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Exhibit 23.2
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[Arthur Andersen LLP Letterhead]
Consent to Use of Report of Independent Certified Public Accountants
As independent certified public accountants, we hereby consent to the
incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement of our report dated
February 25, 2000, incorporated by reference in Chico's FAS, Inc.'s Form 10-K
for the fiscal year ended January 29, 2000, and to all references to our Firm
included in this registration statement.
/s/ Arthur Andersen LLP
Tampa, Florida
January 11, 2001
