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 timeless appeal. Whether you’re headed to a wedding reception, a night out, or a special celebration, these mini silhouettes are made to shine.
Silhouettes That Stand Out
Go sleek in bodycon styles with one-shoulder necklines or daring cutouts, or turn heads in glitter mesh and sequin minis that sparkle with every step. Satin short cocktail dresses bring luxe vibes to formal nights, while chiffon and lace keep things romantic and effortlessly chic.
Styling Made Easy
Style your mini with strappy heels and statement earrings for weddings, or go bold with metallic accessories for evening events. Prefer something playful? Skater and asymmetrical minis pair perfectly with platform heels and a clutch for a flirty, fashion-forward finish.
Your Spotlight Moment
From cocktail parties to milestone celebrations, Windsor’s short cocktail dresses are designed to keep you glowing all night long. Flirty, fun, and unforgettable, these minis make every event feel like your moment to shine.
Shop Windsor’s short cocktail dresses online, in-app, or in-store and step into your next event with standout 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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Ravishing Ruffles A-Line Mini Dress
Keep it ravishing with a ruffled mini dress! The dress features an off-the-shoulder neckline, ruffled sleeves, and a mini-length A-line silhouette with tiered ruffles. The dress is composed of a lightweight woven fabric that offers a fitted bodice with a flowy silhouette. Complete look with heels.
Fit & Features
- Off-the-shoulder neckline
- Ruffled sleeves
- Hidden back zipper and hook and eye closure
- Mini-length A-line silhouette
- Tiered ruffles
- Woven fabric
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1225
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $6.97 $44.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Striking In Satin Mini Dress
Strike a sultry look in satin! The mini dress features a sweetheart neckline with a scalloped lace trim, adjustable spaghetti straps, bustier-like cups and a mini length silhouette. Dress is composed of a stretchy satin fabric that offers a curve hugging fit.
Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0040
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $33.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Addie Strapless Velvet Asymmetric Ruffled Mini Dress
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Bring the flirtatious allure in the Addie velvet ruffled mini dress perfect for your next party! The short formal dress is designed with a strapless straight-across neckline, vertical seams that run from bust to hem, and a tiered, ruffled, asymmetric hem for that dramatic flair.
This dress was made for selfies! Love a bold look? Browse our chic black prom dresses or stand out in our stylish party dresses.
Fit & Features
- Lined velvet fabric
- Strapless straight neckline
- Vertical seams from bust to hem
- Back zipper closure
- Tiered asymmetric ruffled hem
- Mini length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-2563
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $59.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: BLACK
Available Size: XS, S, M, L
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Dazzling Sequin Mesh X-Back Dress
Razzle and dazzle in this sequin mesh dress designed to create the perfect entrance! The dress features a sleeveless v-neck, bungee spaghetti straps that shape the open, x-back design, and a bodycon mini-length hem. Style with an envelope clutch to complete the look!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless v-neck
- Bungee spaghetti straps
- Open x-back design
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Sequin pattern mesh, knit lining, minimal stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1828
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $52.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Hit The Bar Satin Slit Short Dress
Hit the bar with the girls looking stunning in this satin short dress featuring a sleeveless one-shoulder neckline, dual shoulder straps, underwire bust and front slit cut out, and a bodycon silhouette. Complete your sultry look in teardrop earrings and heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless one-shoulder neckline
- Dual shoulder straps, back zipper closure
- Underwire bust, front slit cut out
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Smooth satin fabric
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4596
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $44.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Kaitlyn Jacquard Party Short Dress
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Short and sweet, the Kaitlyn party dress is dance floor ready and brings the flirty charm! She features a sleeveless v-neckline with dual adjustable spaghetti straps, a lightly padded bust, and a high-waist seam leading to her tiered, ruffled short hem. The formal dress is composed of a sleek jacquard satin fabric with a knit lining and no stretch. Complete your dressy look in sparkly block heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless v-neckline, dual adjustable spaghetti straps
- Lightly padded bust, bra optional
- Back zipper closure
- High-waist seam
- Tiered, ruffle short-length hem
- Jacquard satin fabric, knit lining, no stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1130
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $56.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Ivanka Taffeta Rhinestone Bubble Hem Dress
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Add a flirty flair to your formal wear in the Ivanka taffeta short dress! She features a V-neckline with a wired insert and foldover design, adjustable spaghetti straps, a padded bust, a flattering pleated waist, and an A-line silhouette with a bubble-style short hem. The formal mini dress is composed of a smooth taffeta woven fabric with colored rhinestone embellishments for a sparkly look and has a sewn-in stretchy knit lining. Complete the look with glitzy flat sandals for a sweet sixteen, wedding, or school dance!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline, wire insert, foldover design
- Adjustable spaghetti straps, padded bust
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Pleated waist, A-line silhouette, bubble-style short hem
- Colored rhinestone embellishments
- Taffeta woven fabric, sewn-in stretchy knit lining
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1980
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $14.97 $84.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Mesh Affection Cold Shoulder Dress
Capture the attention of the club in this mesh cold shoulder dress! It features sheer long sleeves with split cuffs, spaghetti straps, an empire waist seam, and a curve-hugging silhouette with side ruching and a mini-length hem. Complete the look in sassy heels.
Fit & Features
- Cold shoulder neckline
- Sheer long sleeves, split cuffs, spaghetti straps
- Empire waist seam
- Curve-hugging, side ruching
- Mini-length hem
- Mesh-lined fabric, moderate stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4599
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $29.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Going Out Satin Slit Mini Dress
By the way, you'll be going out tonight in this stunning satin dress! It features a sleeveless square neck with a pleated, foldover design, spaghetti straps, a bodycon silhouette, and a front-side slit accent. Style with a mesh rhinestone handbag to complete the look.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neck, pleated foldover design
- Spaghetti straps
- Bodycon silhouette
- Front side slit accent
- Mini-length hem
- Smooth satin fabric, moderate stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4877
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $6.97 $34.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Julissa Knot Front Heat Stone Mini Dress
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Sparkle and glitter like the night sky in our statement Julissa!
Fits & Features
- Plunging V Neckline With Twist Front Design
- Adjustable Spaghetti Straps
- Zipper With Hook & Eye Closure At Back
- Ruching Along The Sides & Center Back
- Mini Length Silhouette
- Fully Lined, Mesh Knit Fabric With Heat Stone Embellishments All Over
- Curve Hugging Fit With Ample Stretch
Model is 5'9" with a 32" 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: 05001-0249
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $25.97 $69.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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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
Product Badge:- Sale