Exhibit 99.1


                     AEROPOSTALE REPORTS APRIL SALES RESULTS


New York, New York - May 4, 2005 - Aeropostale, Inc. (NYSE: ARO), a mall-based
specialty retailer of casual and active apparel for young women and men, today
announced that total net sales for the four-week period ended April 30, 2005
increased 13.8% to $65.1 million, compared to $57.2 million for the four-week
period ended May 1, 2004. The company's comparable store sales decreased 5.7%
for the month, versus a comparable store sales increase of 19.3% in the year ago
period.

For the first quarter of fiscal 2005, total net sales have increased 26.2% to
$211.7 million, compared to $167.7 million in the year-ago period. Comparable
store sales for the first quarter have increased 4.4%, compared to 18.9% in the
year-ago period.

Julian R. Geiger, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer said, "We were
disappointed with the retail environment during April. For our young teenage
customer, the shift in Easter led to a greater than expected decrease in mall
traffic. While our sales were below plan for the month, we are pleased to be
able to deliver earnings in line with our previously issued guidance."

The company noted that it is comfortable with its previously issued guidance of
$0.15 per share for the first quarter. This compares to earnings of $0.11 per
share in the first quarter of last year.

To hear the Aeropostale prerecorded April sales message, please dial (877)
519-4471 or (973) 341-3080, followed by the conference identification number
#5637324.

About Aeropostale, Inc.

Aeropostale, Inc. is a fast growing, mall-based, specialty retailer of casual
apparel and accessories, principally targeting 11 to 18 year-old young women and
men. The company provides customers with a focused selection of high-quality,
active-oriented, fashion basic merchandise at compelling values. Aeropostale
maintains control over its proprietary brands by designing, marketing and
selling all of its own merchandise. Aeropostale products are currently purchased
only in its stores or at organized sales events at college campuses. Starting
this summer, Aeropostale will also be selling its products on-line through its
website (www.aeropostale.com).

The first Aeropostale store was opened in 1987. As of April 30, 2005, the
company operated 597 stores in 47 states.

SPECIAL NOTE: THIS PRESS RELEASE AND ORAL STATEMENTS MADE FROM TIME TO TIME BY
REPRESENTATIVES OF THE COMPANY CONTAIN CERTAIN "FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS"
CONCERNING EXPECTATIONS FOR SALES, STORE OPENINGS, GROSS MARGINS, EXPENSES,
STRATEGIC DIRECTION AND EARNINGS. ACTUAL RESULTS MIGHT DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM
THOSE PROJECTED IN THE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS. AMONG THE FACTORS THAT COULD
CAUSE ACTUAL RESULTS TO MATERIALLY DIFFER INCLUDE, AMONG OTHERS, CHANGES IN THE
COMPETITIVE MARKETPLACE, INCLUDING THE INTRODUCTION OF NEW PRODUCTS OR PRICING
CHANGES BY OUR COMPETITORS, CHANGES IN THE ECONOMY AND OTHER EVENTS LEADING TO A
REDUCTION IN DISCRETIONARY CONSUMER SPENDING; SEASONALITY; RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH
CHANGES IN SOCIAL, POLITICAL, ECONOMIC AND OTHER CONDITIONS AND



THE POSSIBLE ADVERSE IMPACT OF CHANGES IN IMPORT RESTRICTIONS; RISKS ASSOCIATED
WITH UNCERTAINTY RELATING TO THE COMPANY'S ABILITY TO IMPLEMENT ITS GROWTH
STRATEGIES, AS WELL AS THE OTHER RISK FACTORS SET FORTH IN THE COMPANY'S FORM
10-K AND CURRENT REPORTS ON FORM 8-K, FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE
COMMISSION. THE COMPANY UNDERTAKES NO OBLIGATION TO UPDATE OR REVISE ANY
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS TO REFLECT SUBSEQUENT EVENTS OR CIRCUMSTANCES.