Customer Reviews L.L.Bean Sweater Fleece Pullover

Growing up in Maine LL Bean was my go to for quality clothes that would last for years under general use. I loved the color of this sweater and based on the reviews I thought it would be worth the money. However, after the first wash the sweater pilled all over. Not simply where the fabric rubs together, i.e. under the arms but across the front and back as well. I've been very disappointed.

Purchased sweater, nice but fit too big, exchanged it for petite small. New size a bit large and sleeves short when arms raised. So I decided to return both item in one bag with 2 labels. When I talked to customer service they said they only received one item. That leaves me paying for a sweater that I never kept. This also says that the employe who received my return probably kept one item, instead of making note of it or contacting me. That says a lot of the employees and company. If this doesn't get resolved, I will never order from them again. Beware customers!

I bought this at the end of the season last winter. I don't even think I wore it once until the last few months. I love the feel and how it looks on me but it has pilled up terribly. It's only the bottom half that is "damaged" and every time I wear it I have to get my scissors out to try and cut that stuff off!

This runs small so I had to size up to plus size and the other issue I have is the sleeves are extremely long, like for someone at least 6'0 or taller. I wear many plus size brands and this is one of the only where I have issues with sleeves being too long. I wish llbean would come out with a plus size petite for us short people or reconfigure the sleeves and pant lengths.

We live in a house where the upstairs is hot and the downstairs cool, so removing a sweater when upstairs is a frequent occurrence. This material is cozy and warm, but it doesn't stretch as much as wool or fleece and it's a major exercise to pull it over one's head. I purchased PETITE Medium.

I ordered petite xs and the cut is rather generous, a little too roomy for me. It's a thick fleece and it does look like a sweater knit and it seems to be well made. I think it will be warm.

The fleece pullover was a bit small. It was difficult to put on and to take off. I am returning it.

The shirt is beautiful in style and color. However, when I tried it on I could barely get it over my head. It was unbuttoned all the way but still a chore trying to get on. The fit was ok but I'd have to restyle my hair each time I put it on. I returned it to my local store and purchased a full zip sweat shirt which I love!

The sweater material and inside fleece where really soft and comfortable, but the collar was stiff and uncomfortable. I ended up returning it.

The size I bought was appropriate. No flexibility, no give, too tight and constricting. Very warm though. Not what I expected based on past experiences with LLBean fleeces. What happened to the flexible fleece?

The shoulders are narrow and the collar is quite tall.

Nice fleece sweater but the collar does not fold down and I don't like mock turtle neck nor turtle neck tops -

The overall length is too long for me. When the garment is allowed to be its natural length, it covers my bottom. My hips are larger than my bust, so the garment hugs my bottom which is unattractive. The binding at the bottom of the sleeves and garment has little to no stretch. It would be uncomfortable to push the sleeves up above my elbows. Lastly, the garment was difficult to remove: I had to bend over at the waist and wiggle the garment down and off. The item was returned.

I don't like wearing clothing that advertises the brand. I have several fleece tops from years past, all one color, no contrast trim, and the LLBean logo embroidered in the same color. This current version bears a sewn-in logo on the upper left front, making me a billboard for the brand. Consider going back to a less obvious logo.

While the quality was nice, this fleece was not as expected, rather stiff with the knit and fleece bonded fabric. A size large might have felt better since I vary between XL and L but it wouldn't have been a layering item that I wanted.

I wanted to love this fleece. I got the pretty olive green color, but the sleeves! Goodness they are so short. LL Bean please start offering tall's in women sizes. I want to buy so much and my wrist freeze. Will be returning with sadness.

Loved the idea of the pocket/pouch but the sweater fleece pullover does not fit the way that my other similar name brand pullovers fit. The sleeves are gathered and it was not a flattering fit like my other pullovers. Liked the pocket/pouch but if you put anything heavier than a tissue the lining will show outside the bottom of the pullover. I also ordered these for my husband and son and they look great on them, just not on me.

I am 5'4 and 120 lbs and ordered a small. It hit above the hips, and flared out where the pockets are, so it looks like a big "A" on me. Not impressed with the fit. Not flattering. The material is warm, but my hands get dry in the winter, and will snag on this material - not tearing the material, but irritating me. Going back. If I reorder, i will look for LLBean's high pile fleece and avoid the material on this one.

Usually love love LLBean products. I have 2 of these in the full zipper and love them, thought I'd buy a couple of the pullovers. The reason I don't love them has to do with the cheap looking plastic snaps. Not sure what the designer was thinking. For me, it changes this item from a 5 to a 3. For the price I expected better.

I originally ordered my normal size (M). It was too small. Had to reorder a L. I like the color and the weight is perfect. Not too bulky. It goes on and comes off hard. Maybe because there's no stretch in the material. For that reason, I would never wear it where I wanted to take it off.

I am on the edge on this jacket. For one, I do not like the LLBEAN logo blazing across the chest. I understand advertising a brand, but put it at bottom, or wrist, or even shoulder. Or, an embroided LB would look nice. I avoid buying products whose manufactures make their logos obvious. I have seen other review's on this website complaining about the obvious advertising, so I would take heed and listen because this will make a difference in purchasing. I wear a small, but the shoulders and sleeves are too narrow. If I size up to a medium, the body is too big. Quality of fabric is excellent. I wish this fit differently and the logo was gone because it has potential for sure.

I love absolutely everything about this pullover except for the fact that the arms are too short. I am tall and slim, but bought medium in case this would be an issue, but sleeves are still too short. They are ok if you have your arms at your side but as soon as you lift them, half of your arm becomes exposed. It's really disappointing because if they were the the right length this fleece would be perfect! :(

Even after washing, the neck was too scratchy to be worn comfortably I liked the look and the fit, and will try it with a turtleneck, but in my climate that may be way too much.

I am 5'8" and have this problem with many LL Bean items - the sleeves are too short!! Either add more length or offer a tall option. For this reason I must recommend Patagonia brand sweater fleece which offer sleeves that are much longer. I would love to purchase from LL Bean if this is modified.

I got a medium in petite and the sizing was perfect! However, I was a little bummed out about the color. It said blue-green but the picture looked different than what it actually looks like in person. It appears more green in the pictures online but when it came it was a bright aqua color. Its still cute so I'll just keep it but I was dissapointed in the actual color of it.