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Cato Fashions

4.6 ★★★★★ 98 Google reviews · Plus size clothing in Durham, North 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.

👗 Plus Size Dresses 3 mentions

“Dresses, pants, skirts, athleisure, business wear, some semi- formal, jewelry not high end, but nice casual everyday.”

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🏃 Plus Size Activewear 2 mentions

“Dresses, pants, skirts, athleisure, business wear, some semi- formal, jewelry not high end, but nice casual everyday.”

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💍 Accessories & Jewelry 6 mentions

“Dresses, pants, skirts, athleisure, business wear, some semi- formal, jewelry not high end, but nice casual everyday.”

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👠 Wide-Width Shoes 4 mentions

“Also shoes, hats, purses and scarves accessories.”

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What shoppers say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 98 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧼 spotless & clean 4 mentions

“The sales clerks are friendly and professional; the store is always clean and organized; and, the clothes are stylish!”

🚪 great fitting rooms 3 mentions

“Dressing rooms are a nice size if you need to try anything on.”

😊 friendly staff 5 mentions

“The staff was very helpful and knowledge able about inventory.”

💵 good value 3 mentions

“This store has beautiful clothing and reasonable prices.”

From the reviews

This store has supplied my twin and I for years. We would love to model their clothing. We are fashionable women in our 60s . We rely on Cato for everything. Clothing, jewelry, shoes, hats, exercise wear. We dress alike all the time. We make it a habit when we travel to find a Cato store.

★★★★★ — Marlene, Oct 2021

They have very nice clothes. One side of the store is for plus women and the other side for 14 - 16. They have a clearance rack, and you can purchase some things as low as $9. Dressing rooms are a nice size if you need to try anything on. The staff is very helpful.

★★★★☆ — Carlotta, Jul 2023

Good clothes for misses/juniors/plus size woman at an economical price. Friendly and helpful staff. A little of everything. Dresses, pants, skirts, athleisure, business wear, some semi- formal, jewelry not high end, but nice casual everyday. Also shoes, hats, purses and scarves accessories.

★★★★★ — J., Aug 2017

Lovely shopping experience. Greeting pleasant by staff, really warm & welcoming. Aisles are wide to get strollers, shopping carts, though them without snagging on items. The 👗 dressing rooms were very clean. The staff was very helpful and knowledge able about inventory. I was very impressed & will shop there again😁😁😘

★★★★★ — Ms.R.H., Aug 2018

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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

3825 S Roxboro St, Durham, NC27713

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