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

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.

Every LLBean shirt I own is super high quality in every aspect except for the fit of this one shirt. I look like a 6-5" hand-me-down recipient from Cosmo Kramer's closet. This garment offers no body shape at all. It's a blouse. Embarrassing. (Might be featured in a 1950 Catalog.) LLBean is known for being uniquely successful at turning "Traditional" into "Fashionable." I love that look as long it's still currently stylish.

I bought 2 of these shirts. Both are disappointing. They are a bit snug for a large from LL Bean, but fit ok. The disappointment is with the pilling after the first wash, very evident in the lint filter. At least after several more washes, they are no worse. The result, however, is a fabric coarseness, even around the collar. My arm seam is 31in; the sleeve length for me is good. For someone with longer arms, the sleeves may be too short. I won't buy the product again.

Have had LL Bean flannel shirts in the past and have been very pleased. This recent purchase is an exception and I'm very disappointed. The most objectionable aspect of this shirt is that the sleeves are about 1 1/2 inches longer than the shirts previously purchased. Also, the fabric, while soft, doesn't have the nice feel of the old ones. Perhaps further laundering will improve the feel but before that happens, this shirt will probably be donated or relegated to the rag bag. I noted that the previous shirts were manufactured in Canada and the current version was manufactured in El Salvador, obviously from a different manufacturer with different standards. Since I don't have any confidence in the sizing, I won't be ordering any more LL Bean flannel shirts or other Bean shirts if their sizing is consistent with this flannel shirt. The size I ordered was L-Reg (Traditional Fit).