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Cato Fashions

4.6 ★★★★★ 96 Google reviews · Plus size clothing in Wilmington, 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.

🕴️ Men's Big & Tall 2 mentions

“They have a good selection of women's clothing.”

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💍 Accessories & Jewelry 3 mentions

“They have a great selection of clothes, shoes, and jewelry for great low prices.”

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👠 Wide-Width Shoes 4 mentions

“They have a great selection of clothes, shoes, and jewelry for great low prices.”

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What shoppers say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 96 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

💵 good value 3 mentions

“I stopped in tonight (10/19/16) for the first time and was amazed at how many cute and affordable plus size options they had!”

quality pieces 3 mentions

“I always enjoy my shopping experience with Cato great selection, good quality and price.”

From the reviews

Fantastic place to shop for all sizes. Beautiful shoes and boots. Even better staff. Always helpful and great with helping you choose your style.

★★★★★ — J.P., Nov 2020

What a great women's clothing store! They have a great selection of clothes, shoes, and jewelry for great low prices.

★★★★★ — Lisa, Jul 2019

I stopped in tonight (10/19/16) for the first time and was amazed at how many cute and affordable plus size options they had!! The two girls helping me (I didn't get their names) were super helpful, patient, and fashionable and I hope management knows how much I appreciated their help and that they have an awesome…

★★★★★ — Pamela, Oct 2016

Cato is my go to place for trendy clothes that are good quality and great priced. Always have nice selection. And if there's something I really want that isn't in my size, I will order it from their website. They also have wonderful accessories. I love their shoes and earrings.

★★★★☆ — Kelly, Dec 2021

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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

351 College Rd, Wilmington, NC28403

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