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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Stone Cold Mini Dress
Make them stare in this glitzy bodycon dress.
Fits & Features
- Mock Neckline
- Eyelet, Semi-Sheer Long Sleeves
- Zipper At Back
- Eyelet Fabric With Full Knit Lining I Gemstone Accents
- Bodycon Fit
- Plenty Of Stretch
Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0244
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $27.97 $69.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Clarice Applique Bodycon Satin Midi Formal Dress
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Dressing up is always fun with the Clarice satin midi formal dress! This elegant dress boasts a pretty beaded applique bust, sleek bodycon fit, and a flirty front slit for effortless movement.
Fit & Features
- Stretch satin fabric, sewn-in knit lining
- Beaded applique bust, sweetheart pleated neckline
- Padded bra cups
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Bodycon silhouette, front slit, midi-length hem
- Runs true to size
Where to Wear:
Prom, weddings, garden parties, engagement parties, rehearsal dinners, fancy date nights, cocktail soirees
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-000006
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $64.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: SAGE, BROWN
Available Size: S, XS, M
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Florence Off Shoulder Satin Dress
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Tis' the season for dressing up! Show up to your soirees in our fabulous Florence.
Fits & Features
- Off Shoulder Design
- Back Zip With Hook & Eye Closure
- Sweetheart Wrap Neckline
- Midi Length Silhouette I Front Side Slit
- Satin-Like Fabric I Fully Lined
- Curve Hugging Fit I Moderate Stretch
Model is 5'9" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 35.5" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0337
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $44.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Alyssa Beaded Applique Bodycon Velvet Mini Dress
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You'll stun at any event in the Alyssa velvet mini dress like prom or a banquet! This bodycon dress accentuates your figure with a wrap mini-length hem, featuring adjustable spaghetti straps, a cowl neckline, and applique beaded padded bra cups. Complete the look with rhinestone jewelry, a clutch, and heels!
This dress proves that short and stylish is always a vibe. Want more? Discover our bold short prom dresses or find a celebration-ready fit in our party dresses.
Fit & Features
- Velvet knit fabric, bust lining, moderate stretch
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Beaded applique padded bra cups
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Bodycon fit
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-2448
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $54.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: BLACK, WINE
Available Size: XS, S, M
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Phoebe Velvet Mock Neck Mini Dress
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Phoebe exudes elegance in a modern silhouette! She brings flirty-sultriness in a long sleeve, mock neckline with dual button closures, shoulder pads, bodycon silhouette, and an asymmetrical mini-length hem. The formal dress is composed of velvet knit fabric with moderate stretch. Complete your dressy look in a glam hair accessory for a stunning updo!
Fit & Features
- Long sleeves, shoulder pads
- Mock neckline, dual button closures
- Bra-friendly design
- Bodycon silhouette
- Asymmetrical mini-length hem
- Velvet knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1414
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $29.97 $49.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Showstopper Sleeveless Velvet Asymmetrical Dress
Wrap yourself in a luxe velvet dress that brings the sophistication to your night out. The dress features a plunging V-neckline, sleek spaghetti straps, and a mini length silhouette with an asymmetrical hem. The dress is composed of a velvet knit fabric that offers a form hugging fit. Complete look with a dainty rhinestone bracelet.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Mini length silhouette
- Asymmetrical hem
- Velvet fabric with moderate stretch
- Form hugging fit
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-3683
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $13.97 $33.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Clearance
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Venus Mesh Heat Stone Gown
Special OccasionRadiate the shine of a thousand diamonds in our dazzling mesh Venus gown. She features a twisted single-strap shoulder, and all-over round, square, and oval-shaped heat stones in a diagonal pattern at bust and though waist and in a vertical pattern from approximately below the knee to the bottom of the asymmetric hem. Venus is fully lined and made from a soft, mesh-blend material with plenty of stretch.
Model is 5'8" with a 32" bust, 23" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-4147
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $31.97 $69.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Ships Free
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Straight To The Point Mini Dress
Let's get straight to the point - you'll look totally gorg in this mini dress! It features a sleeveless bodice, spaghetti straps, a straight neckline with a notched V wired trim, seam detailing, and a short, form hugging fit with an asymmetrical hemline. The dress is composed of a nylon ponte knit fabric with plenty of stretch.Model is 5'9" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 34" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0211
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $33.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Clearance
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Meghan High Neck Crepe Mini Dress
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Get a stunning look for your upcoming engagement party, bachelorette outing, or bridal shower in our Meghan crepe mini dress! She features a high neck with dual back button closures, a sheer mesh bodice with a swiss dot design and a keyhole back, a padded sweetheart neckline, and a mini length, curve-hugging silhouette. Style this dress with dazzling rhinestone earrings and a rhinestone cuff bracelet for a gorgeous vibe.
Fit & Features
- High neck with dual back button closures
- Sheer mesh bodice with a swiss dot design
- Padded sweetheart neckline
- Back zipper and hook and eye closure
- Short, form-hugging fit
- Crepe fabric with a knit lining
- Moderate stretch
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0497
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $39.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Love For Leopard Mesh Mini Dress
Let your wild side come through in this killer mini dress!
Fits & Features
- Adjustable Spaghetti Straps
- Square Neckline & Back
- Mini Length Silhouette I Ruching Along Sides & Center Back
- Leopard Print Throughout With Mesh Overlay I Smooth Knit Lining
- Curve Hugging Fit I Moderate Stretch
- Zipper Not Featured
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0512
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $6.97 $29.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Chic Sparkle Corset Mini Dress
Bring a chic sparkle to your night-out look with this stunning mesh mini dress! It features a strapless square neckline with an angled design, a corset-designed bodice with flexible boning, side ruching, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. The sheer mesh fabric has a full knit lining and is embellished with all-over iridescent rhinestones. Complete the outfit with clear heels.
Fit & Features
- Strapless square neckline, angled design
- Corset-designed bodice, flexible boning
- Back zipper and hook and eye closure
- Side ruching, short, form-fitting silhouette
- Sheer mesh fabric, full knit lining, moderate stretch
- All-over mini iridescent rhinestone embellishment
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1126
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $50.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Kateri Crepe Midi Dress
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Our Kateri is a show-stopper! Her body-lovin' fit will hug your every curve.
Fits & Features
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Spaghetti Straps That Lace Up & Cross At The Back
- Plunging V Neckline
- Midi Length Silhouette With Front Slit
- Crepe Fabric
- Curve Hugging Fit
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0310
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $44.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Spaghetti Straps That Lace Up & Cross At The Back
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All That Shine Mini Dress
Shine bright this weekend with a mini dress that screams sexy!
Fits & Features
- Deep Wired V Neckline With Padding
- Skinny Spaghetti Straps That Cross & Lace Up At The Back
- Lined Knit Material With Damask Sequin Design
- Curve Hugging Fit
- Moderate Stretch
- Zipper Not Included
Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0187
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $45.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Clearance
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Lucia Side Slit Satin Dress
Special Occasion
Enter any room and you'll be receiving compliments left and right in our lovely Lucia!
Fits & Features
- Thick Shoulder Straps
- Sweetheart Neckline I Linear Seam Details At The Bust I Square Back
- Midi Length Silhouette With Front Side Slit
- Stretch Satin Fabric I Fully Lined
- Bodycon Fit I Moderate Stretch
- Zipper Not Included
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0351
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $8.97 $49.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Savannah Sequin Mesh Party Dress
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Twirl the night away in the flirty Savannah sequin party dress! She features a sleeveless V-neckline, dual adjustable spaghetti straps for a customized fit, a strappy cross-back design, a fitted high waist, and a short flared-out party skirt silhouette. The sheer mesh fabric has all-over sequin embroidery in a stunning scroll design. Complete your look with neutral block heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline, dual adjustable spaghetti straps
- Built-in padded bust
- Sequin embroidery, scroll pattern
- Cross-back strap design, lower back zipper and hook and eye closure
- High waist seam, short party skirt
- Fit and flare silhouette
- Sheer mesh fabric, full knit lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0938
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $74.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Clearance
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Darling Drama V-Neck Ruffled Tulle Skater Dress
Set your aura to darling drama in this tulle skater dress for graduation parties and rehearsal dinners! The charming V-neckline and delicate adjustable spaghetti straps add a touch of romance, while the tiered ruffled skater silhouette and short-length hem create a playful vibe. Complete the look with a sparkly rhinestone handbag.
This dress brings the drama. Want more? Turn up the volume in a showstopping ruffle prom dress or make a statement in our sleek party dresses.
Fit & Features
- Tulle fabric lined with stretchy knit
- Adjustable spaghetti straps, back zipper and hook-eye closure
- V-Neckline
- Tiered ruffled skater silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-3228
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $24.97 $54.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Irresistible Charm Velvet Marabou Mini Dress
Unlock an irresistible charm in this velvet mini dress for dressy soirees! It features a sleeveless square neckline with diva-chic marabou trim, spaghetti straps, a front ruched seam, and a flattering bodycon silhouette. Complete the look with a sparkly clutch and heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline, marabou trim
- Back zipper closure
- Spaghetti straps
- Front ruched seam, bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Velvet knit fabric, bust lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2497
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $5.97 $44.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Clearance
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Nikki Formal Satin Slit Midi Dress
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Nikki brings the perfect dose of sleek and bold style to your formal event! She features a sleeveless, square neck, spaghetti straps, and a bodice with flexible boning inserts for a structured fit. Her form-fitting silhouette flaunts your femme figure with a sultry front slit along a midi-length hem. She's composed of a stretch-satin luxe fabric with lining. Complete the look in glitzy heels and a clutch.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, square neck, spaghetti straps
- Bra-friendly design
- The bodice has flexible boning inserts
- Form-fitting silhouette
- Front slit, midi-length hem
- Luxe satin fabric, moderate stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1019
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $14.97 $49.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Double The Glam Crepe Skater Dress
Bring double the glamour with a dress that impresses with chic details! The dress features an off-the-shoulder neckline, long sleeves, and a layered skater skirt silhouette. The dress is composed of a lined crepe fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete look with sling-back heels and a statement necklace.
Fit & Features
- Off the shoulder neckline, V-neck bust
- Long sleeves
- Layered skater silhouette
- Lined crepe fabric
- Form hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1165
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $44.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Ships Free
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City Slither Mini Dress
You're slicker than than the city life. This snake mini dress features a mini mock neckline, long fitted sleeves, a high waist seam, and a slim fit throughout. Dress is composed of a stretchy, semi-sheer mesh fabric with a partial knit lining.
Model is 5'7" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 37" hips. She is wearing a size small
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-3754
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $33.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Clearance
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Glam Arrival Long Sleeve Sheer Glitter Mini Dress
Make a glam arrival at your next party in this gorgeous glitter mesh mini dress! Catch all the glances with the glitzy sheer glitter mesh fabric that has a partial knit lining. The mini-length dress features a square neckline with a chic cowl-draped overlay and long fitted sleeves. The sheer waist insert and sheer back design add that touch of sexy allure. The bodycon silhouette will flaunt your stunning curves. Style with rhinestone heels!
Fit & Features
- Sheer stretchy glitter mesh fabric, partial knit lining
- Square neckline, cowl-draped overlay
- Long fitted sleeves
- Back zipper, hook and eye closure
- Sheer waist and back design
- Bodycon fit
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2847
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $39.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Be The Sensation Satin V-Neck Mini Dress
You'll be a total sensation in this satin mini dress at the club! The short dress features a sleeveless V-neck, spaghetti straps, and a side pleated seam that runs across the bodycon silhouette. Style the satin mini dress with dainty earrings and block heels to complete the look!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neck
- Spaghetti straps
- Side pleated seam
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Luxe satin fabric, knit lining at the bust, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4955
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $38.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale
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Disco Stunner Sequin Mini Dress
Stun at the disco tech or wherever you're headed in this sequin mini dress featuring a sleeveless dual neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps, and form-hugging silhouette. Complete the look in sparkly earrings and heels!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless dual v-necklines
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Form-hugging silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Sequin mesh fabric, knit lining, minimal stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2296
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $52.90
Availability: Out of Stock
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Ready For Midnight Sequin Mini Dress
You'll be ready for the clock to strike midnight in this shimmery sequin mini dress! It features a V-neck and back, long balloon-style sleeves, a tie-back design, front ruching, a mini-length hem with a faux wrap design, and a curve-hugging, bodycon silhouette. The lined knit fabric features all-over sequin embroidery for the prettiest shine. Complete your NYE party look with rhinestone heels.
Fit & Features
- V-neck and back
- Long balloon sleeves, elastic cinched hems
- Tie-back design, front ruching
- Mini-length hem, faux wrap-front design
- Fitted bodycon silhouette
- Sequin embroidery
- Sheer knit fabric, knit lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1883
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $25.97 $56.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Badge:- Sale