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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Sequin Queen Surplice Mini Dress
You're the queen of sparkle in this sequin mini dress! It features puff long sleeves along the v-neckline with a surplice accent and bodycon skirt. The knit-lined fabric offers a moderate stretch. Complete the look with chic booties.
Fit & Features
- Puff long sleeves
- V-neckline
- Surplice accent
- Bodycon skirt
- Sequin knit-lined fabric, moderate stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1278
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $49.90
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Elisa Sequin Bodycon Mini Dress
Special Occasion
Get ready to dance the night away in jaw-dropping style in this figure-hugging mini dress! Elisa is designed with a stunning sequin design, bodycon fit, and sweetheart neckline. Wear it with a evening bag and twinkling earrings for a night to remember.
Fit & Features
- Sweetheart neckline
- Thin spaghetti straps
- Sequin design
- Back crisscross straps
- Bodycon fit with moderate stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0746
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $14.97 $54.90
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Sparkle Factor Sequin Mini Dress
Step up and sparkle this holiday season in this gorgeous embroidered mini dress! It features a square neckline, long loose balloon-style sleeves, and a short fitted silhouette. The sheer knit fabric includes a full lining and all-over sequin embroidery. Style this dress with rhinestone statement earrings for a radiant look.
Fit & Features
- Square neckline
- Long bishop sleeves, elastic-cinched hems
- Back zipper and hook and eye closure
- Mini-length fitted silhouette
- Sheer knit fabric, full knit lining, moderate stretch
- Sequin embroidery
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1307
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $54.90
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Time To Celebrate Chic Velvet Mini Dress
Hey babe, show up looking luxe at all of your celebrations in this chic velvet mini dress! It features a sleeveless cowl neckline, spaghetti straps, and a short, curve-hugging fit. Complete your look with statement earrings and sparkly heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless cowl neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Mini-length, form-fitting silhouette
- Smooth velvet fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4142
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $36.90
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Dramatic Effect Velvet Puff Sleeve Mini Dress
Bring the drama up a notch in this sassy velvet mini dress for your next soiree! It features puff long sleeves and a v-neckline that shapes the fitted corset-style bodice with flexible boning. The side ruching accentuates your curves on a bodycon mini-length silhouette. Complete your look in glittery heels and a bracelet.
Fit & Features
- Puff long sleeves, v-neckline
- Fitted, corset-style bodice
- Flexible boning inserts
- Side ruching, mini-length hem
- Zipper closure
- Luxe velvet-lined fabric, moderate stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1298
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $45.90
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Sparkle Up The Night Mini Dress
Sparkle up the night in this gorgeous embroidered mini dress. It features a V-neckline with a wrap-front design, long sleeves, front ruching with an adjustable drawstring, and a mini-length, form-hugging fit. The knit fabric features all-over sequin embroidery, making this dress a perf option for your NYE parties. Complete the look with sparkly heels.
Fit & Features
- V-neckline, wrap-front
- Long fitted sleeves, unlined
- High waist seam, front ruching, adjustable drawstring at hem
- Mini-length, form-fitting silhouette
- Knit fabric, partial knit lining, moderate stretch
- Sequin embroidery
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4149
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $52.90
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Crushing On Velvet Wrap Mini Dress
You'll be all over this velvet mini dress on your next club night! It features a square neckline, spaghetti straps, a fitted bodice, and a short wrap skirt. Complete the look in sparkly heels and a clutch.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, spaghetti straps
- Square neckline, fitted bodice
- Wrap mini skirt
- Luxe velvet-lined fabric
- Moderate stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-3966
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $36.90
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Stun In Snake Print Button-Down Dress
Make a stunning appearance in this snake print dress! It features long sleeves, a collared v-neck, a button-down front with ruching to flaunt your figure, and a fitted hem. Complete your look with a boater hat and heels.
Fit & Features
- Long sleeves, collared v-neck
- Snake print
- Button-down with ruching
- Short, fitted hem
- Smooth knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4216
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $35.90
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Steal The Spotlight Sequin Ruffle Cutout Mini Dress
Giving glam energy with every shimmy and strut. This sequin bodycon mini dress serves drama with a deep V neckline, flirty ruffles, and a head-turning cutout.
Fit & Features:
- Stretch sequin knit fabric, stretchy knit lining
- Plunging V neckline with ruffle trim, spaghetti straps
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Front cutout with ruched skirt and lettuce-edge hem
- Bodycon silhouette with mini length
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-000154
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $54.90
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Simply Stylish Mock Neck Mini Dress
Simply stylish, this basic mini dress is a must-have you can dress up or down! It features a mock neckline, long fitted sleeves, and a short, form-hugging fit. The lightweight cotton fabric offers a moderate stretch. Layer on a faux leather shacket and complete the look with ankle booties.
Fit & Features
- Mock neckline
- Long fitted sleeves
- Mini-length, form-fitting silhouette
- Cotton fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4200
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $26.90
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Major Headturner Corset Mini Dress
Create a major head-turning moment with a mini dress that commands attention. The dress features a mock neck, a sweetheart bust, lightly padded cups, a partially sheer corset bodice, sheer long puff sleeves, ruching, and mini-length silhouette with wrap hem. The dress is composed of a combination of mesh and satin-like fabrications that offer a form hugging fit with minimal stretch. Complete look with a sphere clutch.
Fit & Features
- Mock neck
- Sweetheart bust, padded cups
- Sheer corset bodice
- Sheer long puff sleeves
- Ruching
- Mini length, wrap hem
- Form hugging fit, minimal stretch, runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4394
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $49.90
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Summer Crepe One-Shoulder Midi Party Dress
Special Occasion
Showcase your sophisticated style in the Summer midi party dress for every special occasion this season! She features a head-turning strappy back and a one-shoulder neckline, fitted bodice, and a high-cut slit on a midi hemline perfect for showing off some skin. The party dress is composed of a crepe knit fabric with a moderate stretch. Complete your look in radiant rhinestone heels and a matching clutch.
Fit & Features
- One-shoulder, strappy back
- Fitted bodice
- High-cut slit, midi hem
- Crepe knit fabric
- Moderate stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0895
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $38.90
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Stunning Swirl Ruched Mini Dress
Stun with a mini dress that serves up major style. The dress features a stunning swirl pattern, a sleeveless square neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps, a ruched hem with drawstring, and a mini-length silhouette. The dress is composed of a brushed knit fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete look with clear mules and a clutch.
Fit & Features
- Swirl pattern
- Sleeveless square neck
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Ruched hem with drawstring
- Mini length silhouette
- Brushed knit fabric
- Form hugging fit, moderate stretch, runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4390
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $37.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Regal Glam Off The Shoulder Bodycon
Channel a regal-inspired look with a bodycon that shows off your elegant style. The dress features an off-the-shoulder neckline with a ruffled trim, padded cups, long sleeves, a baroque-inspired print, and a mini-length silhouette. The dress is composed of a lined flocked velvet dress that offers a form hugging fit with slight stretch. Complete look with heels and a clutch.
Fit & Features
- Off the shoulder neckline, ruffled trim
- Sweetheart bust, padded cups
- Long sleeves
- Baroque-inspired print
- Mini length silhouette
- Lined flocked velvet fabric
- Form hugging fit, moderate stretch, runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4392
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $48.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Elevated Chic Ruched Mini Dress
Elevate your everyday look with this trendy-chic mini dress. It features a wide boat neckline, long fitted sleeves, a partially open back with a V-design, back ruched detailing, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. Complete the outfit with over-the-knee boots.
Fit & Features
- Wide boat neckline
- Long fitted sleeves
- Open back, V-design
- Ruched detailing down the back
- Mini-length, bodycon silhouette
- Brushed knit fabric, plenty of stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4134
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $26.90
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After Hours Glitter Knit Ruched Dress
The party doesn't start till you sparkle in this glitter knit dress! The mini dress features a sleeveless square neckline, spaghetti straps, a ruched mini-length hem, and a bodycon silhouette. The knit-lined fabric offers a moderate stretch. Complete the look in lucite heels and a clutch.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline, spaghetti straps
- Ruched mini-length hem
- Bodycon silhouette
- Glitter knit-lined fabric
- Moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4170
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $5.97 $38.90
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Sparkle All Night Sequin Mini Dress
The dance floor lights are your friend in this sequin mini dress! It features a sleeveless, multi-strap design along a cowl neck and a bodycon, mini-length silhouette. The dress is composed of knit-lined fabric with a moderate stretch. Style with chic heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, multi-strap design
- Cowl neck, bodycon
- Mini-length silhouette
- Sequin knit-lined fabric
- Moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1192
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $50.90
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Bling Moment Velvet Mini Dress
Have a chic bling moment in this curve-hugging velvet mini dress. It features a square neckline, spaghetti straps, a mini-length silhouette, and a short side slit with dainty rhinestone and chain-link fringe. Perfect for NYE, complete the look with embellished earrings and sparkly heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Back zipper and hook and eye closure
- Mini-length, form-fitting silhouette
- Short side slit, rhinestone and chain-link fringe
- Velvet fabric, knit lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4002
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $44.90
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Glam Celebration Satin Bodycon
Celebrate in style with a bodycon that brings major glam to your date night! The dress features a plunging V-neckline, a twist knot accent at the bodice, long sleeves, lightly padded shoulders, and a mini-length silhouette. The dress is composed of a satin fabric that offers a form-hugging fit with a slight stretch. Complete look with rhinestone heels and a clutch.
Fit & Features
- Plunging V-neckline
- Twist-knot accent at bodice
- Long sleeves, lightly padded shoulders
- Mini length silhouette
- Lined satin fabric
- Form-hugging fit, slight stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1348
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $46.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Chic Basic Long Sleeve Mini Dress
This ribbed cotton mini dress is a chic basic you need in your closet! It features a crew neckline, long fitted sleeves, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. Style this dress with cute booties.
Fit & Features
- Crew neckline
- Long fitted sleeves
- Mini-length, form-fitting silhouette
- Ribbed cotton fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4208
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $11.97 $24.90
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Sultry In Satin Corset Mini Dress
Sultry and chic, this satin mini dress is perfect for your next girl's night! It features a strapless design, a corset bodice with flexible boning to offer a snug fit, and a non-slip grip insert. The back and side ruching flaunt your curves on the mini-length silhouette. Complete your look in stiletto heels.
Fit & Features
- Strapless design
- Corset bodice, flexible boning, non-slip grip
- Back and side ruching
- Mini length silhouette
- Zipper closure
- Smooth satin-lined fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4244
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $44.90
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Steal The Spotlight Satin Colorblock Dress
Steal the spotlight everywhere you go in this satin mini dress! Featuring adjustable spaghetti straps, a v-neckline, color block detail, a front cutout, and a fitted short-length hem. Complete your chic look with platform heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, adjustable spaghetti straps
- V-neckline, front cutout
- Colorblock detail
- Fitted, short-length hem
- Zipper closure
- Lined satin fabric, minimal stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4325
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $39.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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All That Shines Glitter Mini Dress
Bring major shine with a dress that lights up your night out. The dress features a square neckline, long sleeves, and a mini-length silhouette. The dress is composed of a glitter knit fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete look with a rhinestone choker and heels for night on the town.
Fit & Features
- Square neckline
- Long sleeves
- Mini length silhouette
- Glitter knit fabric
- Form hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4039
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $39.90
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Bring The Shine Sequin Mini Dress
Bring the shine with a mini dress that dazzles in the spotlight. The dress features a crew neckline, long sleeves, a sequin chevron print, and a mini-length hem. The dress is composed of a lined mesh fabric that offers a form hugging fit with minimal stretch. Complete look with rhinestone heels and a sphere clutch.
Fit & Features
- Crew neck
- Long sleeves
- Sequin chevron print
- Mini length hem
- Lined mesh fabric
- Form hugging fit, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1257
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $66.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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