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Cato Fashions

4.4 ★★★★☆ 102 Google reviews · Plus size clothing in Richmond, 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 2 mentions

“I can almost always find something I want whether it's clothing, jewelry, purses or shoes.”

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What shoppers say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 102 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

💵 good value 2 mentions

“There are always great values on the clearance racks which I took advantage of.”

From the reviews

I was late for an event & the outfit I took to work to change into was hideous. I don't know who was working this evening, but she was fantastic and got me set up with a whole new outfit - very smart & super comfortable - including earrings to match really quickly and I wore everything out of the store, feeling great!

★★★★★ — Cej, Dec 2018

The staff greeted as I entered. It was well organized and clean. The selection is always good. There are always great values on the clearance racks which I took advantage of.

★★★★★ — Cassandra, Feb 2019

Manager is extremely helpful!! Did not have my size but found it st another store.

★★★★☆ — Sarah, May 2019

Nice and clean store and everything is sectioned into colors so it's easy to find what you are looking for. Our salesperson was polite and cheerful... a rarity these days.

★★★★★ — Emily, Aug 2022

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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

4501 S Laburnum Ave, Richmond, VA23231

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