Short & Mini Dresses
From daytime plans to nights out, short and mini dresses do it all. This edit mixes casual, easy minis with party-ready styles, from breezy A-line silhouettes to curve-hugging bodycons. Look for printed mesh, glossy satin, sparkle fabrics, and soft jersey knits that transition effortlessly through the day. Details like rhinestones, cutouts, and hardware accents add a little edge, while off-the-shoulder, cowl, and halter necklines keep the silhouettes feeling fresh. Whether it’s casual plans, sorority mixers, festivals, concerts, or a night out clubbing, these short and mini dresses are ready for whatever’s on the calendar.
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Short & Mini Dresses Made for Every Plan
Make every moment a style statement with Windsor’s latest edit of short and mini dresses—designed to move with you from casual brunches to late-night plans. These styles lean into flattering silhouettes, lightweight textures, and easy fits that feel as good as they look.
Whether you're reaching for a flirty skater mini or a sleek ruched bodycon, these dresses deliver effortless impact. Discover pieces in smooth satin, airy chiffon, soft mesh, and stretch crepe—each one made to elevate your look with ease.
Trend-Forward Styles That Do It All
Slip into a knit mini dress for daytime polish or a strapless satin style when the night calls. Mesh and embellished designs add texture and movement, while corset minis and wrap silhouettes bring a structured yet light feel. From coffee dates to nights out, these dresses adapt to every moment with refined ease.
Fresh Colors & Lightweight Fabrics
Explore trending hues like soft pastels, vibrant brights, and sun-washed neutrals, or keep it classic with black, white, and beige tones. Lightweight fabrics—chiffon, satin, crepe, and breathable knits—bring a soft, airy finish to every look.
Pair yours with strappy heels and delicate jewelry for an elevated feel, or go casual with sneakers and a light layer for an easy, everyday outfit.
Dresses Made for Standout Moments
Looking to shine? Discover short and mini dresses with glitter mesh, rhinestone trims, and lace-up backs—perfect for birthdays, vacations, and nights out. For graduations or special events, corset minis with flattering details and modern cuts are designed to make you feel unforgettable.
For a sleek and versatile staple, reach for a classic LBD or a chic asymmetric mini—easy to style, always impactful.
Polished to Playful—All in One Dress
Long-sleeve minis with lightweight fabrics bring polish to your day, while open-back bodycons and one-shoulder styles turn up the drama at night. Whether you're dressing up or keeping it casual, Windsor’s short and mini dresses let you show up with confidence.
Find your fit online, in-app, or in-store and step into your next look with effortless, standout style.
Are Short Dresses and Mini Dresses the Same?
Short dresses and mini dresses are similar but not always the same. Short dresses can vary in length depending on your height and the style, often falling above the knee. Mini dresses are typically shorter and designed with bolder details like slits, asymmetrical hems, or open backs. When choosing between them, think about the occasion and where the hem falls for the look you want.
Can Short Dresses Be Formal?
Yes, short dresses can be styled for formal occasions. Details like sequins, beading, and heatstone embellishments add a dressy feel, while fabrics like satin, chiffon, and glitter mesh elevate the look. Short party dresses and skater styles are great for events like graduations, weddings, and celebrations, making them a stylish and versatile option.
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Brynn Formal Sleeveless Knot Dress
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Create a look that they will never forget in our breathtaking Brynn dress! She features a sleeveless bodice, a plunging V neckline, padded cups for support, adjustable spaghetti straps that cross at the back and a twisted knot accent at the center of the bodice. Her slim fit bodice leads to a curve hugging midi length silhouette with an asymmetrical high slit. Dress is composed of a lined stretchy satin-like fabric that offers a moderate stretch. Includes a lower back zipper closure.
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0163
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $39.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Frida Satin Party Dress
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Babe we love you in satin! Our Frida cocktail dress is sweet and seductive. She showcases a straight neckline with skinny spaghetti straps that cross in the back and cross again, giving you the ability to tighten her up. Her fitted bodice has inserted padded cups and a banded waist. Her skirt meets bodice at high waist and offers a flow that makes it easy to move around in, and has a lower back zipper closure. Her satin like material has a beautiful sheen, and offers no stretch. Dress is fully lined and includes pockets!
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0082
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $20.97 $54.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Sweet Talk Skater Dress
This adorable skater dress will definitely sweet talk its way into your closet! It features short flowy sleeves, a plunging V neckline, an open back with a top tie closure with tassel details, a back hidden zipper and hook and eye closure, a high waist seam, a back tie detail, a faux button down front, and a flowy skater skirt. The dress is composed of a woven gauze fabric with a woven lining and has no stretch.
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0174
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $39.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Stylish Sparks Heat Stone Tunic
Get some stylish sparks going with this hot heat stone tunic! It features a mock neck, long fitted sleeves, and a mid-thigh length. The sheer mesh tunic offers moderate stretch, a form hugging fit, and is embellished with all over iridescent heat stones to really make you dazzle.Style Number/Barcode: 06003-0127
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $14.97 $36.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Stun And Snap Mini Dress
Stun in this snap-worthy LWD (Little White Dress)! The sweater dress features a sleeveless bodice, spaghetti straps, a V neckline, a gold faux snap button front, and a short, curve hugging fit. The black dress is composed of a ribbed knit fabric that offers plenty of stretch.Model is 5'8.5" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 35" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 06005-0175
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $14.97 $36.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Jaiden Sequin Chevron Dress
Special OccasionGet a hint of sparkle in our eggplant purple Jaiden party dress! She features a sleeveless bodice with a high round neckline, a large back cut out with an exposed silver zipper closure, a padded bust, and geometric sequins. A high waist seam leads to a short A-line skirt. Jaiden is composed of a lined mesh fabric and has minimal stretch.
Model is 5'7" with a 33 bust, 25 waist and 35" hips. She is wearing a size small.Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-3862
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $29.97 $56.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Smocked In Ruffles Mini Dress
Keep it adorable and sweet in ruffles! This dress features a square neckline, sheer ruffled short sleeves and a mini length skirt with a ruffled hem. The all over print adds to this vibrant mini! Dress is composed of a stretchy smocked fabric that offers a form hugging fit. Includes a smooth knit lining.
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0298
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $18.97 $46.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Smocked Stunner Mini Dress
Showcase the stylish stunner you are in this adorable smocked mini dress! It features a sleeveless bodice, thick smocked shoulder straps with ruffle detailing, a sweetheart neckline, a stretchy and smocked bust, a high waist seam with a ruffle trim, and a flowy skirt with a tiered ruffle hem. The dress is composed of a lightweight woven fabric with a woven skirt lining.
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0230
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $17.97 $44.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Vacay All Day Mini Dress
Feel like you're on a vacay all day in this fun tropical printed mini! It features a sleeveless bodice, spaghetti straps, a scoop neckline, and a short, form hugging fit. The dress is composed of a scuba knit fabric that offers moderate stretch and showcases a vibrant print.
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0008
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $29.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Smocked And Stylin' Mini Dress
This adorable floral printed mini is smocked and stylin'! The dress features a sleeveless bodice, tie shoulder spaghetti straps, a square neckline with a bust keyhole cut out, a square back, pleated details, and a stretchy and smocked fit. The dress is composed of a lightweight linen fabric that offers a form hugging fit.
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0283
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $18.97 $46.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Get Sprung On Florals Mini Dress
Get sprung on this too cute mini dress! It features an off the shoulder neckline with short cuffed sleeves, a trendy tie front with a keyhole cut out, seam detailing, a smocked back, and a short, form hugging fit. The dress is composed of a woven fabric with no stretch.
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0099
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $42.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Cutesy Girl Polka Dot Skater Dress
Create a cutesy vibe in this adorable polka dot skater dress featuring a halter V-neck, tie-back bow design, and a short fit-and-flare silhouette. Style with mules for weekend brunch!
Fit & Features
- Textured woven fabric, stretchy knit lining
- Polka dot embroidered pattern
- Sleeveless halter V-neckline
- Partially open back, lower zipper closure
- Tie-back bow design
- Short skater silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-3942
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $49.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Not So Basic Mini Dress
Sure, you probably have your share of mini dresses. Now it's time for an of-the-moment upgrade! This ultra-chic mini features an off-the-shoulder elasticized neckline, gathered bodice and sleeves, a back zip, banded waist with back smocking, and pencil skirt with gather-drape detail. Dress is made from a mid-weight woven material with little to no stretch.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0165
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $46.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Heaven Sent Button Front Mini Dress
It's all about the details in this sweet, statement-making mini. Dress has a smocked bodice from bust to hem, an eye-catching button-down front, and eyelet trim at the shoulders, bust, and hem. Dress is made from a stretchy, medium-weight woven fabric.
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0226
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $16.97 $42.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Floral Chic Mini Dress
Add some floral chic to your pretty look with this adorable mini dress! It features a sleeveless bodice, tie shoulder spaghetti straps, a sweetheart neckline with a tie front detail, a square back with a hidden zipper and hook and eye closure, a high waist seam, and a flowy A-line skirt. The dress is composed of a woven fabric with a skirt lining, and offers no stretch.
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0224
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $15.97 $40.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Ruffled And Rowdy Dress
Dance around and get rowdy in ruffles! This adorable mini dress features a v-neckline with a snap and hook closure. The bodice of this dress is line with a ruffled trim, thick ruffled straps that lead to a low back, with a hidden zipper and a self tie bow. The skirt is adorned with a tiered ruffle effect. The dress is composed of a chiffon style material and offers no stretch yet, a flowy fit and includes a smooth inner lining. Now take a twirl!
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0206
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $48.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Get Cutesy V-Neck Gingham Skater Dress
Get cutesy in this gingham skater dress for a dreamy look this spring to summer! With a lace trim neckline and flattering drop waist seam that accentuates your figure, this short dress looks like a dream.
Fit & Features
- Gingham print, poplin woven fabric, lined
- Laced trim V-neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Button front details
- Drop waist seam
- Skater silhouette, short-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-5990
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $42.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Color Wheel Striped Mini Dress
Rendered in bright stripes, this mini makes an impact. Dress features a fitted bodice with off-the-shoulder neckline, contrast gently pleated, A-line skirt, and a gathered elasticized waist with decorative tie. Dress is made from a soft, lightweight woven material with stretch through the bodice and waist.
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0000
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $11.97 $28.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Floral Connection Mini Dress
Make a sweet connection in florals! This must have mini dress features a sleeveless bodice, a cowl neck, spaghetti straps and a mini length silhouette to show glowing gams! The neutral tone is complemented with pretty florals throughout! Dress is composed of a smooth knit fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch.
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0086
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $13.97 $33.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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New Leaf Linen Mini Dress
A lovely leaf print lends this green and white linen mini its easy sweetness. Dress features adjustable tie straps, a seamed bodice with ruffle trim and back zip, and a slight A-line skirt with ruffle hem. Dress is lined and made from a lightweight cotton blend with little to no stretch.
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0266
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $46.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Ruffle Things Up Satin Mini Dress
Make their hearts beat a little faster in this sexy light blue mini dress! It features a sweetheart neckline with a ruffle trim, narrow sleeves with a complementing ruffle trim, bustier style cups with underwire, a hidden back zipper closure, and a body-hugging silhouette. Dress is composed of a lined, satin knit fabric with minimal stretch.Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0071
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $10.00 $34.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Crochet Lace Skater Dress
This crochet lace skater dress will be your go-to spring 'fit! It features a sleeveless bodice, spaghetti straps, a V neckline, a back zipper closure, a high waist seam, and a short, flowy skater skirt. The blue dress is composed of a sheer crochet lace fabric with a full knit lining.Model is 5'9" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 34" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-8649
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $10.00 $49.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Matilda Double Tiered Floral Dress
Special OccasionHave a fun and flirty evening in our playful Matilda navy blue dress! She features a racer front bodice with narrow shoulder straps, a padded bust, a V back with a hidden zipper closure, sheer mesh insets on the sides, and a slim fit. Her short, A-line satin skirt has a double-tiered hem complete with a beautiful, large floral purple watercolor design. Matilda offers little to no stretch.
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-4032
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $20.97 $54.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Knotch It Up Mini Dress
This dress is a cute versatile a piece, dress it up with some strappy heels or throw on your favorite sneaks. This piece features a sleeveless bodice, with U shaped neckline, a knotch cut out at the center of the bust area. The dress has a smooth inner lining and is composed of a soft knit material that is ribbed for a casual style. The hem hits above mid thigh, and is form fitting with a moderate stretch.Model is 5'7" with a 32" bust, 23" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 06002-0107
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $8.97 $24.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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