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Cato Fashions

4.3 ★★★★☆ 45 Google reviews · Plus size clothing in Athens, Tennessee

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 shoppers say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 45 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

😊 friendly staff 4 mentions

“Friendly staff and awesome clothes and clearance”

From the reviews

Barbara I love this store the staff are wonderful and the clothes are just right for me.

★★★★★ — Henry, Sep 2019

I love this store. Its the only store around town that sells nice plus size clothing. Sometimes i wish they would carry more plus size but the employees are very nice and helpful and I shop here often

★★★★☆ — Allie, Oct 2018

First store didn’t have the right size went to another store and my wife bought the suit she wanted

★★★★☆ — Barry, Nov 2025

Wonderful experience! They weren't pushy, but were amazingly helpful and friendly. I would definitely go back.

★★★★★ — Shelby, Jan 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 45 reviews →

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

1828 Decatur Pike, Athens, TN37303

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