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
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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.
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Hiss Me With That Mini Dress
Sssslither into this sassy number! It features a snake-inspired print, fixed shoulder straps, sweetheart neckline, and mini-length silhouette. Crafted from soft velvet and paired with a soft knit lining, this form-fitting piece extenuates all the right curves. Zipper not included.
Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0364
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $11.97 $28.90
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Take A Shine To Velvet Mini Dress
All eyes will be on you in this glistening piece! It features adjustable spaghetti straps falling into a scoop neckline. Crafted from velvet and featuring glittering embellishments, this dress offers a fully lined, form-hugging fit that offers little to no stretch. Zipper is included at center back.
Model is 5'9" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 34" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0450
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $33.90
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Effortlessly Lovely Strapless Corset Skater Dress
Appear like a sweet vision in this strapless skater dress for dressy events like showers or weddings! Made with taffeta fabric, this dress is perfect for any special occasion. This dress features a flirty and feminine look with its ruffled strapless sweetheart neckline and skater silhouette. The padded bra cups provide support and enhance your bust, while the flexible boning creates a flattering shape. Complete the look in statement heels, earrings, and a clutch.
Fit & Features
- Taffeta fabric lined with woven fabric, no stretch
- Strapless sweetheart ruffled neckline
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Padded bra cups
- Flexible boning
- Skater silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-3353
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $52.90
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Effie Formal Heatstone Bodycon
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Get ready to glow in this chic bodycon for your next night out! Effie features a sleeveless scoop neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps, sparkling heat stones throughout, dual ruched drawstrings, and a mini-length silhouette. Complete look with rhinestone heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless scoop neckline
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Heat stones
- Dual ruched drawstrings
- Mini length silhouette
- Form hugging fit, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0660
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $14.97 $45.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Fab and Fierce Fringe Open Back Mini Dress
Keep it fab in a fringe dress that impresses with each turn for your night out! The dress features a scoop neckline, a daring matching scoop back with a fringe accent, and a mini length silhouette. The dress is composed of a retentive crepe fabric that offers a form hugging fit and a moderate stretch. Complete your look with black rhinestone heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless scoop neckline
- Scoop open back
- Fringe
- Mini length silhouette
- Crepe fabric
- Form hugging fit
- Moderate stretch
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-1059
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $14.97 $36.90
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Sleek Satin Floral Mini Dress
This sleek satin floral mini dress is perf for a date night out with bae! It features a sleeveless cowl neckline, spaghetti straps that lead to a cross-back, lace-up design, ruched detailing with side drawstrings, and a short, curve-hugging fit. The lightweight satin fabric has a pretty all-over floral print for a romantic look. Style this dress with dainty earrings and heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless cowl neckline
- Spaghetti straps
- Open back, cross-back, lace-up design
- Ruching, side drawstrings at the hem
- Mini-length, form-hugging silhouette
- Satin fabric, floral print, no stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0636
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $6.97 $38.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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O-Ring Waist Cut Out Mini Dress
Chic with a trendy edge to the look, this mini dress will amp up your style. It features long sleeves with elastic cuffs, a deep V neckline, a hidden back zipper closure, a waist cut out with a front O-ring detail, and a flowy short skirt with a hidden back zipper. The dress is composed of a chiffon fabric and includes a stretchy knit lining.Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0241
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $44.90
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Walk The Mock Neck Mini Dress
Talk the talk and walk the walk in this must have mini dress! It features a sleek, form hugging silhouette with a mock neck, long sleeves with thumb-hole slits, and a mini length. Brushed knit offers plenty of stretch.
Model is 5'8" with a 32" bust, 25" waist and 35" hips. She is wearing a size small
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0123
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $11.97 $29.90
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Pretty In Lace Mini Dress
This pretty little dress perfect for a semi formal event is composed of sheer lace, includes a full lining, and features a mock neck, cap sleeves and a mini length. Closes with a back zipper closure.
Model is 5'9" with a 32" bust, 23" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-8829
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $15.97 $38.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Drinks With The Girls Mesh Mini Dress
Chic and stunning, this curve-hugging mesh mini dress is perfect for getting drinks with the girls! It features an off-the-shoulder neckline, long sheer fitted sleeves, a ruffle overlay with a ruffled accent down the center, front ruching, and a short, bodycon silhouette. Style with your fave pair of strappy stilettos.
Fit & Features
- Off-the-shoulder neckline
- Long sheer fitted sleeves
- Ruffle overlay, ruffles down the center
- Front ruched detailing
- Mini-length hem, fitted bodycon silhouette
- Sheer mesh fabric, knit lining, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1763
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $52.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Flocked Velvet Mock Neck Mini Dress
Look a vision of luxe in this classy mini dress!
Fits & Features
- Mock Neckline
- Long Sleeves
- Zipper With Hook & Eye Closure
- Mini Length Silhouette
- Fully Lined, Textured Knit Fabric With All Over Intricate Flocked Velvet Print
- Form Hugging Fit I Moderate Stretch
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0148
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $13.97 $35.90
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Serena Metallic Long Sleeve Mini Dress
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Immensely iconic, the Serena metallic party mini dress embodies timeless glamour with a modern flare! She features fitted long sleeves, a cowl sweetheart neckline, and a flattering bodycon silhouette with a front ruched seam for a figure-enhancing appearance, and a mini-length hem. The formal party dress is crafted from a shimmering foil metallic fabric that shimmers with every step! Complete the look in sleek stiletto heels for a holiday party!
Fit & Features
- Fitted long sleeves
- Cowl sweetheart neckline
- Bodycon silhouette, front ruched seam
- Mini-length hem
- Foil metallic fabric, stretchy knit lining
- Bra-friendly design
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1904
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $14.97 $59.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Party's Here Glitter Mini Dress
You'll be the center of attention and life of the party in this captivating number!
Fits & Features
- Square Neckline
- Adjustable Spaghetti Straps
- Zipper & Hook And Eye Closure At The Back
- Glitter Knit Composition I Smooth Knit Lining
- Bodycon Fit I Moderate Stretch
- Mini Length Silhouette
- Glitter May Transfer
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0420
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $34.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Tie Front Long Sleeve Mini Dress
Accessories and thigh-high boots are the way to go with this essential mini dress!
Fits & Features
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Square Neckline & Back
- Long Sleeves With Elastic Detailing At The Cuffs & Shoulders
- Mini Length Silhouette
- Tie Front Detail Along Skirt
- Brushed Knit Fabric
- Ample Stretch
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0374
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $14.97 $36.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Square Neckline & Back
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Gloria Glitter Mini Dress
Special OccasionYou shine naturally, but a little extra sparkle never hurt. Take our glitter-bonded Gloria mini for a spin! She features an off-the-shoulder neckline, seamed V bodice with lightly padded cups, back zip with hook-and-eye closure, and a gently pleated, A-line skirt with pockets at either hip. Gloria is lined and made from a woven material with little to no stretch.
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: 05001-4144
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $29.97 $54.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Leilani Faux Pearl Belted Blazer Dress
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Revamp the LWD with the Leilani formal blazer dress perfect for fashion-forward brides, birthday girls, or party guests! Adorned with intricate faux pearl embellishments and rhinestone-trimmed buttons, she features long sleeves, shoulder pads for structure, a lapel collar neckline, a faux leather belt with faux pearl trim buckle, faux flap pockets, and a short form-hugging silhouette. The formal blazer dress is crafted from a woven fabric with a sewn-in woven lining offering a sophisticated style. Complete the look with a chic shoulder bag and heels.
Fit & Features
- Faux pearl-embellished long sleeves, shoulders, shoulder pads
- Lapel collar neckline
- Double-breasted faux pearl rhinestone trim buttons
- Faux leather belt, faux pearl trim buckle
- Faux flap pockets, form-hugging silhouette, short-length hem
- Woven fabric, sewn-in woven lining, no stretch
- Bra-friendly design, runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-2045
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $59.97 $119.90
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Hearts Racing Ruched Mini Dress
Set hearts racing with a mini dress that brings sultry appeal! The dress features a sleeveless sweetheart neckline with U-shaped underwire, spaghetti straps, ruching throughout, and a mini-length silhouette. The dress is composed of a smooth knit fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate. Complete look with rhinestone heels.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless sweetheart neckline
- U-shaped underwire
- Spaghetti straps
- Ruching
- Mini length silhouette
- Smooth knit fabric
- Form hugging fit, moderate stretch, runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-3860
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $36.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Sequined Charmer Mini Dress
Be prepared for double-takes in the Sequined Charmer mini dress!
Fits & Features
- Crew Neckline
- Long Sleeves With Ribbed Cuffs
- Dual Button Closure At Back Neck
- Adjustable Lattice Detail & Zipper Closure At Back
- Mini Length Silhouette
- Sequined Mesh Composition I Fully Lined At Body & Skirt
- Curve Hugging Fit I 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: 05101-0450
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $26.97 $66.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Plus Ruche AF Mini Dress
Don't sugarcoat it! Step up with your boss babe personality in this sexy mini dress that has a flattering off the shoulder neckline paired with long fitted sleeves and a curve enhancing, fitted appearance. The mini dress is composed of a full ruched mesh fabric paired with a nude, smooth knit lining.
Style Number/Barcode: 15103-0023
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $48.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Glitter & Lace Bodycon Dress
Our two favorite things! This blush pink bodycon mini dress has a flattering V neckline paired with a lightly padded bust and our always sexy, lace back featuring a low cut out and exposed silver zipper. The fitted dress is composed of a glitter lace fabric paired with a smooth knit lining that offers a moderate stretch.Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, a 24" waist, and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-8627
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $15.97 $38.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Kourt Formal Sequin Lace-Up Midi Dress
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Debut a sparkling opulence in the Kourt formal sequin dress perfect for banquets or cocktail parties where you are sure to shine! She features a sleeveless square neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps, a lace-up back designed to turn heads, and a flattering bodycon silhouette, front slit, and a midi-length hem. The formal dress is composed of a sequin-scroll embellished pattern that shimmers under any lighting on mesh fabric with a stretchy knit lining. Complete the look with a statement ring set.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps
- Lace-up back, lower zipper and hook-eye closure
- Bodycon silhouette, midi-length hem
- Sequin-scroll embellished pattern
- Mesh fabric, stretchy knit lining
- Sticky bra recommended
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1654
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $29.97 $79.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Glitter Velvet Front Slit Mini Dress
Is it really the holiday season if you don't have a glitter AND velvet mini dress in your closet?
Fits & Features
- Surplice V Neckline I Square Neckline
- Spaghetti Straps
- Mini Length Silhouette With Front Slit
- Glitter Velvet Composition I Fully Lined
- Curve Hugging Fit I Minimal Stretch
- Zipper Not Included
- Glitter May Transfer
Model is 5'8" with a 32" bust, 25" waist and 35" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0487
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $35.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Stunning Sequin Diva Mini Dress
Slay in sequins as you stun them all! The dress features a sleeveless bodice, a scoop neckline, spaghetti straps, a scoop neckline and a mini length silhouette. Dress is composed of a lined mesh fabric adorned with sparkling sequins. Dress offers a curve hugging fit with a slight stretch. Be sure to pick up the matching duster to complete your look!
Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0178
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $11.97 $28.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Keep It Chic Faux Pearl Velvet Mini Dress
This faux pearl-embellished velvet mini dress will keep your dressy party 'fits chic and sophisticated! It features a classic sweetheart neckline with tank shoulder straps, corset-designed seams, a mini-length hem, a bodycon silhouette to flaunt your gorgeous curves, and an all-over contrast design of dainty faux pearl embellishments on the luxe lined velvet fabric. Style this short dress with rhinestone duster earrings and silver heels for a holiday soiree!
Fit & Features
- Sweetheart neckline, padded bust
- Tank shoulder straps
- Corset-designed seams, back zipper, hook and eye closure
- Mini-length hem, bodycon fit
- Contrast faux pearl embellishments
- Velvet fabric, full-length knit lining, plenty of stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2863
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $5.97 $49.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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