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Cato Fashions

4.3 ★★★★☆ 178 Google reviews · Plus size clothing in Hickory, 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'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.

👠 Wide-Width Shoes 4 mentions

“Great parking, restroom and always a clean store Wish It's stayed open later Jewery shoes boots and perfume galore”

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What shoppers say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 178 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🚪 great fitting rooms 2 mentions

From the reviews

I used to think of Cato as an “old lady” clothing store, but let me just say that this store has fashion that I didn’t know I needed. I’ve found so many cute outfits, shoes, and boots. When you’re looking for something cute and affordable, don’t forget about Cato!!!

★★★★★ — Kara, Oct 2025

After a long day at work yesterday and my self esteem in the dirt I decide to go to cato to look for an outfit to maybe help with my mood. Start trying on the cutest little outfit and the lady goes let me see after you try it? Wow ... ok so I feel seen amd cared for by an employee 🙃 unexpected but ill take it!

★★★★★ — Janice, Sep 2025

I love my Caro's credit card I have been a loyal shopper for 20plus years I like that my card works at Cato and It's Fashion I get my ice clothes for work and events at Cato and my party clothes from Its I am a plus size girl and they always have a huge selection and get new shipments every Tuesday Always something on…

★★★★★ — Avex, Nov 2016

Tney have alot of different styles of clothes for everyone including plus size lady's and the service was outstanding great staff

★★★★★ — April, Mar 2026

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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

2209 US Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC28602

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and shopper reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this store? Claim your listing — it's free.