Customer Reviews L.L.Bean Scotch Plaid Flannel Traditional Fit Shirt

Returned. Bought a few shirts, different styles along with this one. This one was nearly 2" wider at the waist and chest, and 3" longer sleeves. Granted, the other shirts weren't the same "model" but one would think there is some consistency or near standards in sizing. Returned it to local store and compared it with another pattern -same style- and it was very slightly smaller. Compared it with a smaller size and the Large was considerable smaller. I think there's some sizing issues. Store clerk didn't really seem to care. "That's just the way they're made..." No .... kidding.

First of all, the flannel shirt shown is not the one I purchased. I have several LL Bean flannel shirts and all others were consistent in fit and feel of the material. This shirt is different than the older ones. The Large size is much bigger, especially the length of the sleeves. The material feels lighter and thinner than previous flannel shirts I have bought.

My favorite shirt is my llBean Scotch Plaid Item#228966 that I bought years ago (maybe 8+) from llbean. It had held the test if time and the quality of the fabric has gotten better over time (like some of my fine linen shirts). I keep remaking about the fit and feel every time I I put it on. In recent years I have purchased almost all of the colors (I am looking at item#228061) and the feel of the fabric on the new ones are softer and cheaper, the colors fade faster, the fabric pills easier. It is a shame that they could not keep the quality of the fabric the same, I would pay 2X the price for a shirt like the one I was able to get years ago. Still made in El Salvador but NOT the same quality material. You can see the quality in the pictures pilling on the collar of the 1 year old shirt, no pilling on the 8yo shirt and the feel is totally different.

I ordered two of these shirts, one Gray and the other Stewart. First in my normal size of XLT. They were huge. I think the neck was at least an 18. I returned them for the same shirts in LT. Neck and sleeves were perfect. When I sat down the buttons gaped. Too small around the middle. I wear a 42 x 36 trouser. I think these shirts are not a "traditional" fit. I really wish they came in my size. I have several LLBean chamois shirts, they fit great.

Cheaply made, very thin and way too small for the "medium" size.

At 6' 1" and 220lbs, I originally ordered an XL (which I normally wear) and it was way to large in the body and the sleeves. I returned it and ordered the same shirt in a Large. Although it fit better in the body the sleeves on both shirts (XL & L) are too long. I'd hate to see what a 'Tall' shirt would be like. The material is of good quality but the fit suffers.

This is a follow up to a past review. Initially I posted a 5* review, but that was after one laundry cycle. After the second laundry cycle the fabric basically wilted and some of the stitching started to come out. Given that, I felt obligated to update and downgrade my review rating. Apologies to those that made decisions on my earlier posting.

The shirt is nice but the fit was terribly over-sized, especially the sleeve length which was about 6 inches too long I've worn large size shirts and jackets my whole life, and never received one that fit this poorly. I'm going to try a medium, but am concerned that the sleeves will still be too long or maybe I just got a bad batch. I bought 5 of these as Xmas gifts for my kids - none of them fit.

Fabric nice but 36 inch sleeves on a size medium regular shirt?

Everything was fine initially: shipping on time, fit good, color was great. After a wash or two, the sleeve length seemed to shrink and the finish of the fabric was just not the quality that I'm used to seeing from LLBean.

Although I ordered medium, the chest was sized more like 46-48. Worst fit ever. Otherwise it is a good product. LL Bean's sizing charts are grossly misleading.

I have purchased these flannel shirts for years in xl. This year I bought one and I am swimming in it. Did you change the sizing this year? May have to return for a smaller size, unless this is mislsbeled.

I purchased two flannel shirts and they both fit perfectly in the store ( my spouse agreed). We washed them as directed on the label and now they are equivalent to the next size down. Unable to button sleeves because they are now too short and too tight. Not worth wasting money on.

I was disappointed in the weight of the flannel. Seems cheap and thin as to compared to previous flannel Bean purchases. So, for the price, I'd say you may have increased your margins, but lost a "flannel" customer in the process.

This item is not a "large" as compared to previously owned shirts I have purchased from LLBean. The shirt is much larger than expected and is closer, in my opinion, to being an XXL. Had I not had it monogrammed I would have returned it. H Morgan

I have at least 20 other size large shirts, including one LL Beane Flannel shirt. The shirt that I received is tagged size Large but it must be at least X Large. I gave it to my son, who wears X Large

I purchased two if these flannels about 2 years ago and would wear them every chance I got. Decided to grow the collection this year and was so disappointed at the quality of the shirts I received in the mail this year. The plaid pattern looks like its printed on the shirt rather than the actual color of the threads being woven. I ended up returning both that I ordered :(

Loved it until first washing, never went in the clothes dryer but went from perfect to a little tighter fit than before. Disappointed expected better from bean

I used to love these flannel shirts. Ten years or so ago they were thick, warm and sturdy. Now, however, they are so thin, and the material so lightweight, that they are plagued by static electricity - very cheap feel. I recently purchased 2 of these flannel shirts and they fill the clothes dryer lint catcher every time I wash them. I'm surprised they have not disintegrated in the wash yet. They are just not the quality I used to expect from L.L. Bean.

thin flannel and it shrinks. Got the Grey Stewart for Xmas present. Not the LL Bean Flannel shirts of old.

I have received a Bean flannel most every year from my Mom for Christmas and they have been all heavy weight, durable, tight weave material, I received my much anticipated Black Watch flannel this year and couldn't believe how thin the material was and it seems to be balling up a bit and it attracts pet hair like crazy unlike most of my other flannel. Basically pretty disappointing, the quality seems like a Walmart equivalent. Not sure what to do for future purchases.Bummer

I purchased a couple of these shirts for Christmas gifts. Nice shirts, they were well liked.....EXCEPT....they were much larger than expected. My son normally wears an XL in nearly every brand of shirt or t-shirt. I purchased XL regular fit and they were huge on him. I therefore am in the process of getting them returned to exchange.

Nice shirt, or so I thought until I tried it on. The sleeves were about 2-3 inches longer than any other of my Bean shirts. I tried to wear it once but then returned it. Obviously no issues in getting full refund. After I returned it I decided to try on another identical shirt only in a different color. The sleeves were perfect. I have no idea why this would be the case but it makes me reluctant to buy this shirt without trying it on.

I own several of these shirts in Medium. For unknown reasons, the sleeves on this shirt were over 2 inches longer than past examples in my closet. The shirt fit well through the waist and shoulders, but couldn't justify the cost of having the sleeves shortened. I don't understand the inconsistent sizing of this Bean's staple. Returned the shirt.

The Lindsay colored shirt is pilling with little tiny balls all over the fabric. I have not had this problem as much with other colors for some reason.