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Cato Fashions

4.3 ★★★★☆ 122 Google reviews · Plus size clothing in Gainesville, Florida

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 6 mentions

“The sales associates are very friendly and great selection of jewelry, clothes, and accessories.”

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👚 Plus Size Tops & Blouses 3 mentions

“It’s one of my top 3 favorite stores to shop for clothes and accessories.”

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From the reviews

I love Cato. Modern fashions, reasonable pricing and styles that last more than one season. Im short and a little curvy and there are fashions for me! The staff is knowledgeable and will tell you if you might want to think about your choice. Tall? More curves? There is fashion for you too! 100.

★★★★★ — Sunday, Aug 2018

I often find outfits with color and style for plus sizes there. My absolute favorite tops came from Cato. Vibrant, flattering and worn again and again. Can't beat that.

★★★★☆ — Martha, Oct 2019

The staff was so helpful I love this store. When I stopped in Gainesville I saw the store and walked in to kill time. I found some of the best beautiful clothes and accessories. I highly recommend the store and the staff my entire experience was Steller! its nifty to find a good place to shop in a new city for me.

★★★★★ — Ellie, Jan 2014

The employee that helped me out was very nice and patient with me. I could not decide what to wear to a baby shower, but she helped me out. Even going as far to check the back for other sizes. I highly decide recommend.

★★★★★ — Travonya, Mar 2024

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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

1116 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL32606

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