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Cato Fashions

4.4 ★★★★☆ 71 Google reviews · Plus size clothing in Bloomington, Illinois

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

“This is a great store for low to moderately priced women's clothing.”

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What shoppers say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 71 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🚪 great fitting rooms 2 mentions
💵 good value 4 mentions

“It’s affordable but the clearance racks are super marked down so I can find some good deals”

From the reviews

Staff is always helpful and friendly whenever I go, clothes are a little old fashion especially on the plus size section from time to time. But it does have a big plus size section. And I find great office work clothes there and every now and again cute street clothes. I also love love love the clearance shoes.

★★★★☆ — Aj, Mar 2022

This is a great store for low to moderately priced women's clothing. They hlpffer many styles in small all the way up to plus sized clothing. I wish there were more locations but you can also order online if the right size is not in the store.

★★★★★ — Mrs, Mar 2026

It depends on what clerk you get, but recently, their customer service has been top notch,! I believe the prices for the quality is superb. They carry all sizes. I am a frequent customer and plan to continue to enjoy this store.

★★★★☆ — Morning, May 2021

The Bloomington, Illinois store has such wonderfully helpful friendly sales assistants. The merchandise a beautifully and tastefully displayed! I find merchandise selection to be very large. Love shopping at this Cato's!!

★★★★★ — Linda, Oct 2019

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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

1500 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL61701

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