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Cato Fashions

4.3 ★★★★☆ 127 Google reviews · Plus size clothing in Newport News, Virginia

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 4 mentions

“Alot of clearance items, organized, got a skirt and tshirt,clearance jewelry was $10.”

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👚 Plus Size Tops & Blouses 4 mentions

“I did get 2 tops and a purse!”

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What shoppers say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 127 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

💵 good value 4 mentions

“Always affordable, Customer Service is Stellar, and I even find pants long enough for my height, 5'11"!”

From the reviews

I absolutely hated coming to this store the past 2 years, but oh what a difference now! The staff is friendly, respectful and helpful. I was there Saturday 11/5/2023 from 1:30-2:00 pm. The 2 sales ladies were beyond helpful. So yes, I spent more than I had planned to. I wish I knew their names.

★★★★★ — Storm, Nov 2023

I did alot of shopping there when I lived in Michigan and I love how they have my size clothing because Iam a petite person and how well they fit me since Dots closed I love Cato's

★★★★★ — Edina, Feb 2016

Always helpful and meet my shopping needs. Love how I can get one complete outfit at an affordable price range depending on the look. Great sales.

★★★★★ — Alison, Jan 2020

Love the service here, young ladies are always helpful and pleasant..great selection of accessories, good deals to he found!!

★★★★☆ — Kesh, Jun 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 127 reviews →

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

605 Newmarket Dr N, Newport News, VA23605

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