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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Winter Florals Ruched Bodycon Dress
Florals for winter? Absolutely! This bodycon dress features a sleeveless, bungee spaghetti strap on a scoop neck, ruched sides, and a fitted hem. Composed of soft-knit fabric with a moderate stretch. Perfect for styling with a moto jacket.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, bungee spaghetti straps
- Scoop neck
- Ruched sides, fitted hem
- Floral pattern throughout
- Soft knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4445
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $29.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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After Party Bodycon Mini Dress
You'll be ready for the after-party in this sleek and chic bodycon mini dress. It features a sleeveless square neckline, spaghetti straps, an open back with a lace-up design, ruching down one side, and a short, curve-hugging fit. Style this dress with strappy heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Spaghetti straps, adhesive bra recommended
- Open back, lattice design, tie closure
- Side ruching
- Mini-length form-fitting silhouette
- Knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4196
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $35.90
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Show Your Floral Smocked Chiffon Dress
Show your florals off in this chiffon mini dress for your next girl's day! It features long peasant sleeves, a sweetheart neck with a front knot-tie and keyhole accent, and a smocked short-length hem. Complete the look in chic sunglasses and heels.
Fit & Features
- Long peasant sleeves
- Sweetheart neck
- Front knot-tie, keyhole accent
- Floral pattern
- Smocked mini-length hem
- Chiffon fabric
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1378
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $44.90
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Pretty And Purrfect Mini Dress
You'll look pretty and purrfect in this sultry velvet mesh mini dress. It features a sleeveless square neckline, bungee spaghetti straps, an open back with a dual strap design, and a short, curve-hugging fit. The sheer mesh fabric has an all-over velvet burnout leopard print pattern and includes a full knit lining. Style this dress with sleek hoop earrings and heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Bungee spaghetti straps
- Open back, dual strap design
- Mini-length, form-fitting bodycon silhouette
- Sheer mesh fabric, full knit lining, moderate stretch
- Velvet burnout leopard print pattern
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4406
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $33.90
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Caged Back Beauty Silk Mini Dress
This silk mini dress is a thing of beauty! It features a sleeveless, adjustable spaghetti strap design on a cowl neck, a fitted bodice, and a caged strap back with zipper closure. The soft silk fabric offers a minimal stretch. Complete your night-out look in glitter heels and earrings.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, adjustable spaghetti straps
- Cowl neckline, fitted bodice
- Caged strap back design
- Zipper closure
- Soft silk-knit lined fabric
- Minimal stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4290
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $38.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Go With The Flow Chiffon Skater Dress
Go with the flow and keep it casual with a dress that can be dressed up or down for a date with bae. The dress features a square neckline, long balloon sleeves, an empire waist with pleating, and a skater length silhouette with a ruffled hem. The dress is composed of a lined chiffon fabric that offers a form hugging fit with minimal stretch. Complete look with block heels and hoops.
Fit & Features
- Square neckline
- Long balloon sleeves
- Empire waist with pleating
- Skater length silhouette, ruffled hem
- Lined chiffon fabric
- Form hugging fit, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1133
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $42.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Trendy Girl Next Door Slip Dress
Show off your trendy style in this adorable cow print slip dress! It features a sleeveless V-neckline, bungee spaghetti straps, a stylish small front slit, and a short fitted silhouette. Complete the look with ankle booties.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Short front slit
- Mini-length fitted silhouette
- Brushed knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Cow print
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4325
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $32.90
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Shimmy In The Spotlight Cutout Fringe Mini Dress
Bring the drama and then some—this fringe mini dress is made to move. With bold cutouts and a flirty A-line silhouette, it’s giving girls’ night energy with main character results.
Fit & Features
- Linen-like cotton-blend woven fabric, stretchy knit lining
- V-neckline with tank straps
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Fringe trim at bust and skirt
- Waist cutouts with stitched detailing
- Mini-length A-line silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-000146
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $24.97 $54.90
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Impress The Best Sequin Mini Dress
Impress the crowd as you make your way in this sequin mini dress! The sleeveless, spaghetti straps, and v-neckline shape the form-fitting silhouette on delicate mesh-lined knit fabric with a moderate stretch. Complete the look with heels and a sleek bracelet.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, v-neckline
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Sequin scroll design
- Form-fitting, mini length hem
- Zipper closure
- Mesh-lined knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1088
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $22.97 $49.90
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Lavish Looks Satin Keyhole Mini Dress
Receive all the compliments! This lavish satin mini features a sleeveless, keyhole neckline, x-front bungee spaghetti straps and a form-fitting silhouette. Composed of a satin fabric with minimal stretch. Style with sparkly earrings.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, keyhole neckline
- X-front bungee spaghetti straps
- Form-fitting silhouette
- Short hem
- Satin fabric, minimal stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4327
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $36.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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You Better Work Open Back Sweater Dress
Work out those angles in a dress that brings the drama! The dress features a mock neck, a bold open back with a twist accent, long sleeves, and a mini-length silhouette. The dress is composed of a ribbed knit fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete look with boots and a moto jacket.
Fit & Features
- Mock neck
- Open back, twist accent
- Long sleeves
- Mini length silhouette
- Ribbed knit fabric
- Form hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 06005-1101
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $42.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Beyond Glam Rhinestone Bodyon Mini Dress
Look beyond glam in this rhinestone mini dress as you strut out the door! Sparkle in this glitzy bodycon dress with a structured bodice and ruched seams that accentuate your curves. Pair with a necklace and earrings.
Fit & Features
- Rhinestone embellished
- Mesh fabric, sewn-in knit lining
- Strapless neckline, back zipper closure
- Flexible boning in the bodice
- Ruched seams, bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-6025
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $20.97 $45.90
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Metallic Marvel Sleeveless Mini Dress
Make them marvel in awe of your stunning style with a mini dress that wows! This pretty stunner features a sleeveless cowl neckline, spaghetti straps, and a mini-length hem. The dress is composed of a lined metallic knit fabric that offers a bodycon fit with a moderate stretch. Complete look with clear heels and rhinestone hoops.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless cowl neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Mini length hem
- Lined metallic knit fabric
- Form hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4263
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $33.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Simply Stunning Sleeveless Mini Dress
Get a simply stunning look in this sexy sleeveless mini dress. It features a scoop neckline, spaghetti straps that lead to a cross back, a lower back rhinestone embellished bar strap, and a short, curve-hugging fit. Pair this dress with rhinestone earrings and a sleek clutch.
Fit & Features
- Scoop neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Cross back
- Lower back rhinestone embellished bar strap
- Mini length
- Form-hugging fit
- Crepe fabric with moderate stretch
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0723
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $35.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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The Sparkle Scene Glitter Mini Dress
Step onto the scene with a glitter mini dress that enchants from the moment you walk in. Impress on a night out in a dress that features a sleeveless cowl neckline, spaghetti straps, and a mini-length hem. The dress is composed of a glitter knit fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete look with a sphere clutch and chrome heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless cowl neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Mini length hem
- Glitter knit fabric
- Form hugging fit
- Moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4174
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $39.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Day Dates Long Sleeve Button Down Dress
This bodycon mini dress is totally date-worthy! It features long sleeves, a collared neckline, button-down closure with ruching, and a bodycon silhouette. The dress is composed of a soft knit fabric with a moderate stretch. Complete the look with booties and statement jewelry.
Fit & Features
- Long sleeves, collared neckline
- Button-down with ruching
- Bodycon silhouette
- Short length hem
- Soft knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4262
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $28.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Style Twist Bodycon Mini Dress
This mini dress comes with a stylish twist! Featuring a sleeveless v-neckline, front knot accent, bodycon silhouette, and a front slit. Complete the look with a glam clutch and hoops.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, spaghetti straps
- Knot accent, v-neckline
- Bodycon silhouette
- Slit mini-length hem
- Sleek knit-lined fabric, moderate stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4218
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $36.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Ciela Sequin Scroll X-Back Skater Party Dress
Special Occasion
Rhine and stun in the Ciela party prom dress ready to twirl the night away! She features adjustable spaghetti straps that form the double X-back design, a V-neckline with built-in bust support, and a delicate sequin scroll pattern that shimmers under the dance floor lights. Her skater silhouette fits and flatters every body type. Complete your dazzling prom look with stiletto heels and a sparkly collar necklace.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless bodice, adjustable spaghetti straps
- V-neckline, built-in bust support, no bra required
- Double X-back design, back zipper, hook and eye closure
- Sequin scroll pattern
- Skater silhouette
- Sheer mesh fabric, knit lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0752
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $69.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Plaid Perfect Sleeveless Mini Dress
Plaid will forever be a timeless and perfect print! This mini dress features a sleeveless, square neckline with spaghetti straps and a bodycon fit on a short-length hem. Composed of a soft knit fabric with a moderate stretch. Style with a cute cardigan for a casual day out.
Fit & Features
- Square neckline
- Sleeveless, spaghetti straps
- Plaid pattern
- Bodycon fit, mini hem
- Soft knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4310
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $26.90
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Hot Night Strappy Back Mini Dress
You're in for a hot night out in this sultry mini dress! It features a cowl neck and spaghetti straps that lead to an open-back with strappy detailing, a bodycon fit, and a short hem. The sleek knit fabric offers a moderate stretch. Complete the look in lace-up heels.
Fit & Features
- Cowl neck
- Sleeveless, spaghetti straps
- Open-back, strappy detail
- Bodycon fit, mini hem
- Sleek knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4281
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $35.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Sorella Sequin Wrap Mini Party Dress
Special Occasion
Steal the spotlight in the Sorella party dress for your next event! She features a strapless, tube design with a corset-style bodice and flexible boning to provide support for all-night dancing. Her sequin-knit lined fabric shapes the wrap mini skirt. Complete your stunning look in nubuck heels and a clutch.
Fit & Features
- Strapless, sleeveless tube design
- Corset-style bodice, flexible boning
- Wrap mini skirt
- Zipper closure
- Sequin-knit lined fabric
- Moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0899
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $64.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Bring The Heat One Shoulder Bandage Dress
Bring the heat in this bandage dress on your next girl's night out! It features a one-shoulder long sleeve design, a front cutout accent, and a mini-length hem. The bandage knit fabric flaunts your figure and offers a moderate stretch. Complete your stunning look with a cute choker and booties.
Fit & Features
- One-shoulder, long sleeve
- Front cutout accent
- Bodycon, mini length hem
- Bandage knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Zipper closure
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 06005-1028
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $54.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Oh-So-Luxe Velvet Mini Dress
Keep your party look oh-so-luxe in this chic and stunning velvet mini dress. It features a sleeveless halter neckline with a twist-front design, a sultry front cutout, an open back, and a short, curve-hugging fit. Style this dress with gold hoop earrings and strappy heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless halter neckline, twist-front design
- Tie-back detail
- Center front cutout under the bust
- Open back, lower back zipper and hook and eye closure
- High waist seam, mini-length, form-fitting silhouette
- Smooth velvet fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4165
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $39.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Flirty And Chic Mesh Mini Dress
Get a flirty night-out look with this chic mesh mini dress! The short dress features an off-the-shoulder sweetheart neckline, padded cups, long sheer fitted sleeves with ruched detailing, hook and eye front closures, all-over ruching, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. Style the mini dress with strappy stilettos.
Fit & Features
- Off-the-shoulder sweetheart neckline, padded cups
- Long sheer fitted sleeves, ruched detailing
- Hook and eye front closures
- All-over ruching
- Mini-length, form-fitting silhouette
- Sheer mesh fabric, knit lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-3972
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $46.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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