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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Sweetie Puff Sleeve Mini Dress
You'll look so sweet in this mini dress for a cute brunch fit. It features adorable short puff sleeves along the sweetheart neck with a cutout bust tie. The side ruched seams accentuate your curves on slinky knit-lined fabric with a moderate stretch. Complete the look in PVC mules.
Fit & Features
- Short puff sleeves, elastic cinched hems
- Sweetheart neck, cutout bust tie
- Side ruched seams, bodycon fit
- Mini-length hem
- Slinky knit-lined fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4361
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $5.97 $37.90
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Floral State Scoop Neck Mini Dress
Got a floral state of mind? Then this mini dress is just what you need! It features a sleeveless, scoop neck, spaghetti straps, and ruched bust seam that leads to a bodycon silhouette. Complete the look in chic wedges for a cute picnic date.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, scoop neck, spaghetti straps
- Ruched bust seam
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Floral print
- Stretchy rib-knit fabric, lined
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4601
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $26.90
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Dawn Formal Heatstone Corset Dress
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Bring the sparkle with a formal dress that brings the shine to your look. Dawn features dazzling heat stones throughout, a sleeveless sweetheart neckline, molded padded cups, adjustable spaghetti straps, and a sheer illusion design with flexible boning. The slim fit bodice leads to a short-length hem that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete look with a rhinestone sphere clutch and a faux fur wrap.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline
- Molded padded cups
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Sheer illusion bodice, flexible boning
- Short-length hem
- Form hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0848
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $29.97 $69.90
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Sway With Me Floral Chiffon Dress
Sashay and sway in this adorable floral chiffon dress featuring a sleeveless, scoop neck, adjustable spaghetti straps, smocked back panel, and a flowy, ruffled tiered short hem. Complete the look in trendy sandals for your next getaway.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, scoop neck, adjustable spaghetti straps
- Smocked back panel
- Flowy, tiered short hem
- Floral pattern
- Chiffon-lined fabric, no stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4495
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $39.90
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Coastal Chic Striped Mesh Tunic
Create chic beachside looks with this on-trend mesh tunic. It features a V-neckline, long fitted sleeves with flared hems, center ruched detailing, and a short, curve-hugging fit. Style this striped tunic as a cover-up over your fave bikini.
Fit & Features
- V-neckline
- Long fitted sleeves, flared hems
- Center ruching, adjustable drawstring
- Mini-length, form-fitting silhouette
- Striped pattern
- Semi-sheer mesh fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 06001-4195
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $34.90
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Stylish Stunner Striped Halter Short Dress
Keep it stylish in a short sweater dress that wows and keeps it effortless. The dress features a halter neck with an adjustable neck tie, a striped pattern, and a short-length hem. The dress is composed of an unlined knit fabric that offers a form-hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete the look with wedges.
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Fit & Features
- Halter neck
- Adjustable neck ties
- Striped pattern
- Short-length hem
- Knit fabric
- Form-hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 06005-1231
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $42.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Splash Of Style Twist Mini Dress
Your summer closet could use this stylish swirl print mini dress perfect for adding in brighter hues! It features a sleeveless, v-neck atop a twisted bust, spaghetti straps, bodycon silhouette, and side ruched seams to accentuate your natural curves. Complete the look in stiletto heels for a dinner with friends.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, v-neck, twisted bust, spaghetti straps
- Bodycon silhouette
- Side ruched seams
- Mini-length hem
- Swirl print
- Stretchy soft knit fabric
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4596
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $28.90
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Too Sweet Floral Ruffled Skater Dress
These florals are too sweet not to fall for! Twirl all day in this chiffon skater dress featuring a sleeveless, v-neck, ruffled trim straps, waist tie, open-back design with tie closure, and a tiered ruffled skirt. Complete the look in statement earrings.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, v-neck, ruffled trim straps
- Open-back with tie closure
- Tie waist, tiered ruffled skirt
- Skater silhouette
- Floral pattern, back zipper closure
- Chiffon fabric, inner knit lining, no stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1481
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $54.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Sweet Trendsetter Ruched Mini Dress
Keep your look sweet and trendy with this adorable bodycon mini dress! It features a sleeveless square neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps for a customized fit, ruched side detailing, a short, curve-hugging fit, and an all-over butterfly print. Style this dress with a pair of cute mules for an outing with the girls.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Ruched side detailing
- Mini-length, form-fitting silhouette
- Butterfly print
- Brushed knit fabric, knit lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4370
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $34.90
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Puff Love Square Neck Skater Dress
There's a lot to love about this puff sleeve skater dress! Features a square neck, smocked bodice, a trendy waist cutout, and a tiered short skirt. Composed of linen woven fabric with an inner lining. Finish the look in floral earrings for a cute spring fit.
Fit & Features
- Short puff sleeves, square neckline
- Smocked bodice, waist cutout
- Tiered short skirt
- Skater silhouette
- Linen woven fabric, inner lining, no stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4343
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $21.97 $48.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Spring Breeze Linen Halter Skater Dress
Feel the breeze this spring! This linen skater dress is perfect for your next daytime soiree featuring a sleeveless halter V-neckline, open-back design, dual tie-back closure, and a flowy, A-line skater silhouette. Composed of linen fabric with an inner knit lining with minimal stretch. Style with strappy heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, halter V-neck
- Open-back design, dual tie-back closure, lower back elasticized waistband
- Flowy, A-line skater silhouette
- Above-the-knee length hem
- Linen fabric, inner knit lining, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4414
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $45.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Retro Beauty Mesh Mini Dress
Showcase your beauty in this fab retro-inspired mesh mini dress. It features a sleeveless square neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps for a customized fit, a short, curve-hugging bodycon silhouette, and an all-over marble swirl print on the lined mesh fabric. Complete your summer-approved look with strappy mules.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Mini-length, form-fitting bodycon silhouette
- Marble swirl print
- Sheer mesh fabric, full knit lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4501
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $36.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Eye On The Eyelet Lace Mini Dress
Keep your eye on this prize! Bring the flirty allure in this eyelet lace mini dress featuring short puff sleeves, a ruffle sweetheart neck with tie, and a babydoll-style bodice on a form-fitting silhouette. Complete the look in lace-up sandals for a cute picnic look.
Fit & Features
- Short puff sleeves
- Ruffle sweetheart neck with tie
- Babydoll-style bodice
- Form-fitting silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Eyelet lace knit lined fabric
- Fits true to size, moderate stretch
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4429
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $35.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Wild Vibes Sleeveless Short Dress
Channel those wild vibes with a short dress that showcases your free-spirited side! The dress features a trendy zebra print, a sleeveless square neckline, bungee spaghetti straps, 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 a moto jacket for a night-out look.
Fit & Features
- Zebra print
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Bungee spaghetti straps
- Short length hem
- Smooth knit fabric
- Form hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4572
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $28.90
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Cutest Allure Ruffle Eyelet Knit Mini Dress
Bring the cutest allure to summer dates in this flirty eyelet knit mini dress that will get you all the compliments. The adorable dress features a plunging V-neck with a ruffled trim under the bust, ruffled spaghetti straps, and a short A-line silhouette.
Fit & Features
- Eyelet knit fabric, stretchy knit lining
- Sleeveless plunging V-neckline, bar strap detail, keyhole cutout
- Ruffled trim under the bust
- Ruffle trim spaghetti straps, adjustable
- Open back, tie-back strap design
- Mini-length A-line silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-6091
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $42.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Cutest Look Floral Mini Dress
Get the cutest look for the spring season with this adorable floral mini dress! It features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline with shirring at the bust, spaghetti straps, a short, curve-hugging fit, and an all-over dainty floral print pattern. Style this dress with a cropped denim jacket and strappy sandals.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline
- Shirring at the bust
- Spaghetti straps
- Mini-length, form-fitting silhouette
- Floral print
- Brushed knit fabric, knit lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4612
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $24.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Sunday Girl Eyelet Lace-Up Skater Dress
This eyelet skater dress is perfect for Sunday brunch! It features adorable short puff sleeves, a square neck, an elasticized waist, an open-back design with lace-up closure, and a flared skirt. Composed of breathable cotton fabric with an inner lining. Finish the look in strappy sandals.
Fit & Features
- Short puff sleeves
- Squareneck
- Elasticized waist
- Open-back design, lace-up closure
- Flared, skater silhouette, short-length hem
- Eyelet lace cotton fabric, inner lining
- Fits true to size, no stretch
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4428
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $49.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Sultry Look Corset Mini Dress
Showcase a sultry look in this trendy mesh mini dress for your next night out. It features a sleeveless subtle rounded neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps, a corset-designed bodice with a sheer illusion waist, ruching down the sides, and a short, curve-hugging fit. Style this dress with strappy heels and a chic clutch.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless rounded neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps
- Back zipper and hook and eye closure
- Corset-designed bodice, flexible boning, sheer illusion waist
- Ruched detailing
- Mini-length, form-fitting silhouette
- Sheer mesh fabric, knit lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4256
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $46.90
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Cute As A Daisy Ruffle Strap Dress
You'll look so cute in this daisy ruffle strap dress designed in a classic sleeveless, sweetheart bodice with ruffle tank straps, and a bodycon silhouette. Composed of brushed knit fabric with a moderate stretch. Perfect for styling with lace-up heels.
Fit & Features
- Sweetheart bodice
- Ruffle tank straps
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini length hem
- Daisy floral pattern
- Brushed knit fabric
- Fits true to size, moderate stretch
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4440
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $26.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Emme Satin Party Dress
Twirl the night away in the flirty Emme satin party dress! She features a sleeveless V-neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps for a customized fit, a high waist, cute side pockets, and a short skater skirt with a fit and flare silhouette. Complete your look with rhinestone statement earrings and strappy heels.Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0152
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $29.97 $54.90
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Budding Romance Chiffon Skater Dress
Isn't a new romance so exciting! Enter into your new spring fling in this floral chiffon skater dress featuring a sleeveless, ruffled V-neck, adjustable spaghetti straps, an open back with cross straps, and a tiered ruffle trim skirt. Complete the look in lucite mules for the perf day date.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, ruffled V-neck, adjustable spaghetti straps
- Open-back, cross straps, back zipper closure
- Tiered ruffle trim skirt
- Skater-style silhouette
- Floral pattern
- Chiffon fabric, inner lining, no stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1482
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $46.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Sweet Florals Mesh Piped Mini Dress
Breath in the fresh scent of this floral mesh bodycon dress perfect for spring! It features a trendy off-the-shoulder, sweetheart neckline, long ruched sleeves, a built-in padded bust with satin piping, side ruched seams to accentuate your natural curves on the mini-length hem. Complete the look in heart-shaped hoops.
Fit & Features
- Off-the-shoulder, sweetheart neckline, long ruched sleeves
- Built-in padded bust, satin piping, back zipper closure
- Side ruched seams, bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Floral mesh-lined fabric, moderate stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1484
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $54.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Dirty Martini Satin Mini Dress
Shaken not stirred. Look chic in this satin mini dress sipping a martini! It features a square neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps, and an empire waist that leads to a bodycon silhouette and short hem. Complete the look in strappy heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Empire waist | Back zipper closure
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini hem
- Luxe satin fabric | Inner skirt lining
- Fits true to size | Minimal stretch
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4320
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $42.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Sweet And Stunning Rose Floral Mesh Mini Dress
Your sweetie will swoon for you in this floral mini dress! Featuring an off-the-shoulder, sweetheart neckline with flirty ruffle trim, and a figure-loving silhouette with ruching. Complete the look in basic heels for a day date.
Fit & Features
- Off-the-shoulder
- Padded cups
- Sweetheart neckline, ruffle trim
- Bodycon silhouette, ruching
- Mini-length hem
- Floral pattern, back zipper closure
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1586
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $46.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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