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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Out For The Night Plunge Wrap Mini Dress
Step out for the night in this sultry plunge long sleeve mini dress designed to accentuate your curves on a bodycon silhouette with side ruching. Composed of a slinky knit fabric with a moderate stretch. Style with lucite mules and statement earrings.
Fit & Features
- Long peasant sleeves
- Plunge v-neckline
- Wrap mini skirt, side ruching
- Bodycon silhouette
- Slinky knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1301
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $36.90
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Best Of Both Worlds Eyelash Knit Dress
Stylish and cozy, this off-the-shoulder dress is all you need to keep it chic this season! It features long sleeves, a bodycon silhouette, and a fitted mini-length hem. The dress is composed of eyelash knit fabric with a moderate stretch. Complete the look with a beret.
Fit & Features
- Long sleeve
- Off-the-shoulder neckline
- Bodycon silhouette
- Fitted, mini-length hem
- Eyelash knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 06005-1090
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $39.90
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Perfect Glow Strapless Pleat A-Line Satin Mini Dress
You'll have that perfect glow in this satin mini dress at the party! This stunning mini-length dress features a strapless neckline for a classic style, and a side pleated seam adds a touch of sophistication and creates a flattering A-line silhouette. Complete the look with stiletto heels.
Fit & Features
- Satin fabric lined with stretchy knit
- Strapless neckline
- Side pleated seam
- A-line silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-5670
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $39.90
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Twinkle In Sequin Long Sleeve Wrap Dress
Twinkle under the lights in this sequin dress perfect for party season! It features long sleeves, a V-neckline with a wrap accent, an empire waist, and a mini-length hem with a wrap design. The lined knit fabric offers a moderate stretch. Complete the look in suede booties.
Fit & Features
- Long fitted sleeves
- V-neckline, wrap accent
- Empire waist, back zipper and hook and eye closure
- Mini-length hem, wrap design
- Lined knit fabric, moderate stretch
- All-over sequin embroidery
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1258
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $56.90
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Shine Queen Mock Neck Ruched Dress
Shine like the queen you are in this glitter dress for the holidays! It features a mock neck, long sleeves, and a mini-length hem with all-over ruching to accentuate every curve. The knit-lined fabric offers a moderate stretch. Complete the look in hoops and booties.
Fit & Features
- Mock neck, long sleeves
- Mini-length hem, zipper closure
- All-over ruching
- Glitter-knit lined fabric, moderate stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4146
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $50.90
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Desi Heatstone Corset Mini Party Dress
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The Desi party dress is ready to shine and stun with her heatstone insets and sultry design. She features a tube neckline with a corset-style bodice and flexible boning to provide structure and support for all-night dancing! The wrap-mesh knit fabric effortlessly hugs your curves on the mini-length hem with side ruching. Complete your look with glam lucite heels and sparkly earrings.
Fit & Features
- Strapless, tube neckline
- Corset-style bodice, flexible boning
- Heatstone insets, side ruching
- Mini hem, zipper closure
- Wrap-mesh knit lined fabric
- Moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0869
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $59.90
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Alaney Sequence Bustier Satin Party Dress
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Dance the night away in the Alaney party dress that's sure to dazzle the room! She features a strapless, sweetheart bustier-style top with shiny sequins, flexible boning, and padded cups for all-night support. Her fit and flare satin skirt make for many twirl-worthy moments. Add a clutch and lace-up heels for the perfect finishing touch.
Fit & Features
- Strapless, sweetheart neckline
- Sequins, padded cups, flexible boning
- Fit and flare silhouette
- Short-length skirt
- Luxe satin fabric, no stretch
- Zipper closure
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0774
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $14.97 $84.90
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Party Glow Sequin Scoop Neck Dress
Shine like the party queen you are in this sequin mini dress! It features a sleeveless, scoop neck with bungee spaghetti straps and a bodycon fit. The knit-lined fabric offers a moderate stretch. Finish the look in strappy heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, scoop neck
- Bungee spaghetti straps
- Bodycon fit, mini length
- Sequin knit-lined fabric
- Moderate stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4043
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $44.90
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Night To Remember Cross Halter Bodycon Dress
You're sure to remember the night looking so chic in this bodycon dress! It features a cross halter neckline with a keyhole accent, all-over ruching to accentuate your curves, and a mini-length hem. The dress is composed of a mesh-knit lined fabric with a moderate stretch. Complete the look in rhinestone hoops and stiletto heels.
Fit & Features
- Cross halter neckline
- Keyhole accent
- All-over ruching
- Mini-length hem
- Mesh-knit lined fabric
- Moderate stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4273
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $39.90
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Jensen Heat Stone Bodycon Mini Dress
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Sparkle up the night in the illuminating Jensen bodycon mini dress! She features a deep V-neckline, sheer long fitted sleeves, ruching down the front and sides, and a short, curve-hugging fit. The sheer mesh fabric has all-over stunning heat stone embellishment and a knit lining. Complete the look with a sleek clutch.
Fit & Features
- V-neckline
- Sheer long fitted sleeves
- Ruching down the front and sides
- Mini-length, form-fitting bodycon silhouette
- Sheer mesh fabric, knit lining, moderate stretch
- All-over heat stone embellishment
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0876
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $14.97 $49.90
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Weekend-Ready Bodycon Mini Dress
This chic bodycon mini dress will have you totally weekend-ready! It features a V-neckline, long fitted sleeves, a trendy wrap skirt with front ruched detailing, and a short, curve-hugging fit. Style this dress with sleek hoop earrings and strappy heels.
Fit & Features
- V-neckline
- Long sleeves
- Wrap skirt, front ruching
- Mini-length, form-fitting silhouette
- Knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4236
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $42.90
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Aliya Formal Heatstone Ruched Bodycon
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Make a dazzling entrance with a formal dress that brings the shine! The Aliya formal heatstone ruched bodycon features an off-the-shoulder neckline, a fold-over closure, ruched long sleeves, a ruched body, sparkling heatstones, and a short length. The dress is composed of a lined mesh fabric that offers a bodycon fit with minimal stretch. Complete look with a sphere clutch.
Fit & Features
- Off the shoulder neckline, fold-over closure
- Ruched long sleeves
- Heatstones
- Ruching
- Short length
- Lined mesh fabric, no zipper closure
- Form hugging fit, minimal stretch, runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0875
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $49.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Party Sequin Balloon Sleeve Mini Dress
Show up to the party in this sequin mini dress for a dazzling night! It features long balloon sleeves, a crew neck, and a form-fitting silhouette. Complete the look with lace-up heels.
Fit & Features
- Long balloon sleeves
- Crew neck, mini length hem
- Zipper closure
- Sequin-knit lined fabric, minimal stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1279
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $54.90
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Luxe In Velvet Button-Down Mini Dress
Elevate your look in this luxe velvet mini dress for the holiday season! It features long sleeves, a collared neckline, a ruched button-down front, on a form-fitting silhouette. Complete the look in knee-high boots.
Fit & Features
- Long sleeves, collared neckline
- Ruched button-down front
- Form-fitting silhouette
- Mini length hem
- Luxe velvet fabric, moderate stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1318
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $42.90
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Elevated Basic Ruched Mini Dress
This elevated basic mini dress will stylishly step up your workwear attire. It features a V-neckline with a wrap-front design, long sleeves, ruching down the sides, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette with a wrap-front hem. The smooth knit fabric offers plenty of stretch. Complete the look with an oversized blazer and chic mules.
Fit & Features
- V-neckline, wrap-front design
- Long fitted sleeves
- High waist seam
- Ruching down the sides
- Mini-length, form-fitting silhouette, wrap-front hem
- Stretchy knit fabric
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1222
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $38.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Weekend Chic Satin V-Neck Slip Dress
Keep it chic this weekend in this satin slip dress for a classy night out! It features a sleeveless V-neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps, and a short-length hem. Complete the look in the matching tunic.
Shop Matching Tunic: Weekend Chic Satin Button-Front Tunic
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless
- V-neckline
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Short-length hem
- Satin knit fabric, knit lining, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1612
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $35.90
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Sweet And Stylish Mesh Mini Dress
Keep your look sweet and stylish in this chic mesh mini dress. It features a sweetheart neckline, long sheer fitted sleeves, all-over ruching, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. Pair this dress with clear heels and a cute clutch.
Fit & Features
- Sweetheart neckline
- Long sheer fitted sleeves
- Back zipper and hook and eye closure
- All-over ruching
- Mini-length, form-fitting silhouette
- Sheer mesh fabric, knit lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4031
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $42.90
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All The Drama Sequin Mini Dress
Bring all the drama to your party look with this gleaming sequin mini dress. It features a sleeveless square neckline, spaghetti straps, an open back with a cross-back strap design, and a short, curve-hugging fit. Style this sparkly dress with rhinestone fringe earrings and strappy heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Open back, cross-back strap design
- Mini-length, form-fitting silhouette
- All-over sequin embroidery
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-3936
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $42.90
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Such A Showstopper Mini Dress
You'll be such a showstopper in this sassy-chic mini dress. It features an on-trend mock neckline, long sleeves, side ruched detailing with an adjustable tie, and a short, curve-hugging fit. The lightweight stretchy knit fabric showcases a fab all-over snake print. Style this dress with black thigh-high boots.
Fit & Features
- Mock neckline
- Long fitted sleeves
- Side ruching, adjustable drawstring at the hem
- Mini-length, form-fitting silhouette
- Stretchy knit fabric, snake print
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4215
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $34.90
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Flirtatious Flare Halter Skater Dress
Showcase a flirtatious flare in this sleek satin skater dress! It features halter straps with a tie-back detail, a plunging neckline with a square-shaped design, a high waist, and a short skater skirt with a fit and flare silhouette. Style this dress with rhinestone statement earrings and cute heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless bodice
- Halter straps, tie-back design
- Low neckline, square-shaped design
- Open back, lower back hidden zipper and hook and eye closure
- High waist, short skater skirt, A-line silhouette
- Satin-like fabric, woven lining, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1377
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $39.90
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Kayce Sequin Tie-Waist Party Dress
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Embolden your inner sparkle in the Kayce sequin party dress ready for her dazzling entrance! She features long sleeves, a crew neckline, and a belted tie-waist on a bodycon, mini-length hem. Her sequin-lined knit fabric offers a minimal stretch. Complete the look in lucite heels and a chic clutch.
Fit & Features
- Long sleeves, crew neck
- Belted tie-waist
- Back zipper closure
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Sequin-lined fabric, minimal stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0891
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $14.97 $59.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Raven Ruched Velvet Bodycon Mini Dress
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Get a luxe look that will bring chic vibes in the Raven velvet bodycon mini dress! She features a sleeveless cowl neckline, spaghetti straps that lead to an open back with a lace-up design, ruched detailing down the sides and on the back, and a short, curve-hugging fit. Complete the outfit with rhinestone embellished heels for a subtle sparkle.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless cowl neckline
- Dual spaghetti straps
- Open back, lace-up design, tie closure
- Ruching down the sides and on the back
- Mini-length, form-fitting silhouette
- Velvet fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0858
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $49.90
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Everyday Chic Ruched Mini Dress
This cute ruched mini dress will give you that everyday chic vibe! It features a trendy square neckline, long fitted sleeves, front ruched detailing, two drawstrings at the hem, and a short, form-hugging silhouette. Style this dress with sneakers to keep it casual or mules for a more elevated look.
Fit & Features
- Square neckline
- Long fitted sleeves
- Front ruched detailing
- Two adjustable drawstrings at the hem
- Mini-length, form-fitting silhouette
- Ribbed cotton fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4236
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $36.90
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Lace Vixen Mesh Ruched Mini Dress
This spicy mini dress will make every head! It features eyelash lace spaghetti straps, a sweetheart neckline with padded cups, and a ruched corset-style bodice designed to enhance your curves on a mini-length hem. The dress is composed of mesh-lined fabric with a moderate stretch. Complete the look in this sexy short dress with a sparkly clutch.
Fit & Features
- Eyelash lace spaghetti straps
- Sweetheart neckline, padded cups
- Ruched corset-style bodice
- Mini-length hem
- Ruched detailing, zipper closure
- Mesh-lined fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4076
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $44.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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