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Cato Fashions

4.7 ★★★★★ 38 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 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.

💍 Accessories & Jewelry 3 mentions

“Good selection of ladies clothes,shoes accessories”

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What shoppers say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 38 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

💵 good value 4 mentions

“Great customer service great prices and great variety from small to large females ❤️❤️❤️❤️👍🏾👍🏾”

From the reviews

I went to Cato fashion when I flew to south Carolina and the American airline lost my luggage. I was going to a ceremony at the army base and I have nothing to wear. I walked into the store and explained to the sales staff my situation, they were very helpful in finding me a beautiful outfit to wear.

★★★★★ — Olabisi, Aug 2019

I love Cato's. I'm a plus size female and it's very hard to find cute clothing. Cato's has everything a plus size woman could ask for. Reasonable prices, Great Customer Service, Cute Clothing.

★★★★★ — Kiesha, Jan 2017

I always find something at Cato. The staff is friendly and yhe xl9thes are fashionable, durable, and attractively priced.

★★★★★ — Sherry, Dec 2024

Great customer service great prices and great variety from small to large females ❤️❤️❤️❤️👍🏾👍🏾

★★★★★ — Christina, Mar 2025

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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

7546 Garners Ferry Rd, Columbia, SC29209

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