G-Estate Liquidation Stores (GMAN) 10-K 2011 FY Annual report

Exhibit 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We have issued our reports dated March 29, 2012, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedules and internal control over financial reporting included in the Annual Report of Gordmans Stores, Inc. on Form 10-K for the year ended January 28, 2012. We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference of said reports in the Registration Statements of Gordmans Stores, Inc. on Forms S-8 (File No. 333-175204, effective June 29, 2011).

/s/ GRANT THORNTON LLP

Kansas City, Missouri

March 29, 2012