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Cato Fashions

4.2 ★★★★☆ 101 Google reviews · Plus size clothing in West Des Moines, Iowa

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.

💃 Plus Size Formal & Prom

“It's a nice place to go treat yourself or to shop for a special occasion.”

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👚 Plus Size Tops & Blouses 2 mentions

“I bought a white sweater with black bows on it.”

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What shoppers say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 101 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧼 spotless & clean 3 mentions

“The store, dressing rooms, and bathrooms were all very clean.”

🚪 great fitting rooms 3 mentions

“The store, dressing rooms, and bathrooms were all very clean.”

😊 friendly staff 3 mentions

“The staff was amazing and so very helpful (only one woman, and she was dedicated to helping).”

💵 good value 3 mentions

“Very friendly great service great selection great prices”

From the reviews

This is such a fun place to get women's clothes. The store is separated into two sections. Half is for regular sized clothes and the other for plus size clothes. Since I shop the latter, I'm happy to say the plus sized clothes are just us cute, trendy and flattering as the regular ones.

★★★★★ — Marie, Jan 2018

Blown away is an understatement. As a plus size individual, it’s very hard finding a store that carries my size and has very cute and trendy pieces. My jaw was on the floor the entire time. The prices are stellar and the selection is huge. This is a video of just their plus size section.

★★★★★ — Sara, Mar 2026

Stopped to look around. I wasn't needing anything but wanted to check out sales. I bought five new tops. They were such good prices. The staff on duty were so friendly. Very nice selection. What I like is they carry a lot of the same things for smaller sizes and plus sizes. Glad I stopped

★★★★★ — Deanna, Dec 2023

My favorite place to shop. Disappointed in some purchases lately. Worn a few pairs of pants just once and they ripped. Otherwise I love getting stuff from here..no pressure sales and friendly staff.

★★★★★ — Jami, Sep 2018

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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

1984 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA50265

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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.