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Cato Fashions

4.2 ★★★★☆ 87 Google reviews · Plus size clothing in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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.

👗 Plus Size Dresses 2 mentions

“Shannon spent an entire hour helping me pick things out and pushed me out of my shell into a perfect dress at an Amazing price!”

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👰 Plus Size Bridal

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👚 Plus Size Tops & Blouses 3 mentions

“They took the time to look in their store for the top I wanted, and held for me to pick up.”

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What shoppers say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 87 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🚪 great fitting rooms 2 mentions
😊 friendly staff 3 mentions

“Helpful staff and good sales!”

💵 good value 3 mentions

“Good prices and great sales!”

From the reviews

I would just like to comment how AMAZING of an experience we had today. Note, we shop at Cato frequently and at various stores, and while we always get good service, the service today was EXCEPTIONAL!!! It is my birthday today so we came to Cedar Rapids to celebrate and decided to kill some time by going to Cato.

★★★★★ — Rebecca, Dec 2025

I never know what I'm gonna find her when it comes to clothes but I know that I will always find helpful service. Good size changing rooms but they only have 3 which are many times full. Nice bathroom. I check in at least once or twice a month to check on what's new. I can order online and ship to the store for free.

★★★★★ — Lucy, Jun 2017

Great staff at the Cedar Rapids, IA location. I called from Davenport, IA to locate an item. They took the time to look in their store for the top I wanted, and held for me to pick up. I drove to the CR store on Saturday afternoon, they were very busy, but still very pleasant.

★★★★★ — Marianne, Mar 2019

AMAZING customer service. I have a very hard time finding clothes to fit the way I like. Shannon spent an entire hour helping me pick things out and pushed me out of my shell into a perfect dress at an Amazing price!! The women at this store are wonderful. My new favorite place to shop.

★★★★★ — Robyn, Jul 2017

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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

3005 Wiley Blvd SW, Cedar Rapids, IA52404

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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.