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Cato Fashions

4.3 ★★★★☆ 104 Google reviews · Plus size clothing in Fort Wayne, Indiana

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.

🕴️ Men's Big & Tall

“Really enjoyed shopping here for women's clothing prices are very reasonable clean store and organized definitely will go back”

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What shoppers say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 104 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🚪 great fitting rooms 2 mentions

“I was surprised that none of the ladies working came over to see if I needed a dressing room, although they greeted me when I entered.”

💵 good value 4 mentions

“Love the variety and inexpensive fashionable options that fit a variety of people and events.”

From the reviews

Always find something new. Staff is very helpful . One of my favorite stores to stop, even if it's just look shopping

★★★★★ — Andrea, Mar 2019

I had SO much fun shopping here! It was Friday night and I went in to see if I could find a red belt to wear with a dress I already had for the following evening's Christmas party. I could NOT get past the Clearance racks as there were SO MANY stylish items to look through.

★★★★★ — Sandi, Dec 2016

I went last week after a brief hiatus to check out the staffing situation. Understandably so, with covid and a staffing shortage, the employees there were always grumpy and almost like they didn't want you in the store. What a breathe of fresh air!!!

★★★★★ — Laura, Sep 2021

Love the variety and inexpensive fashionable options that fit a variety of people and events. Lots of sizes and great place to find something that fits ME. Ladies are helpful to make shopping event personalized and I feel beautiful and confident that I'm looking good, wherever I'm going.

★★★★★ — Anonymous, Nov 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.

Check appointment info on their site

Where to find Cato Fashions

5319 Coldwater Rd, Fort Wayne, IN46825

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