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Cato Fashions

4.5 ★★★★★ 66 Google reviews · Plus size clothing in Highland, Illinois

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 Dresses 4 mentions

“Even helped me matched jewelry to my dress.”

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💍 Accessories & Jewelry 2 mentions

“Love their jewelry too, so reasonably priced.”

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What shoppers say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 66 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

💵 good value 2 mentions

“Living in a smaller town makes it harder to find nice clothes reasonably priced, so Catos fits my needs perfectly.”

From the reviews

Cato is one of my favorite stores! Plus size selection is fantastic and the ladies are always helpful.

★★★★★ — Midwestmom3, Apr 2025

Love their clothes. They r always getting new stuff in. Got this outfit for my vacation. Loved it!

★★★★★ — Bobbie, Dec 2018

We spent several hours shopping out of town and didn't really find what we were looking for. Decided to stop by on the way home just to see what they might have. The employees were more pleasant and helpful than I've experienced in such a long time. Left feeling good and with two new dresses. . .

★★★★★ — Sherry, Nov 2018

Living in a smaller town makes it harder to find nice clothes reasonably priced, so Catos fits my needs perfectly. Love their jewelry too, so reasonably priced. And they have Plus sized clothing too. Employees are very very helpful. Even helped me matched jewelry to my dress. Love this store

★★★★★ — Bonnie, Jun 2019

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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

12551 IL-143, Highland, IL62249

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Chain with stylish apparel for women ranging from junior to plus sizes, along with accessories.

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