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.

Back To Basics Turtleneck Mini Dress
Your head-to-toe look needs this turtleneck dress as a base for creating fab looks! It features fitted long sleeves and a short-length hem. This dress is composed of crepe-lined fabric with a moderate stretch. Style with a duster coat.

Fit & Features
- Fitted long sleeves
- Turtleneck design
- Bodycon silhouette
- Short-length hem
- Crepe-lined knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4299

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Luxe Moment Velvet Mini Dress
Have a luxe moment in this chic velvet mini dress that is a must-have for your next night out. It features a strapless square neckline with padding at the bust, a wrap-front bodice, a high waist seam, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. Complete your stunning look with rhinestone earrings and strappy heels.

Fit & Features
- Strapless square neckline
- Padded bust, flexible boning
- Wrap-front bodice
- High waist seam
- Mini-length, form-fitting silhouette
- Velvet fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-3937

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Rocker Babe Slashed Mini Dress
Rock on babe in a tee that shows off your edgy side! The mini dress features a crew neckline, short sleeves, a bold rock-inspired graphic, a slashed design at the back, and a mini-length silhouette. The dress is composed of a cotton knit fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete look with combat boots and a swag chain belt.

Fit & Features
- Crew neckline
- Short sleeves
- Rock-inspired graphic
- Slashed design at back
- Mini length silhouette
- Cotton knit fabric
- Form hugging fit, moderate stretch, runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 06002-1027

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Gorgeous Silhouette Velvet Mesh Mini Dress
You'll have a gorgeous silhouette in this chic velvet mesh mini dress! It features a deep V-neckline, long sheer fitted sleeves, front ruched detailing with a drawstring at the hem, and a short, curve-hugging fit. The sheer mesh fabric includes a knit lining and an all-over velvet burnout floral pattern. Style this dress with sparkling earrings.

Fit & Features
- V-neckline, long sheer fitted sleeves
- Back zipper and hook and eye closure
- Front ruched detailing, adjustable drawstring at the hem
- Mini-length, form-fitting silhouette
- Sheer mesh fabric, knit lining, moderate stretch
- Velvet burnout floral pattern
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1229

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Chic Basic Mock Neck Mini Dress
This mini dress is the perfect day-to-night style! It features long sleeves, a mock neckline, and a bodycon silhouette designed to accentuate your curves. Complete the look with a necklace.

Fit & Features
- Long fitted sleeves
- Mock neckline
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4281

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Bring The Drama Faux Leather Bodycon
Bring the drama in a bodycon that creates a head-turning moment! The dress features a plunging V-neckline, long puff sleeves, a cinching belted waist, and a mini-length silhouette. The dress is composed of a curve-hugging faux leather fabric that offers a moderate stretch. Complete look with clear mules.

Fit & Features
- Plunging V-neckline
- Long puff sleeves
- Belted waist
- Mini length silhouette
- Faux leather fabric
- Form hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1320

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Sultry Stylish Moment Mini Dress
You in this halter mini dress will def be a sultry stylish moment! It features a wrap-front design with halter straps, a revealing waist cutout, a wrap-front skirt with ruched detailing, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. Complete your night-out look with clear heels.

Fit & Features
- Sleeveless bodice
- Wrap-front design, halter straps
- Waist cutout
- Wrap-front skirt, ruching
- Mini-length, form-fitting silhouette
- Knit fabric, short lining, plenty of stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4205

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Hit The Town Velvet Mini Dress
Hit the town with the ladies strutting your best self in this luxe velvet mini dress! It features spaghetti straps, a square neck with a chic draping effect, and a short-length hem. Complete the look with sparkly hoop earrings.

Fit & Features
- Spaghetti straps, bra-friendly
- Squareneck, draping effect
- Bodycon silhouette
- Short-length hem
- Luxe velvet fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1260

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Shirr Thing Long Sleeve Mini Dress
This mini dress is sure to be a hit for your closet! It features long fitted sleeves, a mock neck, and a side shirring detail that shapes the high-low short hem. The brushed knit fabric offers a moderate stretch. Style with an oversized jacket.

Fit & Features
- Long sleeves
- Mock neck
- Side shirring detail
- Bodycon silhouette
- High-low mini hem
- Knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4139

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Cheerful Cutie Gingham Skater Dress
From casual plans to picnics, this cheery gingham dress will have you feeling cute all day long! This delightful dress is designed with a smocked waist for a flattering fit, a cute mini-length hem, and a flared skater silhouette.

Fit & Features
- Gingham print, woven fabric, stretchy knit lining
- Sweetheart neckline with bust tie
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Stretchy smocked waist
- Skater silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-000093

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Daring Chic Cutout Mini Dress
Dare to go bold with a dress that is anything but basic! The dress features a collared neckline, a multi-button down front, long sleeves, dual waist cutouts, 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 clear heels and a crossbody.

Fit & Features
- Collared neckline
- Multi-button down front
- Long sleeves
- Dual waist cutouts
- Mini length silhouette
- Ribbed knit fabric
- Form hugging fit, moderate stretch, runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4276

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Totally Fab Ribbed Mini Dress
Keep your look totally fab in a mini dress that keeps it effortlessly chic! The dress features a sleeveless V-neckline, bungee spaghetti straps, 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 mules.

Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline
- Bungee spaghetti straps
- Mini length silhouette
- Ribbed knit fabric
- Form hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 06002-1050

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Ruched And Ready Cutout Mini Dress
Get ready to create a chic impression with a mini dress that keeps it casual and stylish! The dress features a sleeveless V-neckline with a twist-front accent, spaghetti straps, a cutout at the midriff, ruching throughout, and a mini-length silhouette. The dress is composed of a smooth knit fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete look with mules.

Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline, twist-front
- Spaghetti straps
- Cutout at the midriff
- Ruching
- Mini length silhouette
- Smooth knit fabric
- Form hugging fit, moderate stretch, runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4225

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Chic Vibes Only Faux Leather Bodycon Dress
Channel chic vibes with a bodycon that showcases curves in all the right places! The dress features a strapless square neckline, a bodycon fit throughout, and a mini-length silhouette. The dress is composed of a faux leather fabric that offers a form-hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete look with stilettos and a clutch.

Fit & Features
- Strapless square neckline
- Bodycon fit
- Mini-length silhouette
- Faux leather fabric
- Form-hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4252

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Such A Beauty Satin Slip Dress
Showcase your beauty in this sleek satin slip dress! It features a sleeveless low V-neckline, a knot front design with dual waist cutouts, adjustable spaghetti straps, and a mini-length, relaxed fit. Style this dress with clear heels.

Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline
- Knot front design, dual waist cutouts
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Hidden back zipper and hook and eye closure
- Mini-length, relaxed fit
- Satin fabric, knit lining, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1333

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Charming Impression Floral Skater Dress
Create a charming impression in the sweetest floral skater dress featuring a tie-back design, V-shaped drop waist, and a short A-line silhouette. Style with mules for a garden party!

Fit & Features
- Woven fabric, floral print, tulle and woven linings
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Tank shoulder straps
- Partially open back, tie-back design, lower zipper and hook-eye closure
- V-shaped drop waist
- Short skater silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-000064

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Simply Sultry And Stunning Mini Dress
You'll look simply sultry and stunning in this lightweight knit mini dress! It features a strappy cross-front design with a V-neckline, long fitted sleeves, an open back with a strappy cross-back design, and a short, curve-hugging fit. Style this dress with clear mules.

Fit & Features
- Front and back cross-strap designs
- V-neckline
- Open back
- Long fitted sleeves
- Mini-length, form-fitting silhouette
- Knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4289

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Price: $9.97 $28.90

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Glitzy Moment Glitter Knit Mini Dress
Have a gorgeous glitzy moment at homecoming in this stunningly chic mini dress. The short dress features a V-neckline, long fitted sleeves, a short, curve-hugging silhouette, and is composed of a glitter knit fabric with a stylish all-over textured pattern. Complete the look with strappy stilettos.

Fit & Features
- V-neckline
- Long fitted sleeves
- Mini-length, form-fitting silhouette
- Lined glitter knit fabric, textured pattern
- Plenty of stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1181

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Chic Deets Strappy Mini Dress
This mini dress has chic and sultry strappy details that will create an alluring look! It features a crew neckline, long fitted sleeves, a revealing bust keyhole cutout with a thin strappy lattice design, and a short, bodycon silhouette. Style this dress with sparkly earrings and sleek heels.

Fit & Features
- Crew neckline
- Long fitted sleeves
- Bust keyhole cutout, lattice design
- Mini-length, curve-hugging fit
- Knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4025

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Dani Sleek Strappy Back Mini Dress
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Sleek and stunning, the Dani bodycon mini dress is a perfect choice for a night out on the town! She features a sleeveless cowl neckline, dual spaghetti straps that lead to an open back with a strappy lace-up design, back ruched detailing, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. Complete the look with rhinestone earrings and clear heels.

Fit & Features
- Sleeveless cowl neckline, dual spaghetti straps
- Adhesive bra recommended
- Open back, strappy lace-up design, tie closure
- Back ruching
- Mini-length, form-fitting silhouette
- Satin knit fabric, moderate stretch, pretty sheen
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0964

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Price: $14.97 $54.90

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Off The Shoulder Flocked Velvet Mini Dress
Make a luxe impression with a mini dress that wows with elegant details. The dress features an off-the-shoulder neckline, a sweetheart bust with padded cups, long sleeves, a flocked velvet pattern, and a mini-length silhouette. The dress is composed of a lined mesh fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a minimal stretch. Complete look with heels and a rhinestone choker.

Fit & Features
- Off the shoulder neckline
- Sweetheart bust, padded cups
- Long sleeves
- Flocked velvet pattern
- Mini length silhouette
- Lined mesh fabric
- Form hugging fit, minimal stretch, runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1215

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Drawn To Glam Ruched Mini Dress
Get drawn to this fab dress that creates a head-turning moment. The dress features a mock neck, long sleeves, a ruched drawstring, and a mini-length silhouette. The dress is composed of a smooth knit fabric that offers a form-hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete look with mules and dainty rings.

Fit & Features
- Mock neck
- Long fitted sleeves
- Ruched drawstring
- Mini-length silhouette
- Smooth knit fabric
- Form-hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4230

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Western Style Horse Tapestry Mini Dress
Channel that western-chic style in this mini dress designed with a detailed horse tapestry fabric. The lace-up back offers a customized fit, while the short A-line silhouette is perf for pairing with cowboy boots.

Fit & Features
- Horse tapestry woven fabric, no stretch, knit lining
- Strapless straight-across neckline, no-slip strip
- Lace-up back design
- Lower back cutout, hidden zipper with hook-eye closure
- Mini-length hem
- A-line silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-000200

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Price: $9.97 $52.90

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Major Drama Chic Bodycon Mini Dress
This chic bodycon mini dress will bring that dramatic flair you love to your look. It features a crew neckline with a back button closure, puff shoulders with long fitted sleeves, and a short, form-hugging silhouette. Style this dress with strappy stilettos.

Fit & Features
- Crew neckline
- Back button closure, keyhole cutout
- Puff shoulders, long fitted sleeves
- Mini-length, form-fitting silhouette
- Crepe fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1240

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Price: $9.97 $35.90

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