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AKIRA

4 ★★★★☆ 120 Google reviews · Plus size clothing in Norridge, Illinois

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 (312) 764-2731
  • Website shopakira.com

Hours

Monday 10 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 10 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 10 AM–9 PM
Thursday 10 AM–9 PM
Friday 10 AM–9 PM
Saturday 10 AM–9 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.

👗 Plus Size Dresses 4 mentions

“The dress in the pictures that is one of the dresses that I had tried on; I ended up getting the 2 piece red set with a belt or corsage I think that is what is called.”

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🖤 Plus Size Goth & Alt

“Picked up a couple pieces for the office, as well as strappy, floral, denim corset for the next night out (talk about a girls dream).”

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♻️ Plus Size Consignment & Resale

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💍 Accessories & Jewelry 4 mentions

“Orlando pointed out that the accessories were buy one get one 50% off and I ended up buying some.”

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👠 Wide-Width Shoes 10 mentions

“It’s a woman’s clothing and shoe store with other things purses and jewelry there too.”

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What shoppers say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 120 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🛍️ personal styling help 3 mentions

“I’m so excited with the new clothes she helped me pick out and I’m happy I decided to step foot in there.”

🚪 great fitting rooms 3 mentions

“As soon as I come in they greet me, take my bags off my hands and get a dressing room ready for me.”

From the reviews

I got put on about Akira by a friend. Wow! Akira’s stores are the best when it comes to trends and fashions. 💯😍 So, at the Norridge location ; I went there in 2024 of December to look for a New Years Eve outfit and the customer service was more than excellent. They were so helpful.

★★★★★ — Mariangely, Sep 2025

Salesman James was so nice and helpful. He had great style sense. He picked out a bunch of great stuff that I would have passed up that I ended up loving! He was very helpful while I was in the fitting room grabbing me sizes and offering advice.

★★★★★ — Sandra, Sep 2021

I really enjoy shopping here. The staff is so friendly and helpful. I will continue to shop here: Frist for the staff and clothes second. As soon as I come in they greet me, take my bags off my hands and get a dressing room ready for me. They are always there to grab you another size or other options.

★★★★★ — Sam, Apr 2026

Found a cute cocktail attire dress. Orlando pointed out that the accessories were buy one get one 50% off and I ended up buying some. He was very helpful and pointed me in the right direction of getting jewelry. Great customer service!

★★★★★ — Mia, Dec 2023

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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

4158 N Harlem Ave, Norridge, IL60706

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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.