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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Off The Shoulder Ribbed Knit Mini Dress
Button up in a chic mini dress that is perf to dress up or dress down in for your next outing! The dress features an off-the-shoulder neckline, short sleeves, a faux button-down front, and a mini-length silhouette. The dress is composed of a lined ribbed knit fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete look with mules and denim jacket.
Fit & Features
- Off the shoulder neckline
- Short sleeves
- Faux button down front
- Mini length silhouette
- Ribbed knit fabric
- Form hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-1911
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $29.90
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Cute And Casual Button-Down Mini Dress
This cute and casual ribbed knit mini dress is the perf option for a chill everyday look! It features a sleeveless V-neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps, a faux button-down front, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. Style this dress with sneakers.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Faux button-down front
- Mini-length, form-fitting silhouette
- Ribbed knit fabric, plenty of stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 06005-0978
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $36.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Off The Chain Sleeveless Mini Dress
Slay in a luxe mini dress that brings stylish details to your night-out look! The dress features a sleeveless V-neckline, a chain-link lace-up front, and a mini-length silhouette. Complete look with stilettos and a clutch.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline
- Chain-link lace-up front
- Mini length silhouette
- Lined lurex fabric
- Form hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-3875
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $39.90
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Elite Glam Faux Suede Mini Dress
Step into a league of your own with a stunning mini dress for your next night out! The dress features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline, padded cups, adjustable spaghetti straps, corset seams that run from the bodice to the hem, and a mini-length silhouette. The dress is composed of a faux suede fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete look with mules.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline
- Padded cups, adjustable spaghetti straps
- Corset seams
- Mini length silhouette
- Faux suede fabric
- Form hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-3926
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $38.90
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Chic Moves Sleek Satin Mini Dress
Make chic moves in this sleek satin mini dress! It features a sleeveless V-neckline, spaghetti straps, a flattering high waist seam, and a short, wrap-front skirt with ruched detailing. Style this dress with rhinestone statement earrings and clear heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- High waist seam
- Wrap-front skirt, asymmetrical hem, ruching
- Mini-length, curve-hugging silhouette
- Satin fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-3873
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $36.90
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Mesmerize In Mesh Halter Mini Dress
Mesmerize them all in this sultry and stunning mesh mini dress. It features a trendy halter neckline, a back cross strap design, all-over ruching, and a short, form-fitting silhouette that will hug your curves. Style this dress with clear heels for a night out with the girls.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless halter neckline
- Back cross strap design
- Ruched detailing
- Mini-length, form-hugging fit
- Lined sheer mesh fabric
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4019
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $36.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Stylish Stunner Open Back Leopard Mini Dress
Show off your wild side with a mini dress that slays! The dress features a leopard print, a sleeveless square neckline, bungee spaghetti straps, an open back with sleek bar straps, ruched drawstring, 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 stilettos and hoops.
Fit & Features
- Leopard print
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Bungee spaghetti straps
- Open back with bungee bar straps
- Mini length silhouette
- Smooth knit fabric
- Form hugging fit, moderate stretch
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-3782
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $35.90
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Cutie In Floral Puff Sleeve Mini Dress
You'll look like such a cutie in this adorable floral mini dress! It features a subtle sweetheart neckline with a mini tie-front at the bust, short puff sleeves, and a mini-length, curve-hugging silhouette. Style this dress with your fave pair of sandals.
Fit & Features
- Sweetheart neckline
- Mini tie-front at the bust
- Short puff sleeves
- Back zipper and hook and eye closure
- Short, form-hugging fit
- Floral print, knit fabric, knit lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4153
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $32.90
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Casual Staple Ribbed Knit Mini Dress
This comfy ribbed knit mini dress will be a new casual staple in your closet. It features a sleeveless scoop neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette with a rounded hem. Style this dress with a denim jacket and sneakers for the perf everyday look.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless scoop neckline
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Mini-length, form-hugging fit
- Rounded hem
- Ribbed sweater knit fabric, plenty of stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 06005-0968
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $4.97 $32.90
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Chic Crew Ribbed Knit Mini Dress
Show em' all that you roll with the chic crew in this fab mini dress! The dress features a crew neckline with a racer bust, a ruched body, and a mini side slit. The dress is composed of a ribbed knit fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete look with mules and a denim jacket.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless crew neckline
- Racer bust
- Ruching
- Mini side slit
- Ribbed knit fabric
- Form hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4240
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $28.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Iconic Glam One-Shoulder Mini Dress
Keep it iconic with an LBD that makes a mesmerizing impression! The dress features a one-shoulder neckline, a cutout at the bodice, and a mini-length silhouette. The dress is composed of a crepe fabric that offers a form-hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete look with stilettos and a sphere clutch.
Fit & Features
- One-shoulder neckline
- Cutout at the bodice
- Mini-length silhouette
- Crepe fabric, moderate stretch
- Form-hugging bodycon fit
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-3859
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $35.90
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Lalana Formal One Shoulder Mini Dress
Special Occasion
Create an enchanting moment with a formal dress that stands out as a true one of a kind! Lalana features a one-shoulder neckline, a fitted long sleeve with a padded shoulder, ruching, a mini side slit, and a mini-length silhouette. The dress is composed of a lined crepe fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete look with rhinestone stilettos and rhinestone hair clips to create a fab side part.
Fit & Features
- One-shoulder neckline
- Fitted long sleeve, padding at the shoulder
- Ruching
- Mini side slit
- Mini length silhouette
- Lined crepe fabric, additional knit lining
- Form hugging fit, moderate stretch, runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0673
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $29.97 $49.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Sarah Sequin Mesh Mini Dress
Special Occasion
Showcase a stylish sparkle in the gorgeous Sarah sequin mesh mini dress! She features a sleeveless cowl neckline, spaghetti straps, front ruched detailing, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette with a small front slit. The mesh fabric has all-over sequin embroidery for a stunning sheen. Complete the look with rhinestone earrings and clear heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless cowl neckline, spaghetti straps
- Front ruching
- Mini-length, form-hugging fit
- Small front slit
- Sequin mesh fabric
- Strapless or sticky bra recommended
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0707
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $14.97 $54.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Party Babe Halter Cutout Bodycon Mini Dress
This sultry bodycon mini dress was made for all the party babes! It features a sweetheart neckline with a sleek O-ring accent, tie-back halter straps, and an alluring keyhole cutout below the bust.
Fit & Features
- Nylon-blend fabric, high stretch, smooth knit lining
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline, metal O-ring
- Tie-back halter straps, partially open back
- Keyhole cutout below the bust
- Mini-length bodycon silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-000077
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $38.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Fairytale Energy Rosette Lace Babydoll Mini Dress
Float into the function like a rom-com finale. This lace babydoll dress is all about the twirl-worthy tiers and that sweet rosette front trim. Perfect for bridal events, garden parties, or just being that girl.
Fit & Features
- Lace-lined fabric
- Halter v-neckline with spaghetti straps
- Rosette trim at the center bodice
- Tiered ruffled babydoll silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-000118
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $42.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Edgy Stunner Faux Leather Mini Dress
Showcase stunning looks in this edgy-chic faux leather mini dress. It features a sleeveless square neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps, a flattering high waist seam, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. Style this dress with strappy heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- High waist seam
- Mini-length, form-hugging fit
- Faux leather fabric
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4069
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $34.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Cute Thing Tie-Back Eyelet Skater Dress
Dressing cute is easy with this eyelet skater dress, perfect for graduates, birthdays, and any occasion that calls for all eyes on you!
Fit & Features
- Eyelet woven fabric, woven lining
- V-neckline
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Tie-back design
- Skater silhouette
- Short-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-4021
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $49.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Blooming Beauty Ditsy Floral Cutout Mini Dress
Let your beauty bloom with a gorge mini dress that reveals your sweet side! The dress features a ditsy floral print, a sleeveless V-neckline, a ruched drawstring at the center, spaghetti straps, 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 mules and a denim jacket.
Fit & Features
- Ditsy floral print
- Sleeveless V-neckline
- Ruched drawstring at the bodice
- Spaghetti straps
- Cutout at midriff
- Mini length silhouette
- Form hugging fit, moderate stretch, runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4126
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $32.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Effortless Flowy A-Line Mini Dress
Get an effortless look in this flowy boho-chic mini dress. It features a sleeveless subtle square neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps that lead to a cross-back design, a short A-line silhouette, and a drop hem with a cute ruffle detail. Style this dress with your fave pair of wedges.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Cross-back design
- Mini-length, A-line silhouette
- Drop hem, ruffle detail
- Double-lined gauze fabric
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-3099
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $20.97 $42.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Simple And Sultry Mini Dress
Simple and sultry, this mini dress is perf for a night out. It features a sleeveless square neckline, a single spaghetti strap and an asymmetrical spaghetti strap creating a one-shoulder design, ruched detailing, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. Complete the look with rhinestone earrings and stilettos.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Single spaghetti strap, asymmetrical spaghetti strap
- One-shoulder design
- Ruching
- Mini-length, form-hugging fit
- Knit fabric, plenty of stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4012
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $32.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Floral Bloom Chiffon Mini Dress
Let your sweet side show with a mini dress that brings the romance! The dress features a sweetheart neckline with a built-in no-slip strip, padded cups, long balloon sleeves, a floral print, and a mini-length silhouette. The dress is composed of a lined chiffon fabric that offers a relaxed fit with minimal stretch. Complete look with wedges.
Fit & Features
- Sweetheart neckline, padded cups
- No-slip strip, underwire
- Long balloon sleeves
- Floral print
- Mini length silhouette
- Lined chiffon fabric
- Form hugging fit, minimal stretch, runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1209
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $54.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Sporty-Chic Knit Mini Dress
Get a sporty-chic style with this adorable knit mini dress. It features a collared V-neckline with a zip-front, short sleeves, and a mini-length, curve-hugging silhouette. The lined knit fabric offers plenty of stretch. Complete the look with trendy mules.
Fit & Features
- Collared V-neckline, zip-front
- Short sleeves
- Mini-length hem
- Form-hugging fit
- Lined knit fabric, plenty of stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4152
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $24.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Denim Dreams Lace-Up Mini Dress
Keep it dreamy with a denim mini dress that elevates your look! The dress features a sleeveless scoop neckline, spaghetti straps that lead to a lace-up back, vertical seams, and a mini-length silhouette. The dress is composed of a denim fabric that offers a form-hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete look with mules.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless scoop neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Lace-up back, lower back zipper and hook and eye closure
- Vertical seams
- Mini-length silhouette
- Denim fabric, form-hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-4089
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $39.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Sweet Stunner Woven Skater Dress
Showcase sweet and stunning looks in this gorgeous woven skater dress. It features a sweetheart neckline, sheer short puff sleeves, a high waist seam, and a flirty, flowy skater silhouette with a cute ruffled hem. Style this dress with wedges for weekend brunch with the girls.
Fit & Features
- Sweetheart neckline
- Sheer short puff sleeves, elastic cinched hems
- Back zipper and hook and eye closure
- High waist seam, flowy skater silhouette
- Ruffled hem
- Sheer woven fabric with eyelet detailing, woven lining, no stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1102
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $44.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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