Exhibit 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Incorporation of
Documents by Reference" in the Registration Statement on Form S-8 pertaining to
the Charming Shoppes, Inc. 2000 Associates' Stock Incentive Plan and to the
incorporation by reference therein of our report dated March 9, 2000, with
respect to the consolidated financial statements of Charming Shoppes, Inc.
included in its Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended January 29, 2000,
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
ERNST & YOUNG LLP
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
September 11, 2000
