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

Pilled after first wash. Not quality flannel.

This hoodie is soft and I love the pockets but it seems to have shrunk a bit- especially in the arm length. I've washed it twice and it's also pilling a bit. I purchased on sale so I'm ok with it.

The hoodie is comfortable, however the blue plaid patten was not properly cut before sewing. The vertical colored lines on the left front side did not match up with the vertical lines in the right front side, making the pattern look very distracting. The hoodie style would benefit from some tailoring at the sides. It is more tent-like than I expected. A disappointing purchase.

I actually sent this back because I expect flannel to be warm--a substantial fabric. I have a warm, cozy flannel shirt from LL Bean of exactly the substantial flannel I was expecting. This hoodie was comfortable; however, the fabric was too thin to be used for a hoodie, so it was not warm at all. After some thought, I sent the hoodie back--something I rarely do with anything I buy from LL Bean. I got the sherpa-lined version of this hoodie for my daughter. The bodice was lined with sherpa, but not the sleeves. I finally called to see if there had been some mistake. The person I talked with said the sleeves were indeed lined, but with something else, not sherpa. We decided to wait and see how it would work on colder days and send it back if necessary. She finally got to try it out when the temperature went down to 30, and it was fine. The alternative lining does seem to work, and it is less bulky for sleeves than a sherpa lining would be.

Zipper wouldn't unzip and had to return it. Couldn't even try it on.

It was missing the zipper tongue so my daughter sent it back. My grand daughter loved the color, though

The fit was ok. The Royal Stewart red plaid is not as rich as it used to be. Sort of a playdough red. I have an old one that is much nicer. I returned it.

The flannel is very soft and the fit is great,but all was not perfect.The first shirt I bought I had to return because I could not even unzip it due to the thick flannel practically covering the end of the zipper.I was afraid to force it thinking I may break it so it was frustrating and mailed it back.My replacement shirt is a lot better but there's still too much flannel too close to the zippers end.I have to push back the cloth in order to zip it.This should not be so difficult! The designer or someone should fix the problem,the shirt is not cheap and I shoud be able to zip it without even thinking about it.

I rarely write reviews, let alone negative ones but I am so disappointed. I first bought this several years ago- it fit like a dream! It was long enough to cover the buttocks but not quite as long as a tunic- perfect over leggings. After many wearings and washings, it still fits perfectly. The length seemed to correlate with the "low hip" length description of the current version so I did not even think to consider this new version- which has the same name and description as my original one - would be different. Imagine my utter disappointment when - after washing it and putting it on - it fell several inches shorter, landing mid buttock and accentuating them and my hips. It is not nearly as functional or comfortable due to this change in cut. Why mess with perfection??? If you're going to shorten it, give options for the great features and make the tunic with a hood and pockets. I am now stuck with something whose pattern I love but whose utility I lack. I expected better of LL Bean.

I returned this item. Unfortunately there were none at the store in my size. The one I received (shipped) had a problem with the zipper.

It's ok, much thinner than I expected, I was disappointed

Ordered a Large and returned due to the shoulders being tight and sleeves being so short. Loved the shirt material and pattern and so reordered and got it in a XL tall!!!!! I'm 5'7 and 158. Never been a Tall or an XL Perfect length in the Tall for covering the booty when pairing with leggings without being to long. The shoulders fit but the body of the shirt in XL is quite big but works well for wearing open with layers underneath. Super cute with a chambray shirt and tshirt.

This was the worst fitting thing that I have ever tried in. It's awfully huge and flares out under the arms so that it looks like a tent. Pattern was cute and materials were well made but the fit is horrible. It was way too short too. I am 5'4, 118lbs and ordered both the XS and the PXS; both went back.

I had wanted a size XL but none were available in the black & white print. I checked the size chart and ordered a size up hoping that it might fit. It did not so it was returned as it was too big. I've noticed that many of the items I want are usually sold out in my size and that the very small and very large sizes end up going on sale/clearance. I wish that they would have more of the average/middle sizes (M, L and XL) available because they're sold out too quickly!

I can't rate the fit using the chart provided (except I was forced to do so...) cause it was definitely a loose fit in the body but too short in the sleeves. I ordered a medium and expected it to perhaps be a bit loose, but the too-short sleeves was a real disappointment. I would have preferred a slimmer fit, but then the sleeves would have been way too short if I had gone with the small. If I went up to a large for the proper sleeve fit, then the body would have been way too big. Just a disappointment all around.

I wanted this zip hoodie for a long time but couldn't justify the price as an everyday purchase. Rather than get a couple things for my birthday I said this was all I wanted. It arrived and was a really good looking jacket. It was a nice flannel, a classic pattern and great styling ( so 2 stars). I normally wear a Large but ordered an XL because I wanted to wear it over sweater/sweatshirts. The XL was just way too big. However my friend loved the jacket so she kept it and I ordered another in Large, which fit perfectly. The jacket was on backorder until end of summer, so I was only able to take it camping once. But I loved the jacket, it was perfect to bring camping - cosy for morning coffee and sitting by the campfire. Luckily it is cute enough and warm enough to wear to casual events in the fall and winter months. I washed the jacket and ironed it according to directions and it looked like new :) Unfortunately - When I went to wear it... the zipper didn't work. It is made with one of those HORRIBLE plastic zippers that always break. They don't zip and keep spreading open in the middle. You know, that kind you have to zip and unzip because it doesn't stay together and you finally need to have someone come try to get you out of !?! I am one of those that reads reviews for products before I purchase - Someone mentioned that their zipper was "wavy" making it unflattering to wear after washing. Yes, it is "wavy" but it is also broken unable to zip. I just don't understand why anyone would put a 1 dollar zipper in a $ 65.00 jacket ? There is nothing more disappointing than spending extra for something that you think is going to last you a long time, only to find out it doesn't last beyond one single use. I suggest you consider this purchase before buying it. LL Bean charges you for returns even when it is their poor quality that is at fault.

I purchased this on a vacation. I wore it as a jacket every day. I loved it it was warm for fall time and so soft and comfy. Great pockets and hood was nice when it got a little windy. Perfect. I was going to order it in two or three more colors....then I got home and washed it. Cancel my order! It shrunk about 7 inches in length and about 3 in width. I wish when companies are charging such high prices they would preshrink items. Actually everything should be preshrunk. The moral of the story is after washing you will never wear your very expensive hoodie again. It's been a year. So sad.

I waited thru 2 backorders for this jacket. I smiled as i pulled it out of the package because it was so soft. I shook it out and it looked pretty shapeless, not like the curved look shown on the website photo. But, maybe it'll be different on. No just as dumpy and shapeless on. Darn.

Liked the shirt, especially the hood. But the zipper was defective. Couldn't get it to zip up no matter what I tried. Returned within 5 days. Disapponting. Hope it can be improved.

I purchased one of these jackets in a size xl and the other in a plus size 1x. The xl fits fine and at first the 1x did too; however when i washed that one, the sleeves shrunk to be too short! The other one is fine and I wash things the same way. Also, the black watch fabric is pilling which i don't like. I am returning that item, the 1x that is in black watch, and keeping the other which is a different flannel pattern - scotch plaid.

I count on LLBean for quality, especially with their Flannel. I'm really disappointed at how much this hoodie has pilled!! I won't wear it now, other than around home.

The cut was odd, the material color was dull. The plaid was mismatched at the seams. All in all it looked like a low quality shirt you might have grabbed at the dollar store and washed too many times. Really disappointed because I'd been lusting after this shirt for months. It looked great in the ads.

After one washing this flannel got fuzzy and really shrunk. I got the red one,too and it's great. This is not the color I bought. I got the navy and green. Go down a size because this runs large.

I wanted to love it but it was way too wide and boxy. For a petite size it sure didn't feel petite. Colors were cute.

The flannel is an inferior quality; picks up lint et al easily, looks like it is distressed out of the box. Only relaxed fit available which looks sloppy on a 5'3" H 118 lb frame. I can live with the fit, but the quality of the flannel is disappointing.