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Cato Fashions

4.2 ★★★★☆ 71 Google reviews · Plus size clothing in Wake Forest, North Carolina

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.

👚 Plus Size Tops & Blouses 2 mentions

“She helped us with paring different tops and bottoms that were completely out of my “normal look” I left there with a whole new wardrobe that I felt comfortable and confident in.”

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What shoppers say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 71 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

😊 friendly staff 3 mentions

“The staff was very helpful - after explaining what I needed, she found several items for me to try on.”

From the reviews

Store staff was very helpful and not overwhelming. Great variety of clothing. Bought 2 pairs of pants and a top. Very reasonable. Will be back!

★★★★★ — Jean, Dec 2018

I'm definitely going to be revisiting this store. Very nice and clean. Employees were helpful and there's a great variety of clothes my size.

★★★★★ — Adrienne, Sep 2018

Neat and organized clothing store, with helpful staff. A welcome relief to neighboring stores in the shopping center.

★★★★★ — Pam, Jan 2019

I went to Cato’s tonight and Ms. Judy was such a help to my shopping experience. She was so patient with me and my husband. She helped us with paring different tops and bottoms that were completely out of my “normal look” I left there with a whole new wardrobe that I felt comfortable and confident in. Ms.

★★★★★ — Amanda, Jun 2025

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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

12536 Capital Blvd, Wake Forest, NC27587

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