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Cato Fashions

4.5 ★★★★★ 95 Google reviews · Plus size clothing in Columbia, South Carolina

Bridal & formal

Chain with stylish apparel for women ranging from junior to plus sizes, along with accessories.

Plan your visit

Hours

Monday 11 AM–7 PM
Tuesday 11 AM–7 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–7 PM
Thursday 11 AM–7 PM
Friday 11 AM–7 PM
Saturday 11 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 4 mentions

“May seem old fashioned to some, but a lot of places don’t sell dresses that are made for a lady with a conscience anymore.”

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💍 Accessories & Jewelry 6 mentions

“I am obsessed with the jewelry as well and they always have good deals on everything!”

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👠 Wide-Width Shoes 2 mentions

“It can be clothes , jewelry or shoes .”

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What shoppers say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 95 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧼 spotless & clean 4 mentions

“The staff is always friendly and the store is always very clean.”

💵 good value 4 mentions

“I am obsessed with the jewelry as well and they always have good deals on everything!”

quality pieces 3 mentions

“The clothes are of great quality and the prices are awesome.”

From the reviews

Please allow tracking on your online orders! I love Cato and I always order my work clothes from their website. The clothes are of great quality and the prices are awesome. The only reason why I did not give 5 stars is because I cannot track my shipping and it drives me nuts! I am waiting on an order as we speak.

★★★★☆ — Nikki, Dec 2020

I love the staff. They treat me very well every visit. I have yet to have a negative interaction. Every worker at this location are absolutely wonderful!

★★★★★ — Joyce, Jun 2022

Shonna is awesome great personality and will help you pick out an outfit for any occasion.

★★★★★ — T, Sep 2019

I can find clothes at Cato that are made for a respectable woman...May seem old fashioned to some, but a lot of places don’t sell dresses that are made for a lady with a conscience anymore. You can find skirts in a longer length, or some that are not, but at least you have a choice. Clothes are well made and last.

★★★★★ — Learn, 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

1324 Bush River Rd, Columbia, SC29210

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Cato Fashions

4.4 ★★★★☆ 138 reviews

2309 Augusta Rd, West Columbia, SC

Bridal & formal friendly staffgood value

Chain with stylish apparel for women ranging from junior to plus sizes, along with accessories.

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