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Cato Fashions

4.5 ★★★★★ 104 Google reviews · Plus size clothing in Chester, Virginia

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.

👠 Wide-Width Shoes 2 mentions

“I kept trying on everything she was bringing me, and I absolutely loved it and even down to the shoes.”

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What shoppers say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 104 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧼 spotless & clean 3 mentions

“Great customer service, large selection of clothes and clean store!”

💵 good value 2 mentions

From the reviews

I went into Cato at the recommendation of a woman whom I had seen wearing one of their outfits. I have not worn dress clothes for a very, very long time. So shopping for new clothes I was very nervous in doing this because I didn't think that I was going to find anything that was my type of clothing or shall I say…

★★★★★ — Tracey, Aug 2024

Love this location the most. Very clean and organized. Has a great selection of clothes. The employees are always willing to help and are so nice. Especially the manager

★★★★★ — Megan, Mar 2025

I absolutely love this place! All of their staff are very friendly and give great fashion tips. Their energy is wonderful! This store can have my whole paycheck 😩

★★★★★ — Ernestine, May 2024

Wonderful staff very helpful, found what I was looking for, even able to have correct size reserved at another location for something I was not looking for 😃

★★★★★ — Mrstomb, Sep 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

12758 Rte 1, Chester, VA23831

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