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Cato Fashions

4.4 ★★★★☆ 157 Google reviews · Plus size clothing in Portsmouth, 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 shoppers say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 157 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧼 spotless & clean 3 mentions

“Staff very nice and observant with THIS pandemic keeping it sanitized and clean as well as keeping# of people in store to a min of 10.”

💵 good value 2 mentions

“Cato is here to stay and they really have some stylish clothes with affordable prices.”

From the reviews

I wasn't going to write a review. That review I read about the cow print. I'm sure someone likes it but the Plus size me don't. I love Cato and I just went looking for the new Portsmouth location.I couldn't find it.

★★★★★ — Marinda, Feb 2022

So trendy. I usually shop at Lane Bryant for plus size but this was closer to my sister's house and I needed something that night. Found something and more. Way more selection than I anticipated and half the price. Service was friendly too

★★★★★ — Susan, Oct 2016

Number one store..beautiful selection of clothing for pleasing plus ladies. You can fine sizes 16 to 22 to 24 here. A great selection. The staff is ready to give good customer service.

★★★★★ — Sylvia, Apr 2019

Staff very nice and observant with THIS pandemic keeping it sanitized and clean as well as keeping# of people in store to a min of 10.. Sales ladies extremely courteous👍

★★★★★ — Angel, Jun 2020

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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

3220 Stamford Rd, Portsmouth, VA23703

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