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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All The Right Moves Ruched Mini Dress
Make all the right moves with a mini dress that showcases your curves! The dress features a sleeveless square neckline, bungee spaghetti straps, a ruched body, 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 mules.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Bungee spaghetti straps
- Ruched body
- Mini length silhouette
- Brushed knit fabric
- Form hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4275
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $29.90
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First In Class Plaid Mini Dress
Keep it classy with a plaid dress that is perf for making a stylish first impression. The dress features a sleeveless square neckline, spaghetti straps, a plaid print, 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 heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Plaid print
- Mini length silhouette
- Brushed knit fabric
- Form hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4169
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $24.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Bound To Stun One Shoulder Mini Dress
You were born to stun babe, impress with a mini dress that draws all eyes on you! The dress features a one-shoulder neckline, tank shoulder strap, side waist cutout, and a ruched mini-length silhouette. Complete look with mules.
Fit & Features
- One-shoulder neckline
- Tank shoulder straps
- Side waist cutout
- Ruching
- Mini length silhouette
- Smooth knit fabric
- Form hugging fit, moderate stretch, runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4027
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $5.97 $36.90
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Amelia Lace-Up Back Velvet Skater Dress
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Luxe and so on-trend, you'll fall in love with the Amelia velvet skater dress. She features a sleeveless square neckline with a padded bust, spaghetti straps that lead to a cross-back lace-up design, a flattering high waist, and a flirty skater skirt. Style this chic dress with rhinestone earrings and basic heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Padded bust
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Cross-back, lace-up design
- High waist, short skater skirt, hidden side pockets
- Velvet fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0709
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $29.97 $54.90
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Stunning Style Snake Print Mini Dress
Showcase a stunning, sassy style in this trendy snake print mini dress. It features a sleeveless scoop neckline with shirring at the bust, adjustable spaghetti straps, ruching down the sides, and a short, form-hugging fit. Complete the look with sleek hoop earrings.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless scoop neckline
- Shirring at the bust
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Ruching down the sides
- Mini-length, form-fitting silhouette
- Lined knit fabric, moderate stretch, snake print
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-3927
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $37.90
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Own That Ruched Tie Bodycon Dress
It's time to own the night, and this bodycon dress is the way to do it! It features a stunning ruched front detail, short sleeves, and a round neckline. Slip it on with lace-up heels for total babe vibes.
Fit & Features
- Short sleeves
- Round neckline
- Ruched front detail
- Bodycon fit
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4167
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $29.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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What A Look Sleeveless Mini Dress
Serve up a stylish look with a mini dress that gives those effortless vibes! The dress features a sleeveless V-neckline, bungee spaghetti straps, front vertical seams, plunging scoop back, and a mini-length silhouette. The dress is composed of knit fabric that offers a form-hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete look with mules and dainty rings.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline
- Bungee spaghetti straps
- Front vertical seams
- Plunging scoop back
- Mini length silhouette
- Knit fabric
- Form hugging fit, moderate stretch, runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-3870
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $29.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Total Dream Satin Mini Dress
Hey babe, you'll look like a total dream in this sleek and stunning satin mini dress! It features a sleeveless V-neckline, spaghetti straps, a sultry front waist cutout, a short skirt with a wrap-front design, and a curve-hugging silhouette. Style this dress with sparkly earrings for a touch of glam.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Front waist cutout
- Short, wrap-front skirt, asymmetrical hem
- Form-fitting silhouette
- Ruched satin fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4035
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $36.90
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Jessica Embroidered Illusion Party Dress
Special Occasion
Trust us, you'll be getting compliments all night long in this sweet little party dress! Jessica is designed with all-over floral embroidery, an illusion sweetheart neckline, and thin spaghetti straps! Wear it with strappy heels and get ready to tear up the dance floor.
Fit & Features- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Illusion sweetheart neckline
- Padded cups, flexible boning
- All-over floral embroidery
- Flared skater skirt
- Partially lined mesh fabric
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0750
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $79.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Sultry Sleek Satin Halter Mini Dress
Showcase major trendy vibes in this sultry sleek satin mini dress! It features a sleeveless halter neckline with a twist-front design, a daring front cutout, a high-rise banded waist, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. Style this dress with rhinestone earrings to add some sparkle.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless halter neckline, twist-front design, back button closures
- Front cutout
- Open back
- High-rise banded waist
- Mini-length, form-hugging fit
- Satin fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4079
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $38.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Preppy Trendsetter Plaid Mini Dress
Keep your everyday look on-trend in this preppy plaid mini dress! It features a collared V-neckline, short sleeves, a short, form-hugging silhouette, and is composed of a knit fabric with a moderate stretch. Style this dress with a denim jacket and sneakers for the perf cute and casual outfit.
Fit & Features
- Collared V-neckline
- Short sleeves
- Mini-length, form-hugging fit
- Plaid print
- Knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4244
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $29.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Total Baddie Thong Back Ruched Dress
You'll look like a total baddie when you slip into this ultra-flattering ruched dress! It features thin spaghetti straps, a square neckline, and a low-cut back with a thong cutout. We guarantee you'll have everyone stopping to stare when you wear it with sparkling heels and a clutch.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Low-cut back with thong detail, ruching
- Mini-length silhouette
- Form-hugging fit
- Knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-3916
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $36.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Sultry Slay Strapless Cutout Mini Dress
Serve a sultry slay in this curve-hugging mini dress designed with a strapless neckline, ruched detailing, and an open lower back with an O-ring cutout for a trendy allure.
Fit & Features
- Smooth double-lined knit fabric, high stretch
- Strapless straight-across neckline
- Ruching
- Open lower back, O-ring cutout
- Mini-length bodycon silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-000065
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $38.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Sultry Stunner Cutout Mini Dress
Stun like the sultry stunner you are with a mini dress that enhances your curves in all the right places! The dress features a sleeveless scoop neckline, tank shoulder straps, a cutout at the midriff, criss-cross straps at the back, a tie-back strap, and a mini-length silhouette. Complete look with clear heels and hoops.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless scoop neckline
- Tank shoulder straps
- Cutout at the midriff
- Criss-cross straps at the back, tie back ties
- Mini length silhouette
- Brushed knit fabric
- Form hugging fit, moderate stretch, runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-3854
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $32.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Effortless Bliss Floral Corset Skater Dress
Show off your effortless beauty in this adorable floral print skater dress at weekend brunches or day dates! The corset bodice and lace-up back will snatch your waist, while the short skater silhouette gives off a flirty flair.
Fit & Features
- Floral printed woven fabric, woven lining with lace trim, no stretch
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline, lace trim, tie-front detail, ruched bust, underwire
- Thin adjustable tank straps with lace trim
- Corset bodice, lace trim, pleating, flexible boning
- Lace-up back design, zipper with hook-eye closure
- V-shaped drop waist, short skater silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-000007
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $69.90
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- Floral printed woven fabric, woven lining with lace trim, no stretch
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Make It Chic Cutout Mini Dress
Make it a chic moment with a stunning dress that draws all eyes on you! The dress features a plunging halter neck, tie-up neck ties, a cutout at the midriff, 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 wedges and hoops.
Fit & Features
- Plunging halter neck
- Tie-up neck ties
- Cutout at the midriff
- Mini-length silhouette
- Knit fabric, form-hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-3855
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $34.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Weekend-Ready Floral Chiffon Mini Dress
This chic floral chiffon mini dress will have you totally weekend-ready! It features a sleeveless V-neckline, a tie-front at the bust, thin shoulder straps with ruffle detailing, all-over ruching, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. Complete the look with dainty earrings and cute heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline
- Tie-front at the bust
- Thin adjustable shoulder straps, ruffle details
- Back zipper closure
- Mini-length, form-hugging fit, ruching
- Chiffon fabric, floral print
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1311
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $49.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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So Chic Plaid Mini Dress
Oh-so-chic, this plaid mini dress is a staple you can take into the fall season! It features a trendy square neckline, spaghetti straps, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. Style this knit dress with clear heels and a faux leather jacket.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Mini-length, form-hugging fit
- Plaid print
- Knit fabric
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-1105
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $26.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Effortless Vibes Babydoll Dress
Effortless and chic, this babydoll dress is perf for casual days where you still want to dress up. It features a V-neckline, three-quarter length sleeves, and a short, flowy silhouette with a tiered design. Style this dress with cute mules.
Fit & Features
- V-neckline
- Three-quarter length sleeves, cinched hems
- Mini-length, flowy babydoll fit
- Tiered design
- Woven crepe fabric, textured pattern
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4294
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $30.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Feelin' Wild Sleeveless Slip Dress
Showcase a chic wild style in this sleeveless slip dress! It features a lined V-neckline, spaghetti straps, a cute tie-back detail, and a flirty short silhouette with a subtle flared-out hem. The lightweight woven fabric has a trendy all-over animal print. Complete the look with strappy mules.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless lined V-neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Tie-back detail
- Mini-length silhouette
- Woven fabric, no stretch, animal print
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4245
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $36.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Cool Girl Vibes Tie-Dye Mini Dress
Bring those effortless cool girl vibes in this fab tie-dye mini dress. It features a square neckline, short sleeves, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. Style this knit dress with sneakers to keep it casual or clear heels for an elevated glam look.
Fit & Features
- Square neckline
- Short sleeves
- Mini-length, form-hugging fit
- Tie-dye print
- Knit fabric
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4249
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $28.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Perfectly Plaid Knit Mini Dress
You'll look perfectly stylish in this plaid mini dress that you can take from day to night! It features a sleeveless square neckline, spaghetti straps, and a short, form-fitting silhouette that will hug your curves. Style with sneakers for a casual daytime look, and layer on a faux leather jacket and style with ankle booties for night.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Mini-length, form-hugging fit
- Lined knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Plaid print
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-1687
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $24.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Ruffled Romance Floral Skater Dress
Fall head over heels for a pretty floral dress that brings the charm! The dress features a wrap V-neckline, long sheer sleeves with smocked cuff, an elastic waistband with tie-waist belt, and a skater silhouette with a ruffled hem. The dress is composed of a lined chiffon fabric that offers a relaxed fit with minimal stretch. Complete look with mules and gold hoops.
Fit & Features
- Floral print, wrap V-neckline
- Long sheer sleeves, smocked cuff
- Elastic waistband, tie-waist belt
- Skater silhouette, ruffled hem
- Lined chiffon fabric
- Relaxed fit, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1075
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $45.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Extra Dose Of Cuteness Lace-Up Skater Dress
A head-turning skater dress that boasts a lace-up back on pretty eyelet fabric for the sweetest look this spring and summer!
Fit & Features
- Eyelet cotton fabric, stretchy knit lining
- Adjustable shoulder straps
- Sweetheart neckline, tie bust
- Side zipper and hook-eye closure
- Skater silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-3945
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $22.97 $49.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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