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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.

  • Hattie Sequined High Neck Dress

    Special Occasion

    Dazzling details make our elegant navy crepe Hattie dress truly eye catching. She features a high neck, lace and mesh bodice with sequin detail, spaghetti straps, and single-button closure with cutout at nape of neck leading to a back zip. Her waist features crisscrossing solid crepe panels with mesh inserts leading to an A-line, inverted-pleat skirt with pockets at either hip. Hattie is fully lined and made from a mid-weight woven material with a touch of stretch.

    Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.

    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0024

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $29.97 $69.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Gorgeous Glam Sequin Mini Dress

    Flaunt your gorgeous and glam look in this sequin mini dress! It features bungee spaghetti straps, a slight scoop neckline, a square back, and a mini length, form-hugging fit. The dress showcases all-over sequin detailing, making it a must-have party dress for NYE. Pair this dress with rhinestone earrings and a faux leather jacket.

    Fit & Features

    • Bungee spaghetti straps
    • Slight scoop neckline
    • Square back
    • Short, form-hugging fit
    • All-over sequin detailing
    • Mesh fabric with knit lining

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0868

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $19.97 $49.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

    Product Badge:
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  • Good Vibes Satin Mini Dress

    Nothing but good vibes comin' your way. We have a feeling your golden moment will be around-the-clock in this luxe mini!

    Fits & Features 

    • Narrow Spaghetti Straps 
    • Plunging V Neckline
    • Slim Fit Bodice I Mini Length, Wrap Skirt
    • Smooth Satin Fabric 
    • Body-Hugging Fit 
    • Zipper Not Featured

     

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

      Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0488

      Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

      Price: $9.97 $35.90

      On Sale: Yes

      Availability: Out of Stock

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    • Making Moves Cowl Neck Mini Dress

      Make major moves in this stunning and sultry mini!

      Fits & Features

      • Spaghetti straps
      • Cowl neckline
      • Square back
      • Mid-thigh length bodycon fit
      • Stretchy knit composition 
      • Fully lined

       

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

      Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0334

      Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

      Price: $12.97 $30.90

      On Sale: Yes

      Availability: Out of Stock

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    • Sweet Stunner Woven Skater Dress

      Showcase sweet and stunning looks in this gorgeous woven skater dress. It features a sweetheart neckline, sheer short puff sleeves, a high waist seam, and a flirty, flowy skater silhouette with a cute ruffled hem. Style this dress with wedges for weekend brunch with the girls.

      Fit & Features

      • Sweetheart neckline
      • Sheer short puff sleeves, elastic cinched hems
      • Back zipper and hook and eye closure
      • High waist seam, flowy skater silhouette
      • Ruffled hem
      • Sheer woven fabric with eyelet detailing, woven lining, no stretch
      • Runs true to size

      Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1102

      Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

      Price: $9.97 $44.90

      On Sale: Yes

      Availability: Out of Stock

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    • So Sleek Ruched Satin Mini Dress

      Stun in a mini dress that embraces curves in all the right places. The dress features a sleeveless V-neckline with padded cups, adjustable spaghetti straps, a ruched side seam, and a mini length silhouette with an asymmetrical hem. The dress is composed of a lined stretchy satin fabric that offers a curve-hugging fit. Complete look with a sleek clutch and a rhinestone choker. 

      Fit & Features

      • Sleeveless V-neckline
      • Adjustable spaghetti straps
      • Padded cups
      • Ruched side seam
      • Mini length silhouette
      • Asymmetrical hem
      • Stretch satin fabric, curve-hugging fit 

      Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0573

      Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

      Price: $9.97 $38.90

      On Sale: Yes

      Availability: Out of Stock

      Product Badge:
      • Clearance
    • Lovely Nights Out Satin Asymmetrical Mini Dress

      Dress yourself up, and have yourself a lovely night, because you deserve it bby! What better way to celebrate life than to feel beautiful in a sexy satin mini dress!

      Fit & Features

      • Sweetheart off shoulder neckline
      • Form fitting silhouette
      • Princess seams at the bodice
      • High waist line
      • Asymmetrical hemline
      • Satin material with 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: 05101-0385

        Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

        Price: $9.97 $38.90

        On Sale: Yes

        Availability: Out of Stock

        Product Badge:
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      • Velvet Glitter Mock Neck Mini Dress

        Shine brighter than ever in this glittery number! She features a chic mock neckline, sleeveless bodice, and a mini length silhouette. Composed of velvet, she's decked out in sparkly glitter, offers a form hugging fit with moderate stretch, fully lined, and includes a zipper at back. Glitter may transfer. 

         

        Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0170

        Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

        Price: $9.97 $34.90

        On Sale: Yes

        Availability: Out of Stock

        Product Badge:
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      • Nancy Off The Shoulder Floral Mini Dress

        Special Occasion

        Make an enchanting entrance in a mini-dress that wows! The curve-hugging crepe knit formal dress features an off-the-shoulder neckline, short sleeves, floral rosette accents at the neckline, and a fitted mini-length hem. Complete the formal outfit with a sleek 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

        • Lined crepe fabrication
        • Off-the-shoulder neckline
        • Short sleeves
        • Rosette accents at the neckline
        • Back zipper and hook-eye closure
        • Bodycon silhouette
        • Mini length hem
        • Runs true to size

        Style Number/Barcode: 05001-2593

        Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

        Price: $99.90

        Availability: Out of Stock

        Product Badge:
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      • She's Glitzy Glitter Ruffled Mini Dress

        Make it a glitzy night out in this beyond-gorgeous glitter ruffled mini dress! A perf pick for dressy occasions, this bodycon dress will ignite a glam spark. It features a sleeveless V-neckline, halter spaghetti straps that lead to a partially open back, a mini-length hem with a flirty tiered ruffled design and flowy cascading ruffled accents, and a bodycon silhouette to flaunt your stunning figure. The sheer glitter mesh fabric includes a full-length lining. Style this party dress with rhinestone spiral heels!

        Fit & Features

        • Sleeveless V-neckline, dart seams at the bust
        • Halter spaghetti straps, tie-back design
        • Partial open back
        • Mini-length hem, tiered ruffled design, flowy ruffled accents
        • Bodycon silhouette
        • Sheer glitter mesh fabric, full-length knit lining, moderate stretch 
        • Runs true to size

        Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2832

        Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

        Price: $9.97 $46.90

        On Sale: Yes

        Availability: Out of Stock

        Product Badge:
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      • Smooth It Over Satin Mini Dress

        Smooth and sultry, you'll be all over this satin mini dress on every club night! It features a sleeveless sweetheart neck with non-slip grip lining, adjustable spaghetti straps, a lightly padded bust, corset trimmed bodice with mesh insert, and side pleated seams to accentuate your curves along the asymmetrical hem. Complete the look in platform heels.

        Fit & Features

        • Sleeveless sweetheart neck, non-slip grip lining
        • Adjustable spaghetti straps, lightly padded bust
        • Corset trim bodice, mesh insert
        • Side pleated seams, back zipper closure
        • Asymmetrical mini-length hem
        • Smooth satin, lined, minimal stretch
        • Fits true to size

        Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4845

        Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

        Price: $20.97 $46.90

        On Sale: Yes

        Availability: Out of Stock

        Product Badge:
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      • Must V Fate Glitter Mini Dress

        It's written in the stars. You'll be glittering and glowing with the Must V Fate mini dress!

        Fits & Features

        • Plunging V Neckline
        • Long Fitted Sleeves With Padded Shoulders
        • Mini Length Silhouette
        • Body-Hugging Fit 
        • Moderate Stretch
        • Glitter Knit Fabric  

         

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

        Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0232

        Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

        Price: $14.97 $36.90

        On Sale: Yes

        Availability: Out of Stock

        Product Badge:
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      • She's A Stunner Sleeveless Satin Ruched Dress

        Stun in a satin dress that keeps it sleek and sophisticated. The dress features a sleeveless square neckline, spaghetti strap ties, ruched side seams, and a mini length silhouette. The dress is composed of a curve-hugging lined satin fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete look with a dainty rhinestone bracelet. 

        Fit & Features

        • Sleeveless square neckline
        • Spaghetti tie straps
        • Ruched side seams
        • Mini length silhouette
        • Form hugging fit
        • Moderate stretch

        Style Number/Barcode: 05103-3704

        Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

        Price: $13.97 $33.90

        On Sale: Yes

        Availability: Out of Stock

        Product Badge:
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      • Organza Puff Sleeve Mini Dress

        Bring the drama with head turning organza to make your outfit a true one of a kind! Pair with a belt to create an hourglass illusion and your favorite pumps! 

        Fit & Features

        • Mock Neck
        • Sheer Organza Puff Sleeves
        • Lined Scuba Knit Fabric 
        • Mini Length Silhouette 
        • Exposed Back Zipper Closure 
        • Form Hugging Fit
        • Moderate Stretch 

         

        Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0643

        Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

        Price: $17.97 $45.90

        On Sale: Yes

        Availability: Out of Stock

        Product Badge:
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      • Sassy Straps Crepe Mini Dress

        Keep it sassy and fab with this head turning mini dress! it features a sleeveless bodice, a plunging wrap V neckline, a bold open back with bar strap accents and a curve hugging mini length silhouette. Dress is composed of a lined crepe fabric that offers a moderate stretch. Zipper not included. 

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

        Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0277

        Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

        Price: $14.97 $36.90

        On Sale: Yes

        Availability: Out of Stock

        Product Badge:
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      • Rowena Formal Heat Stone Mini Dress

        Special Occasion 

        Sparkle up the night like the goddess you are in our shimmering Rowena dress! Her heat stones will add a sparkle to your glow! 

        Fit & Features

        • V- Neckline
        • Adjustable Spaghetti Straps 
        • Gemstones 
        • Heat Stones 
        • Geometric
        • Fully Lined Mesh
        • Form Hugging Fit | Moderate Stretch

         

        Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0423

        Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

        Price: $19.97 $49.90

        On Sale: Yes

        Availability: Out of Stock

        Product Badge:
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      • Taking The Plunge Mini Dress

        Take the plunge with this sultry mini dress! It features a wired V neckline, fitted long sleeves and a curve hugging mini length silhouette. Dress is composed of a double lined smooth knit fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Includes a back zipper closure.

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

        Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0154

        Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

        Price: $14.97 $36.90

        On Sale: Yes

        Availability: Out of Stock

        Product Badge:
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      • Kiki Formal Neon Sequin Dress
        Special Occasion 

        Dazzle as you glow in our spotlight ready Kiki dress! She features a combination neon coral with beige color, a high round neckline and tank-like straps. Her slim fit bodice leads to a curve hugging mini length silhouette to show off your heel game! Dress is composed of a lined mesh fabric that is adorned with sparkling sequins set in a baroque inspired pattern. Garment offers a slight stretch and includes a back zipper closure.

        Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.

        Style Number/Barcode: 05001-4058

        Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

        Price: $19.97 $69.90

        On Sale: Yes

        Availability: Out of Stock

        Product Badge:
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      • Arrived In Style Strapless Knit Mini Dress

        Arrive in this stylish strapless mini dress for brunch or parties! The contrasting folded neckline adds a touch of boldness while the slim-fit silhouette shows off your curves perfectly on the smooth knit fabric. The mini-length hem features a subtle A-line fit. Complete the look in platform heels.

        Fit & Features

        • Smooth knit fabric lined with stretchy knit
        • Strapless folded contrast neckline
        • Slim-fit silhouette
        • Mini-length A-line hem
        • Runs true to size

        Style Number/Barcode: 05102-5621

        Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

        Price: $19.97 $34.90

        On Sale: Yes

        Availability: Out of Stock

        Product Badge:
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      • Glitter Goddess One Shoulder Mini Dress

        Give off gorgeous glam vibes in this glitter knit mini dress! It features a sleeveless one shoulder neckline, a front waist cut out with thin cross strap detailing, a side slit, and a mini length, curve-hugging silhouette. Pair this dress with gold hoop earrings and a rhinestone cuff bracelet to add all the more sparkle to your NYE look.

        Fit & Features

        • One shoulder neckline
        • Hidden back zipper closure
        • Front waist cut out
        • Thin cross strap detailing
        • Side slit
        • Short, form-hugging fit
        • Unlined glitter knit fabric with moderate stretch

        Style Number/Barcode: 05103-3721

        Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

        Price: $13.97 $34.90

        On Sale: Yes

        Availability: Out of Stock

        Product Badge:
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      • Taking The Plunge Mini Dress

        Take the plunge with this sultry mini dress! It features a wired V neckline, fitted long sleeves and a curve hugging mini length silhouette. Dress is composed of a double lined smooth knit fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Includes a back zipper closure.

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

        Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0155

        Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

        Price: $9.97 $36.90

        On Sale: Yes

        Availability: Out of Stock

        Product Badge:
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      • Do It For The Glam Sequin Mini Dress

        Sashay your way onto the dance floor in this captivating sequined piece. This dress features a crew neckline, long sleeves with ribbed cuffs, and a mini length silhouette. The garment is composed of a mesh-lined fabric with sequin detailing throughout, fully lined, zipper at back, and a curve-hugging fit with slight stretch.   

        Model is 5'8" with a 34" bust, 25" waist, and 34" hips. She is wearing a size small. 

        Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0110

        Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

        Price: $26.97 $66.90

        On Sale: Yes

        Availability: Out of Stock

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      • Gigi Formal Sequin Wrap Dress

        Special Occasion

        Wrap yourself with shimmering sequins in our glowing Gigi dress! She features a plunging V neckline, fitted long sleeves and wrapped mini length silhouette with a tie waist accent. Her dazzling sequins are set in a floral and leaf print. Dress is composed of a lined mesh fabric that offers a form hugging fit with minimal 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: 05001-0164

        Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

        Price: $19.97 $79.90

        On Sale: Yes

        Availability: Out of Stock

        Product Badge:
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      • Dramatic Affair Velvet Burnout Mini Dress

        Make your next dressy occasion a dramatic affair in this luxe velvet mini dress! It features a one-shoulder neckline with a sheer mesh long balloon sleeve, a chic velvet burnout scroll pattern down the body of the dress, and a mini-length bodycon silhouette. The lined knit fabric offers a moderate stretch. Complete the look with rhinestone hoops and strappy heels.

        Fit & Features

        • One-shoulder neckline
        • Single long sheer mesh balloon sleeve, tapered cuff
        • Velvet burnout scroll pattern
        • Mini-length hem, bodycon silhouette
        • Lined knit fabric, moderate stretch
        • Runs true to size

        Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1919

        Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

        Price: $38.90

        Availability: Out of Stock

        Product Badge:
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