UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14A

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Chico’s FAS, Inc.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials

     CHICO’S FAS, INC.

Meeting Information

Meeting Type: Annual Meeting
For holders as of: April 27, 2009
Date: June 25, 2009       Time: 2:00 PM EDT
Location:	Chico’s FAS. Inc. Headquarters
	11215 Metro Parkway
	Fort Myers, Florida 33966

You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the above named company.

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Voting items

The Board of Directors recommends that you
vote FOR the following:
1.	Election of Directors
	Nominees
01	Ross E. Roeder	02	Andrea M. Weiss
The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposal(s):
2	To approve Articles of Amendment to the Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Chico’s FAS, Inc.: and
3	To ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as independent certified public accountants.
NOTE: To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournments or            postponements thereof.

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