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.\n\n

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.

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.\n\n

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.\n\n

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.