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 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.

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

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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

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Availability: Out of Stock
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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
Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0673

Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

Price: $9.97 $48.90

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Availability: Out of Stock
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Glitz And Glitter Mini Dress
With some glitz and glitter, you're bound for best style! This mini dress features a sleeveless bodice, tank-like shoulder straps, a square neck and back, and a short, form hugging fit. The dress is composed of a glitter knit fabric with plenty of stretch and a knit lining.

Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0437

Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

Price: $9.97 $34.90

On Sale: Yes

Availability: Out of Stock
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Becky Open Back Sequin Lace Mini Dress
Special Occasion

Looking for a showstopping dress? The Becky sequin lace mini dress brings fab energy in a sultry open-back design and bodycon silhouette.

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
- Sequin lace fabric lined with stretchy knit
- V-neckline, padded bra cups
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Open back, hook clasp closure, lower zipper and hook-eye closure
- Bodycon silhouette
- Front slit, mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Where to Wear:

School dances, Vegas, bachelorettes, birthdays, date nights, milestone celebrations
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-2510

Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

Price: $69.90

Availability: In Stock

Available Color: RED

Available Size: XS, S, M, L
Wonderstruck Beauty Lace-Up Dress
Everyone will be struck by your beauty n this glitter mini dress perf for a club night! It features a sleeveless square neck with halter straps, a hip pleat seam to accentuate your curves, an asymmetrical hem, and an open lace-up back with tie closure. Complete the look in glitzy heels.

Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neck
- Halter straps
- Hip pleat seam, bodycon fit
- Asymmetrical mini hem
- Open lace-up back with tie closure
- Glitter knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4531

Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

Price: $9.97 $42.90

On Sale: Yes

Availability: Out of Stock
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Zaida Formal Taffeta Skater Dress
Special Occasion

Miake it a fab night out with a formal skater dress that brings the style to your event! The dress features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline with padded cups, adjustable spaghetti straps that cross at the back, and lace-up straps. Her slim-fit bodice leads to a flared skater skirt with hidden side pockets. The dress is composed of a lined taffeta fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete look with rhinestone heels and a clutch.

Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline
- Padded cups
- Adjustable spaghetti straps, lace-up back
- High waist
- Skater skirt
- Taffeta fabric, petticoat
- Form hugging fit, moderate stretch, runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0971

Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

Price: $29.97 $74.90

On Sale: Yes

Availability: Out of Stock
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Sparkle Diva Mini Dress
Shine like the diva you are in this commanding mini dress!

Fits & Features
- Scoop Neckline With Padded Cups
- Spaghetti Straps
- Mini Length Silhouette
- Lined Knit Fabric With Flocked Velvet & Glitter Accents Throughout
- Curve Hugging Fit I Moderate Stretch
- Glitter May Transfer
Model is 5'8" with a 32" bust, 23" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0412

Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

Price: $9.97 $36.90

On Sale: Yes

Availability: Out of Stock
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Key To My Heart Mini Dress
This chic mini will be the key to your heart! It features a mock neck, a semi-sheer back with a zipper and hook and eye closure, a sultry front key hole cut out, a semi-sheer waist inset, and a short, form hugging fit. The dress is composed of a flocked knit fabric that offers moderate stretch and showcases an all over intricate print.

Model is 5'9" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 34" hips. She is wearing a size small.

Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0195

Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

Price: $9.97 $38.90

On Sale: Yes

Availability: Out of Stock
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Oh-So-Chic Rosette Halter Mini Dress
This rosette halter mini dress will have you looking oh-so-chic and ready for romance! It features a sleeveless halter neckline with a bold textured rosette flower applique, tie-back halter straps, a mini-length hem, and a bodycon silhouette that will hug your curves. The crepe fabric has a moderate stretch. Complete your dressy dinner date look with strappy stilettos.

Fit & Features
- Sleeveless halter neckline
- Textured woven rosette flower applique
- Tie-back halter spaghetti straps
- Mini-length hem
- Bodycon silhouette
- Crepe fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2690

Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

Price: $5.97 $35.90

On Sale: Yes

Availability: Out of Stock
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Moment To Sparkle Mesh Mini Dress
It will be your moment to sparkle in this sultry and stunning mini dress. It features a sheer mesh bodice with a crew neckline and long sleeves, a mini-length lining with a sweetheart outline, all-over ruching, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. The sheer mesh fabric has mini heat stone embellishments for a glamorous vibe. Complete the look with lace-up heels.

Fit & Features
- Sheer mesh bodice, crew neckline, long fitted sleeves
- Mini-length lining, sweetheart outline, padded bust
- All-over ruched detailing
- Mini-length, form-fitting silhouette
- Front mini heat stone embellishments
- Moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4147

Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

Price: $9.97 $54.90

On Sale: Yes

Availability: Out of Stock
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Clarissa Rhinestone And Pearl Mini Dress
Special Occasion

All eyes on you—exactly where they should be. With iridescent rhinestones and chic pearl embellishments that catch every light, this curve-hugging mini dress is your RSVP to being unforgettable.

Fit & Features
- Sheer mesh fabric with knit lining, high stretch
- All-over faux pearl and iridescent rhinestone embellishments
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline, structured and padded bust, flexible boning
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Back zipper with hook-eye closure
- Mini-length bodycon silhouette
- Runs true to size
Where to Wear:

Homecoming, birthday celebrations, bachelorette parties, and formal nights out.
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-000036

Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

Price: $59.90

Availability: In Stock

Available Color: BLACK, WHITE

Available Size: XS, S, M, L, XL
Natasha Lace Long Sleeve Feather Mini Dress
Special Occasion

Celebrate the best times in the Natasha lace mini dress! She features a classy sweetheart neckline with a built-in padded underwire bust eliminating the need for a bra, sheer fitted long sleeves, a sassy bodycon silhouette, and a feather trim mini-length hem for those diva vibes! The formal dress is crafted from a chic lace fabric with a sewn-in nude knit lining. Complete the look in rhinestone heels for a rehearsal dinner or cocktail party!

Fit & Features
- Sweetheart neckline
- Built-in padded underwire bust
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Sheer fitted long sleeves
- Bodycon silhouette, feather trim mini-length hem
- Lace fabric, sewn-in nude knit lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1750

Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

Price: $9.97 $59.90

On Sale: Yes

Availability: In Stock

Available Color: BLACK

Available Size: XS
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Sleek Sparkle Sequin Satin Mini Dress
Show off a sleek sparkle in this silky satin mini dress. It features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline with a chic sequin embroidered trim at the bust, thin halter straps with sequin embroidery, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. The smooth satin-knit fabric offers a moderate stretch. Style with rhinestone heels for a night out at the club.

Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline
- Sequin embroidered trim at the bust
- Thin halter straps, sequin embroidery, hook and bar closure
- High waist seam, back zipper, hook and eye closure
- Mini-length hem, fitted bodycon silhouette
- Satin-knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4616

Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

Price: $9.97 $36.90

On Sale: Yes

Availability: Out of Stock
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Satin Chic Mini Dress
You love a chic and sleek look, and this satin mini is no exception. It features a sleeveless bodice, adjustable spaghetti straps, a V neckline, a hidden back zipper and hook and eye closure, flattering front vertical seam detailing, hidden side pockets, and a short A-line skirt that hits mid-thigh. The satin-like fabric offers moderate stretch.

Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0427

Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

Price: $12.97 $32.90

On Sale: Yes

Availability: Out of Stock
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Flirty And Flowy Halter Skater Dress
Showcase your flirty style in this adorable flowy skater dress! It features a sleeveless deep V-neckline, halter straps, dual tie-back accents, a high waist, and a flared-out skater skirt. Complete the look with rhinestone earrings and clear heels.

Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline
- Halter straps, dual tie-back accents
- High waist
- Flowy skater skirt, fit and flare silhouette
- Chambray fabric
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0488

Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

Price: $9.97 $37.90

On Sale: Yes

Availability: Out of Stock
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Felicia Taffeta Bow One Shoulder Mini Dress
Special Occasion

Unveil your inner fashionista with the Felicia taffeta mini dress! Crafted from sleek taffeta woven fabric, this body-hugging mini dress features a striking one-shoulder neckline with a statement bow strap and is lined with a non-slip grip for a secure fit. A pleated hem adds a sophisticated touch, creating an exclusive look perfect for holiday parties, weddings, or school dances. Complete the look in platform heels and a clutch.

Fit & Features
- Sleeveless one-shoulder neckline
- Statement bow strap
- Non-slip grip lining, side zipper and hook-eye closure
- Bodycon silhouette, pleated mini-length hem
- Taffeta woven fabric, sewn-in knit lining, minimal stretch
- Sticky bra or pasties recommended
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1883

Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

Price: $9.97 $56.90

On Sale: Yes

Availability: Out of Stock
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Audrey Strapless Taffeta Skater Dress
Special Occasion

Always make a classy entrance in the Audrey formal party dress at semi-formal and dressy events. The short dress showcases a strapless sweetheart neckline leading to a fitted bodice with a chic drop waist seam while the skater silhouette flatters your figure. Complete the look with earrings and block heels.

This dress brings the fun and the fashion. If you love a bold, playful look, explore our stylish short prom dresses or make an entrance in our stunning short wedding guest dresses in short and mini lengths.

Fit & Features
- Taffeta woven fabric
- Strapless sweetheart neckline
- Back zipper closure
- Drop waist seam
- Skater silhouette, short-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-2579

Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

Price: $14.97 $59.90

On Sale: Yes

Availability: In Stock

Available Color: BLACK

Available Size: S, M
Product Badge:
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