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.

Laced To Impress Bodycon Mini Dress
For nights when you’re not just stepping out—you’re making an entrance. A ribbed, curve-hugging, lace-up mini dress that’s as bold as your confidence.

Fit & Features
- Ribbed knit fabric, high stretch
- Sleeveless scoop neckline
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Front lace-up design
- Mini-length hem
- Bodycon silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 06005-000073

Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses

Price: $42.90

Availability: In Stock

Available Color: BLACK

Available Size: XS, S, M, L
Hallie Rosette Lace-Up Skater Dress
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The Hallie formal skater dress is for the nights that feel straight out of a fairy tale. With a flouncy rosette mesh design and playful skater silhouette, this lace-up-back dress was made for twirling, flirting, and making unforgettable entrances.

Fit & Features
- Sheer mesh fabric with all-over rosette appliques
- Layered tulle and stretchy knit linings
- Sleeveless square neckline, no-slip strip, padded bust
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Open lace-up back design, hidden lower back zipper with hook-eye closure
- Mini-length hem, fit-and-flare skater silhouette
- Runs true to size
Where to Wear:

Homecoming, birthday celebrations, garden parties, bridal showers, and bachelorette parties.
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-000047

Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses

Price: $79.90

Availability: In Stock

Available Color: PINK

Available Size: M, L
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Ever So Chic Halter Tie-Back A-Line Mini Dress
Tie your look together with this ever so chic halter a-line mini dress boasting a sultry open back with a tie that'll draw every eye!

Fit & Features
- Smooth knit stretchy fabric
- Plunge halter neckline
- Open back with tie
- A-line silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-000041

Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses

Price: $36.90

Availability: In Stock

Available Color: IVORY, HUNTER

Available Size: S, XS
Dreamy Romance Floral Lace Skater Dress
Sweet? Always. Innocent? Rarely. This lace mini gives flirty vintage feels with a neckline made to be noticed and a hem made to be twirled.

Fit & Features
- Floral print, lace fabric, stretchy knit lining
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Ruched square neckline
- Skater silhouette, drop waist seam
- Flared mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-000240

Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses

Price: $42.90

Availability: In Stock

Available Color: IVORY

Available Size: XS, S, M, L
Joleen Velvet Lace-Up Corset Mini Dress
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Velvet meets va-va-voom in the Joleen bodycon mini dress, designed to turn every head in the room. A sheer rhinestone corset bodice, lace-up open back, and wrap-front slit deliver a high-impact finish with every step.

Fit & Features
- Velvet fabric lined with stretchy knit
- Sweetheart neckline, cowl draping, padded bra cups, rhinestone trim
- Spaghetti straps
- Lace-up open back, lower zipper and hook-eye closure
- Sheer mesh corset bodice, flexible boning, rhinestones
- Front wrap slit, bodycon mini-length silhouette
- Runs true to size
Where to Wear:

Homecoming, birthdays, date nights, GNO, Vegas, parties, rooftop hotel bars, glam red carpet events
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-000118

Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses

Price: $69.90

Availability: In Stock

Available Color: BLACK

Available Size: XS, S, M
Stir Up The Cuteness Lace Ruffled Mini Dress
With romantic lace, ruffled edges, and a bold western-style belt buckle, this halter mini dress is ready to stir up trouble—in the cutest way!

Fit & Features
- Lace fabric, stretchy knit lining, bodysuit lining with snap-button closures
- Halter V-neckline, tie closure
- Back zipper and hook-and-eye closure
- Skater silhouette
- Western-style buckle waist belt design
- Ruffled mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-000235

Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses

Price: $49.90

Availability: In Stock

Available Color: BURGUNDY-2

Available Size: XS, S
Flirty Flair Lace Ruffle Mini Dress
This lace mini dress brings flirty movement with tiered ruffles and a fitted bodice—ideal for concerts, brunch, or anywhere the vibe is playful yet chic.

Fit & Features
- Sheer lace fabric with knit lining, high stretch
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Fitted bodice, ruching
- Tiered ruffled design
- Mini-length A-line silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-000179

Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses

Price: $49.90

Availability: In Stock

Available Color: BROWN

Available Size: XS, S
Forget Me Not Lace-Up Sequin Lace Mini Dress
Made to wear for shower celebrations or parties, this lace mini dress features a lace-up back that turns heads and an A-line silhouette that's forever flattering!

Fit & Features
- Lace sequined fabric, dual stretchy knit linings
- Square neckline, padded bra cups
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Lace-up back, lower zipper and hook-eye closure
- A-line silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-3944

Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses

Price: $9.97 $59.90

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Availability: Out of Stock
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Wild West Energy Denim Mini Dress
This denim mini dress comes with a lace-up front and bold embroidery and studs that bring rodeo-core to the party.

Fit & Features
- Denim fabric
- Tube neckline
- Front lace-up placket
- Studs and embroidery details
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-000211

Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses

Price: $59.90

Availability: In Stock

Available Color: DARK, DENIM

Available Size: XS, S, M, L
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Too Hot To Handle Paisley Cutout Mini Dress
She’s got that leave them speechless energy! With a sultry cowl halter, bold cutouts, and flirty ruffle slit, this mesh mini dress brings the drama—perfect for nights out or Vegas pool parties!

Fit & Features
- Paisley print, mesh fabric, stretchy knit lining
- Cowl halter neckline, spaghetti strap tie
- Cutout bodice, hardware trim
- Side ruffled trim slit
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-000302

Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses

Price: $39.90

Availability: In Stock

Available Color: BROWN

Available Size: XS, S, M, L
Serving Looks Mock Neck Ponte Mini Dress
Not your average court-side fit. This contrast-trim mini dress serves preppy energy with a flirty twist—perfect for brunch, errands, or wherever the vibe is “cute but casual.”

Fit & Features
- Contrast-trim, smooth ponte knit fabric with stretch
- Mock neckline
- Keyhole cutout with button closure
- A-Line silhouette
- Front slit accent
- Mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-000205

Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses

Price: $35.90

Availability: In Stock

Available Color: BLACK

Available Size: M, L
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Wildly Iconic Animal Print Long Sleeve Mini Dress
A little wild, a lot iconic—this abstract animal print mini dress brings the heat with its bold vibe and sultry sheer sleeves. Perfect for nights out or when you want your outfit to do all the talking.

Fit & Features
- Sheer mesh fabric with partial knit lining, high stretch
- Abstract animal print
- Mock neckline
- Sheer long fitted sleeves, slit accents
- Mini-length bodycon silhouette
- Short side slit
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-000216

Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses

Price: $34.90

Availability: In Stock

Available Color: MULTI

Available Size: XS, S, M, L
Grazing The Trend Cow Print Lace-Up Mini Dress
This strapless cow print mini dress serves bold western energy with a city-girl twist, perfect for concerts, nights out, or themed parties done right.

Fit & Features
- Cow print, faux leather fabric, stretch knit lining
- Corset strapless bodice, flexible boning
- Lace-up back, lower zipper and hook-eye closure
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-000266

Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses

Price: $49.90

Availability: In Stock

Available Color: WHITE

Available Size: XS, S, M
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Taryn Glitter Corset Lace-Up Skater Dress
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Designed for your grand entrance, the Taryn glitter dress brings sparkle and structure with a strapless corset bodice, skater mini silhouette, and a lace-up back that stuns from every angle. Glitter woven fabric layered over tulle and knit linings adds soft volume and shimmer that moves with you.

Fit & Features
- Glitter woven fabric, tulle and knit linings
- Strapless corset bodice, flexible boning inserts, padded bra cups
- Lace-up back, lower zipper and hook-eye closure
- Hidden side pockets
- Skater mini-length silhouette
- Runs true to size
Where to Wear:

Homecoming, weddings, rehearsal dinners, birthdays, engagement parties, date nights, cocktail parties
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-000013

Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses

Price: $69.90

Availability: In Stock

Available Color: RED

Available Size: XS, S, M, L
Cute Moment Strapless A-Line Crepe Mini Dress
It's a cute moment, fit to perfection! This strapless A-line mini dress flatters your figure while giving polished vibes at tea parties or brunch.

Fit & Features
- Crepe fabric, sewn-in woven lining
- Strapless neckline, back zipper closure
- A-Line silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-000202

Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses

Price: $44.90

Availability: In Stock

Available Color: BURGUNDY

Available Size: XS, M, L
Too Cute to Pleat Strapless Romper
Low effort, high impact. This strapless lace romper accentuates the waist and flares with pleated drama—aka, your new going-out obsession.

Fit & Features
- Smooth knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Strapless neckline
- Pleated mini-length hem
- Shorts lining with mesh lace trim
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 06503-000096

Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses

Price: $44.90

Availability: In Stock

Available Color: BLACK

Available Size: M, L
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Alissa Ruffled Bead Sequin Mini Dress
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Designed to turn heads the second you walk in, the Alissa blends sultry shimmer with sculpted glam. Its strapless bodycon silhouette is stunning with all-over sequin beaded embellishments and a flirty ruffled mesh neckline, perfect for making entrances.

Fit & Features
- Sequins, beaded embellishments
- Mesh fabric, stretchy knit lining
- Strapless ruffled mesh neckline
- Hidden side zipper and hook-eye closure
- Bodycon mini-length silhouette
- Runs true to size
Where to Wear:

Homecoming, bridal showers, engagement parties, wedding receptions, wedding showers, date nights, anniversaries, birthdays, fancy brunches, cocktail parties, milestone celebrations
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-000485

Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses

Price: $99.90

Availability: In Stock

Available Color: WHITE

Available Size: XS, S, M, L
Product Badge:
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Soft Girl Floral Flocked Mesh Skater Dress
Serving soft girl summer. This strapless floral flocked mesh skater dress brings dreamy vibes with a fit that flatters and floats—perfect for golden hour pics or flirty brunch plans.

Fit & Features
- Sheer mesh fabric with knit lining, moderate stretch
- Floral flocked design
- Strapless sweetheart neckline, lace trim, bust tie
- Padded bust, corset-style seams
- Smocked back, zipper with hook-eye closure
- Short skater silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-000131

Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses

Price: $59.90

Availability: In Stock

Available Color: NATURAL

Available Size: L
Fierce Allure Animal Print Halter Mini Dress
Perfect for nights that play by your rules. This animal print halter mini dress serves up sultry curves and fierce energy you’ll want to flaunt.

Fit & Features
- Sheer mesh fabric with sewn-in knit lining, high stretch
- Animal print
- Sleeveless halter neckline, metal O-ring detailing, tie-back straps
- Partially open back
- Ruching
- Mini-length bodycon silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-000470

Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses

Price: $36.90

Availability: In Stock

Available Color: BLACK

Available Size: XS, S, M, L
Boss Babe Strapless Blazer Mini Dress
Giving boardroom meets bottle service in the chicest way. This strapless mini dress doubles as a statement piece that’s perfect for cocktail hour or styled up with sneakers for a cool-girl twist.

Fit & Features
- Woven fabric
- Strapless neckline, back zipper closure
- Faux button front accents
- Faux flap pocket accents
- Fitted silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-000398

Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses

Price: $52.90

Availability: In Stock

Available Color: MOCHA

Available Size: XS, S, M, L
Glam Sparkle Cutout Glitter Bodycon Mini Dress
Flaunt your glam sparkle in this glitter mini dress boasting a sexy cutout back and bodycon silhouette that flaunts your curves!

Fit & Features
- Glitter knit fabric lined with stretchy knit
- Sweetheart neckline, padded bra cups
- Wide shoulder straps
- Cutout back with strap and hook closure
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-6102

Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses

Price: $39.90

Availability: In Stock

Available Color: LAVENDER, HUNTER

Available Size: L, XXS, XS, S, M
Heat Check Halter Mini Dress
This dress is serving bold and unforgettable—cowl neckline in the front, daring open back in the rear. Sleek, sultry, and fitted to perfection, it’s your ultimate night-out pick.

Fit & Features
- Stretch knit fabric
- Halter neckline with cowl front
- Open strappy back detail
- Bodycon mini silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-000484

Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses

Price: $35.90

Availability: In Stock

Available Color: RED

Available Size: XS, S, M, L
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Lovely Day Tie Back Ruffle Skater Dress
Perfect for any occasion, this skater dress will make you stand out in style! The tie back adds a touch of charm while the ruffled details bring a playful and flirty vibe to the mini-length hem.

Fit & Features
- Woven fabric, woven lining
- Square neckline, spaghetti straps
- Tie-back design
- Skater silhouette
- Ruffled mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-000025

Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses

Price: $46.90

Availability: Out of Stock
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Spice Season Button Knit Mini Dress
This one’s fall date night certified. With a chic knit pattern and statement buttons, this halter mini dress serves just the right balance of polished cuteness, perfect for styling with flats or boots.

Fit & Features
- Soft, stretch knit patterned fabric
- Halter square neckline
- Statement button details
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 06005-000115

Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses

Price: $44.90

Availability: In Stock

Available Color: MAUVE

Available Size: S, M, L

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