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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Effortless Glam Button Down Mini Dress
Channel that effortless glam with a mini dress that stuns! The dress features a collared neckline, a button-down front, long sleeves, shoulder pads, and a mini-length silhouette. The dress is composed of a slinky lurex knit fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete look with mules and sleek hoops.Fit & Features
- Collared neckline
- Button-down front
- Long sleeves
- Shoulder pads
- Mini length silhouette
- Lurex-knit fabric
- Form hugging fit, moderate stretch, runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4265
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $44.90
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A Stylish Choice Ruched Mini Dress
This sultry ruched mini dress would be a stylish choice for your next night out. It features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline with padded cups, spaghetti straps, ruching at the bust and on the sides, and a mini, bodycon silhouette. Complete the look with hoop earrings.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline, padded cups
- Spaghetti straps
- Ruching along bust and sides
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Lined knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4088
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $37.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Trendy Moves Mesh Mini Dress
Make stylish trendy moves in this must-have mesh mini dress. It features a sleeveless square neckline, spaghetti straps, side ruching, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. The sheer mesh fabric has a full knit lining and showcases an all-over subtle zebra print. Complete the look with chic mules.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Back zipper and hook and eye closure
- Side ruching, mini-length, form-fitting silhouette
- Sheer mesh fabric, full knit lining, moderate stretch
- Zebra print
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4211
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $36.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Off-The-Shoulder Ribbed Knit Mini Dress
Channel those effortless chic vibes with this sweater mini dress that slays! The dress features an off-the-shoulder neckline, a faux button-down front, long sleeves, 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.
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Fit & Features
- Off-the-shoulder neckline
- Faux button-down front
- Long fitted sleeves
- Lettuce edge hems
- Mini-length silhouette
- Ribbed knit fabric, form-hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 06005-1015
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $36.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Get A Clue Plaid Blazer Dress
Showcase a trendy look with this effortlessly fab dress that will give you an all-in-one outfit! It features a blazer-designed top with a V-neckline and a lapel collar, shoulder pads, long sleeves, a dual snap-button front, a waist cutout, and a short fitted skirt with a high waist and a faux button-down design. The plaid woven fabric has a smooth lining and no stretch. Pair this dress with strappy mules.
Fit & Features
- Blazer-designed top
- V-neckline, lapel collar
- Shoulder pads, long sleeves
- Dual snap-button front
- Waist cutout, hidden side zipper closure
- Short fitted skirt, high waist, faux button-down design
- Woven fabric, smooth lining, no stretch, plaid print
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4209
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $49.90
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Make It Chic Cutout Mini Dress
Make your night-out look chic and sultry with this on-trend mini dress. It features a sleeveless one-shoulder neckline with a tank strap, an alluring side cutout with ruched detailing, and a short, curve-hugging, bodycon silhouette. Style this dress with rhinestone earrings and strappy heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless one-shoulder neckline
- Tank shoulder strap
- Side cutout, ruched detailing
- Mini-length, form-fitting, bodycon silhouette
- Brushed knit fabric, plenty of stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4187
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $29.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Live It Up Sequin Mini Dress
Hey babe, live it up and light up the dance floor in this stunning sequin mini dress! It features a sleeveless square neckline, bungee spaghetti straps, and a short, form-hugging silhouette. The sheer mesh fabric includes a full knit lining and has a chic all-over sequin scroll embroidered design. Complete the look with platform heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Bungee spaghetti straps
- Mini-length, form-fitting silhouette
- Sheer mesh fabric, knit lining, moderate stretch
- Sequin scroll embroidered design
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1191
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $49.90
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Trendy And Ruched Mini Dress
Step up your style with this trendy mini dress that is perf for the cooler months! It features a deep V-neckline, long bishop sleeves, a high waist seam, and a ruched skirt with a mini-length, curve-hugging silhouette and a front adjustable drawstring. Pair this dress with chic mules.
Fit & Features
- Deep V-neckline, pleated detailing
- Long bishop sleeves, smocked hems
- Back zipper and hook and eye closure
- High waist seam, short, form-fitting silhouette
- Ruching, front adjustable drawstring
- Woven fabric, knit lining, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4061
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $49.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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All Wrapped Up Asymmetrical Mini Dress
Wrap yourself in this versatile mini dress to take you from day to night! The dress features a sleeveless square neckline, flexible boning for structure, and an asymmetrical mini-length silhouette. The dress is composed of a lined mesh fabric that offers a form-hugging fit with minimal stretch. Dress this up for date night or use it as a stylishly spooky costume this season!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Flexible boning
- Back zipper and hook and eye closure
- Asymmetrical mini length
- Lined mesh fabric
- Form-hugging fit, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-3871
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $44.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Aria Lace Rosette Trim Corset Mini Dress
Special Occasion
The most perfect mini dress has arrived, and her name is the Aria lace dress! Showcasing pretty details that'll capture every eye in the room from the rosette trim neckline to the waist-snatching corset bodice and sleek bodycon fit.
Fit & Features
- Lace fabric, stretchy knit lining
- Strapless sweetheart neckline, rosette trim
- Padded bra cups
- Corset bodice, flexible boning, back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Where to Wear:
Weddings, bridal shower, wedding shower, engagement parties, birthdays, cocktail soirees, date nights
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-000034
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $49.90
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Sheer Appeal Sleeveless Skater Dress
Keep it sheer and stylish with a mini skater dress that is all the rage! The dress features a sleeveless mock neck, a partially sheer bodice with a sweetheart bust, a high waist, a tie-back belt, and a tiered short skirt. The dress is composed of a combination of a crepe and mesh fabrication that offers a moderate stretch. Complete look with peep-toe heels and rhinestone earrings.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless mock neck
- Sheer bodice, sweetheart bust
- High waist, tie-back belt
- Tiered skater skirt
- Crepe and mesh fabrication
- Moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1178
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $49.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Effortless Glam Button Down Mini Dress
Channel that effortless glam with a mini dress that stuns! The dress features a collared neckline, a button-down front, long sleeves, shoulder pads, and a mini-length silhouette. The dress is composed of a slinky lurex knit fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete look with mules and sleek hoops.Fit & Features
- Collared neckline
- Button-down front
- Long sleeves
- Shoulder pads
- Mini length silhouette
- Lurex-knit fabric
- Form hugging fit, moderate stretch, runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4264
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $44.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Too Hot To Handle Satin Mini Dress
Babe, you'll be too hot to handle in this sleek and sultry satin mini dress! It features a strapless V-neckline with a pointed design at the bust, flexible boning at the bodice, a high waist, and a short, form-hugging silhouette. Complete your gorgeous look with flirty marabou block heels or sultry over-the-knee boots.
Fit & Features
- Strapless V-neckline, pointed design at the bust
- Flexible boning at the bodice
- 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: 05103-3887
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $42.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Good Girl Gone Glam Feather Mini Dress
Yes girl, showcase a sweet style with a glam vibe in this strapless mini dress! It features a straight-across neckline with a fab marabou feather trim, a back zipper closure, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. Complete your gorgeous look with strappy heels and sparkling statement earrings.
Fit & Features
- Strapless straight across neckline
- Marabou feather trim
- Back zipper and hook and eye closure
- Mini-length, form-fitting silhouette
- Crepe fabric, knit lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4466
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $42.90
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Cozy Trends Eyelash Knit Mini Dress
Slip into a cozy mini dress that keeps you on trend, babe! The dress features a sleeveless scoop neckline, spaghetti straps, and a mini-length silhouette with a ribbed hem. The dress is composed of an eyelash knit fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete look with the matching cardigan.
Shop Matching Cardigan: Cozy Trends Eyelash Knit Cardigan
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless scoop neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Mini length silhouette
- Ribbed hem
- Eyelash knit fabric
- Form hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 06005-1170
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $28.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Kindra Formal X-Back Glitter Bodycon Dress
Special Occasion
Glow at your event with a formal bodycon dress that makes an illuminating entrance! Kindra features a glitter body throughout, a sleeveless cowl neckline, bungee spaghetti straps, a bold open back with sleek cross-back straps, a geometric pattern, and a mini-length silhouette with a form-hugging fit. The dress is composed of a lurex glitter fabric with a full knit lining and offers a moderate stretch. Complete the look with clear heels and a satin clutch.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless cowl neckline
- Bungee spaghetti straps
- Open back, X-back design
- Geometric pattern
- Mini-length silhouette, form-hugging fit
- Lurex glitter fabric, full knit lining, moderate stretch
- Sticky bra or pasties recommended
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0749
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $49.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Bring The Flare Flocked Velvet Skater Dress
Bring the flare with a cute skater dress that creates a twirl-worthy moment! The dress features a sleeveless V-neckline, a floral flocked velvet pattern, spaghetti straps, an unlined floral lace back with a lower back keyhole, and a tiered skater silhouette. The dress is composed of a lined scuba crepe fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete look with block heels and a rhinestone choker.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline
- Floral flocked velvet pattern
- Spaghetti stra[s
- Unlined floral lace back, lower back keyhole
- Tiered skater silhouette
- Lined scuba crepe fabric
- Form hugging fit, moderate stretch, runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1161
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $48.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Glitzy And Girly Glitter Knit Skater Dress
Showcase a glitzy and girly vibe in this sweet glitter knit skater dress. It features a sleeveless wired V-neckline, spaghetti straps, a high waist, and a flirty skater skirt with a fit and flare silhouette. Style this dress with platform heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless wired V-neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- High waist
- Short skater skirt, fit and flare silhouette
- Glitter knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
The saturation of glitter varies. Glitter may transfer.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0837
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $46.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Sultry Babe Velvet Mini Dress
Hey babe, showcase a sultry-chic look in this luxe velvet mini dress! It features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline with wired cups, spaghetti straps, a corset-designed bodice with flexible boning for structure, ruched detailing down the sides and back, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. Style this dress with hoop earrings and block heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline, wired cups
- Adjustable spaghetti straps, back zipper and hook and eye closure
- Corset-designed bodice, flexible boning
- High waist, ruching down the sides and back
- Mini-length, form-fitting silhouette
- Smooth velvet fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-3942
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $44.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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A Sparkle Story Glitter Asymmetrical Dress
Enchant with a glitter dress that brings out your inner glow, babe! The dress features a sleeveless wrap V-neckline, spaghetti straps, ruching, and an asymmetrical hem. The dress is composed of a glitter knit fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete look with rhinestone heels and a clutch.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless wrap V-neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Ruching, bodycon fit
- Asymmetrical mini length hem
- Glitter knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-3973
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $42.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Talulla Formal One-Shoulder Sequin Mini Dress
Special Occasion
Channel a look that is over the top with a formal mini dress that brings the glitz! Talulla features a one-shoulder neckline with a secure no-slip strip, a fitted long sleeve, sparkling sequins throughout, a mini-length silhouette, and a draped train accent. The mini dress is composed of a lined mesh fabric that offers a form-hugging fit with minimal stretch. Complete the look with chrome heels and door-knocker earrings. Be sure to shop this dress in the other luxe fabrications!
Shop Crepe Dress: Emily One-Shoulder Pleated Asymmetric Mini Dress
Shop Velvet Dress: Zhuri Formal One-Shoulder Velvet Dress
Fit & Features
- One-shoulder neckline, no-slip strip at the bust
- Fitted long sleeve
- All-over sequin embroidery
- Mini-length silhouette
- Draped train accent
- Form-hugging fit, minimal stretch
- Strapless or sticky bra recommended
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0716
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $89.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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All That Dazzle Glitter Ruched Mini Dress
Bring all that dazzle with a mini dress that glows from every angle! The dress features an off-the-shoulder neckline, short sleeves, ruching, and an asymmetrical 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 pumps and door knocker earrings.
Fit & Features
- Off the shoulder neckline
- Short sleeves
- Ruching
- Asymmetrical mini length
- Glitter knit fabric
- Form hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-3985
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $38.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Chic Sparkle Corset Mini Dress
Bring a chic sparkle to your night-out look with this stunning mesh mini dress! It features a strapless square neckline with an angled design, a corset-designed bodice with flexible boning, side ruching, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. The sheer mesh fabric has a full knit lining and is embellished with all-over iridescent rhinestones. Complete the outfit with clear heels.
Fit & Features
- Strapless square neckline, angled design
- Corset-designed bodice, flexible boning
- Back zipper and hook and eye closure
- Side ruching, short, form-fitting silhouette
- Sheer mesh fabric, full knit lining, moderate stretch
- All-over mini iridescent rhinestone embellishment
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1126
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $50.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Elevated Glam Ruched Mini Dress
Elevate your night-out outfits with a mini dress that keeps it glam, babe! The dress features a sweetheart neckline with padded cups, long mesh sleeves, a ruched body, and a mini-length silhouette. Complete look with nude mules and statement earrings to complete your look.
Fit & Features
- Sweetheart neckline, padded cups
- Long mesh sleeves
- Ruched body
- Mini length silhouette
- Lined mesh fabric
- Form hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1236
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $45.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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