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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Chic And Elevated Velvet Burnout Mini Dress
Chic and elevated, this mini dress is a must-have for date nights. It features a crew neckline, long sheer fitted sleeves, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. The sheer knit fabric has a lining and an all-over vintage-inspired velvet burnout pattern. Style this dress with a sleek clutch.
Fit & Features
- Crew neckline
- Long sheer fitted sleeves
- Mini-length, form-fitting silhouette
- Sheer knit fabric, knit lining, moderate stretch
- Velvet burnout pattern
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1129
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $32.90
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Stay Cozy Cable Knit Mini Dress
Keep it cozy with a mini dress that is perf for a casual date night! The dress features a wrap V-neckline, long balloon sleeves with ribbed cuffs, a cinching tie waist with belt loops, and a mini-length silhouette. The dress is composed of cable knit fabric that offers a form-hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete the look with ankle booties.
Fit & Features
- Wrap V-neckline
- Long balloon sleeves, ribbed cuffed hems
- Tie-waist belt with belt loops
- Mini-length silhouette
- Cable knit fabric
- Form-hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4250
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $48.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Ciara Puff Sleeve Sequin Bodycon Dress
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The Ciara sequin bodycon dress is perf for achieving a flirty and chic party look! She features a square neckline, trendy short puff sleeves, a high waist seam, and a mini-length, form-hugging silhouette. The sheer mesh fabric includes a full knit lining and all-over sequin embroidery. Style this dress with cute mules.
Fit & Features
- Square neckline
- Short puff sleeves, elastic cinched hems
- Back zipper and hook and eye closure
- High waist seam, mini-length, form-hugging silhouette
- Sheer mesh fabric, full knit lining, moderate stretch
- Sequin embroidery
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0713
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $14.97 $59.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Amoura Formal Foiled Sequin Mini Dress
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Bring the sparkle with a formal dress that puts you at the center of it all! Amoura features a sleeveless V-neckline, bungee spaghetti straps, a foiled floral print, dazzling sequins throughout, and a mini-length silhouette. The dress is composed of a lined mesh fabric that offers a form hugging fit with minimal stretch. Complete look with rhinestone heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline
- Bungee spaghetti straps
- Foiled floral print
- Sequins
- Mini length silhouette
- Lined mesh fabric
- Form hugging fit, minimal stretch, runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0922
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $14.97 $54.90
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Sweet And Stunning Ruched Mini Dress
Look oh-so-sweet and stunning in this trendy ruched mini dress that is perf for date night. It features an off-the-shoulder sweetheart neckline, padded cups with ruching at the bust, long sheer fitted sleeves with ruched detailing, and a corset-designed bodice. The dress has a flattering high waist seam that leads to a skirt with an asymmetrical faux wrap design and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. Complete the outfit with strappy heels.
Fit & Features
- Off-the-shoulder sweetheart neckline
- Padded cups, ruching at the bust
- Long sheer fitted sleeves, ruching
- Back zipper and hook and eye closure
- Corset-designed bodice, high waist seam
- Short skirt, asymmetrical faux wrap design, form-hugging fit
- Sheer mesh and crepe fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1227
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $46.90
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Glow Mode Activated Leopard Mini Dress
Warning: may cause heart rates to rise. With a leopard abstract print, cutouts, and a dramatic slit, this dress is made for midnight entrances!
Fit & Features
- Leopard abstract print, metallic knit fabric, mesh knit lining
- Cowl halter neckline, spaghetti strap tie
- Cutout bodice, hoop insert
- Bodycon fit
- Side ruffled trim slit
- Mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-000171
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $42.90
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Sweet And Sassy Chiffon Mini Dress
Sweet and sassy will be your go-to style in this adorable chiffon mini dress. It features a sweetheart neckline, a tie-front detail at the bust, long sheer bishop sleeves, a stretchy smocked back design, a short, form-hugging silhouette, and an all-over leopard print pattern. Complete the outfit with clear mules and a trendy shoulder bag.
Fit & Features
- Sweetheart neckline
- Tie-front detail at the bust
- Long sheer bishop sleeves, elastic cinched hems
- Stretchy smocked back design
- High waist seam, mini-length, form-fitting silhouette
- Sheer chiffon fabric, knit lining, leopard print
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1267
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $49.90
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Adley Formal Glitter Party Dress
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Bring that glow to your evening with a formal party dress that brings endless shine! The dress features a sleeveless V-neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps, a built-in padded bust, and a fit and flare silhouette with pleating, hidden side pockets. and a mini-length hem. The dress is composed of a woven glitter fabric that offers minimal stretch. Complete look with chrome heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps
- Built-in padded bust
- Hidden side pockets
- Fit and flare silhouette with pleating
- Woven glitter fabric, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0923
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $14.97 $59.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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The One You Want Halter Dress
This stunning halter dress is the one you want for your next date night! The dress features a halter neck, lace-up straps, ruching, 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 clear heels and a faux leather crossbody.
Fit & Features
- Halter neck
- Lace-up straps at back
- Ruching
- Mini length silhouette
- Smooth knit fabric
- Form hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4234
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $35.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Keeping It Sleek Halter Bodycon
Keep it sleek with a bodycon that hugs curves in all the right places! The dress features a halter neck with a single strap, a square-neck bust, 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 clear heels and sleek rhinestone hoops.
Fit & Features
- Halter neck
- Neck strap
- Square-neck bust
- Mini length silhouette
- Smooth knit fabric
- Form hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1349
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $34.90
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Danna Formal Glitter Sleeveless Bodycon
Special Occasion
Bring the shine to your special evening with a bodycon that stuns! Danna features a sleeveless V-neckline, bungee spaghetti straps, dazzling glitter set in a diamond pattern throughout, and a mini-length silhouette. The dress is composed of a lined mesh fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete look with rhinestone heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline
- Bungee spaghetti straps
- Glitter
- Diamond pattern
- Mini length
- Lined mesh fabric
- Form hugging fit, moderate stretch, runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0601
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $46.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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In The Details Cutout Mini Dress
A fab look is all in the details! This mini dress brings the style with a trendy sweetheart neckline with a cinching tie front, short sleeves, a daring cutout at the midriff, and a mini-length silhouette. The dress is composed of a double-layered knit fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete look with dainty rings and chunky sneakers.
Fit & Features
- Sweetheart neckline
- Tie-front
- Short sleeves
- Cutout at midriff
- Mini length silhouette
- Knit fabric
- Form hugging fit, moderate stretch, runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4239
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $33.90
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An Edgy Vibe Lace-Up Mini Dress
Get a stylish edgy vibe with this on-trend mini dress. It features a sleeveless scoop neckline, spaghetti straps, a complete lace-up front, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. Pair this dress with clear mules.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless scoop neckline
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Lace-up front design, tie closure
- Mini-length, form-fitting silhouette
- Lined knit fabric, plenty of stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4028
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $36.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Allison Formal Cowl Neck Sequin Dress
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Bring the sparkle and shine in a dress that puts you under the spotlight! Allison features dazzling sequins throughout, a sleeveless cowl neckline, bungee spaghetti straps, and a mini-length silhouette. 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 matching rhinestone clutch.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless cowl neckline
- Bungee spaghetti straps
- Sequins
- Mini length silhouette
- Lined mesh fabric
- Relaxed fit, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0912
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $49.90
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Alcina Formal Sequin Scroll Bodycon Dress
Special Occasion
Bring the sparkle and shine with a formal dress that brings the luxe to your event. Alcina features a sleeveless scoop neckline, bungee spaghetti straps, a backless design with sleek lattice straps, a sequin scroll pattern, and a bodycon silhouette and mini-length hem. The dress is composed of a lined mesh fabric that offers a slight stretch. Complete look with platform heels and door knocker earrings.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless scoop neckline, bungee spaghetti straps
- Adhesive bra recommended
- Backless design, lattice straps
- Bodycon silhouette, mini-length hem
- Sequin-scroll pattern
- Lined mesh fabric, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0792
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $14.97 $49.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Vivi Formal Foiled Woven Glitter Party Dress
Special Occasion
Bring that glow to your special evening with a formal dress that radiates glamour! Vivi features a sleeveless V-neckline, a built-in padded bust, bungee spaghetti straps, an open back with lattice straps, and a fit and flare short-length. The dress is composed of a floral glitter-lined woven fabric that offers minimal stretch. Complete look with rhinestone heels and a clutch.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, v-neckline, bungee spaghetti straps
- Built-in padded cups
- Open back, lattice straps, back zipper closure
- Fit and flare silhouette
- Short-length hem
- Floral glitter woven fabric, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0794
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $54.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Sassy Style Slinky Knit Mini Dress
Get a sassy night-out look with this sultry slinky knit mini dress! It features a sleeveless halter neckline with a front cross-strap design, a daring waist cutout, side ruching with an adjustable drawstring, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. The lightweight slinky knit fabric offers plenty of stretch. Style this dress with hoop earrings and strappy heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless halter neckline, cross-strap design
- High waist seam, front waist cutout
- Side ruching, adjustable drawstring
- Mini-length, form-fitting silhouette
- Unlined slinky knit fabric, plenty of stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4200
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $33.90
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Close To Chic Ponte Knit Mini Dress
Get drawn close to chic with a mini dress that dares to showcase curves! The mini dress features a sleeveless V-neckline, tank-like shoulder straps, a sexy cutout at the midriff, and a mini-length silhouette. The dress is composed of a Ponte-knit fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete look with wedges and a crossbody!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline
- Tank shoulder straps
- Cutout at midriff
- Mini length silhouette
- Ponte knit fabric
- Form hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4198
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $35.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Chic Color Block Bodycon Mini Dress
This chic bodycon mini dress will stylishly elevate your night-out look. It features a V-neckline with a wrap-front bodice, long fitted sleeves, a high waist seam, a short, form-hugging silhouette, and an on-trend color block design. Complete the outfit with clear heels.
Fit & Features
- V-neckline, wrap-front bodice
- Long fitted sleeves
- High waist seam
- Mini-length, form-fitting silhouette
- Color block design
- Crepe fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1346
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $37.90
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Chic Look Bodycon Mini Dress
Showcase a chic look for date night with your special someone in this alluring bodycon dress! It features a wide V-neckline, long sheer chiffon bishop sleeves with flared hems, a V-back design, hook and eye front closures with a corset waist design, and a mini-length, curve-hugging silhouette. Complete the outfit with sparkly rhinestone earrings and clear heels.
Fit & Features
- Wide V-neckline
- Long sheer chiffon bishop sleeves, flared hems, adjustable ties
- V-back design, back zipper and hook and eye closure
- Hook and eye front closures, corset waist design
- Mini-length, form-fitting silhouette
- Crepe fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4074
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $45.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Level Up Faux Leather Mini Dress
Level up your look for girl's night out with this sultry faux leather mini dress. It features a sleeveless V-neckline, spaghetti straps that lead to a cross-back strap design, a chic side slit with a lattice design, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. Style this dress with clear heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline
- Spaghetti straps, cross-back strap design
- Back zipper and hook and eye closure
- Side slit, lattice design
- Mini-length, form-fitting silhouette
- Smooth faux leather fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4004
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $36.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Amelia Rhinestone Mesh Bodycon Dress
Special Occasion
Elevate your night-out look with the sultry Amelia mini bodycon dress! She features a mock neckline, sheer long fitted sleeves, an illusion bodice with a sheer deep V-insert at the bust, a high waist, and a mini-length, curve-hugging silhouette. The formal short dress is composed of a sheer mesh fabric that includes a skirt lining and chic rhinestone detailing. Complete the outfit with clear heels.
Fit & Features
- Mock neckline, sheer long sleeves
- Illusion bodice, sheer deep V-insert at the bust
- High waist seam, back zipper closure
- Form-fitting, mini-length hem
- Sheer mesh fabric, skirt lining, moderate stretch
- All-over rhinestone embellishment
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0631
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $64.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Stay Sultry Velvet And Mesh Mini Dress
Keep your night out look sultry and stunning in this alluring mini dress. It features a sheer mesh top with a mock neckline, long fitted sleeves, a front asymmetrical velvet design, and a full velvet skirt with a short, curve-hugging silhouette. Style this dress with rhinestone statement earrings.
Fit & Features
- Sheer mesh top, mock neckline
- Long sheer fitted sleeves
- Sheer open back, zipper closure
- Front asymmetrical velvet design
- Velvet skirt, mini-length, form-fitting silhouette
- Moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4107
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $44.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Keep It Trendy Collared Mini Dress
Keep your everyday fall look trendy and on point with this casual-chic mini dress! It features a collared V-neckline, long fitted sleeves with slit details at the hems, a vertical seam detail running down the center with ruching, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. Style this dress with knee-high boots.
Fit & Features
- Collared V-neckline
- Long fitted sleeves, slit details at the hems
- Vertical seam detail down the center, ruching
- Mini-length, form-fitting silhouette
- Knit fabric, plenty of stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4266
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $32.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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