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AKIRA
4.4 ★★★★☆ 289 Google reviews · Plus size clothing in Chicago, Illinois
Women's fashion retail chain for designer dresses, knitwear & denim, plus shoes & accessories.
Plan your visit
- Personal styling one-on-one styling help mentioned — ask about appointments if you want a whole-outfit session rather than a browse
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (312) 438-4762
- Website shopakira.com
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–7 PM |
What's on the racks
“I went in yesterday, Tuesday the 16th, so with my friends to try on bachelorette party dresses demand working their named Kevin was fabulous.”
“I went in last Friday to pick out a formal dress and a pair of heels for a special occasion.”
“Andrew helped me chose a gorgeous dress and made sure I know exactly what kind of shoes, purse and jewelry goes best with it.”
“Andrew helped me chose a gorgeous dress and made sure I know exactly what kind of shoes, purse and jewelry goes best with it.”
What shoppers say again and again
“B picked out some amazing pieces and made the usual stress of dress shopping a non-issue.”
From the reviews
My daughter and I were out and about and came upon this store while out walking. They had a lot of items on sale outside on racks that caught our eye. We went in and were welcomed right away by many of the staff. They were not overwhelming but friendly and helpful which we appreciated.
Absolutely love this store! Jupiter is the most wonderful stylist anyone could ever ask for! We brought a group here looking for some sparkle outfits for a holiday sparkle party and Jupiter was extremely helpful. We brought our daughters, and Jupiter was able to style each of us at 58 years old and 28 years old!
Firsts thing first I love going to Akira! They have the best fits to rock for any type of occasion. I came in shopping for a party and Bee helped me right away he was able to find me an outfit that goes with my body type and my style.
LOOOOVE love the clothes here and the associates were SO helpful and chill. I was looking for a dress to wear for my photos in Florida and the guy working found me THE MOST PERFECT DRESS FOR THE OCCASION. It wasnt something id ever choose myself but he nailed it and I am so happy I came here. Obsessed with Akira 💋💋💋
Plus size bridal & formal at AKIRA
AKIRA 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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