Short Formal Dresses

Cocktail parties, semi-formal celebrations, homecoming dances, memorable birthday parties…whatever the upcoming occasion may be, women and girls of all ages love short dresses that let them show off their legs and exude a sense of fun, fresh style. The Val Stefani Celebrations and Val Stefani Cocktail collections include a variety of short dresses that are perfect for a guest of a wedding, a girl heading off to a big dance or semi-formal prom, or a woman attending a chic cocktail party with colleagues and friends. Streamlined in a lace sheath or embellished with beading in a flirty two-piece silhouette, Val Stefani makes it easy for every woman to find her ideal cocktail dress.

Depending on the silhouette and styling, short dresses can look just as elegant as full length gowns, and they offer the versatility to be dressed up or dressed down to suit different types of parties and events. From short sleeve designs to long sleeve looks to strapless styles that can be accessorized with matching jackets, short semi-formal dresses come in every silhouette from heavily embellished designs with flared skirts to two-piece looks that let you show some skin to simple and sophisticated sheaths that offer classic, timeless appeal. Available in a variety of neutral hues and vibrant colors with or without embellishments, our short cocktail dresses blend timeless style with contemporary charm, making them perfect for the modern woman.

Sleeveless short turquoise semi-formal dress with re-embroidered lace fabric and beading
Style 3854RE
Fitted short sheath purple and lavender cocktail dress with sweetheart neckline and straps
Style 3876RE
Short floral iridescent sequin lilac and black mini cocktail dress with side cut out and high neckline
Style 3870RE
Fitted short sheath iridescent sequin purple and nude party dress with deep sweetheart neckline
Style 3873RE
Short mermaid sequin fitted emerald and black semi-formal dress with thin straps on shoulders
Style 3852RA
Mini shiny metallic print purple semi-formal cocktail a-line dress with square neckline
Style 3869RW
Metallic Jersey sleeveless peacock blue short cocktail dress with halter neckline
Style 3841RY
Sparkle satin emerald thigh length dress with one shoulder and sweetheart neckline
Style 3844RE
Metallic ombre blue short sheath dress with sweetheart neckline and triple spaghetti straps
Style 3847RW
Fitted short sparkly mint colored party dress with sweetheart neck and illusion straps
Style 3859RW
Unicorn inspired shiny sequin multi purple short dress with scoop neck and thin straps on shoulders
Style 3856RG
Thigh length fitted sequin and beaded dusty pink cocktail dress with illusion halter neck
Style 3871RG
Shimmering metallic jersey short burgundy sheath dress with crisscross straps neckline
Style 3860RW
Short sequin two toned multi red party dress with plunging sweetheart neckline and straps
Style 3853RE
Short iridescent jersey wine hued homecoming dress with deep sweetheart neckline and thin straps
Style 3848RE
Cute wine colored short A-line dress with soft sweetheart neckline made with shiny satin
Style 3846RY
Strapless jacquard homecoming wine dress with box pleats and folded strapless neckline
Style 3855RA
Simple satin short red A-line dress with deep sweetheart neck and thin straps
Style 3842RY
Iridescent satin coral colored short party dress with pleated skirt and surplice V-neckline
Style 3850RA

About Our Short Dresses

Many of our short dresses are embellished to offer those distinctive touches of sparkle, glamour, and glitz that so many women desire. Look for colorfully beaded mini sheath dresses with cut out backs that provide subtle sex appeal, long sleeve silhouettes with sheer accents and vintage-inspired beadwork, or sleeveless or strapless A-line skater dresses that offer girlish charm in gently flared silhouettes. Whether you want a fun look that’s flirty and playful or a chic look that offers a sense of timeless sophistication, Val Stefani features a variety of bold designs that are simply perfect for the woman who’s always on top of the latest trends.

Short dresses let you do more than show off your legs—they also let you show off a dazzling pair of shoes! Pair an elegant knee-length design with simple stilettos or pointy toe pumps. Team a beaded and embellished two-piece dress with strappy metallic heels to add another element of sparkle and shine. From lace to net to lustrous Mikado, our semi-formal dresses can be worn with minimalist jewelry or teamed with eye-catching statement jewels to create an even more glamorous look. It’s easy to create your perfect head-to-toe look when you’re wearing a dress that exudes modern sophistication, lets you walk with confidence, and captures your personal sense of style.

Shop Val Stefani Celebrations or Val Stefani Cocktail now to find short dresses or semi-formal cocktail dresses for your next special event. To find a boutique near you where you can select colors, touch and feel different fabrics, and try on a variety of different silhouettes, search for a local retailer here.