Customer Reviews L.L.Bean Sweater Fleece Pullover

I usually always order XS petite. Based on all the reviews about sizing up, I decided to purchase a small petite. I definitely should have listened to my instincts and went with my regular size, because the small petite was more than roomy-- it was visibly too large. Instead of exchanging I just decided to return, however it is a very comfortable and good looking sweater. If you're tiny like me and are afraid of not having any room, fear not! Go with your normal size if you like a fitted look.

I really do like this ... it fits perfectly and really keeps me warm on these very cold winter days. My only complaint is the trim around the collar ... when the top snaps are open ... my preferred way to wear it ... the trim rubs against my chin which is very annoying. Yes, I could fold the collar over, but I don't like the way it looks.

I love this fleece and get so much use out of it. It even keeps me warm on cold days when I wear this as my only outerwear layer. My only complaint is that the front pocket tends to sag a 1-2 inches when I only put my cell phone in there I'm not sure why that happens but I wish it didn't.

I ordered this in my usual size and found it to run a bit small in the body. I would order the next size up. .. It is especially nice for the cool fall days when it is too seasonally warm to wear winter jackets.

Love the fabric, the fit, the color and the ease of wash and wear. Do Not like the fact that the lining often peaks out below the hem of the sweatshirt. The high turtleneck style collar keeps neck warm on cool windy days, but because of the fit, stains easily with makeup. Again - easy to wash out, but I usually wear it folded down to avoid the make up residue. Bought it large enough to wear over a shirt for cooler weather. Really find it warm and comfortable. Tempted to buy another in a different color. I am 5'1 and 121 lbs.

I have many of the Bean fleece jackets and love them for their colors, comfort and warmth. But I wish that Bean would lose the very prominent logo on the chest. It's too large, garish, and simply too "in your face". If you feel you MUST have us advertise for you, it would be much classier if you put a SMALL logo or LL Bean name at the end of a sleeve or on the bottom of the garment. There have been several items that I did not purchase because of the logo. This is a fairly new practice that I would like to see change or disappear completely.

I ordered the large pewter and sienna clay color last winter and waited to see how they held up to write a review. I live in NW Montana and these are very warm and great for outdoors and nice enough to wear to work. They did not pile very much at all with approximately 20 washes. The sweater is a little snug in the arms and shoulders and I recommend ordering a size larger. The only thing that I do not like is the shoulders are a little boxy looking.

If you are looking for something EXTREMELY warm, this pullover is for you.

I purchased the small based on the size chart. Unfortunately, the armpit area was too snug. Since I would want to layer a shirt underneath this pullover, it had to be returned. Did not purchase the larger size because the small fit everywhere else. A medium would have been too long in the arms and waist. Maybe consider making the arm area a tad bit roomier. Girls have muscles, too. :-)

I bought this sweater fleece last year and love how warm it is. The fit is great, but I would love the bottom band to have a bit more stretch to help get it past my shoulders when putting it on/off. Also, PLEASE lose the logo on the front. This piece would be much more versatile without it, as the logo makes for a much more sporty look.

This is one of the warmest fleeces I have owned. I bought some for my friends for Christmas too. The only thing I don't like is the material pilled rather quickly after the first couple of uses. It still does it's job though! I love that the pocket is kinda "hidden" inside the fleece, and not sewn on and sticking out. I wear this everywhere.

Let me say I LOVE this pullover and love how it looks when it's on. It's also very warm, which is great for me because I'm always cold. That said, I wish it was a little bigger, or a little stretchier. All of the tops I have from LL Bean are extra smalls, or smalls that I wish were XS. So obviously I ordered this pullover in XS. It DOES fit, but it is very difficult to get on and off. The neck is very small and doesn't stretch much. I always end up getting makeup on the collar because I can't take it on or off without it touching my face. I struggle taking it off because of the lack of stretch. I love wearing it if I know I will have it on for a while, but for me it's not a good pullover for taking on and off frequently. Would probably be best purchased a size up.

-Incredibly Warm, washes well. I highly recommend.

As I said in a previous review, this is a wonderful item and the second one I've purchased. It fits like a sweatshirt, but the sweater material dresses it up so it can be worn on occasions where a sweatshirt would be too casual. I would have given it 5 stars but I HATE the prominent LL Bean logo sewn onto the chest! This takes it back down to 'sweatshirt' status so, unless you have the patience to carefully snip the logo patch off, it limits where it can be worn. Nevertheless, It feels wonderful on and washes beautifully, with no wrinkles and no pilling, so it was worth it to ME to take the time to slowly remove it, stitch by stitch with a seam ripper!

It's warm, fits well, cozy and extremely versatile and good looking. My only gripe is the bellows pocket. Either it has too much material or needs to be sewn differently, but if you put your phone or anything mildly heavy into the pocket, the inside droops down below and outside of the elastic waist. I have several Bean jackets with bellows pockets and this is not a problem. Except for the pocket issue, this is my favorite jacket. Wish I didn't have to bring it up, but.....

I'm a small in patagonia but it looks like ll bean runs a little smaller- it is true that the arms are pretty short. Also, it's a little scratchy but that may come out after a few washes. Still glad I purchased!

I'm 5'11'- I usually wear size 14 in pants, large top, I ordered the XL due to the other reviews in regards to length of the arms and torso. Overall I think the fit is cozy, roomy in the body and pockets, however the length is still almost too short in the arms. I dont think I could size down to a large because of the length of the arms. If you are looking for something cozy and something you could wear layers with, this is still perfect. Kept it because I think it's perfect for camping and hanging outside.

My stats: 30 years old, 5'4", 125-130 lbs. I bought a women's regular size SM in the cream color. I LOVE the color, it's great for wearing with athletic clothes but can also transition to casual, jeans-type outfits. The fabric is very soft and cozy. I love the high neck with the bottons; it's fashionable and practical for the cold months. What I did NOT love was the fit. The regular SM was a bit short in the torso, boxy, and made me look bulky instead of slimming. I ordered online, so I went to an LL Bean store and tried on a reg XS (way too short in torso), petite SM (too short in the arms), and Petite MED (too big in the arms). I ultimately went with the petite SM even though it wasn't the perfect fit. My suggestion would be to make this sweater a little longer in the torso and slightly more fitted.

Good quality fleece. Washes well. My boyfriend saw me wear it and bought the men's one! It is roomy and really warm. The pocket in the front is bulky and not the most flatering on the stomach though. Would recommend!

I love the heavy duty material for this pullover, it will definitely help keep me warm. The snaps are plastic and seem very cheap so I'm hoping I won't have issues like others have noted in their reviews. A lot of people mentioned the odd fit; I found the fit to be slightly narrower up top and bigger in the bottom, but it works for me. I'm 5'2" and ordered a small and it is slightly baggy on me which I like. Overall, I'm satisfied for now!

I really like this fleece, great color,nice fabric. My one complaint is with the LL Bean emblem on the front. I often wear scarves to dress up a fleece like this and the emblem patch is not appreciated. I carefully removed the patch, but was worried that I would damage the fleece. Don't put "advertising" this prominently positioned on your merchandise.

I love this pullover. They got beautiful colors and this keeps me warm on a cold day without the bulk of a heavy coat. I'm 5,3" and 110lbs so I got the xsmall in petites. It was a bit too snug on me with a t shirt and the sleeves could be a lil longer. So if you're wearing a thin t shirt, it's best you go a size up. Other than that it's a very comfortable soft warm pullover.

This must be meant to be more of an outer layer. It is very warm, but too bulky for layering.

I purchased three different colors of this sweater, and with our cold winter temps this year they have been great. I usually am a 4-6 but I ordered a medium and it fits well. I have the checked and plain colored and they are durable. Only drawback is that on the checked one the pocket hangs down when I have a cell phone in it. LL bean logo makes it look classy to me.

I went to college in New England and always envied everyone their warm and versatile LLBean fleece pullovers. Fast forward 20-plus years and although this isn't the fluffy, fuzzy fleece I remember, it's the same easy cool weather warmer and just as quick to throw on with a pair of jeans. The knit is a smooth sweater knit and the cuffs are reinforced, which I like. Good piece to have in your coat closet!