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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Party With Me Glitter Mini Dress
Get the party started in a dress that has all the heads turning your direction! This mini dress features a square neckline, spaghetti straps, and a cut out detail at the rib. Dress is form fitting and has a mini side slit detail and a hem that hits mid thigh. Dress is composed of a glitter knit material that offers slight stretch.
Model is 5'8" with a 32" bust, 23" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0369
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $13.97 $34.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Too Royal Mesh Bodycon Dress
She's looking too fly in the club tonight, y'all! This bodycon dress features mesh sleeves, a crew neckline, and a bralette-style bodice. It has a fixed waist and a bodycon ponte skirt with moderate stretch. Pair with your favorite iced-out heels for a star-striking vibe.
Royal: Model is 5'6" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 34" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Burgundy: Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.Style Number/Barcode: 05103-3616
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $44.90
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Dreamy Vibes Long Sleeve Chiffon Skater Dress
This dreamy long sleeve chiffon skater dress has a flowy silhouette to give you that effortlessly ethereal look! The short dress is crafted with an airy sheer chiffon fabric for a lightweight feel, and includes a partial knit lining for coverage. The bodice is shaped with a V-neckline with a chic pleated surplice design, and the sheer long balloon sleeves have cinched hems. The back features a partially smocked design for added stretch. The high waist seam flows out to a short skater skirt with a fit and flare silhouette and a faux wrap-front design. Complete your outfit with block heels for a bridal shower or birthday party!
Fit & Features
- Sheer non-stretch chiffon fabric, partial knit lining
- V-neckline with pleated surplice design
- Long unlined balloon sleeves, elastic cinched hems
- Smocked back, zipper with hook and eye closure
- High waist seam
- Short skater silhouette, faux wrap-front design
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-3139
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $22.97 $49.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Obsessed Over Lace Mini Dress
We get it - the obession with lace is real! This mini dress features an elastic banded off the shoulder square neckline, long fitted sheer sleeves, and a short, form hugging fit with scalloped detail hemlines. The dress is composed of a sheer lace fabric with a smooth stretchy knit lining.
Model is 5'8" with a 32" bust, 25" waist and 35" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0134
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $37.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Modernist Mini Crepe Tank Dress
Figure flattering in color-blocked panels, this modernist mini immediately draws the eye! The on-trend mini tank dress features a sleeveless, v-neck, tank straps, and a curve-hugging silhouette perfect for flaunting your bombshell figure! Complete the look in sassy heels for dinner and drinks.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, v-neck, tank straps
- Color block contrasting
- Curve-hugging silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Back zipper closure
- Woven crepe fabric, moderate stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0339
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $15.97 $38.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Glam And Gorgeous Bodycon Dress
Hey gorgeous! Amp up your night out dress collection with this glam bodycon! It features a sleeveless bodice, adjustable spaghetti straps, a bustier style top with structured, lined, and padded cups, a sheer inset at the waist, a square back with multiple hook and eye closures and a lower back cut out, a lower back zipper closure, and a short, curve hugging fit. The top of the dress is composed of a beaded crochet fabric and the skirt is made of a knit fabric with moderate stretch.
Model is 5'6.5" with a 32" bust, 23.5" waist and 35" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0064
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $49.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Allure Them All Satin Wrap Mini Dress
Allure them all with your chic style in this curve-hugging satin mini dress! It features an off-the-shoulder V-neckline with a wrap-front design, short sleeve cuffs, figure-flattering pleated detailing at the waist, a mini-length hem with an asymmetric wrap-front, and a bodycon silhouette. Complete your look with rhinestone fringe earrings and silver heels.
Fit & Features
- Off-the-shoulder V-neckline, wrap-front design
- Short sleeve cuffs
- Pleated waist
- Mini-length hem, asymmetric wrap-front
- Bodycon silhouette
- Satin-knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2505
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $38.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Pop On Over Bubble Hem Skater Dress
Pop on over to every party you're invited to in this poplin skater dress featuring adorable puff short sleeves, a wired V-neckline, a high waist seam, and a flattering fit and flare silhouette with a short bubble hem design. The poplin woven fabric includes a sewn-in knit lining. Style this skater dress with rhinestone strappy heels to complete the look!
Fit & Features
- Puff short sleeves, cinched hems
- Wired V-neckline, back zipper, hook and eye closure
- High waist seam
- Fit and flare skater silhouette
- Short bubble hem design
- Poplin woven fabric, sewn-in knit lining, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2299
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $6.97 $56.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Lookin' Luxe Velvet Ruched Mini Dress
Showcase a gorgeous luxe look in this stunning ruched mini dress! It features a trendy square neckline with front ruched detailing, a drawstring accent, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. Pair this dress with a sleek and chic ring set for the perf holiday party look.
Fit & Features
- Spaghetti straps
- Square neckline
- Back zipper closure
- High waist seam
- Front ruched detailing with drawstring accent
- Short, form-hugging fit
- Smooth velvet fabric with plenty of stretch
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0786
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $13.97 $34.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Jayd Formal Glitter Long Sleeve Midi Dress
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A midi dress with sparkling shimmer! The Jayd formal glitter dress offers the perfect shine for homecoming or dressy celebration parties. She features sheer mesh fitted long sleeves, a square neckline, a flattering bodycon silhouette, and a sultry wrap front slit. The formal dress is crafted from a glitter crepe fabric that shimmers under any light. Style the formal knee-length dress with silver block heels.
Fit & Features
- Sheer mesh fitted long sleeves
- Square neckline
- Bodycon silhouette
- Wrap front slit, midi-length hem
- Glitter crepe fabric, moderate stretch
- Bra friendly design
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1727
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $29.97 $59.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Demask Sequin Lace Up Mini Dress
Lace-up in a stunning sequin dress that dazzles up your evening! The dress features a plunging V-neckline, sleek spaghetti straps, a damask sequin design, and a sexy lace-up back. Complete your look with chrome platform heels and a sleek glitter clutch for a dazzling night out outfit.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Demask sequin design on a sheer mesh fabric with a knit lining
- Lattice-back
- Mini length silhouette
- Form hugging fit
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0646
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $45.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Sparkling Attitude Glitter Ruffle Mini Dress
Make a sparkling statement in this glitter mini dress to match your attitude for the night! The mini-length dress features a flirty cowl neckline, and spaghetti straps that crisscross in the back for a touch of allure, a bodycon silhouette, and a tiered ruffled mini-length hem and glitter fabric will have you shining all night long. Complete the look in high heels for a holiday party!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless cowl neckline
- Spaghetti straps, crisscross back
- Bodycon silhouette
- Tiered ruffle mini-length hem
- Glitter fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2661
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $42.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Lexie Sleeveless Sequin Mesh Mini Dress
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Light up the room at your next holiday party in our stunning Lexie mini dress! She features a sleeveless bodice, bungee spaghetti straps that lead to a cross back, a cowl neckline, and a short, curve-hugging fit. Pair this gorgeous dress with a rhinestone clutch to complete your fashionably glam look.
Fit & Features
- Bungee spaghetti straps
- Cross back detail
- Cowl neckline
- Mini length silhouette
- Form-hugging fit
- Sheer sequin mesh fabric with a knit lining
- Moderate stretch
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0558
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $29.97 $46.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Get Sprung On Florals Mini Dress
Get sprung on this too cute mini dress! It features an off the shoulder neckline with short cuffed sleeves, a trendy tie front with a keyhole cut out, seam detailing, a smocked back, and a short, form hugging fit. The dress is composed of a woven fabric with no stretch.
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0099
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $42.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Wendy Floral Sequin Mini Party Dress
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Spring into the Wendy floral sequin party dress ready to bloom for school dances, banquets, or dressy celebrations! She features a sleeveless square neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps, a flattering bodycon silhouette, and a mini-length hem. The party dress is designed with a gorgeous floral sequin pattern on mesh fabric with a stretchy knit lining. Complete the look with some radiant bling and heels!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps
- Padded bust, back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Bodycon silhouette, mini-length hem
- Floral sequin-embellished pattern
- Mesh fabric, stretchy knit lining
- Bra optional
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1707
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $79.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Kiana Flower Lace-Up A-Line Party Dress
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Standout from the crowd in the fresh Kiana flower party dress! She features a sleeveless square neckline, spaghetti straps that lead to the head-turning lace-up back, and a flirty A-line silhouette with a short-length hem. The party dress is designed with a soutache flower pattern that brings a one-of-a-kind style on mesh fabric with a stretchy knit lining. Complete the look for weddings or formal birthdays with heels and butterfly earrings.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Spaghetti straps, lace-up back
- A-line silhouette, short-length hem
- Soutache flower pattern
- Mesh fabric, stretchy knit lining
- Sticky bra or pasties recommended
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1878
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $29.97 $49.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Cheyenne Lace Crepe Mini Dress
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A gorgeous floral lace design adds a sultry touch to our lovely Cheyenne. Form hugging and fitted, each of your curves will be celebrated! Add a glitzy envelope clutch and some rhinestone heels for a star-studded look!
Fits & Features
- Sweetheart Neckline I Padded Bust
- Sheer Lace Back, Fitted Long Sleeves & Waist
- Back Zipper With Hook & Eye Closure
- Mini Length Silhouette
- Crepe Fabric I Lined
- Form Hugging Fit I Moderate Stretch
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0443
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $46.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Kimmy Formal Sequin Mini Dress
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Dress to impress in our shimmering Kimmy dress that stuns for your next special evening. The dress features a wide round neckline, fitted long sleeves, and a sequin scroll pattern. The dress is composed of a lined mesh fabric that offers a form hugging fit with minimal stretch. Complete look with a rhinestone clutch and rhinestone rings.
Fit & Features
- Wide round neckline
- Fitted long sleeves
- Sequin scroll pattern
- Mini length silhouette
- Lined mesh fabric
- Form hugging fit
- Minimal stretch
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0411
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $29.97 $54.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Stevie Formal Sequin Midi Dress
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A cause for celebration! Make every room shine in the Stevie formal sequin dress perfect for birthdays or wedding guests. She features a sleeveless one-shoulder, cowl neck, adjustable spaghetti strap, built-in padded bust, and bodycon silhouette with a slit along the midi-length hem. The formal dress is composed of a sequin fabric with a knit lining and plenty of stretch. Style with lace-up heels and earrings to complete the look!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless one-shoulder, cowl neck, adjustable spaghetti strap
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Built-in padded bust
- Bodycon, front slit, midi-length hem
- Sequin fabric, knit lining, moderate stretch
- No bra required
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1335
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $59.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Adorable Classic Strapless Corset Floral Skater Dress
A strapless floral skater dress features a flirty corset bodice and a flattering skater mini-length silhouette. Perfect for a brunch or party.
Fit & Features
- Floral brocade pattern, woven fabric lined with satin
- Strapless ruffled neckline
- Padded bra cups
- Corset bodice, flexible boning, back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Skater mini-length silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-3476
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $24.97 $54.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Enchanted Evening Velvet Mini Dress
Keep your dinner date outfit enchanting and chic in this smooth velvet mini dress. It features a sleeveless V-neckline, spaghetti straps, pleated detailing at the side, a faux wrap design, and an asymmetrical mini-length hem. The velvet fabric offers a moderate stretch with a form-hugging, bodycon silhouette. Complete your look with satin platform heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- High waist seam, pleating at the side
- Faux wrap design, asymmetrical mini-length hem
- Fitted bodycon silhouette
- Velvet fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1887
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $36.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Sassy Lace-Up Sequin Mini Dress
Slay in a sequin dress that dazzles up your night! The dress features a sleeveless V-neckline, sleek spaghetti straps, and a sexy lace-up back. The dress is composed of a lined mesh fabric that is adorned with a geometric sequin pattern. Complete look with stacked rhinestone rings.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline
- Sleek spaghetti straps
- Sexy lace-up back
- Lined mesh fabric
- Geometric sequin pattern
- Mini length silhouette
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-3645
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $18.97 $46.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Chic And Strappy Mini Dress
Chic and strappy, this gorgeous mini is undeniably stylish.
Fits & Features
- Spaghetti Straps Lead To Lattice Back
- Deep V Neckline
- High Waist Seam
- Mini Length Silhouette
- Curve-Hugging Fit
- Crepe Composition
- Moderate Stretch
Model is 5'9" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 34" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0275
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $36.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Harlee Iridescent Sequin Short Dress
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Short and undeniably stunning, the Harlee iridescent sequin dress shimmers and shines out on the dance floor! She features an off-the-shoulder neckline with non-slip grip lining, bell sleeves, padded bust, and side ruched seams that accentuate your curves along her form-hugging silhouette. The formal dress is composed of a sequin woven fabric with a sewn-in lining and minimal stretch. Complete your dressy look in doorknocker earrings and heels!
Fit & Features
- Off-the-shoulder neckline, non-slip grip lining
- Bell sleeves, padded bust, bra optional
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Side ruched seams
- Bodycon silhouette, short-length hem
- Iridescent sequins, sewn-in lining, minimal stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1209
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $14.97 $99.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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