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Cato Fashions

4.2 ★★★★☆ 78 Google reviews · Plus size clothing in Asheville, North Carolina

Bridal & formal

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

Plan your visit

Hours

Monday 10 AM–5 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.

👗 Plus Size Dresses 2 mentions

“The dress I bought was really comfortable and cute!”

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What shoppers say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 78 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🚪 great fitting rooms 3 mentions

From the reviews

I love to shop here in the clearance area. They have one year round. I always find what I need for events, party's. Even funeral and weddings.

★★★★☆ — Asheville, Jan 2024

I love that they have a variety of sizes. Their regular prices are higher than I like, but you can get some excellent clearance deals.

★★★★★ — Angie, Oct 2020

Odd experience? Never had a customer tell a worker to ask how I was doing? Okay? The workers were super sweet though! The dress I bought was really comfortable and cute! I’ll be back!

★★★★☆ — Zeb, Mar 2026

I love shopping here! The staff are so helpful and friendly. You can always find a good deal on the clearance racks too!!!!

★★★★★ — Jenny, Apr 2022

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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.

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Where to find Cato Fashions

1000 Brevard Rd, Asheville, NC28806

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