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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.

  • Sweet Day Dress
    This dress has some class and a whole lot of sass! This darling black dress features a sweetheart neckline with padded cups, wide off the shoulder straps, a hidden back zipper with a hook closure for a seamless appearance and a secure fit. Skater skirt adds some extra flare with layers of tulle. Dress is composed of a lace fabric with a moderate stretch and includes a full lining. 

    Model is 5'8" with a 32" bust, 23" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-6453

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $10.00 $52.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Summer Crepe One-Shoulder Midi Party Dress

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    Showcase your sophisticated style in the Summer midi party dress for every special occasion this season! She features a head-turning strappy back and a one-shoulder neckline, fitted bodice, and a high-cut slit on a midi hemline perfect for showing off some skin. The party dress is composed of a crepe knit fabric with a moderate stretch. Complete your look in radiant rhinestone heels and a matching clutch.

    Fit & Features

    • One-shoulder, strappy back
    • Fitted bodice
    • High-cut slit, midi hem
    • Crepe knit fabric
    • Moderate stretch
    • Fits true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0895

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $19.97 $38.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Andie Velvet Drop Waist Skater Dress

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    Elevate your formal outfit in a luxe velvet short dress featuring an off-the-shoulder collared sweetheart neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps, a drop-waist design, and a pleated skater silhouette. Complete the outfit with glitter mesh heels.

    Show off your style in this standout dress. Feeling the short and chic vibe? Discover more fashion-forward short prom dresses or elevate your style with our formal dresses.

    Fit & Features

    • Lined velvet fabrication
    • Off-the-shoulder neckline
    • Collared sweetheart bust, adjustable spaghetti straps
    • Back zipper and hook-eye closure
    • Drop-waist design
    • Pleated skater silhouette
    • Short length hem
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-2445

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $64.90

    Availability: In Stock

    Available Color: BLACK

    Available Size: S, M

  • Summer Formal Sequin Mini Dress

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    Illuminate the night with a mini dress that highlights your glowing beauty. Summer features a sleeveless scoop neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps, lattice back, dazzling sequins throughout, and a mini-length silhouette. The dress offers a form-hugging fit with a slight stretch. Complete look with heels and a rhinestone clutch. 

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless scoop neckline
    • Adjustable spaghetti straps
    • Lattice back 
    • Sequins 
    • Mini length silhouette
    • Form hugging fit, slight stretch 
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0539

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $19.97 $39.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Glowing Moment Glitter Mini Dress

    Glow on in a glitter dress that serves up major chic vibes. The mini dress features a daring scoop neckline, spaghetti straps, and is composed of a dazzling glitter velvet fabric. Complete your stunning night out outfit with a statement necklace and a smokey eye.    

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless scoop neckline
    • Spaghetti straps
    • Glitter
    • Velvet fabric
    • Mini length silhouette
    • Form hugging fit
    • Moderate stretch 

     

    Model is 5'6" with 31" bust, 26" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small. 

    Style Number/Barcode: 05103-3681

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $13.97 $34.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Wrapped In Luxe Velvet Mini Dress

    Live up that luxe life as you wrap yourself in rich velvet!

    Fits & Features

    • Plunging Wrap V Neckline
    • Spaghetti Straps
    • Ruched Side Seam
    • Asymmetrical Mini Length Silhouette
    • Lined Velvet Fabric
    • Curve Hugging Fit I Moderate Stretch
    • Zipper Not Included

    Model is 5'9" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 35.5" hips. She is wearing a size small. 

    Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0160

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $13.97 $33.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Elevated Glam Ruched Mini Dress

    Elevate your night-out outfits with a mini dress that keeps it glam, babe! The dress features a sweetheart neckline with padded cups, long mesh sleeves, a ruched body, and a mini-length silhouette. Complete look with nude mules and statement earrings to complete your look.

    Fit & Features

    • Sweetheart neckline, padded cups
    • Long mesh sleeves
    • Ruched body
    • Mini length silhouette
    • Lined mesh fabric
    • Form hugging fit, moderate stretch
    • Runs true to size 

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1236

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $45.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Effortless Beauty Skater Dress
    Showcase your effortless beauty in this absolutely adorable skater dress! It features a sleeveless bodice, spaghetti straps, a V neckline, flattering vertical seam detailing at the bust, a square back, a high waist seam, hidden side pockets, and a flowy skater skirt. Dress is composed of a nylon ponte knit fabric with moderate stretch.

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0160

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $12.97 $31.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Make A Statement Tulle Bow A-Line Sequin Mini Dress

    Make a statement tonight in this sequin mini dress! Perfect for any occasion, this sequin dress will surely turn heads. Featuring a sleeveless crew neckline with button closures, an A-line silhouette, and an open back adorned with a statement tulle bow. Complete the look in stiletto heels.

    Fit & Features

    • Sequin embellished mesh fabric, stretchy knit lining
    • Crew neckline, button closures
    • Statement tulle bow, open back, zipper and hook-eye closure
    • A-line silhouette
    • Sicky bra or pasties recommended
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05103-5584

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $10.97 $49.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Burnout Mesh Leopard Print Mini Dress

    Amp up your little black dress with this fierce burnout mesh leopard print mini! It features an off the shoulder square neckline with long fitted sheer ruched sleeves and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. Pair this dress with a rhinestone choker necklace for a gorgeous 'fit.

    Fit & Features

    • Off the shoulder square neckline
    • Long fitted sheer ruched sleeves
    • Short, form-hugging fit
    • Ruched side detailing
    • Sheer burnout mesh fabric with a flocked leopard print
    • Knit lining
    • Plenty of stretch

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0903

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $34.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Glitter Babe Mini Dress

    This glitter knit mini dress is so perf for you babe! It features a sleeveless bodice, spaghetti straps that lead to triple bar back detailing, a V neckline, a high waist seam, and a short, curve hugging fit. The glitter knit fabric offers plenty of stretch. Glitter may transfer.

    Model is 5'8.5" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 35" hips. She is wearing a size small.

    Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0316

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $14.97 $37.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Luxe Shine Sequin Velvet Bodycon Mini Dress

    This glamorous sequin velvet mini dress has a luxe factor that will take your HOCO look to a fab new level. It features a sleeveless asymmetric one-shoulder neckline, dual bungee spaghetti straps that lead to the back, a mini-length hem, and a bodycon silhouette for a form-hugging fit. The soft velvet fabric features all-over sequin embroidery for a chic shine. Style with gemstone earrings and clear heels.

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless asymmetric one-shoulder neckline
    • Dual bungee spaghetti straps, lead to the back
    • Back zipper, hook and eye closure
    • Mini-length hem, bodycon silhouette
    • All-over sequin embroidery
    • Velvet fabric, full-length knit lining, moderate stretch
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05103-5068

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $49.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • All The Right Reasons Satin Bodycon Mini Dress

    Turn heads for all the right reasons when you're seen in this sultry satin mini dress! Featuring a sleeveless square neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps, flexible boning along the waist, and a bodycon silhouette that shows off your fab figure. Complete the look in this mini-length dress with a pair of rhinestone heels for a touch of glam!

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless square neckline
    • Adjustable spaghetti straps
    • Back zipper and hook-eye closure
    • Flexible boning waist inserts
    • Bodycon silhouette, mini-length hem
    • Smooth satin fabric, stretchy knit lining
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05103-5080

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $5.97 $39.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Claire Sequin Tulle Party Dress

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    Flirty and bold, the Claire sequin tulle party dress will bring total princess vibes. She features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline with a cowl draped accent, a padded bust, and adjustable spaghetti straps for a customized fit. Her high waist seam flows out to a short party skirt with a fit and flare silhouette. The lined tulle fabric features iridescent sequin detailing. Complete the look with rhinestone heels.

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless sweetheart neckline, cowl draped accent
    • Padded bust, no bra required
    • Adjustable spaghetti straps
    • Back zipper, hook and eye closure
    • Short party skirt, fit and flare silhouette
    • Sheer tulle fabric, iridescent sequin detailing
    • Full knit lining, moderate stretch
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1148

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $19.97 $79.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Bella Satin Rhinestone Bow Party Dress

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    You'll be a gift that keeps on giving in the Bella satin mini party dress! Perfect for formal cocktail parties and soirees. She features a strapless neckline with non-slip grip lining, a front statement bow with rhinestone trim, and a flattering bodycon silhouette and mini-length hem. The party mini dress is composed of a silky satin-lined fabric that offers a sheen effect. Complete the look in rhinestone heels for an added pop of glam!

    Fit & Features

    • Strapless neckline, non-slip grip lining
    • Statement bow, rhinestone trim
    • Back zipper and hook-eye closure
    • Bodycon silhouette, mini-length hem
    • Lined silky satin, sheen effect, moderate stretch
    • Sticky bra or pasties recommended
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1640

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $29.97 $49.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Romance For One Crepe Skater Dress

    Looking for a little romance in your life? This crepe skater dress is sure to bring love to your closet! It features a sleeveless V-neck, spaghetti straps, a lace racerback design with zipper closure, and a lower cutout atop the short-length hem. Complete the look with earrings and heels.

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless V-neck, spaghetti straps
    • Lace racerback design, zipper closure, lower cutout
    • Skater silhouette
    • Short-length hem
    • Crepe fabric, moderate stretch
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1824

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $35.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Kayla Tulle Short Party Dress

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    Capture the attention of the room in the Kayla ruffled tulle party dress that brings the voluminous fashion! She features a strapless square neckline with non-slip grip lining, an elasticized cinched waist, and a ruffled tiered short-length silhouette. The formal dress is composed of a tulle mesh fabric with a sewn-in knit lining and minimal stretch. Style with sparkly glitter heels and a chic clutch to complete the look! 

    Fit & Features

    • Strapless square neckline, non-slip grip lining
    • Hidden side zipper and hook-eye closure
    • Elasticized cinched waist
    • Ruffled tiered short-length silhouette
    • Tulle mesh fabric, sewn-in knit lining, minimal stretch
    • Strapless or sticky bra recommended
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1630

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $39.97 $89.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Kim Rhinestone And Pearl Formal Bodycon Mini Dress

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    The Kim rhinestone and pearl formal bodycon mini dress takes glamour to a whole new level. She features a square neckline, sheer long fitted sleeves with flared hems and slit accents, a mini-length hem, a bodycon silhouette for a curve-hugging fit, and all-over sparkling iridescent rhinestones and faux pearl embellishments for the ultimate glitzy vibe. The sheer mesh fabric features a metallic thread woven throughout and includes a partial knit lining. Complete your gorgeous look for homecoming or any fancy affair with clear heels.

    Fit & Features

    • Square neckline, sheer long fitted sleeves, flared hems, slit accents
    • High waist seam, back zipper, hook and eye closure
    • Mini-length hem, bodycon silhouette
    • Iridescent rhinestones and faux pearl embellishments
    • Sheer mesh fabric, metallic thread woven throughout, partial knit lining, moderate stretch
    • Bra-friendly design
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1623

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $119.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Flirty Vibes Ruffled Mini Dress

    Bring the flirty vibes to date night in this sleek satin mini dress! It features a sleeveless square neckline, spaghetti straps that lead to a cross-back design, a high waist seam, and a short wrap-front skirt with a ruffled accent hem for some extra flair. Style with strappy stilettos.

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless square neckline
    • Spaghetti straps, cross-back strap design
    • High waist seam
    • Wrap-front skirt, ruffled hem
    • Mini-length, form-hugging silhouette
    • Satin-knit fabric, moderate stretch
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1635

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $39.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Sultry Glitz And Glamour Bodycon Dress

    This sultry bodycon dress will bring the glitz and glamour to your date night 'fit! Featuring a ruched sweetheart neckline, sheer long fitted sleeves, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette, this dress will keep all eyes on you. Complete the look with embellished heels.

    Fit & Features

    • Sweetheart neckline, ruching
    • Sheer long fitted sleeves
    • Mini-length hem
    • Fitted bodycon silhouette
    • Sheer glitter mesh fabric, knit lining, moderate stretch
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1633

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $19.97 $44.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Slay Today Velvet Mini Dress

    Slay today and every other day you sport this mini! 

    Fits & Features

    • Mock Neck With Two-Button Closure At Nape
    • Faux Wrap-Style Bodice With Cutouts At Back, Bust, Waist
    • Fitted Long Sleeves
    • Slim Pencil, Mini Length Skirt
    • Bodycon Fit
    • Velvet Composition I Moderate Stretch 

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

    Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0157

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $14.97 $35.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Keeping Knit Classy Sleeveless Mini Dress

    Class up your basic mini dress with details that stand out! The dress features a sleeveless crew neckline, dramatic shoulder pads, and a mini length silhouette. The dress is composed of a cotton knit fabric that offers a relaxed fit with a moderate stretch. Complete look with chunky sneakers for a casual vibe.

    Fit & Features

    • Crew neck
    • Sleeveless bodice
    • Shoulder pads
    • Mini length silhouette
    • Cotton knit fabric
    • Relaxed fit
    • Moderate stretch 

    Style Number/Barcode: 05102-1033

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $29.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Belle Tulle Rhinestone Short Dress

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    Airy tulle cinches at the waist to create the flawless Belle ruffled short dress designed with a glimmering rhinestone trim waist perfect for a charity dance or wedding! She features a strapless, sleeveless neckline, non-slip grip lining, and voluminous ruffled tulle short-length hem. The formal dress offers a smooth knit lining, a hidden zipper, and a hook-eye closure. Complete your sassy look with striking heels and a clutch!

    Fit & Features

    • Strapless, sleeveless neckline
    • Strapless or adhesive bra recommended
    • Non-slip grip lining, a hidden zipper, and hook-eye closure
    • Rhinestone trim waistband
    • Ruffled, flare silhouette, short-length hem
    • Tulle fabric, knit lining, no stretch
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1262

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $19.97 $99.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Stay Sweet Velvet Mini Dress

    Stay sweet and stylish in this classic velvet mini dress!

    Fits & Features

    • Off Shoulder Neckline With Short Straps
    • Faux Wrap Front V Neckline
    • High Waist Seam
    • Asymmetrical Short Hem
    • Soft Velvet Composition
    • Moderate Stretch 

    Model is 5'8" with a 32" bust,  23" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.  

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-8837

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $36.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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