Customer Reviews L.L.Bean Scotch Plaid Flannel Relaxed Fit Hoodie

Happy to find this in petite size !! Imagine my joy to find something in my Smith Clan Tartan! Fit's to size although very generous in arm length for a petite size as we who need that size typically have shorter arms. It's comfy and they always wash well as this is my 5th flannel hoodie!

This is my first LL Bean purchase probably in decades. I had been eyeing this hoodie in Rob Roy (I think that's what they call the black and red check) for awhile and all the size S sold out except in Tall. I'm long-waisted so the small Tall fit worked well. The sleeve length is perfect for me. The colors and style are better than expected. Room to layer a sweater underneath. However, I have to say that for the price paid, I was (as at least one other reviewer has indicated) hugely disappointed that after the first wash (followed directions on the label) BEFORE my first wear, there was significant and obvious pilling on both sleeves. Need to improve on material quality. It's warm, cute and fits well so will keep.

I ordered the jacket in a petite. It does hit below my hips. There is not a tie string to pull, so you can make the jacket tight at the bottom. It is very soft and comfortable. Even though it's just a smidge too long I still really like it. I am sure when we get back to going to sporting events I will like that it's a bit long, so when I sit down I am covered.

Soft, inside pockets, lovely bright color. I normally wear large for a slightly loose fit, especially for outerwear. After reading reviews, opted to try both L and XL for best fit for layers. Out of the package, XL was bit too big, but the L fit perfectly as a shirt, and at 100% cotton, did expect some shrinkage even with cold water. So went with XL. Wore it multiple times alone, with a puffy vest or under light jacket and was perfect for walking the dogs and working from home on chilly mornings. True to size until it needed a wash. Cold water, hung to dry. Still shrunk nearly a full size. Glad I got the XL, but looser fit drastically diminished. Still works, still soft. Just lost the desired extra length in body, sleeves and bit in the much needed chest area. Hence the 4. Disappointed in the amount of shrinkage for the price.

After reading the reviews, I purchased both the Medium and the Large to try on at home. I normally wear a large with LLBean. The Large was perfect in the sleeves, but VERY large in the body -- much too large. The Medium fits perfectly, although sleeves are about 1/2 inch shorter than I would like. I've decided to keep the Medium. I can always roll up the sleeves. Hoping no shrinkage though!

I love anything flannel and I love this jacket..... however.... the fact that it is shorter in the back is not flattering. It is warm and soft and perfect weight for Southern winters. Great layering piece!

Ok I LOVE this hoodie and and the material, colors, texture, pockets, everything. So cute. Except it's MASSIVE. I could fit 2 of me in here. I plan to exchange it for an xs. Love it other than that.

I really liked the material and color of this top, but it was much too large for me in the body. I typically wear a medium or a large, but the medium was quite boxy. I would suggest sizing down one or two sizes on this one.

I loved the material and colors in this top, but it runs very large, especially in the width. I bought it for a relative and had to return it because it was much too big. Nice in every other way, but size down if you purchase it and think about the length. The length seemed normal but didn't align with the width of the body.

I like the shirt just wish it was a smidge larger. Better fit if not trying to layer

First - the Gen X side of me loves the plaid look. Second - the shirt is so comfy. It works great for putting a tank or t-shirt under and staying warm when temps are upper 50s or so. Third - I read reviews before I purchased and understood that it could be boxy but I was willing to try it. It is boxy on me. I could try sizing down to a Large however I believe my waist would not work well with a large. With that in mind, if I needed to layer more underneath that would not be a problem. Because it's boxy it's not my favorite top but it is in the rotation for top 10.

I like this shirt however it really runs big in the waist.

I bought this in 2X, a size bigger than usual LLBean clothes. I think a lot of their Women's clothes run smaller than other brands, especially in shoulders and length of the sleeves. In the larger size, it fits. I haven't washed it yet, but won't put it in the dryer. I love the softness and weight of the flannel and that I can wear a tee shirt underneath.

Almost too small but cute! It's a lot lighter weight than I thought it would be buts so cute! I want to purchase more

I actually ordered 2 of these jackets, but one of the jackets has a zipper that gets stuck every time i wear it, so I will send it back and hope for a different one. However, the jackets are well made, in great colors.

I bought this for my girlfriend. She likes the fit and the comfort of the material but thinks the fabric is a little thin for a hoodie that she would wear in cooler weather. She will wear it on a little warmer Spring and Fall days.

I got a size larger because flannel shrinks so badly. I'm glad I did. It would be perfect if it were longer. I like the zip closure. The colors are my favorites.

I bought a 3X. The arms are too tight for the body of the garment. which is too generous. I usually fit your 2X or 3X just fine.

This is a very nice, warm, and comfortable shirt. however I washed it according to directions in warm water and it shrunk a little. i think cold water would be better

This is a nice hoodie, but it's blousy(large) around the waist. The sleeves are a little short, but the plaid is nice and well made. Probably should have bought an extra small petite, but I based the size on the size chart. It's a good weight for Southern winters.

I really do like the idea of this zip hoodie, but the fit is not ideal. I wish it were a tad longer. I like relaxed, but a little shaping would have been nice. This is very boxy. That said, it is warm and comfy.

I really like this shirt. Would like it to have been a little longer.

I've purchased two of these hoodies, one in the grey stuart plaid and my newest one in the royal stuart plaid. I love the hoodies themselves. The fit is perfect for me. The color of the grey stuart was exactly as expected. The royal stuart, however, was a big disappointment. I love this tartan and have a number of items in it, from flannel sheets to a face mask. The red in this tartan is supposed to be a very deep, rich, true red. The red in the hoodie I received is a faded, orangy red. If I had gone to the store to look at it and that's what it looked like, I wouldn't have bought it. I've decided to hang on to it until I can visit the store in person and look at the other ones they have there. Maybe I just got one from a bad color batch and I'll exchange it at the store. If they all look the same, I'll return it. I didn't give it less stars because my gripe is only with the color of the one I received and not the line of hoodies itself, which I really like.

So far so good. I bought two of these in different plaids. I have worn one more than the other, but only about three times. It looks like it might be getting pills. But I don't know. I hope not because I would hate to have to return it. It is very utilitarian and soft. It can be used as a sweater or light jacket around the house or going out anywhere.

I bought a regular medium. The feel and density is perfect. It is cut too boxy though. Wish it was a little longer in the rear and not so wide in the waist. Will try the small...