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

This item has problems with the zippers in the pockets. The zipper on first one I received came off the track with no apparent way to fix. I received a replacement and it did the same thing.

I loved this jacket when I saw it online and when it arrived in the mail. I had a similar LLBean jacket to this one for many years and loved it. Unfortunately, on the second day when I went to wear it, I saw that zipper had broken on one of the pockets. Zippered pockets are a must for me to keep keys, phone, wallet, etc. from falling out, and so sadly I returned this jacket.

I love the look of this jacket hanging in the store. When I found one in my size (I usually have to get a 1X size in LLBean tops to get the sleeves to fit) I ordered it right away. I hadn't noticed while looking at them in the store that the pocket lining didn't match the outer jacket & is often visible while wearing it (no the sizing isn't incorrect) It was some sort of flannel white-ish gray color that I have found in inexpensive jeans. Still debating whether to keep or not as I really DON'T like that look.

I bought this full zip fleece because I wanted pockets that zip up. (I am tired of having my iPhone fall out of my pocket when I sit down.) LLBean calls this a "sweater" fleece. It is not soft material like a sweater, a bit stiffer perhaps because of a synthetic fabric used. However, it's ok. The mallard blue color is lovely and the fit great. And it is warm. The problem is that within two months, the zipper on the right pocket failed to work. I opened it, and then when I went to zip it up closed, it wouldn't. On closer inspection I saw that one could not see the bottom stop of the zipper (was it sewn inside the garment?), and that the zipper tracks were quite lightweight nylon. I think the zipper had pulled apart and there was no way to get the slider to join up the two sides and get it to work again. I have bought full zip fleece jackets from LLBean before, and ones with zip pockets, and this is the first time I have seen a zipper like this. A better quality zipper is needed.

Wish it was better quality. It's very flattering on, but both pocket zippers have stopped working, & arms have developed a huge amount of pills after having been worn only 3-4 times. This is the 2nd review on a product I have written in the last month, after NEVER having a problem in the 40 odd years I've been ordering from LL Bean. What's up with Quality Control.

This was a very nice jacketwarm but not bulky. I returned it because high necks like this are uncomfortable and annoying for me. I would have kept if it had normal collared neck.

The quality was nice but the arms have almost no stretch at all and are the smallest plus size arms I've ever encountered. I'm almost always an XL or 1x, and the 1x didn't fit at all. I really wanted to like this, but I would need to order a size up and wouldn't be able to wear anything long sleeve underneath even in the bigger size. For $100, just not what I'm looking for

I bought a sweater/fleece jacket last year in a large, and it fit perfectly. I recently bought the same jacket in the same size, but in another color, It didn't fit the same. It was cut smaller and was too tight. I returned the sweater for an exchange one size larger.

I didn't care for the fabric texture and the cut just wasn't complimentary on me

I purchased one of these years back, and it's still in pretty good shape. I would buy another in a heartbeat if only LLBean would remove (or modify) the too conspicuous label from the front of the jacket. The label could, for example, be smaller, or embroidered (same color as the fleece), or placed at the hem of the sleeve or the waist. It could be eliminated altogether from the outside and placed inside at the nape of the neck (as was the case with my older one). If anyone actually reads these comments, it is clear that the label is a point of contention for many. Please listen to your customers.

Sleeves too short, hit above my wrists 2 inches. Otherwise a great jacket, very warm and well made.

Ran very short and boxey I returned it was thin not the quality I expected fir the money so I returned

I waited to get this jacket until it was on sale, was very excited when the very pretty lavender was! I've had it less then 1 year, only really have worn it this Fall. I'm SO disappointed that it's pilling. I expected much more from Bean. I've been shopping with them for years this jacket does not have the quality I expect.

I wanted to love this fleece, but the neck was stiff and if I didn't zip it fully the collar would annoy my my neck. It's a warm sweater and the fit is nice. I liked the length too. It wasn't right for me and I took it back.

Great blue color, but pockets are lined with white fabric so if pockets are unzipped or sweater is worn open in front, white detracts from look. LL Bean, at this price how hard would it be to line with a similar color! I will be returning.

Loved this jacket when I first got it, it is warm. Less than handful of wears, the trim around the sleeve cuff came off. I expected better quality from LL Bean.

Scratchy, shapeless, and runs quite large. I was pretty disappointed. Returned it.

I was so looking forward to this arriving, and so disappointed when it did. I always wear size Regular Small with LLBean, but this jacket was enormous on me: long, shapeless, kind of like a sack with sleeves. Also the material was stiff and scratchy, and the color (spruce) anemic. I gave it two stars because the seams and zippers all seem well made, but completely unflattering and uncomfortable so I will be returning it.

Good Looking but Rough Polyester Body. I like the color, shape, but the materials are my least favorite. I got it cheep on Christmas sale, otherwise I would not even look at it.

Unimpressed with quality. As other reviews mentioned. The pockets are white when unzipped. This is stark contrast to the color of the jacket. Doesn't look right when unzipped. Also, I ordered a LONG, which was nice in the body, but the arms were NOT long. Maybe quit using overseas cheap manufacturers? Bring this back to the US. I won't be buying more!

I am so very happy with this purchase! The fit is great and the jacket is soft and looks great! The tall sizes are fantastic (more tall options would be even more fantastic)!

I ordered four versions of the sweater fleece to find one that fit properly - both the women's L and XL were way too tight in the shoulders to allow comfortable movement of the arms. The men's large was the only size which had enough space in the shoulders, but everything else was huge. I think the fit has changed since previous versions because I've had fleeces in the past that fit properly.

Several years ago I bought the 3n1 in black. The fleece is now badly pilled and needs replacing but I do not need to replace both parts of the 3n1 because the raincoat portion is still in excellent condition. Unfortunately LLB does not offer the sweater fleece in black. My second color option is Atlantic blue, but with the *extremely* unfortunate use of white for the pocket lining, I will not be buying it. So this is to LLB's buyers ... how about a black or a dark grey in this? Or could you at least coordinate the color of the lining of Atlantic with the jacket?

I purchased this jacket several months ago, my first item of sweater fleece. The color is beautiful, fit is great, it's warm, but the sweater fabric is poor, in my opinion. In a short time, the jacket started to pill. It does not hold up even as well as Bean sweaters. I tell many of my friends about your great quality, but cannot recommend this jacket. I will probably not buy sweater fleece again. I am not used to jackets pilling.

Sleeves are to tight even though I bought a larger size. Material is stiff and tends to bunch up around neck when sitting.