Short Cocktail Dresses

Elevate your night out look in these gorgeous short cocktail dresses. Perfect for semi-formal weddings, birthday soirees, or a romantic date night, these mini dresses come in classic black, bold red, flirty pink, and timeless white. Choose from bodycon to A-line or drop waist silhouettes, with luxe fabrics like satin, sequins, and glitter mesh. Details like corset bodices, strapless, and off-the-shoulder necklines make these dresses your go-to for a stylish evening out.

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Short Cocktail Dresses That Own the Spotlight

Get party-ready in short cocktail dresses that blend bold glamour with timeless appeal. Whether you’re headed to a wedding reception, a night out, or a special celebration, these mini silhouettes are made to shine.

Silhouettes That Stand Out

Go sleek in bodycon styles with one-shoulder necklines or daring cutouts, or turn heads in glitter mesh and sequin minis that sparkle with every step. Satin short cocktail dresses bring luxe vibes to formal nights, while chiffon and lace keep things romantic and effortlessly chic.

Styling Made Easy

Style your mini with strappy heels and statement earrings for weddings, or go bold with metallic accessories for evening events. Prefer something playful? Skater and asymmetrical minis pair perfectly with platform heels and a clutch for a flirty, fashion-forward finish.

Your Spotlight Moment

From cocktail parties to milestone celebrations, Windsor’s short cocktail dresses are designed to keep you glowing all night long. Flirty, fun, and unforgettable, these minis make every event feel like your moment to shine.

Shop Windsor’s short cocktail dresses online, in-app, or in-store and step into your next event with standout style.

Is a short dress appropriate for a cocktail party?

Yes, short cocktail dresses can work for cocktail events, especially when styled with festive accessories. Pair them with bold heels and a statement coat to stay warm and stylish. Styles with a mini-length may be extra short so try silhouettes like a skater, asymmetrical, or a dress romper if you are concerned with length.

Bring The Romance Flocked Floral Mini Dress
You'll for sure bring the romantic vibes in this pretty flocked floral mini dress! It features adjustable spaghetti straps for comfortable wear, a curve-hugging fit, and a scuba knit fabric with moderate stretch. Pair this dress with a dainty layered necklace for a gorgeous date night look.

Fit & Features
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- V neckline
- Back zipper and hook and eye closure
- Short, form-hugging fit
- Scuba knit fabric with moderate stretch
- Flocked floral print
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0581

Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

Price: $9.97 $33.90

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Center Of Attention Satin Mini Dress
Keep the attention on you in this sleek satin-knit mini dress! Featuring a sleeveless cowl neckline, knot-detailed shoulder straps, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette, this bodycon dress was made for a night out. Style with strappy stilettos and an envelope clutch.

Fit & Features
- Sleeveless cowl neckline
- Tank shoulder straps, knot detailing
- High waist seam
- Mini-length hem, fitted bodycon silhouette
- Satin-knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1792

Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

Price: $9.97 $42.90

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Spencer Floral Jaquard Skater Party Dress
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Be ready for any celebration in the Spencer skater party dress! This stylish and elegant beauty features a sleeveless scoop neckline, a apdded bust, adjustable spaghetti straps, a delicate lace-up open back and some hidden treasures - side pockets for keeping your hands warm! She also is designed with a floral jacquard pattern and gold stitched trim on her lovely skater silhouette with a short-length hem. The party dress is composed of woven fabric with a non-stretch woven lining. Complete the look with a teardrop necklace and heels for a banquet or school dance!

Fit & Features
- Sleeveless scoop neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps
- Padded bust, back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Lace-up open back, hidden side pockets
- Skater silhouette, short-length hem
- Floral jacquard pattern with gold stitch trim
- Woven fabric, non-stretch woven lining
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1849

Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

Price: $29.97 $69.90

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Gabriel Formal Satin Midi Dress
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Keep it sleek and chic in the Gabriel formal satin dress sure to sweep the crowd off their feet! She stuns in a sleeveless one-shoulder neckline with a tank-style strap, a high waist seam, side pleating, and an asymmetrical slit midi hem. The formal dress is composed of silky satin fabric with sewn-in lining and minimal stretch. Complete your dressy look in strappy mules.

Fit & Features
- Sleeveless one-shoulder neckline, tank-style strap
- Strapless or adhesive bra recommended
- High waist seam
- Form-hugging, side pleats
- Asymmetrical slit midi hem
- Satin fabric, sewn-in lining, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1228

Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

Price: $14.97 $42.90

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Lace Is More Dress
This lace dress is everything!

Fits & Features
- High Round Neckline
- Back Zipper With Hook & Eye Closure
- Sheer, Fitted Long Sleeves
- Sheer Mesh Panel At Center Front
- Partially Lined Lace Fabric I Moderate Stretch
- Curve Hugging Fit
Model is 5'9.5 with a 34" bust, 25" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-2680

Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

Price: $15.97 $39.90

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Sexy Silhouette Satin Mini Dress
This sleek satin mini dress will give you an alluring and sexy silhouette! It features a sleeveless square neckline, spaghetti straps, an open back with a strappy lace-up design for a customized fit, a wide waistband, and a short, curve-hugging, bodycon silhouette. Style with a pair of platform heels.

Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Open back, strappy lace-up design, tie closure
- Wide waistband
- Mini-length hem, bodycon fit
- Smooth satin knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4622

Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

Price: $9.97 $34.90

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Eyes On Me Mini Dress
Demand attention in this Insta-worthy day dress! It features a flirty off-the-shoulder neckline paired with short sleeves. Dress has a round hemline and is composed of a textured knit fabric that offers plenty of stretch.
Model is 5'6" with a 32" bust, 23" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.

Style Number/Barcode: 05103-2257

Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

Price: $19.97 $28.90

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Shake It Up Sequin Fringe Mini Dress
Shake it up on girl's night in this flirty sequin mini dress sure to capture all the attention! The short mini dress features a sleeveless one-shoulder neckline, dual adjustable spaghetti straps, and a bodycon silhouette showcasing an all-over fringe on lined mesh fabric. Complete the look in stiletto heels.

Fit & Features
- Sleeveless one-shoulder neckline
- Dual adjustable spaghetti straps
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Sequin all-over fringe
- Lined mesh fabric, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4867

Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

Price: $23.97 $52.90

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Availability: Out of Stock
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Lisa Sequin Scoop Neck Party Dress
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Sparkling sequins lend endless shine to the Lisa party dress ready to make her debut at formal parties, school dances, or graduations! She features a sleeveless scoop neckline, sleek bungee spaghetti straps, a bodycon silhouette, and a mini-length hem. The formal party dress is composed of a sequin-leaf pattern on mesh fabric with a stretchy knit lining. Complete the look with earrings and lace-up heels.

Fit & Features
- Sleeveless scoop neckline
- Bungee spaghetti straps
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Sequin-leaf pattern, mesh fabric, stretch knit lining
- Strapless bra, sticky bra, or pasties recommended
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1492

Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

Price: $29.97 $66.90

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Lea Sequin Bodycon Mini Dress
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A true showstopper in motion, the Lea sequin dress was made for nights that sparkle. With its shimmering sequin finish, curve-hugging bodycon silhouette, and romantic sweetheart neckline, this dress was built for bold entrances and unforgettable exits.

Fit & Features
- Sequin embellished, mesh lined fabric
- Sweetheart neckline, padded bra cups
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Where to Wear:

Homecoming, birthdays, bachelorettes, date nights, cocktail parties, after parties
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-000022

Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

Price: $49.90

Availability: In Stock

Available Color: BLACK, WINE

Available Size: L, M
Fab Flocked Velvet Mini Dress
Keep it fab with captivating velvet in this gorgeous mini dress! It features a partially unlined bodice, a mock neck, unlined long fitted sleeves, a front keyhole cutout accent, and a mini-length silhouette that hugs curves in all the right places. The dress is composed of a sheer, partially lined mesh fabric with a velvet flocked pattern throughout and offers a moderate stretch. Style up this dress with rhinestone duster earrings and a sleek clutch.

Fit & Features
- Mock neckline, unlined long fitted sleeves
- Partially unlined bodice
- Front keyhole cutout
- Back zipper and hook and eye closure
- Mini-length, bodycon silhouette
- Sheer mesh fabric with partial lining, velvet flocked pattern
- Form-hugging fit
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0050

Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

Price: $9.97 $37.90

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Availability: Out of Stock
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Briar Sleeveless Sequin Party Dress
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Effortless and enchanting, showcase your beauty in the Briar sequin party dress this Homecoming season. She features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline with a bustier-style bodice, padded cups, and adjustable spaghetti straps for a customized fit. Her high waist seam flows out to a short party skirt with a fit and flare A-line silhouette. The lined mesh fabric features all-over sequin embroidery in a stunning scroll pattern. Complete the look with gemstone earrings.

Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline, bustier-style bodice
- Padded cups, no bra required
- Adjustable spaghetti straps, back zipper, hook and eye closure
- High waist seam, short party skirt
- Fit and flare A-line silhouette
- Sheer mesh fabric, full knit lining, moderate stretch
- Sequin embroidery, scroll pattern
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1082

Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

Price: $19.97 $74.90

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On Your Mind Pleated Satin Mini Dress
You'll def be on their mind after they see you in this sassy satin mini dress! It features a sleeveless square neckline, thin tank shoulder straps, trendy corset-style seams at the bodice, a faux wrap-front with pleating at the waist, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. The smooth satin-knit fabric offers a moderate stretch. Complete the look with lace-up heels.

Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Thin tank shoulder straps
- Corset-style seams
- Faux wrap-front, pleating
- Mini-length hem, fitted bodycon silhouette
- Satin-knit fabric, lined bust, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1881

Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

Price: $5.97 $39.90

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Availability: Out of Stock
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Radiant In Rhinestones Mini Dress
Cause a little commotion in this playful mini dress! It features a wrap bodice with a ruffle trim, a deep V neckline, narrow shoulder straps, and a wrap skirt with a subtle asymmetrical hem. Dress is composed of an unlined crepe fabric with a moderate stretch.

Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.

Style Number/Barcode: 05103-3351

Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

Price: $10.00 $31.90

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Availability: Out of Stock
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Kadison Formal Open Back Velvet Dress
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Keep it stunning in a luxe velvet dress that showcases elegance for your next special evening. Make a memorable entrance in our Kadison dress that features a rich velvet fabric, ruched side seams at the skirt, and a daring open-back design. Complete your special evening outfit with chrome heels and rhinestone earrings.

Fit & Features
- High round neckline
- Long fitted sleeves
- Open back design
- Velvet fabric
- Ruched side seams at the skirt
- Mini-length silhouette
- Form-hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0480

Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

Price: $14.97 $34.90

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Availability: Out of Stock
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Macie Satin Corset Party Dress
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Sweet and a little sultry, the Macie satin party dress will have all eyes on you when you enter the room. She features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline with a padded bust, adjustable spaghetti straps, a chic corset-designed bodice, an open back with a lace-up strappy design, and a short skater skirt with a fit and flare silhouette. Style this dress with sparkly heels.

Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline
- Padded bust, no bra required
- Adjustable spaghetti straps, customized fit
- Corset-designed bodice
- Open back, lace-up strappy design, tie closure
- High waist seam, lower back zipper, hook and eye closure
- Short party skirt, fit and flare silhouette
- Satin-knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1156

Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

Price: $9.97 $54.90

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Availability: Out of Stock
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A Sparkle Story Glitter Asymmetrical Dress
Enchant with a glitter dress that brings out your inner glow, babe! The dress features a sleeveless wrap V-neckline, spaghetti straps, ruching, and an asymmetrical hem. The dress is composed of a glitter knit fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete look with rhinestone heels and a clutch.

Fit & Features
- Sleeveless wrap V-neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Ruching, bodycon fit
- Asymmetrical mini length hem
- Glitter knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-3973

Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

Price: $9.97 $42.90

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Availability: Out of Stock
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Keep It Sleek Satin Mini Dress
Keep your night out look sleek and stunning in this on-trend satin dress. It features a sleeveless cowl neckline, spaghetti straps, a tie-back detail, and a mini-length, A-line silhouette. Style this dress with strappy heels and a chic clutch.

Fit & Features
- Sleeveless cowl neckline
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Tie-back detail
- Mini-length, A-line silhouette
- Satin fabric, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1179

Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

Price: $9.97 $35.90

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Availability: Out of Stock
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Babe In A Backless Skater Dress
Check you out, babe! Turn heads in this skater dress! It features a sleeveless bodice, a round neckline, an open back with strappy details, a high waist seam, and a short A-line skirt. Dress is composed of an unlined ponte fabric with a moderate stretch.

Style Number/Barcode: 05101-8013

Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

Price: $9.97 $39.90

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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 Cocktail Dresses

Price: $9.97 $46.90

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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 Cocktail Dresses

Price: $9.97 $79.90

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Wrapped In Beauty Mini Dress
Wrap yourself in this gorgeous mini dress to showcase your beauty! The dress features a sleeveless bodice, a wrap V neckline, a tie waist belt and an asymmetrical mini skirt. Dress is composed of an unlined crepe fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch.

Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.

Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0239

Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

Price: $9.97 $32.90

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Availability: Out of Stock
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Sweetheart In Satin Mini Dress
Be a total sweetheart in gorgeous satin with this adorable mini dress. It features a sleeveless bodice, spaghetti straps, a square back, a wrap front with ruched detailing, and a short, curve hugging fit. The dress is composed of a satin-like fabric, offering moderate stretch.

Model is 5'9" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small

Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0368

Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

Price: $19.97 $35.90

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Dancing In Satin Strappy Mini Dress
Dance the night away in this silky satin mini dress! It features a sleeveless one-shoulder neckline, a tank-style strap that leads to the strappy back design, a bodycon silhouette, and a side slit accent. Complete the look in dazzling earrings.

Fit & Features
- Sleeveless one-shoulder neckline
- Tank-style strap
- Strappy back design
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem with side slit
- Silky satin fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4554

Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

Price: $14.97 $33.90

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