Vive La Femme in Chicago: Great Clothes for the Plus Size Crowd

Vive La Femme is a store in Chicago that is changing wardrobes and lives of "full figured fashionistas" through out the city and around the country (some items are available online). The store proves that trendy, cute and flattering clothing is not just for the skinny girls. It is refreshing to find a store that understands plus sized clothing does not need to be frumpy and unflattering.

Yes there are stores like Lane Bryant and Avenue, but most of their clothing is cut for one body shape. If you are not built like a linebacker, their clothes will not look good on you. On occasion, you might find something worth buying. However, there is a lot of effort involved.

This is not the case with Vive La Femme. You will find something you love every time you go into this store. There are a variety of styles available that flatter many different body types. If you have narrow shoulders, you can find items that fit. Your clothes should not look like a tent. They even carry accessories to complete your look.

Probably the best thing about Vive La Femme isn't the clothes or the selection, it is the staff. Going shopping for clothing in regular stores is sometimes a nightmare. It is easy to feel judged by the sales staff or uncomfortable about coming out of the dressing room. The owner Stephanie Sack, and her two accomplices Brooklyn and Bess make every customer feel like a rock star. They give you tons of personal attention, their honest opinion and they make you feel comfortable. They are able to help you pick clothes that are going to look best on you based on your body type, size and your personality.

The store also has special events and networking opportunities for young professionals. These events enable their customers to build social and business relationships as well as introduce them to new products and to just have fun. Notices for these events usually go out via the store's mailing list. You can join the list on their website.

If you do not live in the Chicago area, you can always shop online at http://www.vivelafemme.com . Granted, you will not get the excellent one on one service, but you can still browse through the selections and if you have any questions about sizing or other issues you can e-mail the staff through a link on the site.

Vive La Femme is located in Bucktown at 2048 N. Damen. The store is open Monday through Friday 11:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00-6:00, and Sunday 11:00-5:00.