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Cato Fashions

4.4 ★★★★☆ 117 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.

💍 Accessories & Jewelry 3 mentions

“Jewelry not good earring broke the first day I had it on.”

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👠 Wide-Width Shoes 5 mentions

“(Forest Drive) I called, they saved the boots for me.”

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What shoppers say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 117 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧼 spotless & clean 5 mentions

“Very clean and the ladies were very nice and helpful.”

From the reviews

I have enjoyed shopping online and receiving my items at the Forest Drive store. The store personnel are so friendly and helpful. They go out of their way to make your purchase accurate as well as assistance in finding similar products in other sizes as, needed.

★★★★★ — Babs, May 2025

Cato have beautiful clothes and shoes. They even have a plus size section and a dressing room try on your outfits. Very clean and the ladies were very nice and helpful. Will definitely be shopping there again.

★★★★★ — Sherry, Apr 2019

The store was immaculate. Colors were fabulous. There were so many pieces to choose from. I was very pleased with my selections. The cashiers were very friendly and helpful. It was a returnable experience!!!

★★★★★ — Dorcilla, Jun 2021

So thrill that CATO Fashions has moved to Sandhills. The store is so well organized & clean. Ashley assisted me with a very outgoing personality, and made sure I had found items I was looking for. Will definitely be returning

★★★★★ — Sws, Sep 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 117 reviews →

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

5570 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC29206

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