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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.

  • Metallic Moment Mini Dress

    YASS! We are here for your Metallic Moment, babe 

    Fits & Features

    • Wrap V Neckline
    • Fitted Long Sleeves
    • Zipper With Hook & Eye Closure At Back
    • Ruching At The Side
    • Asymmetrical Mini Length Hem
    • Lined, Shiny Metallic Fabric
    • Curve Hugging Fit I Moderate Stretch

    Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0697

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $48.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

    Product Badge:
    • Clearance
  • Chrome Chic Metallic Ruched Halter Mini Dress

    Step into the spotlight in a mini dress that brings the shine! The dress features a luxe metallic knit fabrication, a mock halter neckline, and ruching. Complete look with clear heels. 

    Fit & Features

    • Metallic knit fabrication, stretchy knit lining
    • Mock halter neckline, button closures
    • Ruching
    • Short length hem
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05103-5938

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $19.97 $34.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

    Product Badge:
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  • Unreal Stunner Mesh Rhinestone Mini Dress

    Step out to stun in this mesh mini dress for a sultry look tonight! Designed with gleaming rhinestones, this mini-length dress features a sweetheart neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps, a padded bust, side ruched seams that flatter your figure along the bodycon silhouette, and a flocked velvet pattern on mesh fabric. Complete the look with statement earrings.

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless sweetheart neckline
    • Adjustable spaghetti straps, padded bust
    • Back zipper and hook-eye closure
    • Side ruched seams, bodycon silhouette, mini-length hem
    • Flocked velvet pattern, rhinestones
    • Mesh fabric, sewn-in knit lining, minimal stretch
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05103-5318

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $24.97 $54.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

    Product Badge:
    • Sale
  • Sweeter Than Ever Puff Sleeve Mini Dress

    Stay sweeter than ever in this adorable puff sleeve LBD! Pair with some classic stilettos and you've got yourself a lewk babe!

    Fit & Features

    • Short puff sleeves
    • Sweetheart neckline
    • Back zipper closure
    • Dual vertical seam detailing down the front
    • Short, curve hugging fit
    • Stretchy woven fabric

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0649

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $33.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

    Product Badge:
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  • Flocked Velvet Charm Mini Dress

    Charm them all with pretty velvet! Dress features a sleeveless bodice, a scoop neckline, spaghetti straps and a mini length silhouette. The all over flocked floral print is composed of a velvet fabric that is contrasted with a smooth knit fabric. Garment offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch.

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

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0245

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $28.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

    Product Badge:
    • Clearance
  • Camilla Foil Print Satin Dress
    Special Occasion

    An elevated twist on the classic skater dress, our elegant Camilla dazzles in a foil-print satin floral. She features adjustable cross-back spaghetti straps leading to a lightly padded seamed bodice, an open, lace-up tie back with wire boning at sides, and an A-line inverted-pleat skirt with back zip and pockets at either hip. Camilla is fully lined and made from a shiny, densely woven material with little to no stretch.

    Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.

    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0179

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $29.97 $69.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

    Product Badge:
    • Sale
  • Taryn Glitter Corset Lace-Up Skater Dress

    Special Occasion

    Designed for your grand entrance, the Taryn glitter dress brings sparkle and structure with a strapless corset bodice, skater mini silhouette, and a lace-up back that stuns from every angle. Glitter woven fabric layered over tulle and knit linings adds soft volume and shimmer that moves with you.

    Fit & Features

    • Glitter woven fabric, tulle and knit linings
    • Strapless corset bodice, flexible boning inserts, padded bra cups
    • Lace-up back, lower zipper and hook-eye closure
    • Hidden side pockets
    • Skater mini-length silhouette
    • Runs true to size

     

    Where to Wear:

    Homecoming, weddings, rehearsal dinners, birthdays, engagement parties, date nights, cocktail parties

    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-000013

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $69.90

    Availability: In Stock

    Available Color: RED

    Available Size: XS, S, M, L

  • Chic Pleated Mesh Faux Leather Belted Mini Dress

    This chic pleated mesh belted mini dress will elevate your fall style! It features a ruffled mock neckline, long sheer balloon-style sleeves with cinched hems, a high waist seam with a tie-front faux leather belt, ruching down the side seams, and a short, form-hugging silhouette with a ruffled hem. Style with knee-high boots and a crossbody purse.

    Fit & Features

    • Ruffled mock neckline
    • Long sheer balloon sleeves, cinched ruffled hems
    • Back zipper, hook and eye closure
    • High waist seam, tie-front faux leather belt
    • Ruching down the side seams
    • Mini-length form-hugging fit, ruffled hem
    • Sheer pleated mesh fabric, partial knit lining, moderate stretch
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1793

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $54.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

    Product Badge:
    • Sale
  • Textured Knit Crew Neck Mini Dress

    From brunch to the farmers market, rock this mini dress with a pair of heeled sandals and a cute cross-body! 

    Fits & Features

    • Crew Neckline
    • Sleeveless Bodice 
    • Cut Out Design At Back With Button Detail At Nape
    • Mini Length Silhouette 
    • Textured Knit Fabric & Design 
    • Form Hugging Fit I Moderate Stretch 

    Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0735

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $11.97 $29.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

    Product Badge:
    • Clearance
  • Don't You Want Me Dress

    They're gonna want you AND your dress! This tank dress features adjustable shoulder straps with a back tie closure and ruched sides. It's structured with a bodycon fit and hits at the mid-thigh. Fully lined and made of a comfy, textured jersey knit fabric for dressing up or down.

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

    Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0258

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $30.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

    Product Badge:
    • Clearance
  • Bombshell Babe Mini Dress
    Bombshell alert! Make a bold statement in this sultry mini dress! It features a bubble gum pink hue, a strapless sweetheart neckline and princess seams that accentuates curves in all the right places. Dress is composed of a lined faux patent leather fabric that offers a slight stretch.

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

    Style Number/Barcode: 05103-3634

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $10.00 $38.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

    Product Badge:
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  • Inner Glamour Satin Ruffle Mini Dress

    Unleash your inner glamour with this satin mini dress! It features a square neckline, spaghetti straps, an accent ruffle sash, a bodycon silhouette, and a mini-length hem - designed to flatter any figure and make a statement. Complete the look with an embellished clutch for a night out!

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless square neckline
    • Spaghetti straps
    • Side ruffle sash
    • Bodycon silhouette, mini-length hem
    • Silky satin fabric, moderate stretch
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05103-5286

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $19.97 $39.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

    Product Badge:
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  • Love For Lace Skater Dress
    Showcase your undeniable love for lace with this alluring skater dress! It features a sheer lace top, long fitted sleeves, a sweetheart neckline with lined cups, a back zipper and hook and eye closure, and a crepe skirt with a high waist seam and a flirty, flowy fit. The dress offers moderate stretch.

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0248

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $44.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

    Product Badge:
    • Clearance
  • Curves Ahead Open Back Dress
    Bring sexy back in this plunging LBD! It features a chic black hue, a plunging V neckline and narrow straps that lead to a bold open back with a caged design. Dress is composed of a crepe fabric that offers a curve flattering fit and moderate stretch.

    Model is 5'6" with a 34" bust,  24" waist and 37" hips. She is wearing a size small

    Style Number/Barcode: 05103-3452

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $10.00 $36.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

    Product Badge:
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  • Edna Glitter Ruffle Party Mini Dress

    Special Occasion

    Steal the show with the Edna glitter mini dress perfect for school dances or dressy parties! She features a cowl square neckline, spaghetti straps, and a bodycon silhouette for an alluring profile with a flirty ruffle trim mini-length hem. The short party dress is crafted from a glitter knit fabric with endless shimmer and has a stretchy knit lining. Sparkle on the dancefloor in this mini-dress and complete the look in a bejeweled necklace.

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless cowl square neckline
    • Spaghetti straps
    • Bodycon silhouette
    • Ruffle trim mini-length hem
    • Glitter knit fabric, stretchy knit lining
    • Strapless or sticky bra recommended
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1985

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $29.97 $49.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

    Product Badge:
    • Sale
  • Lacie Satin V-Neck Skater Dress

    Special Occasion

     Perfect for parties and celebrations alike, Lacie brings head-turning style to your next event! She features a sleeveless v-neckline, spaghetti straps, lace-up open back with tie closure, high-waist seam, and hidden side pockets for keeping your hands warm. Her flirty fit and flare short-length hem is perfect for showing off new rhinestone heels. 

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless v-neckline, spaghetti straps
    • Adhesive bra recommended
    • Lace-up open back, tie closure
    • Hidden side pockets
    • Short, skater silhouette
    • Smooth satin fabric
    • Fits true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1066

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $19.97 $129.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

    Product Badge:
    • Ships Free
  • Seraphina Formal Pearl Mini Dress

    Special Occasion 

    Bring the luxe and shine like the rare pearl you are in our dazzling Seraphina dress! Pair her unmatched beauty with slingback stilettos and a glitzy clutch to complete your evening look! 

    Fit & Features 

    • Plunging V-Neckline | Mesh Inset 
    • Tank-Like Straps 
    • Pearl and Heat Stone Embellishments 
    • Mini Skirt Length Silhouette
    • Lined Smooth Knit Fabric 
    • Form Hugging Fit | Slight Stretch 
    • Hidden Back Zipper Closure 

     

    Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.

    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0408

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $19.97 $79.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

    Product Badge:
    • Clearance
  • Glow With It Glitter Mini Dress
    Get with the glow of this glitzy glitter mini! The dress features a sleeveless bodice, spaghetti straps that lead to a cross back, a wrap front V neckline, padded cups, a high waist seam, ruched side detailing, and a short, curve hugging fit. The lined glitter knit fabric offers plenty of stretch.

    Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0395

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $14.97 $36.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

    Product Badge:
    • Clearance
  • Laurel Velvet Skater Short Dress With Pockets

    Special Occasion

    Playful yet polished, the Laurel velvet short dress balances a structured bodice with a flirty flared skirt. The open back cutout detail adds a touch of modern allure to a timeless party silhouette.

    Fit & Features

    • Soft velvet fabric
    • Sweetheart neckline
    • Wide shoulder straps
    • Cutout back
    • Hidden side pockets
    • Skater silhouette, short-length hem
    • Runs true to size


    Where to Wear:

    Homecoming, weddings, birthdays, engagement parties, rehearsal dinners, date nights, milestone celebrations, red-carpet occasions, galas

    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-000482

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $74.90

    Availability: In Stock

    Available Color: BLACK

    Available Size: XS, S, M, L

  • Luxe Lace-Up Velvet Mini Dress

    Bring the luxe vibes to your next date night with a special someone in this smooth velvet mini dress. It features a sleeveless square neckline, spaghetti straps, an open back with an alluring lace-up strappy design for a customized fit, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. The velvet fabric offers a moderate stretch. Complete the look by draping a faux leather jacket over your shoulders.

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless square neckline
    • Spaghetti straps
    • Backless, lace-up strappy design, tie closure
    • Mini-length hem
    • Fitted bodycon silhouette
    • Velvet fabric, moderate stretch 
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4864

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $34.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

    Product Badge:
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  • Glitter Lace High Neck Mini Dress

    Be a vision in lace and glitter with this elegant mini dress! 

    Fits & Features

    • High Neckline
    • Unlined, Fitted Long Sleeves 
    • Open Back With Scalloped Trim 
    • Mini Length Silhouette 
    • Lined, Glitter Lace Composition With Floral Detailing
    • Curve Hugging Fit I Moderate Stretch 

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0206

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $44.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

    Product Badge:
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  • Sequin Seduction Mini Dress

    Claim the room while you sparkle like no other! This eye catching sequin dress showcases a beautiful sequin pattern.

    Fits & Features

    • Wired Deep V Neckline I Padded Cups
    • Spaghetti Straps Lead To Raceback With Zip Closure
    • Mini Length Silhouette
    • Mesh Knit With Scroll Pattern Sequins I Fully Lined 
    • Form-Hugging Fit I Moderate Stretch 

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

    Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0392

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $20.97 $52.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

    Product Badge:
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  • Sami Sequin And Lace Party Dress
    Special Occasion 

    Create a twirl worthy moment in the ever so glam Sami dress! She features a sleeveless bodice, a V neckline, a floral lace bodice and adjustable spaghetti straps. Her slim fit bodice leads to a double layered skater length silhouette. Dress is composed of a lined lace and crepe fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Includes a back zipper closure.

    Model is 5'9" with a 32" bust, 24.5" waist and 35" hips. She is wearing a size three.

    Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.

    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0035

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $29.97 $49.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

    Product Badge:
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  • Baby Girl Skater Dress

    Steal some hearts this season. This strappy cocktail dress features a flirty open back with double-crossover shoulder straps, while a tiered bottom hem offers the perfect amount of flounce. Constructed of ponte jersey fabric for an elegant-yet-comfy feel with a moderate amount of stretch. Pair this party-ready number with your favorite statement heels for a vixen vibe.

    Model is 5'7" with a 32" bust, 23" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small.

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0099

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $17.97 $45.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

    Product Badge:
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