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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Charming Duo Strapless Skater Mini Dress
A charming strapless skater dress you'll adore for brunch or family gatherings! Pair with the matching bolero for a complete look.
Fit & Features
- Soft rib knit stretchy fabric
- Strapless neckline, non-slip grip lining
- Skater silhouette
- Flair mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Shop The Matching Bolero: Charming Duo Long Sleeve Bolero
Style Number/Barcode: 06005-2235
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $6.97 $39.90
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Bold Bloom Floral Mesh Strapless Bodycon Mini Dress
This gorgeous lined mesh mini dress showcases a large floral print for that bold beautiful vibe that will turn heads. It features a strapless straight-across neckline, ruching down the side seams to highlight your stunning curves, and a short bodycon silhouette.
Fit & Features
- Sheer mesh fabric with soft brushed knit lining, plenty of stretch
- Large floral print
- Strapless straight neckline
- Ruched side seams
- Mini-length bodycon silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-4140
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $32.90
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Effortlessly Chic Button Front Tunic
Create an effortlessly chic everyday look with this classic tunic. It features a collared neckline, a complete button-down front, long sleeves, and a cinched waist effect for a figure-flattering silhouette. Style this tunic with sleek hoops and clear mules.
Fit & Features
- Collared neckline
- Button-down front
- Long sleeves, single-button details
- Cinched waist effect
- Pleating detail
- Woven fabric, no stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 06003-1497
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $18.97 $44.90
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Dazzle The Night Glitter Mesh Mini Dress
Razzle and dazzle all night in this glitter mesh mini dress to sparkle at every party! The dress features a foldover off-the-shoulder neckline, ruched long fitted sleeves, and ruched side seams that hug your curves along the bodycon mini-length hem with a faux wrap-front design. The sheer glitter mesh fabric includes a smooth sewn-in knit lining. Complete the look with platform heels.
Fit & Features
- Foldover off-the-shoulder neckline
- Ruched long fitted sleeves
- Back zipper, hook and eye closure
- Ruched side seams, bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem, faux wrap-front
- Glitter mesh fabric, sewn-in knit lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1797
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $44.90
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Glitz Girl Glitter Mesh Dress
Light up the night in this glitzy glitter short dress for your next dressy occasion! The dress features sheer peasant sleeves, a V-neckline, a faux wrap skirt, and side-ruched seams to accentuate your curves along the short, bodycon silhouette. Complete the look with an envelope clutch.
Fit & Features
- Sheer peasant sleeves
- V-neckline
- Bodycon silhouette
- Side ruched seams
- Faux wrap short hem
- Glitter mesh fabric, partial knit lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2583
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $44.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Magic In Velvet V-Neck Short Dress
Make magic happen in this velvet short dress for your next dressy night out! It features long fitted sleeves, a V-neckline, a high waist seam that leads to the side pleating and an asymmetrical style hem, and a bodycon silhouette. Complete your stunning look in glitter block heels.
Fit & Features
- Long fitted sleeves, V-neckline
- High waist seam
- Side pleating
- Asymmetrical short hem
- Bodycon silhouette
- Lined velvet-knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1875
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $36.90
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Make The Cut Sleeveless Bodycon Mini Dress
The perfect mini dress for a night on the town! The sleeveless dress is designed with a sexy cutout waist and bodycon fit that'll stun. Complete the look with earrings.
Fit & Features
- Smooth knit fabric with front knit lining, high stretch
- Spaghetti straps
- Square neckline
- Cutout waist
- Bodycon fit
- Mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-5743
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $34.90
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Spectacular Glow Glitter Skater Dress
Sparkle your way into the party glowing in this glitter skater dress featuring a classy and chic style everyone will admire! The short dress is designed in an off-the-shoulder neckline with short sleeve cuffs, a fitted bodice, and a short, double-layered ruffled hem. Complete your dressy look in a choker and heels.
Fit & Features
- Off-the-shoulder elasticized neckline
- Short sleeve cuffs
- Fitted bodice
- Skater silhouette
- Short, double-layered ruffled hem
- Glitter knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1732
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $54.90
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Sultry Sweet Lace Tie-Back Mini Dress
She’s giving sultry with a sweet twist. This lace tie-back mini dress keeps it fitted in the front and flirty with an open bow detail in the back.
Fit & Features
- Sheer floral lace fabric with knit lining, high stretch
- Strapless sweetheart neckline, lace trim, ruching, padded bust
- Chiffon tie-back straps
- Lower back cutout, zipper with hook-eye closure
- Mini-length hem
- Fitted A-line silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-000343
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $49.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: BLACK
Available Size: XS, S, M, L
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Sunshine Cutie Strapless Ruffle Eyelet Mini Dress
Created for the cuties, this eyelet mini dress is a cute look for shower celebrations or casual parties! Designed to hug your form for a flattering fit, the strapless neckline and ruffled mini hem add a flirty and playful touch.
Fit & Features
- Eyelet fabric, stretchy knit lining
- Strapless neckline
- Form-hugging fit
- Ruffled layer mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-000187
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $34.90
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Miranda Sequin Feather Short Dress
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Embody a classic charm in the Miranda sequin short dress to make the perfect entrance at dances, weddings, or the next formal affair! She features an off-the-shoulder neckline, long sleeves with feathered cuffs, a front V-notch wire insert, a high-waist seam, and a curve-hugging silhouette. The formal dress is composed of a sequin scroll embroidered mesh fabric with lining and minimal stretch. Complete your sultry look in rhinestone earrings and heels.
Fit & Features
- Off-the-shoulder neckline, front V-notch wire
- Long sleeves with feathered cuffs
- High-waist seam, back zipper closure
- Short, bodycon silhouette
- Sequin scroll embroidery, lined mesh fabric, minimal stretch
- Strapless or sticky bra recommended
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1070
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $79.90
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Stylish Blooms Floral Mesh Cold-Shoulder Mini Dress
Show up in style in this alluring floral mini dress with a cold-shoulder neckline for a sweet look. The ruched bodycon silhouette will hug your gorgeous curves.
Fit & Features
- Sheer mesh fabric with full-length knit lining, high stretch
- Floral print
- Sweetheart neckline, bust seam outline
- Cold-shoulder design, thin tank shoulder straps, off-the-shoulder straps
- Ruching, back zipper closure
- Mini-length bodycon silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-4101
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $44.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Getaway Bound Lace-Up Print A-Line Dress
With an Italian-inspired print, this A-line dress is perfect for packing with you! This dress is designed in a flattering A-line mini silhouette with a stylish lace-up front and a chic cutout back that turns heads.
Fit & Features
- Multi-printed, woven fabric, woven lining
- V-neckline with lace-up bust
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Cutout back
- A-line silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-000150
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $10.97 $49.90
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Jen Heat Stone Mesh Short Dress
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Jen brings the drama in a glamorous display of heat and rhinestone embellishments! She features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps for a customizable fit, a bodycon silhouette, and a short-length hem. She features all-over iridescent heat stone and rhinestone embellishments for a gorgeous sparkle and layered cascading rhinestone accents that move with you as you strut in style. The formal dress is composed of a sheer mesh fabric with a knit lining and moderate stretch. Complete your dressy look in statement heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps
- Strapless or sticky bra recommended, structured underwire
- Iridescent heat and rhinestone embellishments
- Layered cascading rhinestone accents
- Hidden side zipper, hook and eye closure
- Short-length hem, fitted bodycon silhouette
- Sheer mesh fabric, full knit lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1196
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $119.90
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Destination Vacay Tropical Floral Mini Dress
Jet set to your destination vacay in this tropical floral print mini dress, perfect for sunset happy hour. Designed with a square neck, adjustable spaghetti straps, and a short fitted silhouette, style with gold hoops and slide-on sandals.
Fit & Features
- Scuba knit fabric, stretchy knit lining
- Tropical floral print
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Back zipper closure
- Mini-length fitted silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-6077
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $39.90
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Chic Bombshell Sequin Mini Dress
Amp up your night-out look to chic bombshell in this gorgeous mini dress. It features a sleeveless V-neckline, a padded bust that eliminates the need for a bra, bungee spaghetti straps, and a short, curve-hugging, bodycon silhouette. The lined mesh fabric features all-over sequin embroidery in a stunning scroll design. Complete your red hot look with hoop earrings and strappy stilettos.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline
- Padded bust
- Bungee spaghetti straps
- Mini-length hem, fitted bodycon silhouette
- Sheer mesh fabric, full knit lining, moderate stretch
- Sequin embroidery, scroll pattern
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2224
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $52.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Cute Feels Off-The-Shoulder Sweater Mini Dress
Feel cute in this off-the-shoulder sweater mini dress all year round! The folded off-the-shoulder neckline adds a flirty touch, while the bodycon fit accentuates your curves perfect for a day or night on the town. Complete the look in block heels.
Fit & Features
- Sweater knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Off-the-shoulder neckline
- Bodycon fit
- Mini-length
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 06005-1947
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $17.97 $42.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Tania Sequin Bodycon Mini Dress
Special Occasion
Bring the shine and dazzle on the dance floor in the Tania sequin bodycon mini dress. She features a sleeveless scoop neckline, bungee spaghetti straps, a short, curve-hugging silhouette, and all-over sequin embroidery in a chic scroll pattern that will catch the light. The sheer mesh fabric features a full knit lining. Style with strappy stilettos for the perfect prom look.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless scoop neckline
- Strapless or adhesive bra recommended
- Bungee spaghetti straps
- Mini-length hem, fitted bodycon silhouette
- Sequin embroidery, scroll pattern
- Sheer mesh fabric, full knit lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1096
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $29.97 $66.90
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Flirty Glam Backless Glitter Knit Mini Dress
Flirty and fab, you'll be twirling all night in this adorable mini dress designed with glitter knit fabric for a glam shine. It features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline, spaghetti straps that lead to an alluring open back with a cross-back strap design, and a short asymmetric hem with an A-line silhouette.
Fit & Features
- Glitter knit fabric, stretchy knit lining
- Sweetheart neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Open back with cross-back strap design
- Ruching
- Mini-length asymmetric hem, A-line silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-5933
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $39.90
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Gloria Formal Sequin Short Dress
Special Occasion
Unleash your inner sparkle in the Gloria short dress covered in shimmering sequins that will have you glowing all night! She features a sleeveless, plunge V-neckline, shoulder straps, and flirty side cutouts that lead to a sultry open back with crisscrossing straps. Her form-fitting silhouette accentuates your curves on the mini-length hem perfect for showcasing some leg. The formal mini dress is composed of sequin-knit lined fabric with minimal stretch. Complete your dressy look in sleek stiletto heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, plunge V-neck, shoulder straps
- Side cutouts, open back, crisscrossing straps
- Back zipper closure
- Form-fitting silhouette, mini-length hem
- Sequin-knit lined fabric, minimal stretch
- Sticky bra or pasties recommended
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1424
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $19.97 $54.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Charmed Sweetness Lace-Up Floral Skater Dress
Charm everyone with your sweetness in this floral skater dress with a flirty lace-up back and a ruffled short hem perfect for any weekend plans.
Fit & Features
- Floral print, woven fabric, bust lining
- V-neckline, wide shoulder straps, padded bra cups
- Lace-up back
- Ruffled skater silhouette
- Short-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-5622
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $49.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Daring Diva Ruched Halter Mini Dress
Dare to be a sultry diva in this sleeveless mini dress designed with a plunge-wired halter neckline and ruched side seams to accentuate your curves. Pair with earrings.
Fit & Features
- Lined smooth knit fabric with plenty of stretch
- Sleeveless halter neckline, plunging wired notched accent
- Halter strap with hook and bar closure, partially open back
- Ruched side seams
- Mini-length bodycon fit
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-5838
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $42.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Night Out Vibes Bodycon Mini Dress
This alluring bodycon mini dress will bring a sultry style to your night-out look. It features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline, a padded bust with a wired notched detail at the center, adjustable spaghetti straps for a customized fit, vertical seams down the front to create an hourglass illusion, and a mini-length bodycon silhouette. Complete the outfit with rhinestone heels to add some sparkle.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline, wired notch insert
- Padded bust, pleated details
- Adjustable spaghetti straps, back zipper closure
- Vertical seams down the front
- Bodycon mini-length silhouette
- Lined smooth satin, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4463
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $44.90
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Sassy Babe Drop Waist Ruffled Mini Dress
Sassy with a sweet touch, this strapless mini dress is perf for rooftop drinks or dinner dates. The drop waist leads to a ruffled asymmetric hem for that flirty flair.
Fit & Features
- Textured knit fabric
- Strapless straight neckline
- Drop waist
- Tiered ruffled asymmetric hem
- Fitted A-line silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-4142
Category Name: Short & Mini Dresses
Price: $9.97 $44.90
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