Short Cocktail Dresses
The invite says cocktail, but your dress can still have a little fun with it. This short cocktail dress edit is full of strapless, cowl neckline, corset bodice, off-the-shoulder, and long sleeve silhouettes that go from sleek to statement. Choose mesh, slinky jersey, silky satin, velvet, or lace, then add your kind of drama with floral print, rhinestones, sequins, beading, or a side sash. Black, red, burgundy, navy, and emerald green keep the mood polished for birthday soirees, sorority formals, and guest of wedding plans—aka every excuse to dress up and take too many photos. Finish with heels and a mini bag, then let the dress handle the rest.
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Short Cocktail Dresses for Parties & Special Events
Short Cocktail Dresses bring a playful edge to dressed-up occasions, with mini and shorter silhouettes made for cocktail parties, celebrations, and nights out. Go sleek in a fitted bodycon, add movement with an A-line or skater shape, or make more of a statement with corset details, open backs, ruffles, and lace-up designs. From satin and velvet to sequins and dark florals, these shorter styles can shift from polished to party-ready.
Mini Cocktail Dresses for Fall & Winter Plans
For Friendsgiving dinners and fall celebrations, knit, satin, mesh, and dark floral styles bring seasonal texture to the shorter hem. Cowl, halter, square, and sweetheart necklines offer different ways to frame the look, while off-shoulder, one-shoulder, and strapless designs dial up the drama for evening plans.
Holiday parties and New Year’s Eve call for extra shine. Mini cocktail dresses with beading, rhinestones, mesh, or unique sequin patterns catch the light, while velvet adds a richer finish for winter events. When you want more coverage without giving up cocktail style, explore Long Sleeve Cocktail Dresses.
Dress Up a Short Cocktail Look for Cooler Nights
A few layers and accessories can take a shorter dress further through the season. Pair satin, velvet, or embellished styles with heels and sparkling jewelry for a polished party look, then add boleros for extra coverage on cooler nights.
For a broader range of lengths and silhouettes, explore Windsor’s cocktail dresses, from short party styles to more elevated options for dressier events.
Is a Short Dress Appropriate for a Cocktail Party?
Yes. Short cocktail dresses are appropriate for many cocktail parties, but consider the event’s dress code and formality along with the hemline. A mini can feel cocktail-ready when elevated through a structured silhouette, luxe fabric, sophisticated neckline, or details like beading and rhinestones. For more conservative or formal events, a slightly longer hem or more refined styling may better fit the setting.
If you’re deciding between cocktail and formal attire, the distinction goes beyond dress length. The venue, time of day, invitation, fabrication, and overall finish can all help determine how dressed-up your look should be. Explore the cocktail dress vs. formal dress guide for more guidance.
Find Windsor’s Short Cocktail Dresses for fall celebrations, holiday parties, New Year’s Eve, and nights out, with mini and shorter styles designed to make dressing up feel fun.
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Organza Puff Sleeve Mini Dress
Bring the drama with head turning organza to make your outfit a true one of a kind! Pair with a belt to create an hourglass illusion and your favorite pumps!
Fit & Features
- Mock Neck
- Sheer Organza Puff Sleeves
- Lined Scuba Knit Fabric
- Mini Length Silhouette
- Exposed Back Zipper Closure
- Form Hugging Fit
- Moderate Stretch
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0643
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $17.97 $45.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Sassy Straps Crepe Mini Dress
Keep it sassy and fab with this head turning mini dress! it features a sleeveless bodice, a plunging wrap V neckline, a bold open back with bar strap accents and a curve hugging mini length silhouette. Dress is composed of a lined crepe fabric that offers a moderate stretch. Zipper not included.
Model is 5'8" with a 32" bust, 24" waist and 34" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0277
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $14.97 $36.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Rowena Formal Heat Stone Mini Dress
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Sparkle up the night like the goddess you are in our shimmering Rowena dress! Her heat stones will add a sparkle to your glow!
Fit & Features
- V- Neckline
- Adjustable Spaghetti Straps
- Gemstones
- Heat Stones
- Geometric
- Fully Lined Mesh
- Form Hugging Fit | Moderate Stretch
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-0423
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $49.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Taking The Plunge Mini Dress
Take the plunge with this sultry mini dress! It features a wired V neckline, fitted long sleeves and a curve hugging mini length silhouette. Dress is composed of a double lined smooth knit 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: 05103-0154
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $14.97 $36.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Kiki Formal Neon Sequin Dress
Special OccasionDazzle as you glow in our spotlight ready Kiki dress! She features a combination neon coral with beige color, a high round neckline and tank-like straps. Her slim fit bodice leads to a curve hugging mini length silhouette to show off your heel game! Dress is composed of a lined mesh fabric that is adorned with sparkling sequins set in a baroque inspired pattern. Garment offers a slight stretch and includes a back zipper closure.
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-4058
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $69.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Opulent Lace-Up Sequin Bodycon Mini Dress
Every detail adds another layer of impact. Sequin lace brings texture and shine to this mini dress, while ruffle-trimmed straps, a sweetheart neckline, and a lace-up back create a dimensional finish.
Fit & Features
- Sheer lace fabric with sequin embellishments, smooth knit lining, moderate stretch
- Sweetheart neckline, ruched bust, padded cups
- Adjustable ruffle-trimmed straps
- Open lace-up back, lower back zipper with hook-eye closure
- Mini-length hem with front slit
- Bodycon silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-001501
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $58.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: LIGHT, BLUE
Available Size: XS, S, M, L
- Sheer lace fabric with sequin embellishments, smooth knit lining, moderate stretch
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Marianna Rhinestone Bodycon Mini Dress
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This mini is all about a close, streamlined silhouette. A draped cowl neckline balances the bodycon shape, while slender straps keep the look light through the shoulders. Rhinestone embellishment adds texture and shine across the fitted form.
Fit & Features
- Allover rhinestone embellishment
- Abstract pattern, sewn-in satin woven lining
- Cowl neckline with adjustable spaghetti straps
- Side zipper and hook-eye closure
- Bodycon silhouette
- Mini length hem
- Runs true to size
Where to Wear:
Homecoming, birthday dinners, date nights, Vegas, bachelorettes, cocktail parties
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-001340
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $109.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: GOLD
Available Size: XXS, XS, S, M, L
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Arrived In Style Strapless Knit Mini Dress
Arrive in this stylish strapless mini dress for brunch or parties! The contrasting folded neckline adds a touch of boldness while the slim-fit silhouette shows off your curves perfectly on the smooth knit fabric. The mini-length hem features a subtle A-line fit. Complete the look in platform heels.
Fit & Features
- Smooth knit fabric lined with stretchy knit
- Strapless folded contrast neckline
- Slim-fit silhouette
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Mini-length A-line hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05102-5621
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $34.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Glitter Goddess One Shoulder Mini Dress
Give off gorgeous glam vibes in this glitter knit mini dress! It features a sleeveless one shoulder neckline, a front waist cut out with thin cross strap detailing, a side slit, and a mini length, curve-hugging silhouette. Pair this dress with gold hoop earrings and a rhinestone cuff bracelet to add all the more sparkle to your NYE look.
Fit & Features
- One shoulder neckline
- Hidden back zipper closure
- Front waist cut out
- Thin cross strap detailing
- Side slit
- Short, form-hugging fit
- Unlined glitter knit fabric with moderate stretch
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-3721
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $13.97 $34.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Taking The Plunge Mini Dress
Take the plunge with this sultry mini dress! It features a wired V neckline, fitted long sleeves and a curve hugging mini length silhouette. Dress is composed of a double lined smooth knit 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: 05103-0155
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $36.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Do It For The Glam Sequin Mini Dress
Sashay your way onto the dance floor in this captivating sequined piece. This dress features a crew neckline, long sleeves with ribbed cuffs, and a mini length silhouette. The garment is composed of a mesh-lined fabric with sequin detailing throughout, fully lined, zipper at back, and a curve-hugging fit with slight stretch.
Model is 5'8" with a 34" bust, 25" waist, and 34" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0110
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $26.97 $66.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Gigi Formal Sequin Wrap Dress
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Wrap yourself with shimmering sequins in our glowing Gigi dress! She features a plunging V neckline, fitted long sleeves and wrapped mini length silhouette with a tie waist accent. Her dazzling sequins are set in a floral and leaf print. Dress is composed of a lined mesh fabric that offers a form hugging fit with minimal stretch.
Model is 5'9" 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: 05001-0164
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $79.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Dramatic Affair Velvet Burnout Mini Dress
Make your next dressy occasion a dramatic affair in this luxe velvet mini dress! It features a one-shoulder neckline with a sheer mesh long balloon sleeve, a chic velvet burnout scroll pattern down the body of the dress, and a mini-length bodycon silhouette. The lined knit fabric offers a moderate stretch. Complete the look with rhinestone hoops and strappy heels.
Fit & Features
- One-shoulder neckline
- Single long sheer mesh balloon sleeve, tapered cuff
- Velvet burnout scroll pattern
- Mini-length hem, bodycon silhouette
- Lined knit fabric, moderate stretch
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-1919
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $38.90
Availability: Out of Stock
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Out of This World Satin Mini Dress
This mini dress is on a whole other level girl! Dress to impress for your next date night in this mini dress that features a plunging v-neckline, rhinestone embellished spaghetti straps, and a sexy waist cutout. Complete your look with rhinestone earrings.
Fit & Features
- Sleeveless plunging v-neckline
- Rhinestone embellished straps
- Sexy waist cutout
- Mini length silhouette
- Satin fabric
- Form hugging fit
Model is 5'9" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-1630
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $6.97 $36.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Touch Of Lace Cowl Neck Midi Dress
Trust us when we say, you're going to want to add the Touch Of Lace midi dress to your LBD collection!
Fits & Features
- Spaghetti Straps That Cross & Lace-Up At The Back
- Cowl Neckline With Lace Underlay
- Midi Length Silhouette I Wrap Skirt
- Jersey Knit Fabric
- Curve Hugging Fit I 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: 05101-0598
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $13.97 $35.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Draped in Glamour Glitter Mini Dress
Adorn yourself with a glam mini dress that brings the dazzle and shimmer to your evening. The dress features a glitter body throughout, a crew neckline, and a daring open back draped with a cowl neck accent. Complete your look with a dainty rhinestone bracelet and chrome heels.
Fit & Features
- Crew neckline
- Long sleeves
- Open back with draped cowl neck detail
- Mini length silhouette
- Glitter knit fabric
- Form hugging fit
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0873
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $16.97 $40.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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The One For You Mini Sweater Dress
This chic knit mini sweater dress is def the one for you! Pair with some statement earrings and strappy mules and werk it bb!
Fit & Features
- One shoulder neckline
- Single long fitted sleeve
- Short, curve hugging fit
- Ribbed knit fabric
Model is 5'9" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 06005-0540
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $6.97 $34.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Melissa Formal Metallic Party Dress
Special OccasionMake it a picture perfect moment in our Melissa dress! She features a beautiful metallic lace detailed bodice, a v-neckline, and adjustable spaghetti straps that tie in the back, her spaghetti straps meet in the back to a square back with a zipper. She has an inner lining, as well as padded cups and her chiffon skirt meets at the waist with a party length silhouette.
Model is 5'3" with a 32" bust, 22.5" waist and 34" hips. She is wearing a size small.Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0042
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $69.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Sequined Bombshell Halter Mini Dress
Dress to impress in this glitzy mini dress. This dress features a halter styling with a cowl neckline. It features a fitted waist, a leg slit, allover sequin embellishment and moderate stretch for the perfect fit.
Model is 5'3" with a 32" bust, 22.5" waist and 34" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Special Occasion products cannot be returned to any retail locations.
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-0086
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $19.97 $54.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Style Icon Ruffled One-Shoulder Mini Dress
Elevate your status to style icon in this ruched mesh mini dress featuring a one-shoulder neckline and off-shoulder strap with a flowy ruffled accent. The short asymmetric bodycon silhouette will flaunt your gorgeous curves.
Fit & Features
- Sheer mesh fabric with knit lining, high stretch
- Asymmetric one-shoulder neckline
- Off-shoulder strap, ruffle accent
- Ruching, back zipper closure
- Asymmetric mini-length hem
- Bodycon silhouette
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-4141
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $44.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Lovely Lace Off The Shoulder Mini Dress
Strut your stuff in this pretty little lace dress. It features an off the shoulder design, unlined long sleeves, and a mini-length silhouette. Crafted from scalloped lace fabric and lined with a soft rib knit, this dress offers a moderate stretch fit. Zipper not included.
Model is 5'7" with a 32" bust, 23" waist and 34.5" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05101-0231
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $10.97 $26.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Cut Above The Rest Dress
Set the bar in this trendsetting dress! It features a navy hue, a sleeveless bodice with a square neckline, narrow shoulder straps, a waist cut out and a curve hugging mini length skirt with an asymmetrical hem. Dress is composed of a crepe fabric with moderate stretch.Model is 5'6" with a 34" bust, 24" waist and 37" hips. She is wearing a size small.
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-3605
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $10.00 $34.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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Madalyn Open Back Rhinestone Bodycon Mini Dress
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Rhinestones do the talking, while the cutouts keep the finish sharp. The Madalyn open back rhinestone bodycon mini dress pairs a plunging V-neckline with side waist cutouts and a sleek fitted shape for a bold, polished look. The result feels glamorous, modern, and confidently current.
Fit & Features
- Mesh fabric with knit lining, high stretch
- All-over rhinestone embellishments, scroll design
- Plunging V-neckline
- Tank straps, back bar strap
- Side waist cutouts, open back
- Mini-length bodycon silhouette
- Runs true to size
Where to Wear:
Homecoming, birthday celebrations, bachelorette parties, Vegas getaways, and glitzy nights out.
Style Number/Barcode: 05001-001195
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $119.90
Availability: In Stock
Available Color: ROYAL
Available Size: XS, S, M, L
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Vampy Vixen Corset Cutout Bodycon Mini Dress
Unlock your inner sexiness in this corset bodycon mini dress for a perfectly snatched look at the cub!
Fit & Features
- Smooth knit fabric lined with stretchy knit
- Cutout sweetheart neckline
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Built-in padded underwire bra
- Corset bodice, flexible boning, back zipper and hook-eye closure
- Bodycon silhouette, mini-length hem
- Runs true to size
Style Number/Barcode: 05103-000004
Category Name: Short Cocktail Dresses
Price: $9.97 $42.90
On Sale: Yes
Availability: Out of Stock
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