Review of Alight.com: 'Plus-Size' Shopping Made Easy

Regardless of all of the movements to promote inner beauty, not to judge a person on their looks, and ongoing encouragement to accept oneself, possibly the hardest things for a woman to admit is their weight. Advertisements for all of the major labels don't help, when the ideal woman is no larger than a Size 2. So it's easy to say shopping is not the most enjoyable activity for a plus size woman. And for a woman who has just stepped over that size line from so-called "normal" sizes into the wonderland of "plus" size, the thought alone is daunting enough. Luckily, Alight.com has made shopping a little more discreet, and enjoyable, for the woman who doesn't need or want the entire mall to know they don't fit the Size 2 stereotype.

Alight.com has brought many brands of "plus sized" women's clothing to one place. They offer name brands, such as Lane Bryant, as well as less known brands. It is a one stop shop, offering everything from jeans to evening dresses, and the accessories to finish off the look. So whether you're looking for something to wear to the office for a big meeting, or ready to paint the town red, you're more than likely to find something to fit your discriminating taste.
The organization of Alight.com makes shopping extremely easy. They have everything divided by product category for easy navigation. You can also view by size, cost, and even by brand. If you are looking for a particular item, there is a search field that you can search by any keyword. When viewing a category, at the left you can roll over the product with your mouse to see a larger version of the item, right there on the spot. Once you have found a product you want to buy, you can click on the item, then select a color and size, and finally click "add to bag."

The cost for clothing varies, but for the quality of products they carry, the expense is very reasonable. You can find items anywhere from $1.99 up to over $100. There is also a sale section that may carry your favorite items at a great discount. Alight.com also sends out a periodic newsletter that you have the choice to sign up for. Sometimes the newsletter will offer a discount for orders over a certain amount, usually letting you save $5 or more on an order over $20. It is a great motivation to bring customers to their website, but also a great deal for returning customers. Their shopping cart system is controlled through Yahoo shopping, which usually has a good success rate with most businesses. I usually receive my items a week after I order them, and was even surprised once to receive something within two business days. The quality of clothing has varied by brand, but has reflected their cost accordingly. My favorite buy so far was a scarf I bought out-of-season for less than $2, which was originally $20.

I have had nothing but a good experience in dealing with Alight.com. The price is right, the quality is fair, and their delivery is great. It is discreet, and never makes mention that the sizes are less than normal, only that their sizes are 14-30. I highly recommend this to women looking for great, trendy, "plus sized" clothing at a decent price. Beauty may truly be on the inside, but sometimes, on those awful Monday mornings, women just need great clothes to feel beautiful.