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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.

  • Bright and Beautiful Velvet Glitter Mini Dress

    Light up the night with a glitter dress that brings the glow! The dress features a sleeveless square neckline, spaghetti straps, ruched side seams, and composed of a lined velvet glitter fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete look with rhinestone earrings and mules

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless square neckline
    • Spaghetti straps
    • Ruched side seams with drawstring ties
    • Lined velvet glitter fabric
    • Mini length silhouette
    • Form hugging fit
    • Moderate stretch 

    Style Number/Barcode: 05103-3665

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $16.97 $34.90

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  • Aida Strapless Taffeta Bubble Hem Party Dress

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    Fun and cute, the Aida bubble party dress is ready to make you the talk of the school dance or event! She features a strapless neckline, padded bra cups, and a knit bodice with side ruched seams for a flattering fit. The taffeta bubble hem adds a touch of playfulness to this exclusive dress. Complete the look in statement high heels and jewelry!

    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

    • Strapless neckline
    • Padded bra cups
    • Back zipper and hook-eye closure
    • Knit bodice, side ruched seams
    • Taffeta bubble short hem
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-2230

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $19.97 $69.90

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  • Here To Flirt Ruffled Ruched Mesh Mini Dress

    You're here to flirt in this alluring ruffled ruched mesh mini dress! The airy sheer mesh fabric includes a short knit lining for coverage while still showcasing a sexy allure. The mini-length dress is shaped with a sleeveless square neckline, spaghetti straps, and ruching down the side seams to accentuate your stunning curves. The asymmetric hem has a sheer ruffled hem for that extra flair, while the bodycon silhouette flaunts your gorgeous figure. Style this mini dress with a rhinestone handbag for a pop of sparkle.

    Fit & Features

    • Stretchy sheer mesh fabric, mini-length knit lining
    • Sleeveless square neckline
    • Spaghetti straps
    • Ruched side seams
    • Asymmetric hem with sheer ruffled trim
    • Bodycon fit
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05103-5563

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $19.97 $34.90

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    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Tess Rhinestone Faux Pearl Bodycon Dress

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    The Queen has arrived! Greet your royal constituents in the Tess party dress at a club with the girls or a dressy celebration. She features fitted long sleeves, a square neckline, a bodycon silhouette that flatters your curves, and a mini-length hem. The party dress is composed of a mesh fabric with an intricate rhinestone and faux pearl embellished pattern and has a stretchy knit lining. Complete the look in bold platform heels

     Fit & Features

    • Fitted long sleeves, square neckline
    • Back zipper and hook-eye closure
    • Bodycon silhouette, mini-length hem
    • Intricate faux pearl, rhinestone embellished pattern
    • Mesh fabric, stretchy knit lining
    • Bra friendly design
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1632

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $59.97 $129.90

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    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Glowing Moment Rhinestone Crepe Mini Dress

    Create a glowing moment in a dress that illuminates your next night out! The mini dress features a plunging V-neckline with a wrap accent at the center of the bodice, adjustable spaghetti straps, and a side rhinestone fringe. The dress is composed of retentive crepe knit fabric that offers a moderate stretch. Complete look with black heels

    Fit & Features 

    • Sleeveless V-neckline
    • Adjustable spaghetti straps
    • Back zipper and hook and eye closure
    • Side rhinestone fringe 
    • Mini length silhouette
    • Crepe fabric with moderate stretch
    • Form-hugging fit

    Style Number/Barcode: 05103-1152

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $20.97 $42.90

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    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Satin And Lace Mini Dress

    Keep it playfully sultry in this head turning mini dress! 

    Fit & Features 

    • Plunging Square Neckline | Lace Trim
    • Adjustable Spaghetti Straps
    • Lace Up Bust
    • Vertical Princess Seams
    • Satin
    • Fully Lined
    • Form Hugging Fit | Minimal Stretch 

     

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

     

    Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0421

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $33.90

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    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Knot Tonight Drape Mini Dress

    Go for maximum drama in this eye-catching mini! Dress features a deep V neckline, a draped bodice with knot detail at middle and an elasticized back, long bell sleeves, and a gently pleated flared mini. Dress is made from a lightly textured crepe-like blend with moderate stretch. 

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

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0164

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $46.90

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    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Cut To The Chase Bandage Dress

    Let's cut to the chase - this little black dress couldn't get any sultrier! It features a sleeveless bodice, spaghetti straps, a square neckline, bold and sexy side cut outs with bar accents, and an exposed back gold zipper and hook and eye closure. The dress is composed of a bandage knit fabric that offers a curve hugging fit and plenty of stretch.

    Style Number/Barcode: 06005-6240

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $6.97 $44.90

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    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Sparkle Is The Answer Glitter Ruffle Mini Dress

    When the occasion calls for sparkle, this glitter mini dress is the answer! With an alluring square neckline, spaghetti straps, and a cross back, this bodycon silhouette creates an irresistibly chic look down to the tiered ruffle mini-length hem. Complete the look in strappy block heels for a holiday dinner party or birthday!

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless square neckline
    • Spaghetti straps, cross back
    • Bodycon silhouette
    • Tiered ruffle mini-length hem
    • Glitter knit fabric, minimal stretch
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2688

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $6.97 $42.90

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    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Keep It Luxe Rhinestone Velvet Mini Dress

    Keep your party look luxe and glamorous with this embellished velvet mini dress! It features a one-shoulder neckline with a long fitted sleeve, an asymmetrical sheer mesh waist insert to show off a hint of skin with iridescent rhinestone embellishments for some added sparkle, and a short, curve-hugging, bodycon silhouette. The smooth velvet fabric offers a moderate stretch. Style with lace-up heels.

    Fit & Features

    • One-shoulder neckline
    • Single long fitted sleeve
    • Asymmetrical sheer mesh insert at the waist
    • Mini iridescent rhinestone embellishments
    • Mini-length hem, fitted bodycon silhouette
    • Velvet fabric, moderate stretch
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4672

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $6.97 $38.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • One Wish Glitter Knit Mini Dress

    If i had one wish it would be to see you sparkle all night long babe! This glittering mini dress is designed with a sweetheart neckline, spaghetti straps that are adjustable, and a form fitting silhouette. Bodice of dress has a padded cup design, and is fully lined. Composed of a velvet material that is embossed with small stripes of glitter that reflects multiple colors! 

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

    Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0444

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $37.90

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    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Colleen Taffeta Strapless Bubble Hem Dress

    Special Occasion

    Adorable is an understatement with the Colleen party skater dress on the scene! She strikes the crowd with her sweetness in her strapless sweetheart neckline, flexible boning inserted along the bodice for a structured fit, hidden side pockets for keeping your hands warm, and a sassy bubble short-length hem. The party dress is composed of a taffeta woven fabric with a sewn-in knit lining and minimal stretch. Complete the look in gorgeous rhinestone earrings for a school dance or banquet!

    Fit & Features

    • Strapless sweetheart neckline, non-slip grip lining
    • Back zipper and hook-eye closure
    • Flexible boning inserts along the bodice
    • Hidden side pockets
    • Skater silhouette, bubble short-length hem
    • Taffeta woven fabric, sewn-in knit lining, minimal stretch
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1895

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $69.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Chic Romance Bodycon Mini Dress

    This curve-hugging mini dress will look chic for a romantic dinner date. It features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline with a V-wired center design, a pleated fabric overlay at the bust, thin shoulder straps, and a short, fitted, bodycon silhouette. The smooth ponte knit fabric offers a moderate stretch. Complete the outfit with strappy stilettos.

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless sweetheart neckline, V-wired center design
    • Pleated fabric overlay at the bust
    • Thin shoulder straps
    • High waist seam, mini-length hem
    • Fitted bodycon silhouette
    • Ponte knit fabric, moderate stretch
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4649

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $42.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Lace Amour V-Neck Skater Dress

    Breeze into your date in this lovely lace skater dress to bring romance! The dress features a sleeveless V-neck, adjustable spaghetti straps, a fit and flare silhouette, and a tiered ruffled short hem. Complete the look in chic block heels.

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless V-neck
    • Adjustable spaghetti straps
    • Fit and flare skater silhouette
    • Tiered ruffled short hem
    • Lace fabric, knit lining, moderate stretch
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1559

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $19.97 $39.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Alisha Pleated Floral Printed Party Dress

    You'll make a stunning entrance in our beyond gorgeous Alisha party dress! Her flirty flowy skater skirt will let you twist and twirl on the dance floor. Her caged back design adds a fun twist to the dress. Strut it at your next dance and have all eyes on you babe. Glam her up with some rhinestone earrings and platform heels.

    Fit & Features

    • High rounded neckline
    • Tank shoulder straps
    • Caged back design with cut-outs
    • Back zipper closure
    • High waist
    • Flowy pleated skater skirt with pockets
    • Floral print

     

    Model is 5'9" with a 34" bust,  24" waist and 35.5" hips. She is wearing a size small.

     

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    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0429

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $31.97 $69.90

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  • Vanessa Formal Crepe Midi Dress

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    Keep it classically chic in our elegant Vanessa midi dress! Her off the shoulder neckline is perfect for pairing with a statement necklace and midi length showcases glowing gams! 

    Fit & Features 

    • Off The Shoulder Neckline 
    • Wrap Sweetheart Bust 
    • Princess Seams 
    • Midi Length Silhouette | Wrap Style
    • Lined Crepe Fabric 
    • Form Hugging Fit 
    • Moderate Stretch 


    Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.

    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0397

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $19.97 $39.90

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    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Chic And Spotted Mini Dress

    Get a chic and spotted look in this adorable trendy little mini! The dress features an off the shoulder neckline with short cuffed sleeves with ruffle trim detailing, a front keyhole cut out with a tie closure, a stretchy smocked back, and a short, form hugging fit. The dress is composed of a lightweight woven fabric with a cute all over animal print.

    Model is 5'6.5" with a 32" bust, 23.5" waist and 35" hips. She is wearing a size small. 

    Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0342

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $19.97 $48.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Abbi Taffeta Formal Dress
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    Our beautiful taffeta sleeveless Abbi dress brings us back to vintage-inspired style! She features a round neckline, padded cups, a cut out at the Back as well as two zippers. One at the upper and one the lower back. Abbi is a perfect party length and has pockets! She has a lining with a tutu underneath, this gives the dress an elegant poof. One is never under dressed in a little black dress!

    Model is 5’9” with a 32” bust, 24.5 waist, and 35” hips. She is wearing a size small.

    Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.

    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0037

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $19.97 $56.90

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  • Stylish Satin Skater Dress

    Make a stylish statement in this sleek satin skater dress. It features a sleeveless bodice, spaghetti straps that lead to a lattice back with a tie closure, a square neckline with a high waist seam, hidden slanted side pockets, and a flirty, flowy skater skirt. Dress is composed of a stretchy satin-like fabric.

    Model is 5'3" with a 32" bust, 22.5" waist and 34" hips. She is wearing a size small.

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0038

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $18.97 $48.90

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  • Dominique Floral Velvet Off The Shoulder Mini Dress

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    Enchant in a velvet dress with an off-the-shoulder neckline, floral-accented trim, and a curve-hugging mini-length hem. Complete your formal outfit with a rhinestone clutch.

    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

    • Velvet fabric with knit lining, moderate stretch
    • Off-the-shoulder neckline, no-slip strip
    • Floral accented trim at the bust, short sleeve cuffs
    • Back zipper with hook-eye closure
    • Ruching
    • Mini-length bodycon silhouette
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-2306

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $29.97 $59.90

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  • Luxe Enchantment Glitter Tube Ruffled Skater Dress

    Fit & Features

    • Glitter knit fabric with knit bust lining, moderate stretch
    • Strapless elasticized straight neckline, no-slip strip
    • High waist seam
    • Tiered ruffled design
    • Skater silhouette
    • Mini-length shark hem 
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-3603

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $54.90

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  • Garden Paradise Floral Velvet Lace-Up Mini Dress

    With a flocked floral velvet pattern, this mini dress lets you escape to a garden paradise! It features a sweetheart neckline, a padded bust, spaghetti straps that lace up along the back for a customized style, and a sexy bodycon silhouette and mini-length. Complete the look with a choker necklace for a night out!

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless sweetheart neckline
    • Spaghetti straps, lace-up back
    • Zipper and hook-eye closure
    • Padded bust
    • Bodycon silhouette, mini-length hem
    • Flocked floral velvet fabric, stretchy knit lining
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05103-5401

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $6.97 $39.90

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    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Sheer Surprise Velvet Mesh Dress

    Step and stun in this short dress for a night on the town! It features long sleeves, a mock neck with dual button closures, a keyhole cutout, a burnout velvet scroll, and sheer mesh inserts throughout the body-hugging silhouette. Complete the look with statement earrings.

    Fit & Features

    • Long sleeves
    • Mock neck with dual button closures
    • Back keyhole cutout
    • Body-hugging, short-length hem
    • Burnout velvet scroll and sheer mesh inserts
    • Partial lining, moderate stretch
    • Fits true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1929

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $42.90

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  • City Slicker Satin Mini Dress

    A sleek mini, inspired by the trendy city girl in mind! 

    Fits & Features

    • Cowl Neckline
    • Adjustable Self Tie Shoulder Straps
    • Square Back
    • Satin-Like Composition I Fully Lined
    • Mini Length Silhouette
    • Form-Flattering Fit I Minimal Stretch 

     Model is 5'8" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 34" hips. She is wearing a size small.

    Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0350

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $12.97 $32.90

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    Availability: Out of Stock

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