Exhibit 23.2






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 the registration statement.



Tampa, Florida,
     August 21, 2000