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Cato Fashions

4.6 ★★★★★ 79 Google reviews · Plus size clothing in Athens, 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–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.

💍 Accessories & Jewelry 3 mentions

“Wide variety of all sizes and has shoes, handbags & accessories.”

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What shoppers say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 79 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🛍️ personal styling help 2 mentions

“I was there yesterday and the sweetest girl helped me pick out a birthday present for my daughter.”

💵 good value 4 mentions

“Always find beautiful clothes at a very reasonable price.”

From the reviews

Cato's always has the best sales! Especially great for plus sized women! Just because you are a little thick doesn't mean you have to dress poorly!

★★★★★ — Lesa, Jul 2022

New favorite store. Wide variety of all sizes and has shoes, handbags & accessories. Worth a stop to check out.

★★★★★ — Kim, Jul 2022

Cato never disappointed me. Always find beautiful clothes at a very reasonable price. It's my favorite in style and sizes. I do most of my Christmas shopping there. I am very happy with Cato. I was there yesterday and the sweetest girl helped me pick out a birthday present for my daughter.

★★★★★ — Lbh, Mar 2023

Love this store! Great styles for all sizes! Prices are affordable! Too bad there aren't A few more stores like this where you can find affordable clothes for work or casual!

★★★★★ — Darla, Nov 2020

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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

1001 US Hwy 72 E, Athens, AL35611

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and shopper reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this store? Claim your listing — it's free.