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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.

  • 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

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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

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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

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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

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  • Winslow Off-The-Shoulder Skater Dress

    Special Occasion

    Romantic, refined, and made to twirl—the Winslow skater dress brings timeless charm to the modern moment. Crafted from jacquard woven fabric with an off-the-shoulder neckline and flared skater silhouette, it’s the definition of effortless elegance in motion.

    Fit & Features

    • Jacquard woven fabric, tulle and woven linings
    • Off-the-shoulder neckline, padded bra cups
    • Back zipper and hook-eye closure
    • Drop waist seam
    • Skater silhouette
    • Short-length hem
    • Runs true to size

     

    Where to Wear:

    Weddings, rehearsal dinners, engagement parties, fancy brunches, birthdays, date nights, dressy dinner parties, nights at the theatre

    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-000434

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $69.90

    Availability: In Stock

    Available Color: WINE

    Available Size: XS, S, M, L, XL

    Product Badge:
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  • Dedicated To Chic Halter Pearl Mini Dress

    The perfect party dress is here! Featuring a flattering halter keyhole neckline and a bodycon fit, this mini dress accentuates your silhouette with elegant faux pearl embellishments.

    Fit & Features

    • Faux pearl embellished, mesh-lined fabric
    • Halter keyhole neckline, tie straps
    • Padded bra cups
    • Bodycon silhouette
    • Mini-length hem
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05103-6100

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $10.97 $49.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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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:
    • Sale
  • 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

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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:
    • Clearance
  • 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

    Product Badge:
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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

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  • Out of This World Satin Mini Dress

    This mini dress is on a whole other level girl! Dress to impress for your next date night in this mini dress that features a plunging v-neckline, rhinestone embellished spaghetti straps, and a sexy waist cutout. Complete your look with rhinestone earrings. 

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless plunging v-neckline
    • Rhinestone embellished straps 
    • Sexy waist cutout 
    • Mini length silhouette
    • Satin fabric
    • Form hugging fit

     

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

    Style Number/Barcode: 05103-1630

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $6.97 $36.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Touch Of Lace Cowl Neck Midi Dress

    Trust us when we say, you're going to want to add the Touch Of Lace midi dress to your LBD collection!

    Fits & Features

    • Spaghetti Straps That Cross & Lace-Up At The Back 
    • Cowl Neckline With Lace Underlay 
    • Midi Length Silhouette I Wrap Skirt
    • Jersey Knit Fabric 
    • Curve Hugging Fit I Plenty Of Stretch 

     

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

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0598

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $13.97 $35.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

    Product Badge:
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  • Draped in Glamour Glitter Mini Dress

    Adorn yourself with a glam mini dress that brings the dazzle and shimmer to your evening. The dress features a glitter body throughout, a crew neckline, and a daring open back draped with a cowl neck accent. Complete your look with a dainty rhinestone bracelet and chrome heels. 

    Fit & Features

    • Crew neckline
    • Long sleeves
    • Open back with draped cowl neck detail
    • Mini length silhouette
    • Glitter knit fabric
    • Form hugging fit 

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0873

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $16.97 $40.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

    Product Badge:
    • Clearance
  • The One For You Mini Sweater Dress

    This chic knit mini sweater dress is def the one for you! Pair with some statement earrings and strappy mules and werk it bb!

    Fit & Features

    • One shoulder neckline
    • Single long fitted sleeve
    • Short, curve hugging fit
    • Ribbed knit fabric

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

    Style Number/Barcode: 06005-0540

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $6.97 $34.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

    Product Badge:
    • Clearance
  • Melissa Formal Metallic Party Dress
    Special Occasion 

    Make it a picture perfect moment in our Melissa dress! She features a beautiful metallic lace detailed bodice, a v-neckline, and adjustable spaghetti straps that tie in the back, her spaghetti straps meet in the back to a square back with a zipper. She has an inner lining, as well as padded cups and her chiffon skirt meets at the waist with a party length silhouette. 

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

    Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.

    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0042

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $19.97 $69.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Sequined Bombshell Halter Mini Dress

    Dress to impress in this glitzy mini dress. This dress features a halter styling with a cowl neckline. It features a fitted waist, a leg slit, allover sequin embellishment and moderate stretch for the perfect fit.

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

    Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.

    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0086

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $19.97 $54.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Style Icon Ruffled One-Shoulder Mini Dress

    Elevate your status to style icon in this ruched mesh mini dress featuring a one-shoulder neckline and off-shoulder strap with a flowy ruffled accent. The short asymmetric bodycon silhouette will flaunt your gorgeous curves.

    Fit & Features

    • Sheer mesh fabric with knit lining, high stretch
    • Asymmetric one-shoulder neckline
    • Off-shoulder strap, ruffle accent
    • Ruching, back zipper closure
    • Asymmetric mini-length hem
    • Bodycon silhouette
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-4141

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $44.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Lovely Lace Off The Shoulder Mini Dress

    Strut your stuff in this pretty little lace dress. It features an off the shoulder design, unlined long sleeves, and a mini-length silhouette. Crafted from scalloped lace fabric and lined with a soft rib knit, this dress offers a moderate stretch fit. Zipper not included.  

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

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0231

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $10.97 $26.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Cut Above The Rest Dress
    Set the bar in this trendsetting dress! It features a navy hue, a sleeveless bodice with a square neckline, narrow shoulder straps, a waist cut out and a curve hugging mini length skirt with an asymmetrical hem. Dress is composed of a crepe fabric with moderate stretch.

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

    Style Number/Barcode: 05103-3605

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $10.00 $34.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Vampy Vixen Corset Cutout Bodycon Mini Dress

    Unlock your inner sexiness in this corset bodycon mini dress for a perfectly snatched look at the cub! 

    Fit & Features

    • Smooth knit fabric lined with stretchy knit
    • Cutout sweetheart neckline
    • Adjustable spaghetti straps
    • Built-in padded underwire bra
    • Corset bodice, flexible boning, back zipper and hook-eye closure
    • Bodycon silhouette, mini-length hem
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05103-000004

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $42.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

    Product Badge:
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