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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.

  • Revel In Wonder Jacquard Corset Skater Dress

    A wonderous occasion begins with this perfect short skater dress! It boasts a square neckline, wide shoulder straps, and a curved waist seam for a chic and comfortable fit. The corset bodice with flexible boning creates a gorgeous hourglass shape while the jacquard pattern adds a touch of elegance to the short skater silhouette. Complete the look in strappy heels for a dressy occasion!

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless square neckline, wide shoulder straps
    • Back zipper and hook-eye closure
    • Corset bodice, flexible boning
    • Curved waist seam
    • Short skater silhouette
    • Jacquard pattern, woven fabric, stretchy knit lining
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2981

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $56.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Char Formal Velvet Glitter Mini Dress

    Special Occasion 

    Dazzle and stun in a dress that is fit for a fashionista! Char features a wrap V-neckline, long puff sleeves that bring the drama, glitter details throughout, and a ruched ruffle accent that runs off-center. The dress is composed of a lined velvet fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch.

    Fit & Features

    • Wrap V-neckline
    • Long puff sleeves
    • Glitter details throughout
    • Ruched ruffle accent
    • Lined velvet fabric
    • Mini length silhouette
    • Form hugging fit
    • Moderate stretch 

     

    Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.

    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0483

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $29.97 $49.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Outer Limits Holographic A-Line Dress

    Take your style to the outer limits in this holographic a-line short dress featuring a sleeveless boat neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps, and a curve-hugging fit. Complete your chic look in lucite mules.

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless boat neckline
    • Adjustable spaghetti straps
    • A-line silhouette
    • Curve-hugging
    • Short-length hem
    • Holographic woven fabric, knit lining, no stretch
    • Fits true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2132

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $19.97 $35.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Laurie Rhinestone Velvet Mini Dress

    Special Occasion

    Bring the drama in the glamorous and chic Laurie mini dress. She features a one-shoulder neckline with a long fitted sleeve, a flattering high waist, ruching down the sides, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. The velvet fabric showcases all-over rhinestone embellishment for a luxe vibe. Style this dress with sparkly hoops.

    Fit & Features

    • One-shoulder neckline
    • Single long fitted sleeve
    • High waist seam, side ruching
    • Mini-length, form-fitting silhouette
    • Velvet fabric, knit lining, moderate stretch
    • Rhinestone embellishment
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0758

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $14.97 $69.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Treat Me Heat Stone Mini Dress

    Treat yourself! That's our motto. This sweet mini features a square neckline, and spaghetti straps that lead to a square back. Dress has a form fitting silhouette and a hem that hits mid thigh. Composed of a satin material that offers slight stretch and adorned in heat stones that reflect when they catch the light!

    Model is 5'8" with a 32" bust,  23" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.  

    Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0400

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $12.97 $32.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Kensley Sequin Cowl Party Dress

    Special Occasion

     Truly captivating and unique as you! The Kensley sequin party dress shimmers and shines on the red carpet or your next dressy night out. She features a sleeveless cowl neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps that cross along her low-cut back, a form-hugging silhouette, and a mini-length hem. The formal dress is composed of a sequin-knit mesh fabric with a knit lining and minimal stretch. Complete the look in strappy stiletto heels.

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless cowl neckline
    • Adhesive bra recommended
    • Adjustable spaghetti straps
    • Criss-cross low cut back, hidden zipper closure
    • Form-hugging silhouette, mini-length hem
    • Sequin mesh, knit lining, minimal stretch
    • Fits true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1361

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $14.97 $59.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Dazzle Me Sequin Bodycon Dress

    Dazzle yourself walking past every mirror in this sequin bodycon dress! It features a sleeveless scoop neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps, back zipper and hook-eye closure, and a mini-length hem. Complete the look with a glamorous hair accessory.

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless scoop neckline
    • Adjustable spaghetti straps
    • Back zipper and hook-eye closure
    • Bodycon silhouette
    • Mini-length hem
    • Sequin velvet fabric, knit lining, minimal stretch
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2116

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $24.97 $54.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

    Product Badge:
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  • Curves Ahead Shirred Mini Dress

    Show off curves in a mini dress that brings the major wow factor! The mini dress features a plunging v-neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps, and sexy shirred detail that adorns the center of the bodice and leads to the hem. Complete your date-night outfit with clear heels and statement earrings. 

    Fit & Features 

    • Sleeveless plunging v-neckline
    • Adjustable spaghetti straps
    • Shirring at the bodice and hem 
    • Mini length silhouette 
    • Form hugging 
    • Stretchy knit fabric 


    Model is 5'8" with 32" bust, 24" waist and 36.5" hips. She is wearing a size small.

    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0473

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $29.97 $49.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Candance Strapless Corset Sash Sequin Mini Dress

    Special Occasion

    A sparkling mini dress features a strapless corset bodice with flexible boning and a flirty front sash design that flaunts your figure along the bodycon fit. Perfect for the school dance or a celebration.

    Fit & Features

    • Mesh fabric lined with stretchy knit
    • Strapless neckline
    • Back zipper and hook-eye closure
    • Flexible boning, front sash
    • Bodycon mini-length fit
    • Sequin beaded glitter embellishments
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-2427

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $59.97 $119.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Flawless Behavior Lace-Up Glitter Party Dress

    Step out with flawless behavior thanks to this glitter party dress! Sparkling glitter fabric will have you shining all night long in this V-neck dress featuring a bodycon silhouette and mini-length hem to accentuate your curves and a lace-up adjustable back so you can customize the style. Complete the look with a rhinestone necklace and clutch!

    Fit & Features

    • Glitter fabric lined with stretchy knit
    • Dual spaghetti straps
    • Lace-up
    • Bodycon silhouette
    • Pasties recommended
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05103-5468

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $42.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • All The Luxe Vibes Velvet Mini Dress

    This smooth velvet mini dress brings all the luxe vibes to your look! It features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline, a corset-designed bodice, adjustable spaghetti straps for a customized fit, ruching down the side seams, a wrap-front skirt with an asymmetrical hem, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. Style with strappy heels for a night out.

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless sweetheart neckline
    • Corset-designed bodice, flexible boning
    • Adjustable spaghetti straps, back zipper, hook and eye closure
    • High waist seam, ruching down the side seams
    • Wrap-front skirt, asymmetrical hem
    • Mini-length hem, fitted bodycon silhouette
    • Velvet fabric, moderate stretch
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1839

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $44.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

    Product Badge:
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  • Loraine Sequin Blazer Short Dress

    Special Occasion

    Business meets glamorous with the Loraine blazer dress perfect for making a stunning entrance at holiday parties! She features long fitted sleeves, shoulder pads to provide structure, and a satin collar V-neckline that leads to her faux wrap skirt with a tie-front closure and short-length hem. The formal dress is composed of knit fabric with all-over sparkling sequin embroidery. Style with statement earrings to complete the look!

    Fit & Features

    • Unlined long fitted sleeves, shoulder pads
    • Satin collar V-neckline, inner tie design
    • Faux wrap skirt, side tie-closure
    • Form-hugging silhouette
    • Sequin embroidery
    • Sheer knit fabric, woven lining, no stretch
    • Bra-friendly design
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1167

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $69.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

    Product Badge:
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  • Glitter Mesh Mini Dress

    Glimmer and shimmer with so much flair in this mesh mini.

    Fits & Features

    • Spaghetti Straps
    • Square Neck & Back 
    • Ruched Side Detailing
    • Mini Length Silhouette
    • Glitter Mesh Sheer Fabric With Knit Lining
    • Curve-Hugging Fit I Moderate Stretch 

    Model is 5'9" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small

    Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0310

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $11.97 $30.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Velvet Vixen Mini Dress

    Be an ultimate fashion vixen in this sexy velvet mini! The dress features a sleeveless bodice, double spaghetti straps that lead to a cross back, a V neckline, and a short, form hugging fit. The dress is composed of a velvet fabric, offering moderate stretch.

    Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.

    Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0117

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $13.97 $34.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Sequin Shine Skater Dress

    Bring the shine in this shimmering skater dress! It features a sleeveless bodice, a sweetheart neckline, spaghetti straps, a built in no slip strip, padded cups and a flared mini length skater silhouette. The all over gleaming sequins are set in a scroll print pattern. Dress is composed of a lined mesh fabric that offers a relaxed fit.

    Model is 5'9" with a 33" bust, 24" waist and 35.5 hips. She is wearing a size small. 

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-8483

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $46.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

    Product Badge:
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  • Kristiana Sweetheart A-Line Short Dress

    Special Occasion

    Playful and pretty, the Kristiana short dress boasts a flirty-chic design with lace trim, hidden side pockets for stashing your phone, and a voluminous A-line silhouette.

    Fit & Features

    • Woven fabric, multiple tulle and woven linings
    • Sweetheart neckline, lace trim
    • Built-in padded underwire bust
    • Adjustable spaghetti straps
    • Back zipper and hook-eye closure
    • Hidden side pockets, A-line silhouette, short-length hem
    • Runs true to size

     

    Where to Wear:

    Prom, weddings, birthdays, graduations, dressy dates, day events, garden parties

    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-2680

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $89.90

    Availability: In Stock

    Available Color: LIGHT, BLUE, PINK

    Available Size: XS, S, M, L, XL

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  • Sparkling Cutie Strapless Bodycon Sequin Mini Dress

    You'll be a sparkling cutie in this bodycon mini dress crafted with an iridescent sequin embellished mesh fabric that shimmers and highlights your shine at parties and events. The short dress features a strapless straight-across neckline and a bodycon silhouette.

    Fit & Features

    • Mesh fabric lined with stretchy knit
    • Iridescent sequin embellished pattern
    • Strapless straight neckline
    • Back zipper with hook-eye closure
    • Mini-length bodycon fit
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05103-5583

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $54.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

    Product Badge:
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  • Stunning Element Off-The-Shoulder Ruffle Mini Dress

    You'll be the main event in this mesh mini dress showcasing flirty details like a ruffled off-the-shoulder neckline, a ruched bodycon silhouette that defines your curves, and a mini-length hem. Complete the look with ballet flats for a bridal shower or date. 

    Fit & Features

    • Mesh fabric, sewn-in knit lining, moderate stretch
    • Ruffle off-the-shoulder neckline
    • Ruched bodycon silhouette
    • Mini-length hem
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-3984

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $19.97 $42.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • My Good Side Glitter Velvet Dress

    This glitter velvet dress shows all of your good sides! It features a one-shoulder neckline, a single long sleeve, and a ruched side seam accentuating your curves along the form-hugging, short-length hem. Complete the look with a clutch purse for a semi-formal event.

    Fit & Features

    • One-shoulder neckline
    • Single long sleeve
    • Ruched side seam
    • Form-hugging silhouette
    • Short-length hem
    • Glitter velvet fabric, lined, moderate stretch
    • Fits true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1923

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $19.97 $39.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Cross Back Satin Mini Dress

    You slick chica, you. You'll be looking real smooth in this satin mini!

    Fits & Features

    • Square Neckline
    • Spaghetti Straps That Criss Cross At The Back 
    • Ruching Details At The Side
    • Mini Length Silhouette 
    • Satin-Like Composition I Fully Lined
    • Form Hugging Fit I Moderate Stretch

     

    Hunter & Charcoal: Model is 5'8" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 34" hips. She is wearing a size small.

    Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0519

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $12.97 $33.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Mayva Taffeta Bow A-Line Short Dress

    Special Occasion

    Glam up your wardrobe with the Mayva taffeta short dress perfect for HOCO or dinner banquets! She features a sleeveless, plunge V-neckline adorned with bow shoulder straps, a V-cut back design to show some skin, hidden side pockets to keep your hands warm, and a flattering a-line silhouette that falls delicately into a short-length hem. Exude luxury and sophistication at every event in this party dress crafted from a taffeta woven fabric with a subtle sheen effect. Complete the look with a statement jewelry set.

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless plunge V-neckline, V-cut back
    • Bow shoulder straps, back zipper and hook-eye closure
    • A-line silhouette, hidden side pockets, short-length hem
    • Taffeta woven fabric, subtle sheen effect
    • Multiple tulle and stretchy knit linings
    • Sticky bra or pasties recommended
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1875

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $29.97 $69.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Iridescently Pretty Mini Dress
    You'll be a glowing iridescent beauty in this pretty glitter knit mini dress! It features a sleeveless bodice, a square neckline, a low back, and a short, curve hugging fit. The dress is composed of an iridescent glitter knit fabric that offers plenty of stretch and includes a knit lining.

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

    Style Number/Barcode: 05103-3543

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $33.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Gabriella Floral Mesh Party Dress

    Special Occasion

    Whimsical and chic, the Gabriella floral mesh party dress will bring the flirtatious vibes. She features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline with a built-in padded bust, a corset-designed bodice with a sheer waist, adjustable spaghetti straps for a customized fit, a high waist seam, and a short party skirt with a fit and flare silhouette. The dress is composed of a lined sheer mesh fabric with an all-over embroidered floral print design. Style with platform heels.

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless sweetheart neckline
    • Built-in padded bust
    • Corset-designed bodice, flexible boning, sheer waist
    • Adjustable spaghetti straps, back zipper, hook and eye closure
    • High waist seam, short party skirt, fit and flare silhouette
    • Sheer mesh fabric, partial knit lining, minimal stretch
    • Embroidered floral print design
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1042

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $19.97 $89.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

    Product Badge:
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  • Allison One-Shoulder Velvet Bow Sequin Mini Dress

    Special Occasion

    A sleeveless sequin mini dress features a statement one-shoulder neckline with a velvet bow and a flattering bodycon silhouette. Perfect for the school dance or a banquet.

    Fit & Features

    • Sequin pattern, mesh fabric lined with stretchy knit
    • One-shoulder neckline
    • Velvet bow on adjustable strap
    • Padded bra cups
    • Bodycon mini-length silhouette
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-2226

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $59.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

    Product Badge:
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