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Offering the latest looks, trends, and clothing exclusively in plus sizes 12-24 for Chicago’s stylish women of size.

Thanks to all you intrepid sale shoppers, our cupboards are a bit bare, but never fear! More goodies are arriving regularly and this week is no exception. From denim to dresses, tops to bottoms, vive la femme’s got you covered for the new season!

Vive la femme’s freshest shipment of seasonal denim is here and it is new and foxy!

There is nothing wrong with a shape-showcasing pair of jeans or a bitchin’ street-chic denim fishtail skirt, especially for a transitional wardrobe or a casual workplace.

Medium wash boot(ie) cut jeans are always a favorite at vive, and this adorable skirt hugs curves in all the right ways.

This is a major shipment of foxy, gals!

Tops, frocks, and skirts are all debuting at vive la femme this weekend!

Thanks to Amanda Johanson for a new Redskew skirt in a floral pop print in mocha, pink, and cream, always handmade with love right at vive la femme!

This navy babydoll is a super easy easy slip-on and can go from a carry-on to on and on til the break of dawn!

Finally, these black and white tops are sleek and chic for any glam slam weekend adventure — Vegas anyone?

We only have one of everything in each size, so sorry, no holds!

The skirt, tops, and dress are all part of our cheap-n-chic department and are priced between $35-$65.

Adorable AND affordable!

Okay gals! We are finishing off our end of season sale at both stores. vive la femme’s sale racks are still open to the Three Times A Lady offer, three pieces for $99. Dresses, shrugs, separates, come an git’ it! Cash is preferred for this sale and all items are final, yadda yadda yadda.

PLEASE NOTE vive la femme is VERY low on inventory right now as we ramp up for spring, and thanks to all the sale shoppers who have cleaned us out! If you are on a mission, call or email first so we can confirm whether your trip to vive la femme is worthwhile.

Did someone say spring?! Here are a few teaser styles from the upcoming season: Colorblocking for curves is completely cute! Please note this piece is SOLD OUT except for sizes 12/14. If this is your size and you want it, CALL US. For serious. This thing flew.

Travel fiends love this type of blouson wrap top due to its lack of wrinkling and flattering silhouette! This piece is one you GOTTA try on to appreciate the lovely detailing and shape-showcasing material.

Ruffles and florals and color, oh my! Slip this fresh and feminine waist-nipping tank under any solid shrug or cardigan for a shot of spring sass.

violette is getting into the act with three new styles of shoes! This flower-topped sandal in a black print and red print is literally selling out of the box, and these supercomfy slingbacks in black or navy pop any print dress or flippy skirt. Finally, we are LURVING these open-toed wedges in fierce red or Caribbean blue for a total statement shoe.  All of these are just $29, so shop shoes and shop happy!

Want more sale? Okay then! violette is still rolling out our “BOGO” — Buy One, Get One for $5! Nab all of our end-of-season boots, flats, lace-ups, or pumps and you can liberate another piece for just $5! It’s totally true.

Bring cash and you can have the second piece for a buck. That’s some good sale right there.

Okay savvy shoppers and frugal fashionistas! We are making room for spring deliveries so everything has got to GO. Let me tempt you with some steals and deals!

Sale rack sweeties will love vive la femme THREE TIMES A LADY sale…nab three pieces for $99! Dresses, tops, trousers, tanks, shrugs…stock up now on irresistible styles and year-round basics for a song!

Gals who wear size 2x and 3x are cordially invited to get the hell in here and go crazy! Crazy in the good way, of course.

Cash is preferred and please note all sales from the THREE TIMES A LADY promotion are final.

violette is also wrapping up our season with a BOGO — buy a shoe, get a shoe for $5! Boots, wedges, lace-ups, maryjanes, and flats abound!

I have TONS of items left in 8, 8.5, and 9, so if these sizes are your feets, then walk’ em on in and nab some new kicks!

You bring me cash, then you get the additional piece for $1!

This also applies to jewelry, scarves, and wallets! Stock up on hostess gifts and other polite ephemera!

Sale runs through the month at both shops.

Please note that violette will not be open this Sunday. You are encouraged to stop by vive la femme to see if I can run you over, and if I can, I shall!

Hello on this sunshiney afternoon! Can you feel the hint of spring in the air…?

Well, vive la femme is bursting with new cheap-n-chic styles that are love notes to the upcoming season…and now, may I present your lovely model, Amanda, who is absolutely priceless!

Dresses and patterns and florals, yay! Cool clothes for curvy cutiepies from vive la femme needn’t be an exorbitant outlay…all these stripey and floral pieces are only $35, booyah!

The stripey cardigan pops any basic tank with sassy goodness, and the yellow stripey tank festooned with lace is just like sunshine on a hanger.

Ditsie flower print overlays work with any basic bottom, and these zippy dresses with a patrician houndstooth and vintage-inspired silverwashed denim are classy and sassy!

$65 gets you a flattering fit, lots of seasonal style mileage, and a ton of compliments!

Please note these are running VERY small, so call or email with sizing inquiries.

More Perch has flown in! This debut line has been an absolutely smash thanks to its girly detailing, delightful design, and $50 price tag!

A birdie-print ruffle-neckline tank could not be any more precious, and the sage swing top with muted florals is a perfect match for any denim bottom and pink accessories!

Finally, this timelessly feminine white underlay pops under any retro overlay or easy-peasy denim jacket. LOVE!