Top 9 Must See Plus-size Woman's Clothing Stores

Alight (http://www.alight.com) - An online plus-size clothing store which sells sizes 14-30 (with rare 32). The selection of items above a size 26 is small but there are nice pieces to be had. The website is easy to navigate with options to search for items based on size, boutique, or style as well as keywords. Standard shipping (6-9 day business day delivery) is a flat $7.99 for orders under $100 and $11.99 for those over. There are expedient shipping options available, as well as international. The clothing in general is of good quality and stylistic. Though the jeans tend to be flared legs, which isn't always the most flattering for plus-size women, the colors and patterns are more youthful in appearance than most plus-size clothing stores. Alight has the most selection in dresses, which vary in style, color, and cloth. The company's return and exchange policy is liberal and BizRate customer reviews are available. According to the website, the first Alight store has been opened in Long Island.

Lane Bryant (http://lanebryant.charmingshoppes.com/pagebuilder/) - Available online, retail, or catalog this store sells plus-size clothing in sizes 14-28 (though there are search options for 30-32). The website has the ability to search according to item type, and from there one can narrow the search down by size. The selection of clothing is pretty impressive, and Lane Bryant has a reputation known to most everyone. The style of clothing varies between youthful to business casual. The pants tend to be more tapered or flared, again not a good look for most plus-size women, but the tops are plentiful with an array of styles. The shipping price is tiered, with the lowest being $4.95 for orders under $25 up to $12.95 for orders exceeding $125.01, with expedient shipping upgrades available through FedEx for $6.00 or $13.00 extra. Lane Bryant also offers maternity clothing and intimate wear.