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Cato Fashions

4.7 ★★★★★ 54 Google reviews · Plus size clothing in Mt Vernon, 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.

🕴️ Men's Big & Tall

“Have good variety of women's clothing.”

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💍 Accessories & Jewelry 4 mentions

“Quality and the style of the clothes and accessories.”

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What shoppers say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 54 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

💵 good value 4 mentions

“Fun store with stuff in most sizes, great prices and awesome clearance scores.”

From the reviews

Cute large size clothing. Prices are fabulous. Bought a Woodstock t-shirt. Leather jackets really cute!

★★★★☆ — Dee, Dec 2021

Best shopping experience from any other Cato. I have been to others in others states too and this Cato is the best! The lady that works there is so helpful!!! Love the way she dresses too! Thank you!

★★★★★ — Blanca, Jul 2018

I LOVE MT VERNON CATO'S!!! ALWAYS TRUE TO SIZE, ITEMS QUICKLY MOVE TO CLEARANCE. AND THEY TAKE THE GUESS WORK OUT OF COORDINATING OUTFITS!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

★★★★★ — Heather, Feb 2020

The staff was very friendly and helpful. They called me when they got a shipment that had the size I was needing.

★★★★★ — Debbie, Dec 2023

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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

423 S 42nd St, Mt Vernon, IL62864

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