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Cato Fashions

3.9 ★★★★☆ 55 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–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 shoppers say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 55 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧼 spotless & clean 3 mentions

“The store was very neat & clean.”

🛍️ personal styling help 2 mentions

“Shout out Mary the assistant manager she helped me pick out the gift!”

🚪 great fitting rooms 7 mentions
💵 good value 4 mentions

“Great store, good deals & nice staff.”

From the reviews

Clean and organized store. Polite customer service. Always fresh styles with multiple size options.

★★★★★ — Deborah, Mar 2023

The staff is extremely friendly. Their knowledge about the clothing helped me find a great new outfit. I will be back!

★★★★★ — C, Feb 2019

I went looking for a gift for my girlfriend, the staff was very friendly. Shout out Mary the assistant manager she helped me pick out the gift! Very affordable and good quality. Overall a great place.

★★★★★ — Danny-Boy, Feb 2026

I order a lot online & it is nice to have a store close by to return items to. If I'm unable to find my size in store, they are also able to order it for me.

★★★★☆ — Tami, Jan 2020

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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

1515 N Pointe Dr, Durham, NC27705

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