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Cato Fashions

4.5 ★★★★★ 66 Google reviews · Plus size clothing in Abilene, Texas

Bridal & formal

Chain with stylish apparel for women ranging from junior to plus sizes, along with accessories.

Plan your visit

Hours

Monday 10 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 10 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 10 AM–8 PM
Thursday 10 AM–8 PM
Friday 10 AM–8 PM
Saturday 10 AM–8 PM
Sunday 1–6 PM

Hours can shift for holidays, trunk shows, and private appointments — worth a quick check before a special trip.

What's on the racks

Clothing categories at Cato Fashions, confirmed in shoppers' own reviews and the store's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

👠 Wide-Width Shoes 2 mentions

“The only thing that would make it better is if they carry shoes bigger than an 11.”

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What shoppers say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 66 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧼 spotless & clean 4 mentions

“Very nice employees and the store is clean and orderly.”

🚪 great fitting rooms 2 mentions

“They need to open up the dressing rooms.”

💵 good value 5 mentions

“They also have great prices and always have sales.”

From the reviews

Cato is great place to shop and it's affordable. They display the newest trends. Sizes 2 thur 28. New shipments weekly. Plus the associates are friendly and the service is great.

★★★★★ — Diane, Dec 2020

I love this place! I always find things that fit. Cato is the best place here in Abilene that I've found to buy clothes. They have fashionable clothing and the prices are just right. The manager Diane is fabulous too! She helped me so much when I came in looking for work clothing, and she is always so friendly.

★★★★★ — Kazanna, Dec 2019

For a plus size gal, I almost always find something I can't live without. Plus they have great pricing, very affordable!

★★★★★ — Debrah, Mar 2018

I really love this store. They always have a great selection of clothes for larger women, as well as an an array of different colors. They also have great prices and always have sales. I go there often and I will keep going there. It's the only store we have for larger women here in Abilene.

★★★★★ — Barbara, Feb 2021

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Plus size bridal & formal at Cato Fashions

Cato Fashions comes up for plus size bridal and formal wear — confirmed on their own site. Two things to know before the trip. First, bridal shopping is usually by appointment — book ahead, and when you call, ask what size range their try-on samples come in. A shop can order almost any gown in your size, but the sample sizes on the floor decide whether you actually get to see yourself in the dress, and the good plus bridal shops stock samples to try, not just to imagine. Second, plan the alterations timeline: gowns and formal dresses typically go through two or three fittings, so the comfortable window is starting your search around 8–10 months before the date and saying yes to a gown by 6.

Check appointment info on their site

Where to find Cato Fashions

1776 TX-351, Abilene, TX79601

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