Customer Reviews L.L.Bean Plus Size Sweater Fleece Full Zip Jacket

i had to return THIS JACKET AS IT DIDN'T FIT RIGHT AND TOO HEAVY

Beautiful Arctic blue sweater fleece. I have several of these sweaters from the past but they are mediums and I want one with more room. When I saw the blue one I bought the large. It fits perfectly and I can add layers if need be. I gave it 4 stars for a couple of reasons. First, I do not like the logo being on the chest. It takes away from the sweater. My past sweater fleece did not have it. It could go at the hem off to the side. Better yet just leave it off! Second, the pockets are lined with cream colored fabric! My past sweaters were line with gray so if the zipper was opened you didn't even notice it. The cream looks off plus they will show dirt! Does not make any sense to have a darkish sweater with cream material. If I didn't love the color of this sweater fleece I would be sending it back! I am 5'7 158 pounds for reference .

I love this item as I purchased 3 of these fleece lined jackets. I live in them all winter. This lovely blue one has only one flaw in my opinion. The pockets are made of white fabric which is not very good, especially for this price. If the pockets are zipped, all is well but I use the pockets regularly so there are two big white slashes on my beautiful blue fleece. It is not the best choice for a quality item which is why I gave it 4 stars. The others I ordered have pockets that match the outside color. Someone goofed here.

I have 5 Full Zip Sweater Fleece Jackets because I love them. I have purchased them over the course of several years. They are perfect layer for Northeast winters or chilly fall and spring days. However, the pocket zippers have a flaw. All of the pocket zippers have failed in all the sweater fleece I own. The zipper pull comes off at the bottom of the pocket opening because they are not properly installed. The zipper end should be completely enclosed. There is a stretchy fabric tap at the ends of the zipper, top and bottom but they are not enough to fully stop the zipper when opening the pocket. The zipper teeth have a gap at the bottom and so it is easy for the slide to come off. Since I tend to keep my cell phone in these pockets, they get plenty of use. I've contacted LLBean product support to make them aware of this flaw. And since I am clever with a sewing machine, I can repair these myself. However for a product that is as expensive as these, I should not have to do this. My most recent fleece purchase this winter, failed within two weeks of ownership. Ugh!

I loved this jacket, the 4 stars is because the zipper on the right pocket broke the second day I wore it. It also pills badly, but the warmth and nice shape of the jacket rates 4 stars.

This is a warm, good looking jacket, I've gotten lots of compliments on it. I've worn it inside a cool house and out to do shopping and errands nearly every day since I got it. I love it -- but it has a few flaws. (I've noticed other people saying the same things.) One is the pocket lining is white, so if you leave the pockets unzipped it shows. Another is the collar is too high for me and uncomfortable at times. Also the zipper on the left pocket broke. Bean says they'll replace the garment but I'm going to see if it can be fixed first, rather than scrap this beautiful jacket. LLBean, this is such a lovely jacket, I'll want to buy another one next year if these things are addressed. It's the best one on the market for sweater fleece jackets.

Nice jacket/sweater! The blue color is beautiful! I have 2 from previous years that I have enjoyed. I would have given it 5 stars, but I rated it a 4 because the pocket color has been changed from dark gray to creamy color. When the pockets are unzipped you can really see the clash in colors. And I bet it will get dirty looking pretty quick. My other complaint is the logo on the front of the sweater. I hate that! It could be at the bottom or on the side if LL bean feels like it needs to label their sweaters. I don't think I will buy another one because of these two changes.

ordered the size I've used with you and it came very snug

Beautiful styling and good fit, but lousy pocket zipper

I bought this in pewter and I love the color tones in it. Looks great with jeans or my black scrubs. The LLBean logo is more muted, which I like. It looked like a distraction on some of the other colors. The only downside is the collar. It stays up, can't get it to lay and rubs my chin/neck. Perfect for cool mornings. I seriously get compliments every time I wear it.

I wear a lot of LL Bean clothes, but I returned this sweater fleece jacket because I wasn't paying attention. The key word is "sweater." The fleece is on the inside and the outside looks like a knitted sweater. All of their products are made well and I get the maximum amount of wear out of them because I am pretty rough on them. I was afraid that I if I was doing yard work, and a nasty branch grabbed me, the jacket would have a permanent "pull." Therefore, I returned it and purchased a classic mountain fleece instead. I gave it four stars without really wearing it, but, it's still a great jacket.

I bought this in pewter and I love the color tones in it. Looks great with jeans or my black scrubs. The LLBean logo is more muted, which I like. It looked like a distraction on some of the other colors. The only downside is the collar. It stays up, cant get it to lay and rubs my chin/neck. Perfect for cool mornings. I seriously get compliments every time I wear it.

Awesome Customer Service by Sheila. Bought wrong size . Returned and ordered new size for me.

Great jacket that fits perfectly. The only reason I didn't give it a 5 rating is due to the side pocket zippers not having a strong enough grip of the zipper teeth - both pocket zippers came apart at the bottom when fully unzipped and I noticed there is no "catch" at the end to prevent them from separating. I've had to re-attach both of them and need to be careful not to fully unzip or put pressure on them when opened. Will probably need to put a pin or something in to stop this from happening.

Great jacket that fits perfectly. The only reason I didn't give it a 5 rating is due to the side pocket zippers not having a strong enough grip of the zipper teeth - both pocket zippers came apart at the bottom when fully unzipped and I noticed there is no "catch" at the end to prevent them from separating. I've had to re-attach both of them and need to be careful not to fully unzip or put pressure on them when opened. Will probably need to put a pin or something in to stop this from happening.

Love this sweater jacket. Took it to Icleand on a trip and the weather was in the 30's and colder at night. I wore this under a wind/raiin breaker and stayed very warm the whole time. Love all the pockets and the hidden one too for small wallet.

I love this jacket. I have it in gray and received this new one as a gift this year. My other jacket is 4 or 5 years old and has held up really well. This one lasted a day before needing to exchange it due to a broken zipper but LLBean made it easy. This is perfect for cool fall or spring days as well as a nice layer piece in the winter.

I like everything about this fleece, except that the lining in the pockets is white. If I leave the pockets unzipped, I have these two white openings that are visible and dont go with the rest of the fleece. I wish they had been a dark color, navy, gray or black.

I had high hopes for this sweater fleece, and the blue color was beautiful, but, the pockets where lined with WHITE fabric. The pocket placement caused them to gap when un-zipped, so it was just cheap looking. If a single photo of the jacket had shown it with unzipped pockets, I wouldn't have purchased it. As it was, I returned it, disappointed, as it was too expensive to keep if it wasn't a home run. I purchased another brand of plain (not sweater) fleece for half the price, and it has more thoughtfully placed pockets that do not gap and are lined in a dark color.

Purchased this for my wife. She loves it. True to size. Not meant for super cold temperatures but good for Early Spring/Fall

I liked my first jacket so much I just bought a second in blue. I love how the fit just skims my body - its very flattering. The fabric is tightly woven, very flexible, soft and especially cushy inside. Its a beautifully made jacket, sturdy and very warm. With a wool layer underneath, I can wear it outside except in really cold weather. I might have to buy another color!

What a great sweater jacket. Honestly I want one in every color! It fits very well, and of course is made extremely well! I look forward to wearing it!

Really great purchase. Its supple and a great color. Light and comfortable enough to wear when the house is chilly.

Perfect jacket for walking, errands, kids ball games! Love the zip pockets and the cozy feel. Ordered my usual size and fits perfect, 180 lbs, 52, XL Petite

Quality made, comfortable sweater jacket. Great alternative.