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Cato Fashions

4.4 ★★★★☆ 105 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–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.

💍 Accessories & Jewelry 3 mentions

“I love to check out the jewelry on clearance.”

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👠 Wide-Width Shoes 3 mentions

“The one lady couldn't be bothered to stop putting up shoes and let me in a fitting room.”

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👚 Plus Size Tops & Blouses 3 mentions

“Great selection of jeans, tops and dress attire.”

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What shoppers say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 105 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🚪 great fitting rooms 3 mentions

“Neither lady working asked if I needed to change a size or checked on me at all while I was in the fitting room.”

From the reviews

This place has an amazing selection of clothes. I found just what I was looking for. Workers are very sweet and kind.

★★★★★ — Joanna, Apr 2025

Love the selection and quality of the clothing. Your staff is always friendly and helpful.

★★★★★ — Sylvia, Dec 2023

This is a very nice, well stocked store! I visited at 1230 on 4/30/25. I left for my 1300 appointment and returned again at about 1345. If you don't have questions or needs and can shop by yourself, you'll do ok.

★★★★★ — Carolyn, May 2025

Everytime I come here I always find something to purchase on clearance. I snatched some leopard boots for $6 on clearance yesss! I also brought some pants as well. I absolutely love CATO! I call them my little boutique lol. This particular one has more of my size!

★★★★★ — Sherese, Jan 2026

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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

271 Wadsworth Dr, Richmond, VA23236

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and shopper reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this store? Claim your listing — it's free.