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Cato Fashions

4.6 ★★★★★ 37 Google reviews · Plus size clothing in Fort Dodge, Iowa

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 Tops & Blouses 2 mentions

“The Manager of this store is top notch!”

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What shoppers say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 37 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

😊 friendly staff 4 mentions

“Staff was very kind and helpful”

💵 good value 3 mentions

“Friendly, knowledgeable staff and always great prices!”

From the reviews

My visit was very pleasant. There was only one person working, and it was quite busy, so there was waiting for fitting rooms and waiting for check out. The staff person was quite friendly and unwavering in her attention to customers.

★★★★☆ — Kelly, Aug 2021

What I like best about Cato's is that they have clothes for every body (type and size). The sales are great, and if you just have to have it, full price is reasonable. Helpful staff.

★★★★★ — Keri, Jun 2018

Love their women's selections of clothing and always new inventory and clearance items! Friendly and helpful staff

★★★★★ — Dani, Jun 2023

Liked some of the clothes, but none in my size. The associate said they were getting a truck tomorrow.

★★★★☆ — Michelle, Jun 2022

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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

3029 1st Ave S, Fort Dodge, IA50501

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