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Cato Fashions

4.6 ★★★★★ 61 Google reviews · Plus size clothing in Athens, Ohio

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 shoppers say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 61 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧼 spotless & clean 3 mentions

“The store was very clean and well organized and the prices and quality of the clothes where great!”

😊 friendly staff 6 mentions

“Staff are friendly and helpful if you want but don't harass or follow you all over.”

From the reviews

One of the few places to actually buy plus size clothing, although i wish they offered one size up.. The staff is nice and always willing to help. The clothes inventory can drop low sometimes, but otherwise they carry a decent selection. The store is always clean and tidy. I wish so many of the clothes were not rayon..

★★★★☆ — Atl, Jul 2023

My wife and I visited this shop the other day, they were very friendly and greeted us as we entered checked up on us as my wife was looking around and said by as we left. The store was very clean and well organized and the prices and quality of the clothes where great!

★★★★☆ — David, Jun 2021

Love Cato's! Great selection and styles plus clearance and sales are great! Staff are friendly and helpful if you want but don't harass or follow you all over.

★★★★★ — Melanie, Sep 2018

Can be pricey but you can also find some cute things. They usually have a good clearance selection too. Staff always very friendly and helpful.

★★★★☆ — Nickie, Aug 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

743 E State St, Athens, OH45701

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