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.

Kalani Iridescent Rhinestone Corset Mini Dress
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You'll bring the glitz and glamour to your formal party look in the sultry Kalani mini dress! She features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline, a corset-style bodice with structured cups, adjustable spaghetti straps for a customized fit, iridescent rhinestones in a linear embellished design, and a short, curve-hugging, bodycon silhouette. The mesh fabric offers a moderate stretch with a knit lining. Complete the outfit with rhinestone fringe earrings for even more sparkle.

Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline
- Strapless or sticky bra recommended
- Corset bodice, underwire bust
- Adjustable spaghetti straps, hidden side zipper, hook and eye closure
- Iridescent rhinestones, linear embellished design
- Bodycon silhouette, mini-length hem
- Mesh fabric, knit lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1186

Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

Price: $49.97 $99.90

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Cecilla Formal Pleated Tulle Party Dress
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Twirl the night away in a formal party dress that brings the glam to your event! Cecilla features a sleeveless square neckline with padded cups, tiered ruffles, and a swiss dot pattern. The dress is composed of a lined tulle fabric that offers a form hugging fit with minimal stretch. Complete look with heels and a rhinestone clutch.

Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline, padded cups, no-slip strip
- Tiered ruffles
- Swiss dot pattern
- Lined tulle fabric
- Form hugging fit, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0741

Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

Price: $14.97 $64.90

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Availability: Out of Stock
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Dot So Mesh Ruched Mini Dress
We figured you needed an upgrade from your usual LBD This figure-hugging ruched mini will hug those curves and the sheer polka dot mesh detail is such a trendy chic touch!

Fits & Features
- V Neckline With Lace-Up Front At Bust
- Sheer Mesh Back, Fitted Long Sleeves & Shoulders With Swiss Dots
- Mesh Lined Fabric I Ruching Throughout
- Mini Length Silhouette
- Form Hugging Fit I Plenty Of Stretch
- Zipper Not Featured
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0718

Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

Price: $9.97 $34.90

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Availability: Out of Stock
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Party Girl Sequin Mini Dress
It is time to party girl! Look like a sparkling diva while you have the night of your life!

Fits & Features
- Square Neckline
- Bungee Spaghetti Straps
- Curve-Hugging Fit
- Mesh Knit Composition I Sequined Diamond Pattern Design Throughout
- Fully Lined
- Moderate Stretch
Model is 5'8" with a 32" bust, 23" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0180

Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

Price: $9.97 $48.90

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Gleam Queen Glitter Mini Dress
You'll be leaving your sparkle everywhere you go in the Gleam Queen mini dress!

Fits & Features
- Wrap V-Neckline
- Spaghetti Straps
- Velvet Composition I Fully Lined
- Glitter Diamond-Shaped Design Throughout
- Asymmetric Mini Length Silhouette
- Curve-Hugging Fit I Moderate Stretch
- Glitter May Transfer
Model is 5'8" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 34" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0431

Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

Price: $5.97 $37.90

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Glitter Spaghetti Strap Mini Dress
This bodycon features spaghetti straps, a deep v neckline, and a bodycon fit. Dress is composed of a glitter knit material that offers moderate stretch and hem hits right above the knee. Our favorite part is the sheen reflection that the glitter gives off when you catch the light!

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

Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0408

Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

Price: $9.97 $33.90

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A Glow Like Me Neon Dress
Lock down a glowing look in this fierce mini dress! The neon pink dress features a sleeveless bodice, a high round neckline and a curve hugging mini length silhouette to showcase curves in all the right places. Dress is composed of stretchy lycra-like fabric.
Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.

Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0099

Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

Price: $15.00 $32.90

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Crowd Pleaser Velvet Short Dress
Strut in and stun in this velvet short dress for a saucy club 'fit! The dress features a sleeveless square neckline, spaghetti straps, and a curve-hugging, bodycon silhouette. The smooth velvet fabric offers a moderate stretch. Complete the look in silver platform heels.

Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neck
- Spaghetti straps
- Bodycon silhouette
- Short-length hem
- Velvet fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4799

Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

Price: $19.97 $29.90

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Nadene Sequin Rose Short Dress
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Striking and exquisite! Nadene showcases beautiful rose blooms that shimmer under the dance floor lights. She stuns in a sleeveless V-neckline with sleek bungee spaghetti straps, a bodycon silhouette, and a short-length hem. The formal party dress is composed of a sequin fabric with a knit lining and minimal stretch. Complete the look in heels and a clutch.

Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline, bungee spaghetti straps
- Bra-friendly design
- Back zipper closure
- Bodycon, short-length hem
- Rose pattern, sequin fabric, knit lining, minimal stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1252

Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

Price: $14.97 $54.90

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Availability: Out of Stock
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Hattie Sequined High Neck Dress
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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.
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Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0024

Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

Price: $29.97 $69.90

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Rosalyn Sequin Beaded Off-The-Shoulder Mini Dress
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Turn every head in the Rosalyn sequin beaded mini dress, designed with an off-the-shoulder neckline and statement bow back. Its chic, A-line silhouette makes it the perfect style for nights that call for sparkle and allure.

Fit & Features
- Sheer mesh fabric with knit lining, moderate stretch
- All-over sequin and beaded embroidery
- Off-the-shoulder neckline, no-slip strip, sheer woven tie-back design
- Back zipper with hook-eye closure
- Mini-length A-line silhouette
- Runs true to size
Where to Wear:

Homecoming, birthday celebrations, dressed-up dinners, romantic date nights, rooftop parties, and glam nights out.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-000195

Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

Price: $65.90

Availability: Out of Stock
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Soiree Ready Strapless Crepe Skater Mini Dress
Short, sweet, and soiree-ready! Effortlessly chic and versatile, the strapless design and skater silhouette flatter your figure, while the mini-length hem adds a playful touch.

Fit & Features
- Crepe fabric
- Strapless foldover neckline, side zipper and hook-eye closure
- Skater silhouette
- Mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-000011

Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

Price: $39.90

Availability: In Stock

Available Color: BLACK

Available Size: XS, S, M, L
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

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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

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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

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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
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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

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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

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Availability: Out of Stock
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Stop And Stun Rosette Ruffle Mini Dress
Made for the girl who enters the room and owns it. This rosette ruffle mini dress hugs your curves and adds a touch of flirty drama with its open back and flowy ruffled accents, perfect for your next night out.

Fit & Features
- Sheer mesh fabric with knit lining, high stretch
- Boat neckline, open back
- Rosette detailing, flowy ruffled accents
- Ruching
- Ruffled mini-length hem, short side slit
- Bodycon silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-000355

Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

Price: $19.97 $39.90

On Sale: Yes

Availability: Out of Stock
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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

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Availability: Out of Stock
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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

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Availability: Out of Stock
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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

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Availability: Out of Stock
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Kyla Velvet Cutout Skater Short Dress
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Decadent and daring, the Kyla velvet corset skater dress is made for entrances that stop the room. With its sculpted bodice, open back, and twirl-ready skirt, it delivers luxe drama for making an entrance.

Fit & Features
- Velvet fabric
- Pleated sweetheart neckline
- Wide shoulder straps
- Corset-designed bodice, drop waist seam
- Cutout back
- Skater silhouette, short-length hem
- Runs true to size
Where to Wear:

HOCO, weddings, rehearsal dinners, engagement parties, milestone celebrations, red-carpet occasions, holiday soirees, date nights, birthday dinners, semi-formal events
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-000481

Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

Price: $74.90

Availability: In Stock

Available Color: RED

Available Size: S, M, L

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