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.

Lace Beauty Bodycon Dress
Showcase your stunning beauty in this beyond gorg lace bodycon!

Fits & Features
- Adjustable Spaghetti Straps
- V Neckline With Scalloped Lace Trim I Padded Bust
- Square Back
- High Waist Seam
- Form Hugging Fit I Mini Length, Scalloped Hem
- Lace Fabric With Full Knit Lining
- Moderate Stretch
Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0022

Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

Price: $9.97 $34.90

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Shine Bright Glitter Mini Dress With Gloves
Glitter dresses let you shine bright all night! Designed with a strapless neckline, side ruched seams, and bodycon silhouette, this sparkling glitter dress is sure to turn heads. With a mini-length hem and glitter mesh fabric, you're ready to shine your brightest. Plus, get extra glam with the detached sheer ruched gloves! Complete the look in platform heels.

Fit & Features
- Strapless neckline
- Side ruched seams, bodycon silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Detached sheer ruched gloves
- Glitter mesh fabric, sewn-in knit lining
- Minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-5296

Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

Price: $5.97 $54.90

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Sleek Satin Sleeveless Mini Dress
Keep it sleek and stylish with this statement mini dress! It features a sleeveless bodice, a mini mock neck and a high waist that leads to a mini length silhouette. Dress is composed of a stretchy satin fabric that offers a body hugging fit with a slight stretch. Includes a back zipper closure.

Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0307

Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

Price: $9.97 $32.90

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Perfect Night Out Glitter Mini Dress With Sash
Glitter dresses always make for a perfect night out! This mini dress features a strapless neckline and bodycon silhouette with side ruched seams that hug your curves, while the mini-length hem and side sash add charm. Complete the look in rhinestone bracelets.

Fit & Features
- Strapless neckline
- Bodycon silhouette
- Side ruched seams
- Side sash, mini-length hem
- Glitter mesh fabric, sewn-in knit lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-5341

Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

Price: $5.97 $42.90

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Glitter The Night Mesh Short Dress
Twinkle all night in this glistening glitter short dress at the holiday cocktail party! The dress features a sleeveless sweetheart neck, adjustable spaghetti straps, a built-in padded bust with underwire support, and all-over ruched seams along the bodycon silhouette. The dress is composed of a glitter mesh-lined fabric with minimal stretch. Complete the look in platform heels for a chic style!

Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neck, adjustable spaghetti straps
- Back zipper and hook-eye closures
- Built-in padded bust, underwire support
- All-over ruched seams
- Bodycon, short-length hem
- Glitter mesh fabric, lined, minimal stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1880

Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

Price: $9.97 $42.90

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Mia Sequin Tulle Party Dress
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Showcase a head-turning look in the flirty glam Mia party dress! She features a sleeveless V-neckline with a wrap-front design, adjustable spaghetti straps, a high waist, and a flowy flared-out party skirt. The sheer tulle fabric has all-over iridescent sequin details and has a full knit lining. Style this dress with rhinestone earrings and block heels.

Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline, wrap-front design
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Low scoop back design, zipper and hook and eye closure
- High waist, flared-out party skirt
- Sheer tulle fabric, iridescent sequin detailing, full knit lining
- Moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0581

Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

Price: $29.97 $59.90

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Brady Beaded Mini Dress
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Meet our Beaded Brady Mini Dress! She features a sleeveless bodice with a high mesh scoop neckline overlay, an inner sweetheart neckline, and beautiful swirl floral leaf embroidery adorned in reflective beading throughout the dress. She has a smooth inner lining as well as a long zipper that leads from lower back up to nape, also a sheer upper back. She is composed of a mesh net like material overlay and a smooth inner fabric underneath. Offering a curve hugging fit, and party ready mini length silhouette with minimal stretch.
Model is 5'8.5" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 35" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.

Style Number/Barcode: 05001-4138

Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

Price: $29.97 $74.90

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Velvet Romance Sleeveless A-Line Mini Dress
The velvet dress features a sleeveless square neckline, pleating at the bust, and a mini-length A-line hem. Complete night out outfit with stiletto heels that wow!

Fit & Features
- Lined velvet fabrication
- Sleeveless square neckline
- Pleating at bust
- Mini-length A-line hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-6057

Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

Price: $9.97 $32.90

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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

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Char Formal Velvet Glitter Mini Dress
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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

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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

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Laurie Rhinestone Velvet Mini Dress
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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

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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

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Availability: Out of Stock
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Kensley Sequin Cowl Party Dress
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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

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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

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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

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Jaelen Floral Lace-Up Skater Dress With Pockets
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Designed to captivate from every angle, the Jaelen floral skater dress blends timeless elegance with modern allure. The flared silhouette and strappy open back detail bring a playful yet polished finish that’s made for the spotlight.

Fit & Features
- Floral jacquard pattern, woven fabric
- Scoop halter neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Strappy lace-up open back
- Drop waist seam, hidden side pockets
- Skater flared silhouette, short-length hem
- Runs true to size
Where to Wear:

Homecoming, weddings, birthdays, fancy brunches, milestone celebrations, date nights, bridal showers, baby showers, garden parties
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-000098

Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

Price: $79.90

Availability: In Stock

Available Color: LIGHT, BLUE

Available Size: 5, 7, 9, 11, 13
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Candance Strapless Corset Sash Sequin Mini Dress
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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

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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

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Loraine Sequin Blazer Short Dress
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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

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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

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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

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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

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Availability: Out of Stock
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