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AKIRA

4.2 ★★★★☆ 166 Google reviews · Plus size clothing in Schaumburg, 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 (224) 261-6721
  • 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–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 3 mentions

“She helped me found my baby gender reveal dress.”

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What shoppers say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 166 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🛍️ personal styling help 2 mentions

“It didn’t get saved somehow…but please know that Yay was the best personal shopper and customer service assistant!”

💵 good value 2 mentions

“they also have spot with sales and you can have a great deal to get clothes for extremely cheap price”

From the reviews

I am OBSSESSED with Akira. My go to for any occasion. Jess always treats me so well and helps me find outfits I love. Cely helped me today after Jess left and she opened my mind out to new colors and styles. Love the staff everyone is so welcoming and genuinely nice.

★★★★★ — Lillie, Jun 2024

My favorite place to shop for statement pieces at a great price. The weekly sales, the great size range, the unique pieces, the organization ✨, and always super chill and ready to help associates makes this Akira my fav to shop at.

★★★★★ — Selena, Dec 2023

Every time I shop at this location the customer service is excellent. Today and on previous visits Tally assisted me by setting my fitting room and finding outfits and clothes. She is great about asking the occassion/event and what look I'm going for. Once she has that info she goes to work!

★★★★★ — Crystal, May 2025

The best store in the mall 🤍 The staff is very kind and welcoming, especially Nick — special thanks to him! We stayed a bit past closing time, and no one rushed us or even mentioned they were closed. They kindly waited until we finished our shopping. It was very sweet and left such a great impression.

★★★★★ — Nataliia, Mar 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

Woodfield Shopping Center N, 5 Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg, IL60173

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Bridal & formal Boutique personal styling helpalterations on site

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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.