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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.

  • Regal Satin Off The Shoulder Dress

    Showcase your regalness to all your constituents in this satin short dress featuring an off-the-shoulder, foldover neckline, a pleated side seam to accentuate your curves on the bodycon silhouette, and an asymmetrical hem. Complete the look with a collar-style necklace.

    Fit & Features

    • Off-the-shoulder, foldover neckline
    • Bust lining
    • Side pleated seam, bodycon silhouette
    • Asymmetrical short hem
    • Smooth satin fabric
    • Minimal stretch
    • Fits true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1718

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $34.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Elysse Steal The Show Sequin Dress
    Our rose gold Elysse sequin dress steals the show with her glam party style! She features a wide neckline, long fitted sleeves, and a slim fit throughout. Rose gold sequins create an aesthetic diamond pattern all around. Elysse is composed of a sheer mesh fabric with a full lining, and has minimal stretch. 

    Model is 5'7" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 37" hips. She is wearing a size small

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    Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.

    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-3969

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $19.97 $69.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Precious Jewels One-Shoulder Bodycon Mini Dress

    You'll look so precious in this bejeweled mini dress showcasing a dazzling array of rhinestones! The dress features a one-shoulder neckline, a sheer long fitted sleeve, a mini-length hem, and a bodycon silhouette that will accentuate your gorgeous curves. The partially lined mesh fabric features all-over iridescent rhinestone embellishments in a sparkling linear design across the body of the dress. Complete your look in this mini-length dress with a chic ring set for your next fancy affair.

    Fit & Features

    • One-shoulder neckline
    • Sheer long fitted sleeve
    • Mini-length hem
    • Bodycon silhouette
    • Iridescent rhinestone embellishments, linear design
    • Sheer mesh fabric, partial knit lining, moderate stretch
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4749

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $22.97 $49.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Chic Moves Blazer Dress

    Make chic moves in this stylish and sophisticated blazer dress. It features a lapel collar with a V-neckline, long sleeves, a wrap-front design with a tie closure, and a short, fitted silhouette. Complete the look with thigh-high boots and hoop earrings.

    Fit & Features

    • Lapel collar, V-neckline
    • Long sleeves
    • Wrap-front, tie closure
    • Mini-length, fitted silhouette
    • Lined woven fabric, minimal stretch
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 06204-1379

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $25.97 $56.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Sweet Talk Ruffled Bodycon Mini Dress

    Giving drama from every angle. This ruffled tulle mini dres brings the chicness with a low back, bodycon fit, made for bridal showers, birthday brunches, or dressy soirees.

    Fit & Features

    • Smooth knit-lined fabric, moderate stretch
    • Scoop neckline
    • Tank shoulder straps
    • Low back, zipper and hook-eye closure
    • Bodycon silhouette
    • Ruffled tulle inserted mini-length hem
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-000329

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $52.90

    Availability: In Stock

    Available Color: PINK, WHITE, WINE, BLACK

    Available Size: XS, S, M, L

  • Jessica Embroidered Illusion Party Dress

    Special Occasion

    Trust us, you'll be getting compliments all night long in this sweet little party dress! Jessica is designed with all-over floral embroidery, an illusion sweetheart neckline, and thin spaghetti straps! Wear it with strappy heels and get ready to tear up the dance floor. 

    Fit & Features

    • Adjustable spaghetti straps
    • Illusion sweetheart neckline
    • Padded cups, flexible boning
    • All-over floral embroidery
    • Flared skater skirt
    • Partially lined mesh fabric
    • Fits true to size 

    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0750

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $19.97 $79.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

    Product Badge:
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  • Let Me Glow Sequin Lace-Up Dress

    Tis' the season for you to glow at every party in this sequin mini dress featuring a sleeveless, plunge sweetheart neckline with a wire insert, spaghetti straps, an open lace-up back design, and a bodycon silhouette. Complete the look in metallic heels for a holiday soiree!

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless plunge sweetheart neck with wire insert
    • Open lace-up back design
    • Back zipper and hook-eye closure
    • Bodycon, mini-length hem
    • Sequin scroll pattern, mesh fabric, knit lining
    • Minimal stretch
    • Fits true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2009

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $52.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Clara Floral Velvet Mesh Dress

    Special Occasion

    Romantic and sultry, the Clara short dress brings allure to your next celebration or holiday dinner! She features a sweetheart neckline, a lightly padded bust, ruched long sleeves, and a bodycon silhouette with ruched side seams that accentuates your curves. The formal dress is composed of a floral velvet flocked pattern on mesh fabric with a sewn-in knit lining and moderate stretch. Style with rhinestone stiletto heels for a glam look!

    Fit & Features

    • Sweetheart neckline, lightly padded bust
    • Ruched long sleeves, back zipper and hook-eye closure
    • Sticky bra optional
    • Side ruched seams, bodycon silhouette, short hem
    • Floral velvet flocked pattern
    • Mesh fabric, sewn-in knit lining, moderate stretch
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1359

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $59.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • You're A Gift Bow Crepe Mini Dress

    Your presence in this crepe mini dress is the perfect present! It features a strapless square neckline with a front bow design and a bodycon silhouette. The dress is composed of a crepe fabric with minimal stretch. Style with platform heels to complete your dressy look!

    Fit & Features

    • Strapless square neckline
    • Front bow design
    • Bodycon silhouette
    • Mini-length hem
    • Crepe fabric, minimal stretch
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-2242

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $19.97 $36.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Total Bombshell Ruched Mini Dress

    You'll radiate bombshell energy in this chic mini dress! It features a sleeveless square neckline, tank shoulder straps, a corset-designed bodice with structured boning at the bust, ruching down the side seams, and a short, curve-hugging silhouette. Style with fringe earrings and stiletto heels.

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless square neckline
    • Tank shoulder straps
    • Corset-designed bodice, structured boning
    • Back zipper closure
    • High waist seam, ruching down the side seams
    • Mini-length hem, bodycon silhouette
    • Crepe fabric, moderate stretch
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4498

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $5.97 $46.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

    Product Badge:
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  • Velvet Vixen Long Sleeve Mini Dress

    You'll be a stunning vixen in this gorgeous velvet mini dress! It features fitted long sleeves and a curve-hugging mini-length silhouette. Pair this dress with some radiant rhinestone duster earrings for a perfect date night look.

    Fit & Features

    • Long fitted sleeves
    • Notched wired V neckline
    • Padded cups
    • Back zipper closure
    • Short, form-hugging fit
    • Velvet fabric with moderate stretch

    Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0793

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $15.97 $38.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Kelsey One Shoulder Mini Dress

    Special Occasion

    Draw all eyes on you in the Kelsey mini dress glistening with sequin embroidery to bring sparkle to your night! She features a stylish one-shoulder neckline with a peasant long sleeve, an elasticized high-waist seam, and a form-hugging silhouette. The formal dress is composed of a sequin mesh fabric with a knit lining and minimal stretch. Complete your dressy look in door knocker earrings.

    Fit & Features

    • One-shoulder neckline, peasant long sleeve
    • Strapless or adhesive bra recommended
    • Elasticized high-waist seam
    • Form-hugging silhouette
    • Mini-length hem
    • Sequin mesh fabric, knit lining, minimal stretch
    • Fits true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1134

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $29.97 $64.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Bellarose Formal Sequin Mini Dress

    Special Occasion 

    Make a radiating entrance in a formal dress that makes a head-turning impression! The dress features a sleeveless cowl neckline, bungee spaghetti straps that cross at the back, dazzling iridescent sequins throughout, and a mini-length silhouette. The dress is composed of lined mesh fabric that offers a form-hugging fit with slight stretch. Complete look with chrome heels and rhinestone earrings.

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless cowl neckline
    • Bungee spaghetti straps, cross at back
    • Iridescent sequin embroidery
    • Mini-length silhouette
    • Lined mesh fabric
    • Form-hugging fit, slight stretch 
    • Runs true to size 

    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0889

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $19.97 $64.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

    Product Badge:
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  • Glitz And Glamour Mini Dress

    Bring on the glitz and glamour with this stunning mini dress! It features a deep V neckline, long bishop sleeves, all-over ruching, and a mini-length, curve-hugging silhouette. The glitter mesh fabric provides a stylish sparkle. Complete the look with rhinestone earrings and a sleek clutch.

    Fit & Features

    • Deep V neckline
    • Long bishop sleeves, cinched hems
    • Ruched detailing
    • Short, form-hugging fit
    • Glitter mesh fabric
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1023

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $42.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

    Product Badge:
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  • Leia Sleeveless Sequin Party Dress

    Special Occasion

    Showcase a gorgeous shine this Homecoming season in the stunning Leia sleeveless party dress! She features a V-neckline with a padded bust, spaghetti straps, a cross-back lace-up strappy design, a high waist seam, and a short party skirt with a fit and flare silhouette. The lined mesh fabric features all-over iridescent sequin embroidery in a chic scroll pattern. Complete your look with rhinestone statement earrings and embellished heels.

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless V-neckline, lightly padded, no bra required
    • Spaghetti straps, cross-back lace-up strappy design, tie closure
    • High waist seam, back zipper and hook-eye closure
    • Short fit and flare silhouette
    • Sheer mesh fabric, full knit lining with moderate stretch
    • Iridescent sequin scroll embroidery
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-1075

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $14.97 $74.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

    Product Badge:
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  • Disco Lights Sequin Party Dress

    Stun under the disco lights in this party-ready sequin short dress featuring a sleeveless square neck, adjustable spaghetti straps that cross along the low-cut back, a bodycon silhouette, and a wrap front hem. Complete your club look in platform heels.

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless square neck, adjustable spaghetti straps
    • Cross straps, low-cut back
    • Back zipper and hook-eye closure
    • Bodycon silhouette
    • Wrap front short hem
    • Sequin fabric, knit lining, no stretch
    • Runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4618

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $5.97 $50.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

    Product Badge:
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  • Glitzy Radiance One Shoulder Glitter Mini Dress

    Bring that glowing radiance with a mini dress that brings the glitz! The dress features a one-shoulder neckline with a fold-over accent, a long sleeve, ruching, a mini front slit, and a mini-length silhouette. The dress is composed of a lined glitter knit fabric that offers a form hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete look with rhinestone heels and a rhinestone anklet. 

    Fit & Features

    • One-shoulder neckline, fold over accent
    • Long sleeve
    • Ruching
    • Mini front slit
    • Mini length silhouette
    • Glitter 
    • Form hugging fit, moderate stretch, runs true to size

    Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4108

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $36.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Mei Heat Up The Night Dress
    Special Occasion

    Heat up the night in our burgundy Mei mini dress! She features a wide neckline, long fitted sleeves, an exposed back zipper closure, and a body-hugging silhouette. Heat stones vertically curve around Mei to create a sexy hourglass illusion. The dress is composed of a stretchy velvet fabric.

    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-3884

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $19.97 $64.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Briella Sequin Beaded Bodycon Mini Dress

    Special Occasion

    Built for the spotlight, the Briella beaded sequin bodycon mini dress is glam allure in motion. The fitted silhouette and lace-up back detail promise a show-stopping entrance for any night made to be remembered.

    Fit & Features

    • Sheer mesh fabric with knit lining, moderate stretch
    • Sequin and beaded embroidery, swirl pattern
    • Sleeveless V-neckline, padded bust
    • Spaghetti straps, open cross-back lace-up strappy design
    • Lower back zipper with hook-eye closure
    • Mini-length bodycon silhouette
    • Runs true to size

     

    Where to Wear:

    Homecoming, birthday festivities, bachelorette parties, and glam nights out.

    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-000180

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $79.90

    Availability: In Stock

    Available Color: PINK

    Available Size: S

    Product Badge:
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  • Nights Like This Ruched Short Dress

    Stun in a short dress to make your night out stand out. The dress features a sleeveless wired V-neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps, ruching throughout to enhance curves, and a short-length hem. The dress is composed of a lined mesh fabric that offers a form-hugging fit with a moderate stretch. Complete look with heels and earrings. 

    Fit & Features

    • Sleeveless wired V-neckline
    • Adjustable spaghetti straps
    • Ruching 
    • Short length hem 
    • Lined mesh fabric 
    • Form-hugging fit, moderate stretch 
    • Runs true to size 

    Style Number/Barcode: 05103-4253

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $42.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

    Product Badge:
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  • With Love Sweetheart Dress
    Send a little love out there with this lovely sweetheart dress! It features an off the shoulder neckline with shoulder strap accents, a sweetheart bust, princess seams and a side ruched detail that leads to an asymmetrical hemline. Dress is composed of a vibrant red smooth scuba fabric that offers a form hugging fit with minimal stretch.

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

    Style Number/Barcode: 05103-3087

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $31.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Shayna Corset Bodycon Mini Dress

    Special Occasion

    Designed to be eyed up and down, the Shayna bodycon mini dress brings the chic allure to any formal occasion. The sweetheart bust featuring a pleated cowl neck overlay and corset bodice with boning creates a snatched silhouette, while the lace-up back provides a personalized fit.

    Fit & Features

    • Smooth knit fabric, high stretch
    • Sleeveless sweetheart neckline, padded bust, pleated cowl neck overlay
    • Adjustable spaghetti straps
    • Lace-up back design, lower back zipper with hook-eye closure
    • Pleated faux wrap-front, front slit
    • Mini-length bodycon silhouette
    • Runs true to size

     

    Where to Wear:

    Homecoming, birthday celebrations, bachelorette parties, date nights, and formal nights out.

    Style Number/Barcode: 05001-000140

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $59.90

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Cut Out The Drama Mini Dress

    Cut out the drama girl with this head turning mini dress!

    Fits & Features

    • Square Neckline
    • Spaghetti Straps
    • Cut-Out Waist With Multi-Row Strap Accent
    • Mini Length Silhouette
    • Crepe Fabric
    • Form Hugging Fit I Moderate Stretch
    • Back Zip Closure 

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

    Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0459

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $30.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

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  • Sparkle The Night Away Party Dress

    This dress is the ultimate party ensemble. Glow all through the night in this glitter dress that features a plunging v-neckline, sexy spaghetti straps that cross at the back, and a curve-hugging bodycon fit that enhances curves. Complete your night-out ready look with sleek rhinestone hoops and classic stilettos. 

    Fits & Features

    • V neckline
    • Spaghetti straps that cross at the back
    • Envelope style hem hits mid-thigh
    • Textured glitter knit fabric 
    • Curve hugging fit 
    • Moderate stretch 

     

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

    Style Number/Barcode: 05101-8482

    Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses

    Price: $9.97 $36.90

    On Sale: Yes

    Availability: Out of Stock

    Product Badge:
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