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Cato Fashions

4.4 ★★★★☆ 69 Google reviews · Plus size clothing in Alabaster, Alabama

Bridal & formal

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

Plan your visit

Hours

Monday 10 AM–7 PM
Tuesday 10 AM–7 PM
Wednesday 10 AM–7 PM
Thursday 10 AM–7 PM
Friday 10 AM–7 PM
Saturday 10 AM–7 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.

🕴️ Men's Big & Tall

“A great place to go and shop for women's clothing.”

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What shoppers say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 69 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

😊 friendly staff 3 mentions

“Friendly staff ❤️😁 But, the Cato Store in Montgomery on Ann Street that store is always VERY well put together.”

💵 good value 2 mentions

“Great and reasonably priced items.”

From the reviews

I love Cato! Friendly staff ❤️😁 But, the Cato Store in Montgomery on Ann Street that store is always VERY well put together... the snazzy sales staff matched the clothing VERY well together, creating beautiful outfits on the mannequins... Hats off to the MANAGER!

★★★★★ — Nicole, Oct 2023

For the past five years I have sponsored a prayer breakfast, “Women under Construction,” The sole purpose is for women to come together to be empowered by dynamic speakers on various topics. Their experience upon their departure is, inspiring, uplifting and enlightening.

★★★★★ — Dora, Feb 2017

I like coming to this Cato, I live in Birmingham.The staff is always friendly & very helpful. They have more selections of clothing than the one in Birmingham.

★★★★★ — Shelia, Oct 2018

It's an old style store. Loved it, and the staff were very friendly and helpful.

★★★★★ — Pamela, Jan 2018

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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

525 1st St SW, Alabaster, AL35007

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