2048 N. Damen, (773)772-7429, vivelafemme.com (6 votes, average: 4.83 out of 5)
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Goods: Clothing and accessories for women size twelve and up. Designers: Kiyonna, Vanilla Sugar, Bandlu, Karen Kane and Dianne Kennedy. Owner: Stephanie Sack opened the shop to “snub the stereotype that fashion is for size-sixers.” Vibe: Light pink walls with brown accents make the new location a softer, calmer place than its former, across-the-street incarnation. But despite the tone-down in decor, the place has a high-energy vibe. Price Range: Moderate-Expensive. The Look: Grabs life by the horns. Loves color, partying and anything with panache. Girly with a sophisticated side. Shopper’s Perks: Frequent onsite networking events allow girls to get together and gab; they also offer pilates classes for plus-size women. The Thing for Spring: “The color palate this spring could not be any more flattering for plus-size women,” says Sack. Look for a vibrant rainbow that includes turquoises, greens, pinks and oranges.

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