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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Sweet And Sassy Ruched Halter Mini Dress
Keep it sweet and sassy in a mini dress that makes a stunning impression! The dress features a halter neck, halter neck ties, ruched drawstrings, 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 dainty rings.
Fit & Features
- Halter neck
- Halter neck ties
- Ruched drawstrings
- Mini-length silhouette
- Smooth knit fabric
- Form-hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4201
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $38.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Chic And Simple Sleeveless Mini Dress
This sleeveless mini dress will bring those on-trend chic and simple vibes! It features a mock neckline with halter straps that lead to two back button closures, a partially open back with dual thin straps, a flattering high waist seam, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. Wear this dress with sleek hoop earrings and stylish mules.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless mock neckline
- Halter straps, two back button closures
- Partially open back, dual thin straps
- Front high waist seam
- Mini-length, form-fitting silhouette
- Crepe fabric, plenty of stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1216
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $33.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Amanda Open Back Embellished Mini Dress
Special Occasion
Create a dazzling look that will turn heads in the trendy Amanda embellished mini dress. She features a crew neckline, long sheer fitted sleeves, a sultry open back detail, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. The sheer mesh fabric includes a knit lining and is embellished with mini rhinestones for a glamorous vibe. Style this dress with strappy stilettos.
Fit & Features
- Crew neckline
- Long sheer fitted sleeves
- Open back design
- Lower back zipper and hook and eye closure
- Mini-length, bodycon silhouette
- Sheer mesh fabric, knit lining, moderate stretch
- All-over rhinestones embellishment
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0768
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $69.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Bellarose Formal Sequin Mini Dress
Special Occasion
Make a radiating entrance in a formal dress that makes a head-turning impression! The dress features a sleeveless cowl neckline, bungee spaghetti straps that cross at the back, dazzling iridescent sequins throughout, and a mini-length silhouette. The dress is composed of lined mesh fabric that offers a form-hugging fit with slight stretch. Complete look with chrome heels and rhinestone earrings.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless cowl neckline
- Bungee spaghetti straps, cross at back
- Iridescent sequin embroidery
- Mini-length silhouette
- Lined mesh fabric
- Form-hugging fit, slight stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0889
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $64.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Sweet And Chic Satin Mini Dress
Create a sweet and chic date night look with this on-trend satin dress. It features a sweetheart neckline with wired and padded cups, ruching at the bust, a corset-designed bodice with front hook and eye closures, long puff sleeves, and a short, fitted silhouette. Style this dress with strappy mules.
Fit & Features
- Sweetheart neckline, wired and padded cups
- Ruched detailing at the bust
- Corset-designed bodice, hook and eye closures, flexible boning
- Long puff sleeves, elastic cinched hems
- Back zipper and hook and eye closure
- High waist seam, mini-length, form-fitting silhouette
- Smooth satin fabric, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1224
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $42.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Wrapped In Chic Satin Mini Dress
Get a chic and sleek look wrapped up in this trendy satin mini dress! It features a one-shoulder sweetheart neckline with a single off-the-shoulder strap, a padded bust, a wrap-front skirt with ruched detailing, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. Style this dress with rhinestone statement earrings.
Fit & Features
- One-shoulder sweetheart neckline
- Single off-the-shoulder strap
- Padded bust
- Back zipper and hook and eye closure
- High waist seam, wrap-front skirt, ruching
- Mini-length, form-fitting silhouette
- Satin knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1162
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $38.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Glitzy Radiance One Shoulder Glitter Mini Dress
Bring that glowing radiance with a mini dress that brings the glitz! The dress features a one-shoulder neckline with a fold-over accent, a long sleeve, ruching, a mini front slit, and a mini-length silhouette. The dress is composed of a lined glitter knit fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete look with rhinestone heels and a rhinestone anklet.
Fit & Features
- One-shoulder neckline, fold over accent
- Long sleeve
- Ruching
- Mini front slit
- Mini length silhouette
- Glitter
- Form hugging fit, moderate stretch, runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4108
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $36.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Strike A Pose Cutout Bodycon
Strike a pose in a stunning bodycon that dares to go bold! The dress features a plunging V-neckline with a metal O-ring at the center of the bodice, dual cutouts at the waist for a sultry show of skin, fitted long sleeves, and a mini-length bodycon hem. The dress is composed of a lined smooth knit fabric that offers a form-hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete look with clear mules and a faux leather clutch for your next night out!
Fit & Features
- V-neckline, adhesive bra required
- Metal O-ring accent
- Dual cutouts at the waist
- Long fitted sleeves
- Mini-length silhouette
- Lined smooth knit fabric, form-hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1332
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $34.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Stunning Babe Strapless Mini Dress
Hey babe, get a chic and stunning look in this sleek faux leather mini dress. It features a strapless straight across neckline, a back zipper closure, a high waist seam, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. Style this dress with clear heels and a clutch for your next GNO.
Fit & Features
- Strapless straight across neckline
- Back zipper closure
- High waist seam, front vertical seams
- Mini-length, form-fitting silhouette
- Faux leather fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4067
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $29.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Ready For My Close Up Ruched Mini Dress
Get ready for your closeup with a mini dress that will have you picture-perfect ready! The dress features a collared neckline with a wrap V-neck bust, long sleeves, ruching, and a mini-length silhouette. The dress is composed of a partially lined mesh fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete look with mules.
Fit & Features
- Collared neckline
- Wrap V-neck bust
- Long sleeves
- Ruching
- Mini length silhouette
- Partially lined mesh fabric
- Form hugging fit, moderate stretch, runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1264
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $36.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Cinched And Chic Ruched Mini Dress
Get cinched in a fab LBD that showcases curves from all the right places! The dress features a sweetheart neckline, sheer balloon sleeves, a ruched drawstring at the center, and a mini-length silhouette. The dress is composed of mesh and nylon-knit fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete look with stiletto heels and a faux leather crossbody.
Fit & Features
- Sweetheart neckline
- Long balloon sleeves
- Ruched drawstring at center
- Mini length silhouette
- Mesh and lined nylon knit fabric
- Form hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4005
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $39.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Glam Come True Satin Mini Dress
This mini dress is what dreams are made of! The dress features an off-the-shoulder neckline with a pleated accent, vertical princess seams, a faux wrap mini-length silhouette, and ruching. The dress is composed of a lined satin fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a slight stretch. Complete look with clear pumps and a rhinestone collar.
Fit & Features
- Off the shoulder neckline with pleating
- Vertical princess seams at bust
- Ruching
- Faux wrap hem
- Mini length silhouette
- Satin fabric
- Form hugging fit, slight stretch, runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-3999
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $36.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Simply Sultry Slinky Knit Mini Dress
This simple yet sultry mini dress will have you looking oh-so-fab on your next night out. It features a sleeveless square neckline, spaghetti straps, and a ruched side seam for added allure on the short, curve-hugging hem. The lightweight slinky knit fabric offers a moderate stretch. Complete the look with clear heels.
Fit & Features
- Square neckline, bra-friendly
- Spaghetti straps
- High waist seam, ruched side seam
- Mini curve-hugging hem
- Slinky knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1330
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $33.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Major Headturner Halter Cutout Mini Dress
Create a major headturning moment in a mini dress that slays! The dress features a halter neck, spaghetti straps, a sexy midriff cutout with sleek bar straps, 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 dainty rings.
Fit & Features
- Halter neck
- Spaghetti straps
- Midriff cutout with bar straps
- Mini length silhouette
- Smooth knit fabric
- Form hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4085
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $36.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Captivate The Room Cutout Mini Dress
Perfect for vacation or date night, this mini dress combines bold style with a flattering bodycon silhouette to ensure you make a lasting impression wherever you go!
Fit & Features
- Texture knit fabric, stretchy knit lining
- Strapless tube neckline
- Side cutout with hardware trim
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-000105
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $35.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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What A Look One Shoulder Mini Dress
Create a head-turning look with a mini dress that makes a stunning entrance! The dress features a one-shoulder neckline, a long sheer balloon sleeve, ruching, and a mini length silhouette. The dress is composed of a lined lightweight woven fabric that offers a form hugging fit with minimal stretch. Complete look with stiletto heels and a faux leather clutch.
Fit & Features
- One-shoulder neckline
- Long balloon sleeve
- Ruching
- Mini length silhouette
- Lined lightweight woven fabric
- Form hugging fit, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1261
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $44.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Glitzy Girl Glitter Knit Mini Dress
Bring on the glitzy and girly vibes with this pretty glitter knit mini dress. It features an on-trend one-shoulder neckline, a single long fitted sleeve, a faux wrap skirt with ruching, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. Style this dress with sleek hoops and strappy heels.
Fit & Features
- One-shoulder neckline
- Long fitted sleeve
- High waist seam
- Faux wrap skirt, ruching
- Mini-length, form-fitting silhouette
- Glitter knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4117
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $38.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Sparks Fly Ruched Satin Mini Dress
Set off sparks in this sultry-chic satin mini dress! It features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline with wired cups, a center keyhole cutout, ruched side panels, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. Style this dress with strappy heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline, wired cups
- Center keyhole cutout
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Hidden back zipper and hook and eye closure
- Ruched side panels
- Mini-length, form-fitting silhouette
- Smooth satin fabric, knit lining, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4033
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $38.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Falling For You Velvet Burnout Mini Dress
You'll totally fall for the chic details of this trendy mini dress. It features a sleeveless cowl neckline, spaghetti straps, and a short, fitted silhouette. The sheer knit fabric includes a full lining and has an all-over velvet burnout floral pattern. Style this dress with a faux leather jacket and mules.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless cowl neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Mini-length, form-fitting silhouette
- Sheer knit fabric, full knit lining, moderate stretch
- Velvet burnout floral pattern
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1201
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $34.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Glam Night Out Ruched Mini Dress
Make it a glam night out with a mini dress that shows off how extra you are! The dress features a sleeveless V-neckline, spaghetti straps that cross at the back, lower back cross straps, a ruched body, 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 mules and a rhinestone clutch.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline
- Spaghetti straps, cross at back
- Lower back cross straps
- Ruched body
- Mini-length silhouette
- Smooth knit fabric, knit lining, form-hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4228
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $36.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Such A Flirt Color Block Mini Dress
Bring a flirty vibe to your look with this on-trend color block mini dress. It features a sleeveless V-neckline, bungee spaghetti straps, dual twist-front accents with chic waist cutouts, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. Style this dress with clear mules.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline
- Bungee spaghetti straps
- Double twist-front design, waist cutouts
- Mini-length, bodycon silhouette
- Color block design
- Lined knit fabric, plenty of stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4001
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $35.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Eloise Formal Sequin Halter Mini Dress
Special Occasion
Bring the sparkle to your evening with a formal dress that shimmers under the spotlight! Eloise features a sleeveless, halter v- neckline, sequin geometric pattern, a bodycon silhouette, and a mini-length hem. The dress is composed of a lined mesh fabric with a moderate stretch. Complete look with chrome heels and a rhinestone anklet.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, halter v-neckline
- Adhesive bra recommended
- Back zipper closure
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini length hem
- Sequin-knit lined fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0580
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $14.97 $44.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Date Night Ready Ruched Mini Dress
You'll be totally date night ready in this chic mesh mini dress. The short dress features a V-neckline with a wrap-front design, long sheer fitted sleeves, a sheer back, ruching down the sides, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. Style this dress with a sleek clutch.
Fit & Features
- V-neckline, wrap-front design
- Long sheer fitted sleeves
- Sheer back, zipper and hook-eye closure
- High waist seam, ruched sides
- Mini-length, form-fitting silhouette
- Sheer mesh fabric, partial knit lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4509
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $5.97 $46.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Sparkle Goals Heat Stone Mini Dress
Dazzle in a mini dress that is major sparkle goals! The dress features a sleeveless mock neck, an unlined bodice, sparkling heat stones throughout, and a mini-length silhouette. Complete look with an adhesive bra and mules. The dress is composed of a partially lined mesh fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless mock neck
- Unlined bodice
- Heat stones
- Mini length silhouette
- Partially lined mesh fabric
- Form hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-3994
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $49.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Clearance