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
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Short Cocktail Dresses That Own the Spotlight
Get party-ready in short cocktail dresses that blend bold glamour with warm-weather ease. Whether you’re headed to a rooftop soirée, a wedding reception, or a summer night out, these mini silhouettes are made to shine.
Go sleek in bodycon styles with one-shoulder necklines or side cutouts, or turn heads in glitter mesh and sequin minis that catch the light with every step. Satin short cocktail dresses bring luxe vibes to formal nights, while breezy chiffon or lace keeps things romantic and effortless.
Style your dress with strappy heels and statement earrings for weddings or go bold with metallic accessories for evening events. Prefer a playful twist? Try a skater or asymmetrical mini with platform heels and a clutch.
Need something unforgettable? Shop Windsor’s short cocktail dresses online, in-store, or in-app and step into your next event with 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.
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Alicia Formal Sleeveless Midi Dress
Special OccasionRadiate elegance in our sleek Alicia dress! She features a sleeveless bodice, a plunging V neckline, a bar strap accent and a midi length silhouette. She is composed of a lined crepe fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch.
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-4128
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $29.97 $39.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Born To Glow Glitter Ruffled Mini Dress
Shine on in an LBD that brings the glow to your night-out look! The dress features an off-the-shoulder neckline with a ruffled trim, a sweetheart bust, padded cups with a no slip-strip, short sleeves, glitter accents, 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 glitter heels and rhinestone hoops.
Fit & Features
- Off the shoulder neckline
- Sweetheart bust, ruffled trim
- Padded cups, no-slip strip
- Short sleeves
- Glitter, ruched body
- Lined mesh fabric
- Form hugging fit, moderate stretch, runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1184
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $46.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Sunshine Butterfly Skater Dress
Embrace the sunshine feeling like a dream! This butterfly chiffon skater dress is a gorgeous option for your upcoming soirees! It features ruffle trim three-quarter length puff sleeves and a square neckline, a tie-front bust, empire waist seam, and a flowy short-length hem. Complete the look in lace-up heels!
Fit & Features
- Ruffle trim three-quarter length puff sleeves
- Ruffle trim square neckline
- Tie-front bust
- Empire waist seam
- Skater silhouette, short-length
- Chiffon overlay with butterflies, woven lining, no stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1978
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $59.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Chic Look Bodycon Mini Dress
Showcase a chic look for date night with your special someone in this alluring bodycon dress! It features a wide V-neckline, long sheer chiffon bishop sleeves with flared hems, a V-back design, hook and eye front closures with a corset waist design, and a mini-length, curve-hugging silhouette. Complete the outfit with sparkly rhinestone earrings and clear heels.
Fit & Features
- Wide V-neckline
- Long sheer chiffon bishop sleeves, flared hems, adjustable ties
- V-back design, back zipper and hook and eye closure
- Hook and eye front closures, corset waist design
- Mini-length, form-fitting silhouette
- Crepe fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4074
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $45.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Clearance
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Sweet And Chic Satin Mini Dress
Create a sweet and chic date night look with this on-trend satin dress. It features a sweetheart neckline with wired and padded cups, ruching at the bust, a corset-designed bodice with front hook and eye closures, long puff sleeves, and a short, fitted silhouette. Style this dress with strappy mules.
Fit & Features
- Sweetheart neckline, wired and padded cups
- Ruched detailing at the bust
- Corset-designed bodice, hook and eye closures, flexible boning
- Long puff sleeves, elastic cinched hems
- Back zipper and hook and eye closure
- High waist seam, mini-length, form-fitting silhouette
- Smooth satin fabric, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1224
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $42.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Glitter Gal Mini Dress
Get your sparkle on in this sexy mini dress.
Fits & Features
- Spaghetti Straps
- Surplice Front | Plunging V Neckline
- Ruched Sides
- Unlined, Glitter Knit Fabric
- Body-Hugging Fit
- Moderate Stretch
Model is 5'8" with a 32" bust, 23" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0262
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $31.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Violet Woven Glitter Party Dress
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Bring the shine to your group pics in the stunning Violet party dress! With her woven glitter fabrication, all eyes will be on you this Homecoming season. Violet features a sleeveless scoop neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps that lead to a cross-back design, high waist seams, and a short party skirt with a flirty fit and flare silhouette. Style with clear heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless scoop neckline, ruched detailing
- Adjustable spaghetti straps, cross-back design
- High waist seams, back zipper, hook and eye closure
- Hidden side pockets
- Short party skirt, fit and flare silhouette
- Woven glitter fabric, knit lining, moderate stretch
- Sticky bra recommended
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1152
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $64.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Andrea Sequin Mini Party Dress
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Embellished with sparkling sequins, the stunning Andrea party dress deserves a debut at homecoming or your next formal event! She features a sleeveless, square neckline with tank-style straps, a lightly padded bust, a high waist seam, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. The formal dress is composed of a sequin-knit mesh fabric with lining and minimal stretch. Complete your dressy look with a glam hair accessory and heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, square neck, tank-style straps
- Lightly padded bust, bra opitional
- High waist seam, back zipper closure
- Mini, bodycon silhouette
- Sequin scroll embellished
- Mesh-lined fabric, minimal stretch
- Fits true to sizr
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1118
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $64.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Juliana Open Back Heat Stone Dress
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Shine bright like the star you are in our gleaming Juliana dress!
Fits & Features
- High round neckline
- Fitted long sleeves
- Open back with bar strap accent
- Mini length silhouette
- Glitter knit fabric with glitzy heat stones throughout
- Form hugging fit with slight stretch
- Zipper not included
Model is 5'8" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 34" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0242
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $25.97 $69.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Clearance
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Sheer Attitude Crepe Short Dress
This crepe short dress brings a high-fashion attitude to the party! The dress features sheer balloon sleeves, a sweetheart neckline, a lightly padded bust, and a bodycon silhouette. Complete your daring look with a chic clutch and heels!
Fit & Features
- Sheer balloon sleeves
- Sweetheart neckline
- Lightly padded bust
- Bodycon silhouette
- Short-length hem
- Lined crepe fabric, moderate stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2182
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $5.97 $42.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Raise A Glass Glitter Mini Dress
Outshine the crowd looking so sparkly in this glitter mini dress for a stunning toast! It features a sleeveless sweetheart neck, rhinestone straps, a padded bust, ruched side seams, a bodycon silhouette, and an asymmetrical hem. The dress is composed of a lined glitter fabric with moderate stretch. Style with platform heels to complete the look.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neck, rhinestone straps
- Padded bust
- Ruched side seams
- Bodycon silhouette
- Asymmetrical mini-length hem
- Lined glitter fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4713
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $39.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Forever Sleek Satin Strapless Bodycon Mini Dress
This sleek satin-knit mini dress features a strapless straight-across neckline, pleated detailing at the front to accentuate your curves along the bodycon silhouette, and a faux wrap-front design creating an asymmetric mini-length hem. Style with strappy stilettos.
Fit & Features
- Satin-knit fabric with partial knit lining, plenty of stretch
- Strapless straight neckline, dart seams
- Pleating
- Faux wrap-front design
- Mini-length bodycon fit
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-5950
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $34.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: BLACK, SAGE
Available Size: XS, S, M, L, XXS
- Satin-knit fabric with partial knit lining, plenty of stretch
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Winona Heat Stone Off Shoulder Dress
Special Occasion
Show up to your holiday soirees capturing all the attention in our beautiful Winona! She features an off-the-shoulder neckline, fitted long sleeves, heat stones throughout, 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 rhinestone heels and a tennis bracelet.
Fits & Features
- Off-shoulder neckline
- Unlined, fitted long sleeves
- Mini length silhouette
- Heat stones
- Lined mesh fabric
- Form hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1146
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $29.97 $69.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
- Off-shoulder neckline
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Bloom With Beauty Floral Mesh Corset Mini Dress
Bloom with beauty in this figure-flaunting floral mesh corset mini dress at parties or bachelorettes! The airy sheer mesh fabric is accented with a gorgeous floral print and features a sewn-in knit lining for coverage. The mini-length dress is shaped with a sleeveless sweetheart neckline with a ruched and padded bust and V-wired detail at the center. The corset-style bodice includes flexible boning for structure and a high waist seam for a snatched look. Find your perfect fit with the adjustable spaghetti straps leading to a secure back zipper closure. The ruching down the side and back seams will accentuate your curves along the bodycon silhouette. Complete your outfit with platform heels.
Fit & Features
- Floral printed sheer and stretchy mesh fabric with knit lining
- Sweetheart neckline, ruched and padded bust, V-wired detail
- Corset bodice with flexible boning
- Adjustable spaghetti straps, back zipper with hook and eye closure
- Ruched side and back seams
- Bodycon fit
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-5458
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $44.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: PINK
Available Size: XS, S
Product Badge:- Sale
- Floral printed sheer and stretchy mesh fabric with knit lining
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Alexa Formal Rhinestone Crepe Corset Mini Dress
Special Occasion
Shimmer and sparkle from any angle in the Alexa formal rhinestone corset mini dress! The structured scuba crepe fabric is embellished with gorgeous clear and iridescent rhinestones in a dreamy floral design. Her sleeveless bodice is shaped with an alluring sweetheart neckline, featuring a padded bust and structured underwire. She has adjustable spaghetti straps to provide a customized fit. Her fitted corset-style top has flexible boning inserts and a high waist seam, leading to a curve-hugging silhouette on the mini-length hem. Complete your glam party look with metallic heels!
Fit & Features
- Scuba crepe fabric with bust lining, moderate stretch
- Clear and iridescent rhinestones, floral design
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline, padded bust with underwire
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Corset bodice with boning, side zipper with hook and eye closure
- Bodycon fit
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-2123
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $119.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Kaylee Formal Woven Glitter Party Dress
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Bring the glitz to your school dance in the Kaylee formal short dress that radiates timeless glam! She features a sleeveless scoop neckline, a ruched bodice paired with an empire waistband, and adjustable spaghetti straps that cross at the back. Her high waist leads to a pleated party-length skater silhouette paired with hidden side pockets. The mini dress is composed of a woven glitter fabric with a full knit lining. Complete the look with sleek hoop earrings and clear heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless scoop neckline
- Ruched bodice, empire waistband
- Adjustable spaghetti straps, cross-back design
- Party-length skirt, skater silhouette, pleating, hidden side pockets
- Back zipper, hook and eye closure
- Woven glitter fabric, full knit lining, minimal stretch
- Sticky bra recommended
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1153
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $64.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Clearance
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In Lust With You Mini Dress
Make them fall hard for you in this alluring burgundy mini dress! It has bustier-style cups with light padding, a sheer lace inset under the bust, narrow shoulder straps, a gold back zipper closure, and a body-hugging fit. Dress is composed of an unlined crepe fabric with a moderate stretch.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-3290
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $36.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Clearance
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Stars Do Shine Lace-Up Bodycon Sequin Party Dress
Make everyone starry-eyed over you in this sequin party dress at the school dance or birthday! Designed from a mesh fabric, this dress is crafted with a sequin scroll embellished pattern for a regal effect. With its square neckline, padded bra cups, and spaghetti straps, this dress offers a flattering and supportive fit. The lace-up back adds a head-turning effect while the bodycon fit and mini-length hem flatters your figure. Complete the look in high heels.
Fit & Features
- Sequin scroll pattern, mesh fabric lined with stretchy knit
- Square neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Padded bra cups
- Lace-up back
- Bodycon fit
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-5722
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $49.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Plus Lace Appeal Skater Dress
One way to ensure an unforgettable evening? Make the case for lace in this flirty skater style! Dress features spaghetti straps, a lightly padded sweetheart bodice with lace overlay, and a swing-y, inverted-pleat mini skirt. Dress slips on and is made from a lightweight nylon-crepe blend with a fair amount of stretch.Style Number/Barcode: 15101-0009
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $38.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Clearance
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Extra Stunning Faux Pearl Mesh Mini Dress
Conquer the night looking extra stunning in this mesh mini dress at parties or somebody's plus one! This mini-length dress features an off-the-shoulder neckline, short-sleeve cuffs, adjustable spaghetti straps, and a surplice bust. Ruched side seams and faux pearl-embellished mesh fabric add an elegant touch to the bodycon silhouette. Complete the look with teardrop earrings.
Fit & Features
- Off-the-shoulder neckline
- Short-sleeve cuffs, adjustable spaghetti straps
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Side ruched seams, bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Faux pearl embellished mesh fabric, sewn-in knit lining
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2815
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $49.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Here To Stun Lace Trim Bodycon Mini Dress
This stunning ruched mesh mini dress features a lace sweetheart neckline with a ruched draped overlay, dainty lace trim spaghetti straps, and a bodycon silhouette to hug your gorgeous curves. Style with stiletto heels for a formal date night!
Fit & Features
- Sheer mesh fabric with knit lining, plenty of stretch
- Lined lace sweetheart neckline with lace trim, padded bust
- Lace trim adjustable spaghetti straps
- Back zipper with hook-eye closure
- Ruched draped overlay, ruched side seams
- Mini-length bodycon fit
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-5827
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $45.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: BURGUNDY
Available Size: XS, S, M, L
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Enchanted Magic Lace Up Skater Dress
Enchant the room with magical shine! This skater dress features a sleeveless square neck, adjustable spaghetti straps, a lace-up open-back design, and a short-length hem on glitter woven fabric. Complete the look in lace-up heels and earrings.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neck
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Lace-up, open-back design
- Skater silhouette
- Short-length hem
- Glitter woven fabric, knit lining, no stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1731
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $20.97 $46.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Sweet And Stylish Off-The-Shoulder Mini Dress
Keep it sweet and stylish in a mini dress that brings pretty details to your outfits. The dress features an off-the-shoulder neckline, long sheer sleeves, scalloped lace throughout, and a mini-length silhouette. Complete look with wedges.
Fit & Features
- Off-the-shoulder neckline
- Long fitted sheer sleeves
- Sheer scalloped lace fabric, lined body
- Mini-length silhouette
- Form-hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0987
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $39.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Sweet Perfection Mini Dress
Keep it sweet and charming in this pretty mini!
Fits & Features
- Off Shoulder Neckline
- Sweetheart Bust
- Fitted Long Sleeves
- Ruched Detail Along Left Seam I Envelope Hem
- Smooth Knit Composition
- Curve Hugging Fit With Moderate Stretch
Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0290
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $14.97 $37.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Ships Free