater dress perfect for shopping at the farmer's market! It features 3/4 length puff sleeves, a square neck, high-waist seam, and a flowy short-length hem. Complete the look with a crossbody bag.
Fit & Features
- 3/4 length puff sleeves
- Square neck
- High-waist seam, back smocked panel
- Flow, short-length hem
- Ditsy floral pattern
- Woven-lined fabric, no stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1470
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $49.90
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Make Way Square Neck Skater Dress
Make way people, you're coming through in this flirty skater dress perfect for graduation! It features adorable short puff sleeves, a square neckline, and a high waist seam that leads to a flowy short-length hem on eyelet knit fabric. Complete the look in cute wedges.
Fit & Features
- Short puff sleeves, elastic ruffled hems
- Square neckline
- High waist seam
- Flowy short-length hem
- Skater silhouette
- Eyelet knit fabric, knit lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4446
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $36.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Pretty Rosy Mesh Floral Mini Dress
You'll look so pretty in this rose floral mini! Featuring long ruched sleeves, an off-the-shoulder square neck, bodycon silhouette, side ruched seams to enhance your curves on stretchy mesh-lined fabric. Complete the look in chic lucite mules.
Fit & Features
- Off-the-shoulder, square neck
- Long ruched sleeves
- Bodycon silhouette
- Side ruched seams
- Mini-length hem
- Floral mesh-lined fabric, moderate stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1585
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $44.90
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Celebratory Lace Skater Dress
Here comes the grad all dressed in this lace skater dress perfect for ceremonies and celebration parties! Featuring a sleeveless square neckline, sleek spaghetti straps, a high waist seam, and a flowy short hem. Complete the look in wedges and hoop earrings.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, square neck, spaghetti straps
- High waist seam
- Flowy skater silhouette
- Short hem
- Lace overlay, inner lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1519
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $36.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Playful Floral Mesh Mini Dress
Feeling playful? Brighten up your closet in this floral mesh mini dress perfect for brunch with the girls! It features a sleeveless, v-neck, adjustable spaghetti straps, a bodycon silhouette, center, and sides ruched seams to highlight your curves. Complete the look in lucite heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, v-neck, adjustable spaghetti straps
- Center and side ruched seams
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Floral pattern, back zipper closure
- Mesh-lined fabric, moderate stretch, fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4461
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $42.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Farmer's Market Gingham Plaid Dress
Head to the farmer's market looking so cute in this gingham plaid mini dress featuring a sleeveless, v-neck, sleek bungee spaghetti straps, and a bodycon silhouette with a front slit accent. Complete the look in a crop sweater and booties.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, v-neck, bungee spaghetti straps
- Bodycon silhouette
- Front slit accent
- Mini-length hem
- Gingham plaid pattern
- Stretchy soft knit fabric
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4452
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $29.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Flirtatious Style Sleeveless Mini Dress
Showcase your flirtatious style in this adorable sleeveless mini dress. It features a V-neckline, spaghetti straps that lead to a cross-back strappy design, and a short, form-hugging fit. Complete the look with strappy heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Cross-back straps, strappy back design, tie closure
- High waist seam
- Mini-length, form-fitting silhouette
- Knit fabric, plenty of stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4177
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $39.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Zaida Formal Taffeta Skater Dress
Special Occasion
Miake it a fab night out with a formal skater dress that brings the style to your event! The dress features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline with padded cups, adjustable spaghetti straps that cross at the back, and lace-up straps. Her slim-fit bodice leads to a flared skater skirt with hidden side pockets. The dress is composed of a lined taffeta fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete look with rhinestone heels and a clutch.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline
- Padded cups
- Adjustable spaghetti straps, lace-up back
- High waist
- Skater skirt
- Taffeta fabric, petticoat
- Form hugging fit, moderate stretch, runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0971
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $29.97 $74.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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What's The Ruche Cowl Neck Mini Dress
Haven't you heard? You in this mini dress is all anyone is talking about! Look so sultry for a girl's night in this cowl neck mini featuring a sleeveless bodice, criss-cross spaghetti straps, and adjustable side ruching with ties on soft and stretchy fabric. Complete the look in glam heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, cowl neck, spaghetti straps
- Adjustable side ruching with ties
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Soft knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4379
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $33.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Flirty Flair Crepe Faux Wrap Dress
Short, sweet, and extra flirty this mini dress is just what you need for every occasion! It features a sleeveless, square neck, spaghetti straps, princess seams on the bodice, and a faux wrap asymmetrical skirt with side pleating. Complete the look in platform heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, square neck
- Spaghetti straps
- Princess seams on bodice
- Faux wrap asymmetrical skirt
- Side pleating
- Crepe fabric, moderate stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4241
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $34.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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On Trend Marble Ruched Short Dress
Stay on trend with a short dress that creates a head-turning moment! The dress features a fab marble print, a sleeveless square neckline, spaghetti straps, ruching, and a short-length hem. The dress is composed of a smooth knit fabric that offers a form-hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete look with wedges and a cropped denim jacket.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Marble print
- Ruching down the sides
- Mini-length hem
- Lined smooth knit fabric, form-hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4455
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $29.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Ari Formal Satin Lace-Up Party Dress
Special Occasion
Keep it oh-so-luxe in the Ari satin party dress for a sultry prom vibe! She features a sleek, cowl neckline with pleat detailing, dual spaghetti straps, and ruched seams on her curve-loving silhouette. Turn heads thanks to her stunning lace-up open-back design that adds a special detail to your look. The formal dress is composed of buttery smooth satin fabric with lining and a moderate stretch. Finish the look in statement hoops.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, cowl neck with pleating, spaghetti straps
- Adhesive bra recommended
- Side and back ruched seams
- Form-fitting, mini-length hem
- Open-back, lace-up closure
- Luxe satin fabric, lining, moderate stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0979
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $49.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Flirty In Floral Chiffon Babydoll Dress
It may start out as flirty but this floral babydoll dress is in for the long haul. It features a sleeveless, ruffle-trim V-neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps, open-back with cross straps, and a fitted bodice atop a tiered, flowy mini skirt. This dress is composed of airy chiffon fabric with an inner lining. Complete the look in chic sandals.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, ruffle-trim V-neck, adjustable spaghetti straps
- Open-back, cross straps, fitted bodice
- Hidden back zipper and hook and eye closure
- Tiered flowy mini skirt
- Floral pattern
- Chiffon fabric, inner lining, no stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1474
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $46.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Radiate Sequin V-Neck Mini Dress
Radiate the dance floor lights in this sequin mini dress featuring a sleeveless V-neck, adjustable spaghetti straps, and a slim-fit bodice on a scallop trim hem. Composed of mesh-lined fabric with a floral sequin pattern and knit lining. Finish the look with a clutch.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, V-neck, adjustable spaghetti straps
- Slim-fit bodice, back zipper closure
- Scallop trim hem
- Mini-length
- Floral sequin pattern, mesh fabric, knit lining, no stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1404
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $21.97 $48.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Spotted In Floral Mesh Ruffle Hem Dress
Spotted in floral for spring! Refresh your closet with this flirty mini dress featuring a ruffle trim v-neck, adjustable spaghetti straps, a bodycon silhouette, ruffled hem, and a trendy front drawstring so you can customize the length. Composed of mesh-lined fabric with a moderate stretch. Finish the look in mules for a day date.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, ruffle trim v-neck
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Side ruched seams, front drawstring
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length ruffled hem
- Floral pattern, mesh-lined fabric, moderate stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1453
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $45.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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New Love Floral Lace Hi-Low Dress
Got yourself a new love? This floral hi-low dress is sure to make them swoon! It features a sleeveless, v-neck, spaghetti straps, open lace-back accent with zipper closure, composed of airy chiffon-lined fabric with no stretch. Complete the look in sparkly heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, v-neck, spaghetti straps
- Open lace-back accent, zipper closure
- Ruffled hi-low hem
- Airy chiffon fabric, inner lining, no stretch
- Floral pattern
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1436
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $46.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Flower Power Skater Dress
Elevate your spring style with this pretty floral printed skater dress. It features a subtle sweetheart neckline with ruching at the bust, short puff sleeves, a high waist, and a fit and flare silhouette with a short skater skirt with a ruffled hem. Style this lightweight chiffon dress with cute mules.
Fit & Features
- Sweetheart neckline, ruching at the bust
- Short puff sleeves, elasticized hems
- Back zipper, hook and eye closure
- High waist seam, fit and flare silhouette
- Short skater skirt, ruffled hem
- Floral print
- Sheer chiffon fabric, knit lining, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1406
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $46.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Laced With Charm Corset Lace-Up Mini Dress
She’s giving flirty, floaty, and just a little bit extra. With a corset-inspired bodice and lace-up back, this chiffon A-line mini dress is a total heart-stealer!
Fit & Features
- Chiffon fabric, stretchy knit lining
- Cold shoulder, sweetheart halter neckline, tie closure
- Ruffled trim, short-sleeve cuffs
- Corset bodice, built-in underwire padded bust, flexible boning
- Lace-up back, hidden side zipper and hook-eye closure
- A-Line silhouette, mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-000220
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $38.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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