Customer Reviews L.L.Bean Sweater Fleece Pullover

First, the good things. This sweater is warm and comfortable. I did find the "kangaroo" pocket handy as I was using this for playing tennis in the winter and always need a place to stash balls. The major downside for me was I found the snaps on the neck very difficult to close. I needed to look in a mirror to match up the sides and press very hard to make them close. Also, I felt the fit was looser than I would like for the stated size (M) which is my usual size for LLB tops.

This pullover is very snuggly. I have trouble staying warm, and this is a great help. I like the hands-through pockets, too. It's long enough - falls at hip - and fits over a couple of layers (I am 5"4", 105 lbs, XS fit nicely) and the sleeves aren't too tight. I deducted a star because it is somewhat difficult to take off, but this could be due to my having somewhat wide shoulders. I feel that it is true to size - I usually wear an XS in Bean clothing. I got the purple sunset (which looks blue to me) and love the color. Thanks, LLBean, for another great product.

These sweaters run really small; order a larger size than you normally wear.

I ordered this in a beautiful teal color. It arrived and it was a bit snug so I called for the next largest size and it was backordered for a long period. I had to return it, unfortunately. Nice quality but on the small size.

I'm 5'3 and 110lbs and received this in a size small. It's not snug, but falls just to my hips and the sleeves are a good length. It leaves plenty of room for me to layer while I'm outside in the cold. It's very cozy and warm! The only downside was that it had a really bad chemical smell to it as I unwrapped it, so I had to put it in the wash.

This is a nice lightweight fleece for cool - not cold weather. It has a nice zip breast pocket for your cell phone or wallet. I recommend buying a size larger than you normally get - the way it's constructed can make it a little tight. I got an XL instead of a large.

This sweater was a gift for my sister and she loves it. It is warm, comfortable and stylish for many occasions.

Colors bright and look good, thick warm and soft. Only complaint is the fit. I'm usually a L or XL in most LLB items. I tried on a L in store and found it tight across the shoulders and armpits and super short sleeves. Ordered an XL online and it seems there's a lot more material around the middle (kind of saggy in the front but it's a sweatshirt so not worried about that) but I got no extra material in the sleeves see picture, a good 3 inches short at the wrist in an XL. I'll keep it, but far from a perfect fit.

I am pleased with the product. However, I recommend you size down as it runs slightly large. Also, you should wash this before you wear it as it seems this product comes with a harsh chemical smell to it- mine did. Regardless, I would recommend this sweater fleece for the Fall and Winter season.

The royal plum color is beautiful and just as depicted online, however I'm a solid size 12 and 26 years old and I don't mind things being cut close to the body, and the size large is about as tight as I would want this to be (36D, 5'6-5'7), the sleeves are just barely long enough. Also, the collar is excessively tall on this; it only bothers me slightly but if you have a short neck,that might be a large problem if you don't intend to wear the collar folded down. Finally, the item came REEKING of chemicals. Even after 2 days out of its bag it still smelled horrendously. After an initial wash it seems to be 85% out, so I'm hoping the next wash it will all be out. All in all, it's a good price for an item that is very similar to a competitor's that I've been eyeballing for years but haven't had the heart to spend that much money on, but watch the sizing. I could easily have gone to the XL.

Perhaps a bit too warm for indoors. Great with a layer for outdoor Fall or Spring weather.

I ordered a size up in this sweater (size XL instead of L), and loved the fit and feel and the look of it. BUT the hand warmer pocket lining, dropped below the bottom trim of the sweater and was visible from the front and side. I don't know if this was an unusual occurance with this particular sweater or it is just that no one else noticed it or was bothered by it. My husband noticed it quickly after saying how nice it looked and how well it fit.

Very warm . I'm always cold so I love it Anyone that is easily overheated may not like it.

Bought one for me, one for my teenage daughter. It looks really cute with her bean boots. We both love the style, fit and the front pocket. It does have a chemical odor as other reviewers have noted. I hung them outside on my screened porch for several days before putting it in my closet, but the odor is still lingering, altho less so after a month. I ordered our usual size, Med for her, Lg for me, and I think it fits both of us just right. There's still room for a shirt under it, but not a heavy one. It's a keeper.

Heavier than I had expected, but wonderfully soft, I think this fleece is going to be very useful as the weather gets cooler. I got a Large rather than my usual Medium to have more room for layering. I'm glad I did.

Tried this on in the store today. It's cute, but it runs REALLY small. I am 4'11" and usually wear a petite small in LL Bean tops. The regular medium in this was quite fitted with nothing but a T shirt underneath. It was completely sold out in medium in every size except grey, but there were lots of smalls and x-smalls left. It also runs pretty long. Another reviewer mentioned that the shoulders are really narrow, and I agree. Overall it's super cute, but I would size up at least one size and possibly two if you want to wear this over anything heavier than a thin T shirt.

This is a very comfortable sweater! It has a sweater-like feel and texture on the outside and soft fleece inside. It is only slightly fitted so it doesn't get the full 5 stars from me for that reason, but I might have had more of the fit that I desired if i had ordered a small. I didn't go with a small because the medium sized sleeves are just barely long enough and I thought the size small would be too short.

Ordered two of these, one red and one blue, both size L. There was one inch difference in the shoulder width between the two, laid on top of each other, which means a two inch difference in the actual shoulder width of the garment when worn. Not only is this frustrating, but I can't tell which one is the truer size L so I don't know whether to order an XL or not in the other color. Another example of LLB using different vendors and not quality controlling they way they used to. Either the red one is larger than it should be or the blue is smaller (I believe it is the latter, just based on typical fit of this size in other garments, but there's no way to know.) With respect to quality, it is a pretty heavy, thick garment, kind of the texture of boiled wool (slightly stiff), but a bit stretchy. Very, very warm (too much so for the temps most folks keep their houses, but fine for me at 60 degrees in the winter). You could not wear this in many indoor settings for that reason. Both colors are very attractive and the styling is good, as is the fit, except for the size differential. Sleeves are fairly long for me, but I have shortish arms. Good length to wear with jeans (high hip.)

This sweater is thick, warm, and stylish. I am 5'7" and weigh 125....I usually wear xs but decided on a small from other reviews. The small is a little wide even for layering but I'm afraid the xs would have been too short in the sleeves and torso. An xs tall would have fit perfect so taller ladies please consider going up a size if purchasing!

Love this pullover! However, I'm tall and wished there was a "tall" option. I'm usually a large and that's what I ordered, but when I got it and tried it on I realized it wasn't long enough for my torso. I thought about exchanging it for an extra large, but then it would be too large width-wise. Oh well, it gets the job done (keeping me warm), and I can always layer it.

Great pullover; actually like it better than the competitor's pullover which this one is obviously modeled on. Wish it was a tad shorter, though. and ditch the LL Bean label on the outside; rather tacky. But this is a good looking, warm fleece over shirt; worth the $$.

I liked the fabric but the pullover zipper was too short to be comfortable. Plus it was too long for my liking. Personal preferences so I sent it back.

My pullover just arrived this morning and I love it, I ordered the color Pewter. Perfect weight and fit, BUT it stinks to high heaven! Going to throw it in the wash and hope the scent leaves-smells like fish that has gone bad. :( I usually order mediums, but I ordered a large because I want to be able to layer underneath.

I saw this in the signature LL Bean magazine that was mailed to me. As soon as I saw it I knew my wife would like it. She is 5'1" and little shy of 120lbs. Based on other reviews I originally ordered the XXS as my main concerncs were the length of body and arms. Came in and she could not even get it on over her head due to the "slightly fitted" nature of the piece. So we got a small. The small fits her perfectly for a very fitting fleece and she can wear it with a collared shirt underneath. However she likes her fleeces somewhat roomy so she can wear them both casually and to work (teaching). So we ordered the medium which meets the extra room requirement. She is incredibly happy with it and has received many compliments about the fleece. Typical Bean quality which I would expect to last for a LONG time. Looking forward to the mens in September.

This is an incredibly comfortable fleece. The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is because the sleeves are a little short. I originally bought a size up but it stretched out after a day of wearing it so I sized down. The size down fits perfectly in the body area, but the sleeves are a tad short. Other than that this is a beautiful fleece that is going to sell out fast! If you want one, buy it! You won't regret it! For future buyers I'm 5'8", 187lbs and the medium fit great.