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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.

  • Iconic Stunner Strapless Bodycon Satin Mini Dress

    Own the night in this satin mini dress, looking like an iconic stunner! With its sleek and chic strapless design and body-hugging satin fabric, this dress will make you stand out.

    Fit & Features

    • Stretch satin fabric, bust knit lining
    • Strapless sweetheart wrap neckline
    • Padded bra cups
    • Bodycon silhouette
    • Mini-length hem
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05103-000053

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $39.90

    Availability: In Stock

    Available Color: BLUE

    Available Size: XS, S, M, L

  • Cady Formal Velvet Wrap Dress

    Special Occasion

    Wrap yourself in luxe velvet as you own the night in our Cady dress! She features a plunging V neckline, long fitted sleeves and a curve hugging wrapped mini length silhouette. She is composed of a soft to the touch velvet knit fabric adorned with glitter accents throughout. Cady offers a curve hugging fit to highlight curves.

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

     

    Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.

    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0139

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $20.97 $39.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Glow Up Neon Strapless Mini Dress
    Glow up bby in this head turning mini! The neon pink dress features a straight strapless neckline and a mini length silhouette. Dress is composed of a curve hugging lycra-like fabric that offers a moderate stretch and includes a full knit lining.

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

    Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0041

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $10.00 $28.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Ready For It Mini Dress
    Get ready to have a total trendy look with this cute little mini! It features a slight sweetheart neckline, long sheer chiffon puffed sleeves with smocked cuffs, and a stretchy, smocked dress with a short, mid-thigh length hem with a front drawstring.

    Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0507

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $19.97 $49.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Sultry And Fierce Satin Mini Dress
    Sultry and oh so fierce, this satin mini is the one for you. It features a sleeveless bodice, bungee spaghetti straps, a square neck and back, and a short, curve huggng fit. The dress is composed of a smooth satin-like fabric with plenty of stretch.

    Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0376

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $10.97 $27.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

    Product Badge:
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  • On The Button Denim Mini
    Streamlined and sweetly sophisticated, this lavender mini draws all eyes to you. Dress features a soft V neckline, button front, and adjustable spaghetti straps. Dress is made from a cotton-denim fabric and has minimal stretch. 

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

    Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0116

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $16.97 $42.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Sparkling Stunner Sequin Bodycon Mini Dress

    Sparkle and stun in this sequin mini dress, which features a sultry V-notched sweetheart neckline and a sassy bodycon silhouette. Complete the look with earrings and heels.

    Fit & Features

    • Sequin embellished fabric
    • Adjustable spaghetti straps
    • V-notched sweetheart neckline
    • Back zipper closure
    • Bodycon silhouette
    • Mini-length hem
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05103-5888

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $22.97 $49.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

    Product Badge:
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  • Ribbed Knit Cut Out Midi Dress

    Ward off the chill with this cozy for keeps midi-length dress.

    Fits & Features

    • Plunging V Neckline
    • Long Sleeves
    • Large Cut-Out Detail At Back
    • Soft Knit Fabric I Fully Lined
    • Ample Stretch
    • Zipper Not Included

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

    Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0361

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $13.97 $33.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

    Product Badge:
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  • Sweetheart In Satin Mini Dress
    You're such a sweetheart and always have the best style, so you'll love this trendy mini! The dress features short flowy ruffle sleeves, a sweetheart neckline with a ruched tie front, a low scoop back with a continued ruffle detail and a top tie back closure, a high waist seam, and a short mid-thigh length. The dress is composed of a smooth lightweight satin-like fabric with no stretch.

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0272

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $18.97 $47.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

    Product Badge:
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  • Strappy And Stunning Mini Dress
    You'll be a stunning little mama in this royal blue mini dress! It has a wrap bodice with a deep V neckline, narrow shoulder straps creating a strappy lattice back, a low scoop back, ruching at the waist, and a wrap skirt with a subtle asymmetrical hem. Dress is composed of an unlined crepe fabric with a 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: 05103-3496

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $10.00 $36.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Slay It With Style Mini Dress
    Slay your look with so much style in this sexy little black mini dress! It features a sleeveless bodice, spaghetti straps, a scoop neckline, an open back, seam detailing, and a short, form hugging fit to flatter your curves. The dress is composed of a shiny latex fabric that offers moderate stretch.

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

    Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0218

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $10.00 $34.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Elisa Formal Floral Jacquard Bubble Hem Skater Dress

    Special Occasion

    Create a dreamy look worthy of your next formal affair in the Elisa floral jacquard bubble hem skater dress! She features a strapless sweetheart neckline with a padded bust, a chic corset-designed bodice with flexible boning detail, a high waist seam, a short skater skirt with pleated detailing, a fabulous bubble hem, and a fit and flare silhouette. The luxe woven fabric features a lovely floral jacquard pattern with a gold stitched trim. Complete your gorgeous look in this short dress with a dainty rhinestone necklace and stiletto heels.

    Fit & Features

    • Strapless sweetheart neckline, built-in padded bust
    • Corset-designed bodice, flexible boning detail, back zipper, hook and eye closure
    • High waist seam, short pleated skater skirt, elastic bubble hem
    • Fit and flare silhouette
    • Floral jacquard pattern, gold stitched trim
    • Woven fabric, smooth woven lining, no stretch
    • No bra required
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-2056

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $29.97 $64.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

    Product Badge:
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  • Sleek Satin Snake Print Mini Dress

    Sleek as it is sexy, this snake print mini was made for nights out. The dress features a collar, a half button down front, long sleeves with buttons to cuff, and a wrap, tie front detail with a mid-thigh length hem. The garment is composed of a lightweight satin-like fabric with minimal stretch.

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

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0418

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $19.97 $48.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

    Product Badge:
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  • Very Necessary Crepe Mini Dress
    You've got your essentials, and then you have the pieces that you can always count on. This little black mini is one of them! Dress features a darted bodice with deep V, back zip, and architectural structured short sleeves, and a seamed slim pencil skirt. Dress is made from a lightweight woven material with moderate stretch.

    Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0352

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $45.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

    Product Badge:
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  • Golden Glow Mini Dress
    Get your glow on girl! Radiate golden hour in this perfect mini. The dress features a sleeveless bodice, adjustable spaghetti straps, an adorable tie front V neckline, a square back, a waist front cut out, a hidden side zipper and hook and eye closure, and a flowy skirt with a ruffle hem. The dress is composed of a lightweight woven fabric with a sheer skirt lining and has no stretch.

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0262

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $46.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

    Product Badge:
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  • Show It Off Backless Mini Dress
    Show off with confidence in this sexy little black mini dress! It features a deep V neckline, narrow shoulder straps that lead to a plunging lace V back, a wrap and pleated detail on the front of the bodice, and a body-hugging fit throughout. Dress is composed of a stretchy crepe fabric. 

    Model is 5'6.5" with a 32" bust, 23.5" waist and 35" hips. She is wearing a size small.

    Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0007

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $10.00 $36.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Here For A Good Time Cut Out Mini Dress

    Okay, party babe! This mini dress is all about making sure you look and feel good! 

    Fits & Features 

    • Adjustable Spaghetti Straps
    • Back Zipper With Hook & Eye Closure 
    • V Neckline I Padded Bust 
    • Mini Length Silhouette 
    • Side Cut Outs With Bar Accents & Studded Rhinestones 
    • Nylon Fabric 
    • Curve Hugging I Moderate Stretch 

    Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0775

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $14.97 $36.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Crochet Bae Mini Dress
    Bae is lookin' fire tonight! This black mini dress features a lined crochet bodice with a scalloped V neckline, spaghetti straps, a square back with an exposed zipper closure, and a high waist seam leading to a body-hugging ponte knit skirt. 

    Model is 5'8" with a 33" bust, 24" waist and 33.5" hips. She is wearing a size small.
     

    Style Number/Barcode: 05103-3611

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $10.00 $44.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Light Up The Night Neon Dress
    Light up the night in this fun mini dress! It features a neon yellow hue, a square neckline, narrow shoulder straps and a curve hugging fit to showcase your curves! Dress is composed of a double lined smooth knit fabric that offers a moderate stretch.

    Model is 5'8.5" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 35" hips. She is wearing a size small.

    Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0058

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $33.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Brighten Up My Day Mini Dress
    Brighten up the day with this pretty yellow mini dress! It features a sleeveless bodice, halter straps with a racer back with a keyhole cut out and a back button closure, seam detailing, and a short, asymmetrical hem. The dress is composed of a crepe fabric that offers moderate stretch.

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

    Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0023

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $10.00 $29.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Bell Sleeve Mini Dress

    Keep it sweet and charming in this pretty mini! It features a mock neck, bell sleeves and a mini length silhouette. The back features a small keyhole with a double button closure. Dress is composed of a lined crepe fabric that 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: 05101-0198

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $13.97 $35.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

    Product Badge:
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  • Vixen Side Stripe Mini Dress

    Channel the look of your fave '90s-era cool girls in this of-the-moment mini. Dress features spaghetti straps, a square neckline, and stripes running vertically from bust to hem at either side. Dress slips on and  is made from an ultra-soft woven material with moderate stretch.

    Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0044

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $24.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

    Product Badge:
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  • Ravishing Ruffles Mini Dress

    Keep it lovely in pretty ruffles! This twirl worthy dress is perfect for creating a chic look!

    Fit & Features

    • Off The Shoulder Neckline 
    • Tiered Ruffles
    • Brushed Knit
    • Wide Shorts Lining
    • Lined
    • Relaxed Fit
    • Moderate Stretch 

     


    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0592

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $49.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

    Product Badge:
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  • Maizie Taffeta Faux Pearl Button A-Line Dress

    Special Occasion

    For a cute yet elevated party look, the Maizie taffeta dress is the one you're after! She features a sleeveless crew neckline, exquisite faux pearl button-down back closures, hidden side pockets for keeping your hands warm, and a flattering A-line silhouette with a flirty ruffled short-length hem. The dress is crafted from a shimmery taffeta woven fabric with a stretchy knit lining. Complete the look for dressy birthdays or celebrations with a chic embellished headband and block heels!

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless crew neckline
    • Faux pearl button-down back closures
    • Hidden side pockets
    • A-Line silhouette, ruffled short-length hem
    • Shimmery taffeta woven fabric, stretchy knit lining
    • Bra-friendly design
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-2071

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $19.97 $69.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

    Product Badge:
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