About Fashion Bug
Fashion Bug was a value-priced women's and plus-size clothing retail chain that operated hundreds of stores across the United States, particularly popular in the mid-Atlantic and Southeastern regions. Known for affordable prices on trendy and classic women's fashion, Fashion Bug served as a go-to destination for budget-conscious shoppers seeking stylish options in sizes from petite to plus.
The chain was part of the Charming Shoppes family, which also operated Lane Bryant and Catherines for plus-size women. Fashion Bug's broad size range (petites through plus) and value pricing made it accessible to a diverse customer base who appreciated fashion-forward styles without department store price tags.
Fashion Bug closed all stores in 2013 when parent company Ascena Retail Group discontinued the brand. Former Fashion Bug shoppers will find similar value-priced women's fashion at Cato Fashion, Maurices, and online at Shein and Fashion Nova for similar affordable style points.
Quick Savings Tips
- Fashion Bug closed all stores in 2013 and is no longer in operation
- Cato Fashions and Maurices offer similar value-priced women's fashion with physical locations
- Lane Bryant (a related former brand) continues to serve the plus-size customer base
- Shein and Fashion Nova fill the ultra-affordable trendy fashion niche Fashion Bug served
- Walmart's women's apparel section offers comparable value pricing with wide size availability