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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Dazzle Goddess Demask Sequin Mini Dress
Glow on, girl! This sequin dress brings the highlight to your next night out with shimmering sequins. The dress features a luxe demask sequin print, a trendy square neckline, and a curve-hugging mini-length silhouette. Complete your look with sleek stilettos.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Bungee spaghetti straps
- Demask sequin design on a sheer mesh fabric
- Knit lining
- Moderate stretch
- Mini length silhouette
- Form-hugging fit
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0864
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $18.97 $46.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Anita Mock Neck Ruched Midi Dress
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Accentuate all your curves in the Anita midi dress!
Fits & Features
- Mock Neckline
- Long Fitted Sleeves
- Ruching Throughout Front
- Midi Length Silhouette
- Jersey Knit Composition
- Bodycon Fit I Moderate Stretch
- Zipper Not Included
Model is 5'9" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0319
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $44.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Trendy And Ruched Mini Dress
Step up your style with this trendy mini dress that is perf for the cooler months! It features a deep V-neckline, long bishop sleeves, a high waist seam, and a ruched skirt with a mini-length, curve-hugging silhouette and a front adjustable drawstring. Pair this dress with chic mules.
Fit & Features
- Deep V-neckline, pleated detailing
- Long bishop sleeves, smocked hems
- Back zipper and hook and eye closure
- High waist seam, short, form-fitting silhouette
- Ruching, front adjustable drawstring
- Woven fabric, knit lining, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4061
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $49.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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A Sultry Moment Mesh Mini Dress
Have a sultry style moment in this chic mesh mini dress. It features an off-the-shoulder sweetheart neckline, sheer short drape sleeves, ruching at the bodice, ruching down the sides, and a short, curve-hugging bodycon silhouette. Complete the look with strappy stilettos.
Fit & Features
- Off-the-shoulder sweetheart neckline
- Sheer short drape sleeves
- Back zipper, hook and eye closure
- Ruching at the bodice
- Ruching down the sides
- Mini-length, form-fitting silhouette
- Sheer mesh fabric, knit lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1157
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $36.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Choose To Sparkle Mini Dress
Choose to sparkle this weekend! This glittering mini features a scoop style neckline, spaghetti straps and a short hemline. Dress is composed of a mesh knit material and is fully lined. Glitter shows a diamond pattern and reflects silver and various colors when the light is caught. Glitter may transfer.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0204
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $33.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Twila Satin Lace-Up Corset Skater Dress
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The satin skater dress features a sleeveless cowl neckline supported with tank-like shoulder straps, a corset bodice accented with flexible boning for additional support, a lace-up back design, and a short pleated skater hem. Complete formal outfit with chandelier earrings.
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 satin-like fabrication
- Sleeveless cowl neckline, padded bra cups
- Tank shoulder straps
- Corset bodice with flexible boning
- Lace-up back design
- Short pleated skater hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-2568
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $69.90
Availability: Out of Stock
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Totally Smitten Satin Strapless Skater Dress
Everyone will be totally smitten over you in this gorgeous satin skater dress at cocktail parties or weddings! It features a strapless square neckline with a v-wire insert, a pleated bust, hidden side pockets for keeping your hands warm, and a short-length hem. Complete the look in rhinestone heels and a bracelet.
Fit & Features
- Strapless square neckline
- V-wire insert, pleated bust
- Hidden side pockets
- Skater silhouette
- Short-length hem
- Lined satin fabric, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2345
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $5.97 $49.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Lucia Metallic Lace Party Dress
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You'll be the center of attention in the stunning Lucia party dress! She features a sleeveless scoop neckline with a padded bust and a structured bodice, adjustable spaghetti straps, and an alluring open back with a lace-up strappy design for a customized fit. Her high waist seam flows out to a short party skirt with a fit and flare silhouette. The lined lace fabric features a metallic thread woven throughout. Style this dress with glitzy earrings.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless scoop neckline
- Padded bust, structured bodice, flexible boning
- Adjustable spaghetti straps, 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
- Sheer lace fabric, metallic thread woven throughout
- Full knit lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1043
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $74.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Chic Romance Floral Satin Lace-Up Skater Dress
Showcase a chic romantic aura in this floral satin jacquard skater dress featuring a strapless sweetheart neckline, flexible boning at the bodice for added structure, and lace-up sides for a snatched silhouette. The short skater skirt adds a sweet feminine vibe to the stunning style.
Fit & Features
- Floral satin jacquard woven fabric, stretchy knit lining
- Strapless sweetheart neckline, no-slip strip
- Flexible boning
- Lace-up sides
- Back zipper with hook-eye closure
- Short-length skater silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-3651
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $54.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Chic Status Ruffled And Ruched Mini Dress
Achieve chic status serving looks in this on-trend ruffled and ruched mini dress! It features a sleeveless high boat neckline, an alluring open back with a V-cut design, ruffled accents at the shoulder and hem, ruching down the back and side seams to accentuate your curves, a mini-length hem with a ruffled trim, and a bodycon silhouette. The double-lined smooth knit fabric offers plenty of stretch. Style this short dress with lace-up stiletto heels for a party.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless high boat neckline
- Open V-cut back design
- Ruffled accents at the shoulder and hem
- Ruched detailing down the back and side seams
- Mini-length hem, ruffled trim, bodycon fit
- Double-lined smooth knit fabric, plenty of stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2896
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $42.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Malika Formal Sequin One-Shoulder Midi Dress
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Sequin dresses make sure every eye will be on your dazzling aurora and the Malika formal midi dress is no exception! She features a chic one-shoulder neckline adorned with a fitted long sleeve, an asymmetrical pleated accent, and a form-hugging silhouette revealing a sexy side slit design. The formal midi-length dress is crafted from a sequin embellished lined fabric that brings the sparkle. Complete the look with earrings and heels for a holiday party!
Fit & Features
- One-shoulder neckline, fitted long sleeve
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Form-hugging silhouette
- Side slit design, midi-length hem
- Sequin-embellished fabric, stretchy knit lining
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1901
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $59.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Dazzle Darling Rhinestone Trim Mini Dress
Dazzle them all with your stunning beauty in this curve-hugging mini dress showcasing the prettiest sparkle! The mini dress features a sleeveless V-neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps for a customized fit, a short bodycon silhouette, and a chic side slit with cascading rhinestone fringe. The crepe fabric includes a full knit lining. Style this party dress with rhinestone hoops.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Mini-length hem
- Fitted bodycon silhouette
- Side slit, rhinestone fringe trim
- Crepe fabric, full knit lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1931
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $44.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Velvet Marabou Neck Trim Mini Dress
This sleek and chic dress will surely have everyone doing a double-take!
Fits & Features
- Adjustable Spaghetti Strap
- Marabou Trim Neckline With Notched V At Center
- Back Zip With Hook & Eye Closure
- Mini Length Silhouette
- Soft Velvet I Fully Lined
- Curve Hugging Fit I Moderate Stretch
Model is 5'9" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 34" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0479
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $50.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Kara Formal Floral Satin Skater Dress
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Sleek with an adorable flirty flair, the Kara formal floral satin skater short dress is the picture-perfect option for parties! She features a sleeveless V-neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps for customizable wear, a fitted high waist, a short skater skirt, and a fit and flare silhouette. The smooth satin woven fabric features an all-over floral pattern for the prettiest look. Style this dress with platform heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline
- Adjustable spaghetti straps, hidden back zipper, hook and eye closure
- Fitted high waist, short skater skirt, fit and flare silhouette
- Floral pattern
- Satin woven fabric, full lining, no stretch
- Strapless or sticky bra recommended
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1478
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $49.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Strike The Crowd Glitter Skater Dress
Strike the crowd with your subtle sparkle in this glitter skater dress at school dances or parties! It features a sleeveless square neckline, spaghetti straps, a skater silhouette, hidden side pockets for keeping your hands warm, and a short-length hem. The dress is designed with a glitter diamond pattern on crepe knit fabric. Complete the look with rhinestone earrings and a bracelet.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline, spaghetti straps
- Skater silhouette
- Hidden side pockets
- Short-length hem
- Glitter diamond pattern
- Crepe knit fabric, bust lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2464
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $36.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Sneak Peek Mesh Bodycon Mini Dress
A mesh mini dress that gives everyone a peek at your curves! The fitted bodycon silhouette and ruched side seams hug your figure in all the right places, while the sheer fitted long sleeves and low back cowl neckline with tie closure give it a touch of elegance. Complete the look in platform heels for a night out!
Fit & Features
- Sheer fitted long sleeves
- Square neckline
- Low back cowl neckline with tie closure
- Side ruched seams, bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Mesh fabric, sewn-in knit lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-5498
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $6.97 $46.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Glitter Magic Velvet Skater Dress
Have yourself a magical night in this glitter velvet skater dress featuring a sleeveless, square neckline, tank-style straps, a high waist seam, and a short flared hem. Complete the look in statement heels and jewelry.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless, square neckline
- Tank-style straps
- High waist seam
- Skater silhouette
- Short flared hem
- Glitter velvet fabric, minimal stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1739
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $39.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Heavenly Sequins Off Shoulder Mini Dress
You'll be looking all types of angelic. Wow the crowd in this sequined mini!
Fits & Features
- Off Shoulder Sleeves
- Plunging Wire V Neckline With Padded Cups
- Square Back With Zipper & Hook And Eye Closure
- Mini Length Silhouette
- Mesh Knit With Scroll & Diamond Pattern Sequins Throughout
- Fully Lined
- Bodycon Fit I Ample Stretch
White: Model is 5'9" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 35.5" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Mauve: Model is 5'9" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0235
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $48.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Raina Velvet Long Sleeve Bodycon Mini Dress
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Create a luxe party look in the Raina formal mini dress designed with smooth velvet fabric for an elevated chic vibe. It features a cowl neckline, long fitted sleeves with shoulder pad accents, and ruched detailing to accentuate your stunning curves on the short bodycon silhouette.
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
- Velvet fabric, knit lining
- Cowl neckline,padded bra cups
- Long fitted sleeves, shoulder pads
- Back zipper closure, high waist seam
- Ruched detailing
- Mini-length bodycon silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-2305
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $49.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: NAVY
Available Size: XS, S
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Stunned Allure Corset Rhinestone Bodycon Mini Dress
This rhinestone mesh mini dress features a sultry pleated V-neckline and adjustable spaghetti straps for a custom fit. The corset-style bodice flaunts the bodycon mini-length silhouette perfect for pairing with stiletto heels.
Fit & Features
- Mesh fabric, sewn-in knit lining, moderate stretch
- Pleated V-neckline
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Flexible boning, sheer trim, faux wrap sash
- Bodycon mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-5612
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $52.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Alaina Rhinestone Trim Bell Sleeve Formal Mini Dress
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Bring the iconic glamour to your next dressy party in the Alaina formal mini dress! With her chic allure and radiant rhinestone detailing, you'll receive all the compliments. She features a sultry plunging V-neckline with a dainty rhinestone trim, a small rhinestone bow at the center of the bust, a V-back design with a matching rhinestone trim and a back zipper closure, long dramatic bell sleeves, a mini-length hem, and a bodycon silhouette to flaunt your figure. The crepe fabric offers a moderate stretch. Complete your look in this mini dress with sleek pumps.
Fit & Features
- Plunging V-neckline, rhinestone trim, front rhinestone bow design
- V-back design, rhinestone trim, zipper, hook-eye closure
- Long bell sleeves, flared hems
- Mini-length hem, bodycon silhouette
- Crepe fabric, bust knit lining, moderate stretch
- Bra-friendly design
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1998
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $59.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Dreamy Beauty Satin Marabou Dress
Look like a dreamy beauty in this silky satin dress for your next fancy night out! It features a one-shoulder neckline, a long bell sleeve with marabou trim, side pleating with hidden zipper closure, and a form-hugging mini-length hem. Complete your dressy look in embellished pumps.
Fit & Features
- One-shoulder neckline
- Long bell sleeve with marabou trim
- Side pleating, hidden zipper closure
- Form-hugging silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Satin fabric, chiffon lining, no stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2308
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $62.90
Availability: Out of Stock
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Own The Night Faux Wrap Mini Dress
Modern and sleek, this bodycon mini dress is ready for a night on the town! The dress features a sleeveless square neckline, spaghetti straps, a crepe bodice with a high-waist seam, and a satin asymmetrical wrap hem. Complete your party look in sassy heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neck
- Spaghetti straps
- Crepe bodice, high waist seam
- Satin asymmetrical wrap hem
- Bodycon, mini-length
- Minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4525
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $39.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Lace Trim Satin Mini Dress
The little lace detail this satin mini has gives it a sexy edge.
Fits & Features
- Adjustable Spaghetti Straps
- Lace-Trimmed V Neck & Back
- Hidden Back Zipper With Hook & Eye Closure
- Flattering Bust Seams I High Waist Seam
- Short, Form-Hugging Fit
- Small Front Slit
- Satin Fabric I Minimal Stretch
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0673
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $48.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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