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 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.
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Such A Diva Glitter Knit Mini Dress
This glitter knit dress was made for a fashion diva! It features a sleeveless bodice, spaghetti straps, a cowl neck and a square back, a high waist seam, ruched side detailing with drawstrings at the hem, and a short, curve hugging fit. The knit fabric offers moderate stretch.Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0556
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $12.97 $32.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Ever Formal Sequin Midi Dress
Special Occasion
Dazzle and impress them all as you shine in our sparkling Ever dress!
Fit & Features
- Off The Shoulder Neckline
- Plunging Wired V-Neck Bust
- Sequins
- Scroll Print
- Lined Mesh
- Form Hugging Fit
- Minimal Stretch
Model is 5'9" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 35.5" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0275
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $31.97 $59.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Riley Lace Floral Two Piece Dress
Make it a night to remember in our beyond gorgeous Riley two piece dress! She features a lace top with a square neck and back, long fitted sheer sleeves, and a cropped hem. Her foiled floral printed satin party skirt has a high rise waist and a woven lining with a tulle hem for added flare.
Model is 5'3" with a 32" bust, 22.5" waist and 34" hips. She is wearing a size three.
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05006-0023
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $79.90
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Pretty & Posh Halter Party Dress
Too pretty, too posh! This dress features a contrasting bodice and and a skater design. It has a halter neck tie closure, a satin skirt and an open back. Fully lined with no stretch.
Model is 5'6.5" 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: 05001-0098
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $49.97 $139.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Jaelene Strapless Bodycon Mini Sequin Party Dress
Special Occasion
The dancefloor isn't ready for your sparkling vibes in the Jaelene sequin party dress at the school dance, birthday, or after party! The strapless sweetheart neckline and built-in padded underwire bust provide a flattering silhouette, while the pipe trim adds a touch of sophistication. Show off your curves with the bodycon fit and dance the night away in the mini-length hem. Complete the look with high heels and a clutch.
Fit & Features
- Sequin scroll pattern, mesh fabric, sewn-in knit lining
- Strapless sweetheart neckline
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Built-in padded underwire bust
- Bodycon silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-2079
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $29.97 $69.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Speak My Language Sequin Dress
Do you speak the language of sparkle? This shimmering beauty of a dress is perfect for you! The sequins dress features a sleeveless square neck, bungee spaghetti straps, an open back with lattice straps, and a form-hugging, short-length hem. Complete the look with statement earrings and heels!
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless square neck
- Bungee spaghetti straps
- Open-back with lattice straps
- Form-hugging silhouette
- Short-length hem
- Sequin mesh fabric, knit lining, minimal stretch
- Fits true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4674
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $49.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Katherine Formal Lace-Up Glitter Party Dress
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Bring the glamour to your event with a party dress that shines from every angle! Katherine features a sleeveless V-neckline, padded cups, vertical princess seams at the bust, adjustable spaghetti straps, and a lace-up back. The slim-fit bodice leads to a flared mini-length silhouette accented with hidden side pockets. The dress is composed of a lined woven glitter fabric that offers a form-hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete the look with rhinestone heels and rhinestone earrings for maximum shine.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless V-neckline, padded cups
- Princess seams, adjustable spaghetti straps
- Lace-up back
- Mini length silhouette
- Hidden side pockets
- Lined woven glitter fabric
- Form hugging fit, moderate stretch, runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0582
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $59.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Snake Print A-Line Mini Dress
Get on the animal print trend without being too flashy in this snake print A-line mini dress. It features a sleeveless bodice, spaghetti straps that lead to a halter back, a V neckline, and a short, flowy fit. The dress is composed of a chiffon fabric with a woven lining and has no stretch.Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0383
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $12.97 $32.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Hot Commodity Mini Dress
You'll be quite the hot commodity in this stunning mini. The dress features a sleeveless bodice, buckle detail shoulder straps, a bustier style top with padded cups, a square back with a zipper closure, vertical seam detailing running down the front, and a short, form hugging fit. The dress is composed of a smooth satin-like fabric with 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: 05103-0293
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $42.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Knot Just Another Mini Dress
This sleek and sexy mini is not just another casual dress. It features long fitted sleeves, a plunging V neckline leading to a trendy knot front detail, a high waist with an elastic banded back, and a flowy wrap front short skirt. The dress is composed of a lightweight woven fabric with no stretch.
Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0242
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $42.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Magical Moments Skater Dress
Make magical moments in this classic chic skater dress! It features a sleeveless bodice, a V neckline, a sheer lace back with a zipper and hook and eye closure, a high waist seam, and a flowy skater skirt. The black dress is composed of a sheer lace fabric with a nude knit lining.Model is 5'6.5" with a 32" bust, 23.5" waist and 35" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-8472
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $10.00 $39.50
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Dazzle Queen Off the Shoulder Sequin Mini Dress
Dazzle like the queen you are in a dress that illuminates the night! The dress features an off the shoulder neckline, a built-in no slip strip, off the shoulder strap accents, sparkling sequins throughout, and a mini length silhouette. Complete your look with chrome heels and a dainty rhinestone bracelet.
Fit & Features
- Off the shoulder neckline
- Built-in no slip strip
- Off the shoulder strap accents
- Sequins
- Lined mesh fabric
- Mini length silhouette
- Form hugging fit, slight stretch
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0782
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $17.97 $44.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Rosalind Mini Party Dress
Special Occasion
Represent in our Rosalind! She features an off shoulder neckline, long sleeves and a short hem that hits mid thigh. She showcases a dazzling heat stone pattern that is here to shine! Rosalind offers slight stretch with a form fitting silhouette.
Model is 5'9" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 35.5" hips. She is wearing a size small.Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0205
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $31.97 $74.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Effortlessly Sexy Mini Dress
Create an effortlessly sexy look with this stunning mini dress! It features a sleeveless bodice, adjustable spaghetti straps, a slight V neckline with a sheer lace trim and inset under the bust, a square back with a zipper closure, and a short, form hugging fit with a sheer scalloped lace hem. Dress is composed of a satin-like fabric with moderate stretch.
Model is 5'8" with a 32" bust, 23" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0315
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $13.97 $33.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Floral Ambition Sleeveless Mini Dress
Go for that charming look with this stunning LBD! It features a sleeveless bodice, a V neckline, padded cups and narrow shoulder straps. The bodice features a gorgeous floral applique detail and leads to a curve hugging mini length silhouette. Dress is composed of a lined crepe fabric that offers a moderate stretch and includes a back zipper closure.Model is 5'9" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-8653
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $16.97 $42.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Shelby Sleeveless Sequin Mini Dress
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The Shelby sequin mini dress will give you a stunning look for your next night out with the girls! She features a sleeveless bodice, adjustable spaghetti straps that lead to a cross-back design, a V neckline with a bust outline and bust padding, and a short, form-hugging silhouette. The dress is composed of a sheer mesh fabric adorned with a chic sequin pattern and includes a full knit lining. Complete your outfit with rhinestone duster earrings and new heels.
Fit & Features
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Cross-back design
- V neckline
- Bust outline, padded bust
- Back zipper and hook and eye closure
- Mini-length, form-hugging fit
- Sheer mesh fabric with a sequin pattern
- Stretchy knit lining
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0544
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $44.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Power Shoulder Glitter Satin Wrap Mini Dress
You're glittering and glowing in this statement piece.
Fits & Features
- Plunging V Neckline
- Snap Button & Decorative Twist Wrap Front
- Padded Shoulders
- Long Sleeves
- Mini Length Silhouette
- Smooth Glittery Satin Knit I Fully Lined
- Form-Hugging Fit I Moderate Stretch
Model is 5'9" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 34" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0541
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $21.97 $54.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Clear Cut Mini Dress
Honey, you are clearly a cut above the rest! This sexy LBD features a deep V wired neckline, spaghetti straps, a small cut out below the bust, and a body-hugging silhouette. Dress is composed of a stretchy knit fabric.Model is 5'8 with a 32" bust, 23" waist, and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0032
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $13.97 $35.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Brooke Satin Bodycon Mini Dress
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Made for the spotlight moment, the Brooke mini dress turns every glance into admiration. Crafted in luxe satin with a strapless cowl neckline and sculpted pleated waist, this mini’s all about curve-hugging polish and effortless allure.
Fit & Features
- Stretch satin-lined fabric
- Strapless neckline, padded bra cups
- Back lace-up and zipper and hook-eye closure
- Dual pleated waist accents
- Draped pleated waist detail
- Bodycon fit, mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Where to Wear:
Cocktail soiree, birthday dinner, upscale date night, bachelorettes, glam celebrations, Vegas
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-000403
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $59.90
Availability: Out of Stock
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Madalyn V-Neck Ruffle Sequin Satin Mini Dress
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A sequin satin mini dress featuring a flattering V-neckline and bodycon silhouette complete with a flirty ruffled hem. Perfect for the school dance or a banquet.
Fit & Features
- Sequin satin fabric lined with stretchy knit
- V-neckline, wired insert, padded bra cups
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Bodycon silhouette
- Ruffled mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-2199
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $14.97 $59.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Ruched One Shoulder Midi Dress
Keep it fab and ruched with this sleek midi dress! It features a one shoulder neckline, a fitted long sleeve, a ruched left side seam and a midi length silhouette. Dress is composed of a double lined smooth knit fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Zipper not included.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0412
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $13.97 $34.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Sleek Satin Mini Dress
Keep it sleek in stunning satin to show off those curves girl!
Fit & Features
- Square Neckline
- Tank Straps
- Satin
- Rounded Hem
- Double Lined
- Form Hugging Fit | Moderate Stretch
- No Zipper
Burgundy: Model is 5'8" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 34" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Hunter: Model is 5'9" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 35.5" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0386
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $12.97 $32.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Deep Dive Floral Scuba Dress
Dive right into this sweet scuba-style mini! Dress has a body con fit and features an all-over multi-color floral print against a black background, an off-the-shoulder neckline with micro sleeves. Dress is made to hit above the knee, slips on, and is made from a smooth woven material with moderate stretch.
Model is 5'7" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 36" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0081
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $31.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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Valda Formal Floral Metallic Dress
Special Occasion
Radiate beauty in blooming florals as you make an unforgettable entrance in our glowing Valda metallic dress! Her gorge floral design is accented with a metallic finish and her pockets add a unique detail! Pair her with a luxe clutch to complete your look!
Fit & Features
- Plunging V-Neckline | Padded Cups
- Adjustable Spaghetti Straps | Cross-Back Straps
- Pleated Skater Silhouette
- Hidden Side Pockets
- Embroidered Floral Print Pattern | Metallic Brocade
- Lined Woven Knit Fabric
- Relaxed Fit | Minimal Stretch
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0426
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $36.97 $79.90
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Availability: Out of Stock
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