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AKIRA

4.1 ★★★★☆ 93 Google reviews · Plus size clothing in Des Peres, Missouri

Bridal & formal

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 (314) 339-3466
  • Website shopakira.com

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 11 AM–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 AKIRA, confirmed in shoppers' own reviews and the store's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

💍 Accessories & Jewelry 2 mentions

“Sparkly clothes, glittery clothes, feathery and fluffy clothes, metallic clothes and accessories.”

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👠 Wide-Width Shoes 2 mentions

“Came to this location to look for shoes for my trip this weekend.”

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What shoppers say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 93 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🛍️ personal styling help 7 mentions

“I explained what i was struggling with and she smiled and got me a stylist.”

🚪 great fitting rooms 3 mentions

“She was incredibly awesome, and they allow you to try on as many things as you want at a time and Morgan was taking stuff back to the dressing room for me as I was shopping.”

💵 good value 2 mentions

“They have good deals especially on clearance items, and even they’re products that were not marked down were reasonable for the quality and flare that comes with them.”

From the reviews

This store is absolutely incredible. Visiting there to shop for a bachelorette party, I was helped by a LOVELY associate named Morgan. She was incredibly awesome, and they allow you to try on as many things as you want at a time and Morgan was taking stuff back to the dressing room for me as I was shopping.

★★★★★ — Faith, Mar 2022

I had a ball in this store. My sister brought me in to find an outfit for Cowboy Carter, and Trey was absolutely amazing. I usually HATE shopping, especially in malls, but between Trey and my sister they made it a great time.

★★★★★ — Alecisa, May 2025

I have never had such a pleasant shopping experience! As a person with high anxiety and HATES shopping, I dread every single time I have to go find an outfit. Alishia was so kind and helpful and styled such a cute outfit for me that I never would have been able to piece together myself!

★★★★★ — Ashley, Jul 2023

I was having a bad day trying to find a cute plus size outfit and was feeling very down on myself. I came in here and had the absolute best experience i could ask for. When i came in Alishia greeted me and asked what i was looking for. I explained what i was struggling with and she smiled and got me a stylist.

★★★★★ — Clara, Jun 2026

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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.

Check appointment info on their site

Where to find AKIRA

68 W County Center #1280, Des Peres, MO63131

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