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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.

  • Julie Sequin Scoop Neck Ruffle Dress

    Special Occasion

    Radiant the dance floor lights in the Julie sequin formal dress perfect for cocktail parties and celebrations! She features long sleeves, a scoop neck, a flirty front ruffle trim, and a short bodycon silhouette. The formal dress is composed of a sequin fabric with a sewn-in knit lining and moderate stretch. Style with platform heels to complete your party look!

    Fit & Features

    • Long sleeves, scoop neck
    • Front ruffle trim
    • Back zipper closure
    • Bodycon silhouette
    • Mini-length hem
    • Sequin fabric, sewn-in knit lining, moderate stretch
    • Fits true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1529

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $29.97 $69.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

    Product Badge:
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  • Velvet Vibe Mini Dress

    Issa vibe  Up your look with a pair of eye-catching rhinestone heels! 

    Fits & Features

    • Spaghetti Straps
    • Deep V Neckline With Wire Trim I Vertical Darts At The Bust
    • Sweetheart Back 
    • Mini Length Silhouette
    • Smooth Velvet Fabric 
    • Curve Hugging Fit I Moderate Stretch 
    • Zipper Not Included 

    Model is 5'9" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 35.5" hips. She is wearing a size small. 

      Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0736

      Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

      Price: $9.97 $36.90

      On Sale: Yes

      Availability: Out of Stock

      Product Badge:
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    • Ruffle Some Feathers Mini Dress
      Ruffle some feathers in this sexy mini dress! It features a sleeveless bodice, adjustable spaghetti straps, a V neckline, a square back, and a short, mid-thigh length hem with flirty feather detailing. The satin-like fabric has minimal stretch.

      Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0554

      Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

      Price: $9.97 $52.90

      On Sale: Yes

      Availability: Out of Stock

      Product Badge:
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    • Heat Up The Night Mini Dress

      Light up the night in a dazzling mini to show off your curves girl! The dress features a sleeveless bodice, a high neck with racer bust, sparkling heat stones with gemstones set in a geometric pattern and a curve hugging mini length silhouette. Dress is composed of a lined crepe 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: 05101-0228

      Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

      Price: $9.97 $44.90

      On Sale: Yes

      Availability: Out of Stock

      Product Badge:
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    • Rochelle Ruffled Sheer Lace Formal Mini Dress

      Special Occasion

      Showcase your eye-catching beauty in the Rochelle formal mini dress, a gorgeous staple for brides-to-be! Crafted with airy sheer lace fabric with a partial knit lining, she brings that effortlessly chic allure and feminine charm. She features a sleeveless cowl neckline with pleated detailing and a built-in padded bust, adjustable spaghetti straps that lead to an open cross-back design, a stunning sheer corset-inspired waist with flexible boning for structure, and a tiered ruffled A-line silhouette. Complete your look with rhinestone heels.

      Show off your style in this standout dress. Feeling the short and chic vibe? Discover more fashion-forward short prom dresses or elevate your style with our formal dresses.

      Fit & Features

      • Sheer lace fabric with partial knit lining, minimal stretch
      • Pleated cowl neckline, padded bust
      • Adjustable spaghetti straps
      • Open back, cross-back design, zipper with hook and eye closure
      • Sheer corset waist, flexible boning
      • Tiered ruffled A-line silhouette
      • Runs true to size

      Style Number/Barcode: 05001-2184

      Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

      Price: $19.97 $79.90

      On Sale: Yes

      Availability: Out of Stock

      Product Badge:
      • Sale
    • Ruched And Ready Mock Neck Mini Dress

      You'll be ruched and ready to go in this posh mock neck mini dress!

      Fit & Features

      • Mock neckline
      • Hidden back zipper | Hook and eye closure
      • Long sleeves | Elastic banded hems
      • Ruched skirt detailing | Ties at the hem
      • Knit skirt lining
      • Short, form hugging fit
      • Chiffon fabric

      Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0657

      Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

      Price: $18.97 $48.90

      On Sale: Yes

      Availability: Out of Stock

      Product Badge:
      • Clearance
    • Scoop Neck Velvet Mini Dress

      Be a vision in velvet with this smooth and sexy dress!

      Fits & Features

      • Adjustable Spaghetti Straps
      • Square Back I Scoop Neckline
      • Structured, Lined Cups
      • Mini Length Silhouette
      • Smooth Velvet
      • Form-Hugging Fit I Moderate Stretch
      • Zipper & Hook And Eye Closure At Back 

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

        Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0651

        Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

        Price: $9.97 $39.90

        On Sale: Yes

        Availability: Out of Stock

        Product Badge:
        • Clearance
      • Stripes Stunner Velvet Mini Dress

        Stun them all with stand out stripes! The mini dress features a sleeveless bodice, a plunging V neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps and a sexy waist cut out that leads to a mini length silhouette. Dress is composed of a semi sheer velvet fabric with metallic stripes throughout. Garment offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Includes a back zipper closure. 

        Model is 5'9" with 32" bust, 24" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small.

         

         

        Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0512

        Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

        Price: $9.97 $42.90

        On Sale: Yes

        Availability: Out of Stock

        Product Badge:
        • Clearance
      • Such A Beauty Mini Dress

        Girl, you're such a beauty, and this classically chic mini dress will make for the perfect 'fit. It features a sleeveless bodice, a V-neckline with a tie ruched bust detail, adjustable spaghetti straps, a square back with a hidden zipper and hook and eye closure, a trendy waist front cutout with a tie ruched detail, and a flowy skirt with an adorable ruffled mini-length hem. The short dress is composed of a woven fabric with minimal stretch. Style with a cute pair of mules.

        Fit & Features

        • Sleeveless bodice, V-neckline, tie ruched bust
        • Adjustable spaghetti straps
        • Square back, hidden zipper, hook and eye closure
        • Waist front cutout, tie ruched detail
        • Flowy skirt, ruffled mini-length hem
        • Woven fabric, minimal stretch
        • Runs true to size

        Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0263

        Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

        Price: $18.97 $46.90

        On Sale: Yes

        Availability: Out of Stock

        Product Badge:
        • Clearance
      • Strike Of Midnight Glitter Mini Dress
        Anything is possible at the strike of midnight! This beautifully sparkling mini dress is designed with a strapless and straight neckline, a form fitting silhouette, and a mini hem that hits near mid thigh. Dress is fully lined with a smooth knit material, and outer is composed of a sheer mesh material that offers moderate stretch , and showcases a mesmerizing glitter that reflects a midnight blue. Don't forget to pick up the matching long duster to complete your completely mesmerizing look!

        Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0385

        Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

        Price: $11.97 $28.90

        On Sale: Yes

        Availability: Out of Stock

        Product Badge:
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      • It Girl Mock Neck Mini Dress

        Be the it girl of your trendy squad in this adorable mini dress. It features a mock neck, long bubble style sleeves with cuffed hems, and a short, form hugging fit. The dress is composed of a knit fabric with a knit lining and has plenty of stretch for comfortable wear.

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

        Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0036

        Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

        Price: $9.97 $34.90

        On Sale: Yes

        Availability: Out of Stock

        Product Badge:
        • Clearance
      • Dramatic Flair One Shoulder Dress

        Bring the drama with a high fashion flair! Make an entrance in this crepe one-shoulder mini dress featuring a sleeveless bodice, one tank-style strap with a chiffon-draped accent, a high waist seam, and a faux wrap bodycon skirt. Complete the look in rhinestone strappy heels.

        Fit & Features

        • Sleeveless, one-shoulder neckline
        • One tank-style strap, chiffon-draped accent
        • High waist seam
        • Bodycon silhouette
        • Faux wrap mini-length hem
        • Crepe fabric, knit lining, moderate stretch
        • Runs true to size

        Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1665

        Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

        Price: $9.97 $48.90

        On Sale: Yes

        Availability: Out of Stock

        Product Badge:
        • Sale
      • Metallic Cowl Neck Mini Dress

        Wow in this metallic mini! She features adjustable shoulder straps, a cowl neckline, sleeveless bodice, and a mini length, a-line silhouette. Composed of a metallic knit fabric, she offers little to no stretch. Zipper not included. 

         

        Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0654

        Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

        Price: $9.97 $44.90

        On Sale: Yes

        Availability: Out of Stock

        Product Badge:
        • Clearance
      • Sequin Darling Mini Dress

        Strut your stuff in this sexy sequined bodycon dress.

        Fits & Features

        • Adjustable Spaghetti Straps
        • V Wire Front I Padded Bust 
        • Zipper With Hook & Eye Closure At Back 
        • Fully Lined, Mesh Composition I Sequin Embellishments Throughout
        • 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: 05103-0510

          Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

          Price: $9.97 $44.90

          On Sale: Yes

          Availability: Out of Stock

          Product Badge:
          • Clearance
        • All This Allure Open Back Mini Dress

          Bring the allure in this mini dress for a night out! The cowl neckline and bodycon silhouette flatters your figure, while the open back with adjustable strap detail adds a daring style on smooth knit fabric. Complete the look in rhinestone heels and earrings!

          Fit & Features

          • Sleeveless cowl neckline
          • Bodycon silhouette
          • Open back, adjustable strap detail
          • Mini-length hem
          • Smooth knit fabric, sewn-in lining, moderate stretch
          • Runs true to size

          Style Number/Barcode: 05103-5471

          Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

          Price: $9.97 $49.90

          On Sale: Yes

          Availability: Out of Stock

          Product Badge:
          • Clearance
        • Vivid Viper Mini Dress

          Be prepared to pave the way to the dance floor in this seductive snake dress!

          Fits & Features

          • High Neckline
          • Fitted Long Sleeves 
          • Deep V At The Back 
          • Ruching Along The Sides & Center Back 
          • Mid Thigh Length Silhouette 
          • Stretchy Knit I Snake Print Throughout
          • Curve Hugging Fit I Ample Stretch  

           

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

          Style Number/Barcode: 05102-0382

          Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

          Price: $9.97 $32.90

          On Sale: Yes

          Availability: Out of Stock

          Product Badge:
          • Clearance
        • Metallic Minx Wrap Mini Dress

          Show off your shine in this stunning mini dress. You'll be mesmerizing in metallic, girl! 

          Fits & Features

          • Plunging V Neckline
          • Zipper With Hook & Eye Closure At Back
          • Long Sleeves With Dual Snap Button Cuffs
          • Elasticized Waistband 
          • Wrap, Mini Length, Lined Skirt 
          • Metallic Fabric 
          • Form-Flattering Fit I Plenty Of Stretch 

          Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0366

          Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

          Price: $17.97 $44.90

          On Sale: Yes

          Availability: Out of Stock

          Product Badge:
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        • Velvet Sweetheart Mini Dress

          Show your romantic side in this darling velvet mini!

          Fits & Features 

          • Wide Shoulder Straps
          • Sweetheart Neckline 
          • Square Back 
          • Form-Flattering Fit 
          • Moderate Stretch
          • Velvet Composition I Fully Lined 

          Model is 5'8" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 34" hips. She is wearing a size small.

          Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0330

          Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

          Price: $11.97 $29.90

          On Sale: Yes

          Availability: Out of Stock

          Product Badge:
          • Clearance
        • Gabrielle Glitter Velvet Midi Formal Dress

          Special Occasion

          Effortless glamour, redefined. The Gabrielle formal dress shimmers softly with every move, crafted in glitter velvet that hugs your shape to perfection. The sleek side slit adds just the right touch of allure, making this midi the ultimate mix of timeless and unforgettable.

          Fit & Features

          • Glitter velvet-lined fabric with stretch
          • Sweetheart neckline, padded bra cups
          • Adjustable spaghetti straps
          • Back zipper and hook-eye closure
          • Side slit
          • Bodycon fit, midi-length hem
          • Runs true to size

           

          Where to Wear:

          Weddings, engagement parties, romantic date nights, anniversary dinners, birthdays, formal occasions, upscale cocktail parties

          Style Number/Barcode: 05001-000476

          Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

          Price: $64.90

          Availability: In Stock

          Available Color: NAVY

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

        • Charmed Persona Scoop Neck Ruffled Mini Dress

          This mini dress will pair well with your charming personality and favorite heels! Perfect for birthday brunch to semi-formal parties, this slinky knit dress features a flattering scoop neckline adorned with delicate spaghetti straps. The bodycon silhouette flaunts your figure while the asymmetrical tiered ruffled hem cascades into a sweet side train for dramatic effect. Complete the look in a dainty choker necklace and heels.

          Fit & Features

          • Slinky knit lined fabric, moderate stretch
          • Spaghetti straps
          • Bodycon silhouette
          • Asymmetrical tiered ruffled mini-length hem, side train
          • Sticky bra or pasties recommended
          • Runs true to size

          Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2965

          Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

          Price: $6.97 $45.90

          On Sale: Yes

          Availability: Out of Stock

          Product Badge:
          • Sale
        • Simone Formal Satin Tie-Back Cutout Midi Dress

          Special Occasion

          Slip into the Simone formal satin midi dress for a sultry vibe at banquets or weddings! She features a square neckline adorned with spaghetti straps, a tie-back design, a flirty underbust cutout, a center back slit, and a bodycon silhouette that hugs your curves down to the knee-length midi hem. The formal midi dress is crafted from a luxuriously soft satin fabric with minimal stretch. Complete the look with a mini purse and heels.

          Fit & Features

          • Sleeveless square neck, spaghetti straps
          • Tie-back design, underbust cutout
          • Center back slit
          • Bodycon silhouette, midi-length hem
          • Luxe satin fabric, minimal stretch
          • Sticky bra recommended
          • Runs true to size

          Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1999

          Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

          Price: $29.97 $46.90

          On Sale: Yes

          Availability: Out of Stock

          Product Badge:
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        • Vivacious Viper Velvet Burnout Mini Dress

          If you're all about "snaking" an entrance, you'll love this statement mini dress! 

          Fits & Features

          • Mock Neckline
          • Fitted Long Sleeves
          • Zipper At Center Back 
          • Knit Mesh Composition I Fully Lined 
          • Snake-Inspired Sparkling Velvet Burnout Design
          • Curve-Hugging Fit I Moderate Stretch

          Model is 5'8" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 34" hips. She is wearing a size small.

            Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0474

            Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

            Price: $9.97 $48.90

            On Sale: Yes

            Availability: Out of Stock

            Product Badge:
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          • Bodycon Bite Dress
            Say it with snake—this bodycon style has serious bite. Dress comes in a curve-hugging mini cut and features spaghetti straps and a rounded neckline. Dress is made from a soft brushed knit with a fair amount of stretch.

            Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0230

            Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

            Price: $9.97 $29.90

            On Sale: Yes

            Availability: Out of Stock

            Product Badge:
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          • In Love In Lace Crochet Dress

            We are obsessed with crochet! This dress features a V neckline with a scalloped trim ande long sleeves that are sheer. The crochet bodice meets skirt high waist and is composed of a crepe material 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: 05101-0106

            Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

            Price: $16.97 $41.90

            On Sale: Yes

            Availability: Out of Stock

            Product Badge:
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