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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Dasha Formal Satin Party Dress
Special Occasion
Bring the luxe to your event with a formal party dress that dazzles from the moment you enter the room! The dress features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline, padded cups, flexible boning for structure, spaghetti straps that cross at the back, and a pleated party-length skirt accented with a voluminous petticoat. The dress is composed of a satin fabric that offers a fit and flare silhouette with minimal stretch. Complete look with rhinestone heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline, padded cups
- Flexible boning
- Spaghetti straps, cross at back
- Pleated party length skirt, petticoat
- Lined satin fabric
- Fit and flare silhouette, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0722
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $134.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Prue Formal Embroidered Sequin Party Dress
Special Occasion
Stun at your special event with a formal party dress that brings the glam! Prue features a sleeveless V-neckline, padded cups, and bungee spaghetti straps. The sheer bodice features an illusion lace, embroidered floral design, sequins, and flexible boning piping accents. The slim-fit bodice leads to a party-length silhouette composed of a lined tulle mesh fabric. Complete look with rhinestone heels and a satin clutch.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline, padded cups
- Bungee spaghetti straps
- Sheer illusion lace bodice
- Embroidered floral design with sequins
- Flexible boning
- Party length silhouette
- Form hugging fit, minimal stretch, runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0731
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $14.97 $156.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Sheer And Stunning Corset Mini Dress
Sheer and stunning, this mini dress is a must-have for a night out with the girls. It features a sleeveless square neckline with draping, adjustable spaghetti straps, and a sheer illusion corset-designed waist on a ruched mini-length hem. Style this dress with clear heels and a sleek clutch.
Fit & Features
- Square neckline with draping
- Adjustable spaghetti straps, bra-friendly
- Back zipper, hook-eye closure
- Sheer illusion corset-designed waist
- Mini-length, all-over ruching
- Sheer mesh-lined fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1343
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $5.97 $46.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Devora Formal Glitter Party Dress
Special Occasion
Bring the glitz and glamour with a formal dress that shines from all your best angles! Devora features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline with padded cups, tank shoulder straps, hidden side pockets, a party-length silhouette with a ruffled accent at the hem. The dress is composed of a woven glitter knit fabric that offers a form hugging fit with minimal stretch. Complete look with rhinestone earrings and heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline, padded cups
- Tank shoulder straps
- Hidden side pockets
- Party-length silhouette, petticoat, ruffled hem
- Woven glitter fabric
- Form hugging fit, slight stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0725
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $139.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Stunning Always Bodycon Ruffle Mini Dress
You'll always be remembered as stunning in this mini dress, perfect for brunch or casual parties and plans! The flattering scoop neckline with a delicate rose accent adds a touch of romance, while the bodycon fit showcases your curves and is finished with a flirty ruffled hem.
Fit & Features
- Stretchy knit fabric, knit lining
- Scoop neckline with a rose accent
- Spaghetti straps
- Bodycon silhouette
- Ruffled mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-000152
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $25.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Waverly Formal Glitter And Sequin Party Dress
Special Occasion
Make the A-list with a formal party dress that brings all the glitz to your night out! Waverly features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline, a built-in no slip strip, flexible boning in the bodice, padded cups, a sequin and glitter pattern throughout, a lace-up back, and a party length silhouette. The dress is composed of a lined mesh fabric that offers a form hugging fit with minimal stretch. Complete look with chrome heels and a clutch.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline
- Built-in no-slip strip
- Padded cups, flexible boning
- Sequin and glitter pattern
- Party length silhouette, hidden side pockets
- Lined mesh fabric
- Form hugging fit, minimal stretch, runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0718
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $44.97 $119.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Juniper Formal Embroidered Party Dress
Special Occasion
Make a stunning impression with a formal dress that impresses with luxe details! Juniper features a sleeveless V-neckline with padded cups, adjustable spaghetti straps, a partially lined bodice, a gorge embroidered filigree design accented with rhinestones, and a tulle mesh party length silhouette. The dress is composed of a partially lined tulle mesh fabric that offers a form hugging fit with minimal stretch. Complete look with rhinestone heels and a satin clutch.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline with padded cups
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Partially lined bodice
- Embroidered filigree design with rhinestones
- Mesh tulle party length skirt
- Lined tulle mesh fabric
- Form hugging fit, minimal stretch, runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0720
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $14.97 $156.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Born To Glow Glitter Ruffled Mini Dress
Shine on in an LBD that brings the glow to your night-out look! The dress features an off-the-shoulder neckline with a ruffled trim, a sweetheart bust, padded cups with a no slip-strip, short sleeves, glitter accents, a ruched body, 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 glitter heels and rhinestone hoops.
Fit & Features
- Off the shoulder neckline
- Sweetheart bust, ruffled trim
- Padded cups, no-slip strip
- Short sleeves
- Glitter, ruched body
- Lined mesh fabric
- Form hugging fit, moderate stretch, runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1184
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $46.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Major Flirt Swiss Dot Ruched Mini Dress
Bring those flirty vibes with a stunning mini dress that makes the perfect first impression! The dress features a square neckline, short puff sleeves, a swiss dot pattern throughout, a ruched body, 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 mules and gold earrings.
Fit & Features
- Square neckline
- Short puff sleeves, ruffled hems
- Back zipper, hook and eye closure
- Swiss dot pattern
- Ruched body, mini-length silhouette
- Lined mesh fabric, form-hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1247
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $46.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Major Flirt Crepe Skater Dress
Flirt and flaunt in this skater dress that shows off your charming side! The dress features a sleeveless square neckline, bungee spaghetti straps, an open back with a sleek caged accent, and a skater-length silhouette that hits mid-thigh. The dress is composed of a lined crepe fabric that offers a fit and flare silhouette with a moderate stretch. Complete look with rhinestone heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline, adhesive bra recommended
- Bungee spaghetti straps
- Open back with caged strap detail
- Skater length silhouette
- Lined crepe fabric
- Fit and flare silhouette, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1140
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $38.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Chic Serve Mesh Bodycon Mini Dress
Show off a chic serve in this bodycon mini dress featuring ruching along the bodycon silhouette to flaunt your figure. You'll love the sleeveless cowl neckline and bungee spaghetti straps leading to a trendy cross-back design.
Fit & Features
- Sheer mesh fabric with knit lining, high stretch
- Sleeveless cowl neckline
- Bungee spaghetti straps, cross-back design
- Ruching
- Mini-length bodycon silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-000006
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $39.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Glamorous Cutie Skater Dress
Get a glitzy and glamorous look in this adorable skater dress. It features an off-the-shoulder straight across neckline to showcase your shoulders, sheer short sleeves, a sheer floral lace top with glitter detailing and a full lining, a small waist cutout at the front, and a flirty satin skater skirt. Style this dress with rhinestone earrings and heels.
Fit & Features
- Off-the-shoulder straight across neckline
- Sheer short fitted sleeves
- Sheer floral lace top, glitter detailing, scalloped hem, full lining
- Front waist cutout
- Short skater skirt, satin knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Fit and flare silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0600
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $45.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Classic Beauty Layered Skater Dress
Hey beauty! This classic skater dress will be your new go-to LBD. It features a sleeveless high crew neckline, dual back button closures followed by a keyhole cutout, a high waist, and a flowy double layered skater skirt giving a fit and flare silhouette. Style this dress with dainty earrings and block heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless high crew neckline
- Dual back button closures
- Keyhole cutout
- High waist, doubled layered skater skirt
- Fit and flare silhouette
- Crepe fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1578
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $44.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Breaking The Rules Plaid Mini Dress
Break the rules with a mini dress that doesn't play it safe! The dress features a plaid print, a sleeveless square neckline, spaghetti straps, 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 thigh-high boots.
Fit & Features
- Plaid print
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Mini length silhouette
- Brushed knit fabric
- Form hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4168
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $26.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Tempting And Chic Sleek Mini Dress
Style up this chic sleek mini dress for an irresistible night-out look! It features a deep V-neckline with a center square-shaped design, spaghetti straps, a back zipper closure, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. Complete your sultry look with hoop earrings and over-the-knee boots.
Fit & Features
- Deep V-neckline, center square-shaped design
- Dart seam detailing
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Back zipper and hook and eye closure
- Mini-length, form-fitting silhouette
- Latex fabric, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-3890
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $38.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Enchanting Timeless Beauty Satin Mini Dress
This Halloween, dress up for the night and enchant with your timeless beauty in this pretty satin dress! It features an off-the-shoulder square neckline, short puff sleeves with a ruffled trim, flexible boning at the bodice, and a mini-length, form-hugging silhouette. The smooth and sleek satin fabric has a knit lining and offers minimal stretch. Get those princess vibes and complete your gorgeous costume with a rhinestone choker necklace and flirty and fluttery fake lashes.
Fit & Features
- Off-the-shoulder square neckline
- Short puff sleeves, ruffled trim
- Flexible boning at the bodice
- Back zipper and hook and eye closure
- High waist seam, short, form-hugging fit
- Satin fabric, knit lining, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Halloween Costumes are considered final sale merchandise. FINAL SALE merchandise may not be returned or exchanged.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1210
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $44.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Night Out Bodycon Mini Dress
Get ready for a night out on the town in this sultry bodycon mini dress! It features a crew neckline, long fitted sheer mesh sleeves, a partially sheer mesh bodice with a geometric design, a sheer mesh back with a zipper closure, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. Style this dress with sparkly earrings and clear heels.
Fit & Features
- Crew neckline
- Long fitted sheer mesh sleeves
- Partially sheer mesh bodice, geometric design
- Sheer mesh back, zipper closure
- Mini-length, form-hugging silhouette
- Combination of mesh and crepe fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4126
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $44.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Sultry Glamour Mini Dress
Give off a sultry glamorous vibe in this stunning backless mini dress. It features a sleeveless square neckline, bungee spaghetti straps, an open back with a cross-back strap design, a lower back bar strap with mini rhinestone embellishment, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. Style this dress with sparkly statement earrings.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Bungee spaghetti straps
- Open back, cross-back strap design
- Lower back bar strap, rhinestone embellishment
- Mini-length, form-fitting silhouette
- Crepe fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-3945
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $36.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Taya Rhinestone Velvet Mini Dress
Special Occasion
Sparkle the night away in the glamorous Taya mini dress! She features a sleeveless wrap-front V-neckline, spaghetti straps, a flattering high waist, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette with a faux wrap-front skirt. The smooth velvet fabric is embellished with all-over rhinestones for a gorgeous look. Complete the outfit with rhinestone statement earrings.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless wrap-front V-neckline
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Back zipper closure
- High waist, faux wrap-front skirt
- Mini-length, form-fitting silhouette
- Velvet fabric, rhinestone embellishments
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0567
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $14.97 $54.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Wrapped In Lace Asymmetrical Mini Dress
Wrap yourself in a sultry mini dress that puts you front and center! The dress features a sleeveless V-neckline with lace trim, spaghetti straps, ruching, and an asymmetrical wrap silhouette. The dress is composed of stretchy satin fabric that offers a form-hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete look with rhinestone heels and rhinestone door knocker earrings.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline, lace trim
- Spaghetti straps
- Ruching
- Asymmetrical wrap silhouette
- Mini-length
- Satin fabric
- Form-hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1138
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $42.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Make It Sparkle Illusion Rhinestone Mini Dress
Make your look sparkle with a mini dress that brings the shine to your look! The dress features a sleeveless V-neckline, a sheer illusion waist, sparkling rhinestones throughout, ruching, and a mini-length silhouette. The dress is composed of a sheer lined mesh fabric that offers a form-hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete the look with chrome heels and a clutch.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline
- Sheer illusion waist
- Rhinestones
- Ruching
- Mini length silhouette
- Sheer lined mesh fabric
- Form-hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-3956
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $49.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Fierce And Fabulous Mini Dress
Fierce and fab will be your go-to vibe in this sexy mini dress. It features a square neckline, spaghetti straps, a lower back cutout, ruched detailing, and a short, curve-hugging fit. The stretchy knit fabric has an on-trend all-over leopard print. Complete the look with clear heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Lower back cutout
- Ruching
- Mini-length, form-fitting silhouette
- Lined knit fabric, moderate stretch, leopard print
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-3910
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $36.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Chic Beauty Corset Mini Dress
Showcase your beauty in this chic of-the-moment mini dress. It features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline, spaghetti straps, a corset-designed bodice, and a mini-length, curve-hugging silhouette with a wrap-front skirt. Style this dress with a rhinestone necklace and strappy heels.
Fit & Features
- Sweetheart neckline, built-in padded bust
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Corset-designed bodice
- Back zipper closure
- Short asymmetrical wrap hem
- Crepe fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-3938
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $44.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Bring On The Glitz Lace-Up Mini Dress
Bring on the glitz with a mini dress that adds that hint of sparkle to your look! The dress features a plunging V-neckline with rhinestone lace-up straps, long sleeves, 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 rhinestone hoops.
Fit & Features
- Plunging V-neckline
- Rhinestone lace-up straps
- Long sleeves
- Ruched body
- Mini length silhouette
- Smooth knit fabric
- Form hugging fit, moderate stretch, runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4037
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $38.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale