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Cato Fashions

4.5 ★★★★★ 62 Google reviews · Plus size clothing in Salem, 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 shoppers say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 62 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

😊 friendly staff 3 mentions

“Very nice store clothes for plus size people as well friendly staff they went out of there way to help me”

💵 good value 3 mentions

“I always head straight to the clearance racks and always find a good deal.”

From the reviews

My first time shopping here but not the last! I hope corporate realizes what an asset they have in Autumn the sales associate. I’m not comfortable shopping for clothes but I have an upcoming wedding to attend.

★★★★★ — Julie, Aug 2025

I love this store. Nice clothes... Dressy or everyday clothes. I always get compliments on the clothes I got from here. I just wish so bad that I had a store near me... I live in Hobart, Indiana.

★★★★★ — Jacqueline, Oct 2025

The staff is so friendly and helpful. Found several things that are absolutely adorable and had to come home with me. The store is clean and bright as well.

★★★★★ — Erika, Nov 2024

I got several nice shirts and s beautiful dress for a decent price. The larger sizes are much appreciated. Most stores ignore us larger ladies.

★★★★★ — Nancy, May 2019

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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

103 Baldridge Ln, Salem, IL62881

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