Exhibit 32.2

                Certification Pursuant To 18 U.S.C. Section 1350,
                             As Adopted Pursuant To
                  Section 906 Of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act Of 2002

         I, Charles J. Kleman, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial
Officer of Chico's FAS, Inc. (the "Company") certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C.
section 1350, as adopted pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of
2002, that to the best of my knowledge:

         (1)      The Annual Report of the Company on Form 10-K for the fiscal
                  year ended January 31, 2004 as filed with the Securities and
                  Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report") fully
                  complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of
                  the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

         (2)      The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in
                  all material respects, the financial condition and results of
                  operations of the Company.

                  /s/ Charles J. Kleman
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                  Charles J. Kleman
                  Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer
                  April 9, 2004