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Cato Fashions

4.3 ★★★★☆ 91 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–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.

💃 Plus Size Formal & Prom

“I cannot remember the 2 ladies that helped me, but it’s difficult for me to find outfits for special occasions.”

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💍 Accessories & Jewelry 3 mentions

“all the time, from clothes, to shoes, jewelry and scarves,belts.”

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👠 Wide-Width Shoes 3 mentions

“all the time, from clothes, to shoes, jewelry and scarves,belts.”

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What shoppers say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 91 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

💵 good value 2 mentions

“And the regular priced stuff is STILL a great deal and very good quality.”

From the reviews

I love Cato's...sometimes I forget the this little gem is snuggled inside the forest drive plaza...EVERYTIME I go there I always find something. A sale...all the time, from clothes, to shoes, jewelry and scarves,belts..you name it! And the regular priced stuff is STILL a great deal and very good quality.

★★★★★ — Diana, Dec 2018

I cannot remember the 2 ladies that helped me, but it’s difficult for me to find outfits for special occasions. They took over and helped find just what I needed. Thank you Ladies!❤️❤️❤️

★★★★★ — Lara, Nov 2019

Needed to get rid of Christmas gift cards for Catos. Wasn't disappointed alots of nice jeans n dress pants. Always over spends when shopping here.

★★★★★ — Karen, Jan 2024

I was looking for a pair of pink heels to go with my outfit. I found a pair on sale for $9.99. Cato always has a great selection of products .

★★★★★ — Renita, Jul 2024

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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.

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Where to find Cato Fashions

327 Killian Rd, Columbia, SC29203

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