Customer Reviews L.L.Bean Petite Ultralight 850 Down Hooded Coat

I have been wanting one of these coats for a few years. When I saw they added a hood this year,I was sold! Im 5' 6" 130 lbs and ordered an X-small. I find Beans clothes run big. The size is okay, not as flattering around the waist as I had hoped. It does however leave enough room for layering, which you will need to do. With a light fleece underneath I was warm enough in 15 degree weather for an hour and a half. It feels like I'm wearing a blanket! The color selection isn't terribly exciting. I ordered the dark plum however and really love it. It's not as purple as it appears online. More of a maroon maybe? The hood is ample when using but not so big that it's obnoxious when not in use. Pockets are nice and deep and keep hands warm. All in all a nice coat. I also love Beans customer service and guarantees. You've got nothing to lose!

I was so excited to receive this coat in the mail because my sons' down coats from LL Bean are so wonderful. I was pretty disappointed right off with the colour. I ordered the Mariner Blue, and the tone appeared richer for me online, in actuality it is a steely blue, a darkish, neutral, quite underwhelming tone. The lining is even worse, a gray that is well-displayed when the hood is down. Today I wore the coat to work to see whether I could make myself like it. It was drafty so I wore it all day. I found that I actually quite enjoyed wearing it. It is super lightweight and manages to be comfy in warm or cold environments. I ordered the small based on other reviews about the coat running large, and it is perfect for my 5'9" size 8 frame. I was surprised it even fit well with a nice big wool sweater underneath. To make a long story short, this coat is so comfortable and well made that I will likely keep it, though I wish it were the rich blue that the boys' down coats are. Then it would be perfect!

I wore this on a very windy, cold Chicago day & it kept me nice & warm. I would suggest a knit hat under the hood on very windy days - my ears were starting to get cold by the time I was done walking the dog; I didn't have it tightened very far - so that was my own fault. My only complaint about it is the cuffs - they aren't very tight - which is nice, but also allows some cold air up them. They also ride up a bit. A knit cuff would have been nice. But even with that - I really like this coat.

What a great jacket - nice lines, great fit! If you'll remember the 'sweater' down jackets of a few years ago, this is one. It is extremely lightweight. Can be worn in not-very-cold weather. It should be renamed and the description should be reworked.

I am writing this review to answer questions I had when ordering this coat. Size: I am 5'2", weigh 109 lbs, have a 35 chest, and wear an XS in sweaters and tees and a 2 Petite dress. However, I usually wear a Small in most coats ( eg. Calvin Klein, Northface, Canada Goose), because most XSs are tight across my back and under my arms. I read the reviews on this coat and the overwhelming consensus was that the coat ran very big so I order an XS. The XS was roomy enough for layers, fitted enough to be very flattering, and only slightly tight across the back and under the arms. The XS was also long for a 3/4 coat, hitting me about 2" above the knees, but I expected this because these coats are fitted for taller people. I decided to order a second coat in a S Petite to see if that would be a better fit. The S Petite was a better length but it was huge and very unflattering. I would have tried an XS Petite but I was concerned that it would be even tighter under the arms and too short in the sleeves. In the end, I kept the XS, and I have been very happy. Warmth: I bought this coat because it is light and packable and not necessarily for freezing weather (I have much warmer coats). Based on wearing it on a gusty 35 degree day ( NYC hasn't been colder yet), this coat, by itself, will not keep you warm in windy, very cold temperatures. However, it is a great insulator. Worn with the appropriate layers, you will be very warm and may even get hot. Color: I got the coat in Marine Blue which looks fabulous with jeans. It is more the color in the catalogue and less the color on the website. I love this coat because it is so uncumbersome. I haven't worn another coat since receiving it!

I am writing this review to answer questions I had when ordering this coat. Size: I am 5'2", weigh 109 lbs, have a 35 chest, and wear an XS in sweaters and tees and a 2 Petite dress. However, I usually wear a Small in most coats ( eg. Calvin Klein, Northface, Canada Goose), because most XSs are tight across my back and under my arms. I read the reviews on this coat and the overwhelming consensus was that the coat ran very big so I order an XS. The XS was roomy enough for layers, fitted enough to be very flattering, and only slightly tight across the back and under the arms. The XS was also long for a 3/4 coat, hitting me about 2" above the knees, but I expected this because these coats are fitted for taller people. I decided to order a second coat in a S Petite to see if that would be a better fit. The S Petite was a better length but it was huge and very unflattering. I would have tried an XS Petite but I was concerned that it would be even tighter under the arms and too short in the sleeves. In the end, I kept the XS, and I have been very happy. Warmth: I bought this coat because it is light and packable and not necessarily for freezing weather (I have much warmer coats). Based on wearing it on a gusty 35 degree day ( NYC hasn't been colder yet), this coat, by itself, will not keep you warm in windy, very cold temperatures. However, it is a great insulator. Worn with the appropriate layers, you will be very warm and may even get hot. Color: I got the coat in Marine Blue which looks fabulous with jeans. It is more the color in the catalogue and less the color on the website. I love this coat because it is so uncumbersome. I haven't worn another coat since receiving it!

So disappointed. After years of admiring this jacket but wishing it had a hood, I was so pleased to see this years version had a hood. After debating over which colour to order I finally ordered it in blue (medium) and couldn't wait for it to arrive. Sadly, the sizing is way off and this jacket is huge on me, feels like a large to extra large coat! I'm 5'5" 130 lbs with broad shoulders and usually wear a medium or occasionally a large depending on the brand. I feel like I'm swimming in this coat. It is too bad as other than the size it is just what I was looking for. The length is great, it's nice and light, has loads of nice details ie pockets and two way zipper. Unfortunately, I'll be returning it and I'm not sure if I can trust LL Bean's sizing to order a size down.

The fill in the coat is not even close to the amount of fill in the jacket length I bought a couple years ago. This coat is not warm. Quality seems to be going down in materials used for price paid. This is the 3rd coat (different styles & sizes)I have ordered this year and all had design, quality or sizing issues. I ended up buying from a different vendor. I have been an Llbean customer for years.

I got this coat a year ago for Christmas and I love the color and it's warm and comfy but the zipper already broke right off in half and I can't use it anymore!

Useful for your designers and phone-order takers, the coat runs small. My Large was too small for my 5'4", 120# body, so I returned it. For years I've wanted a puffer coat, so it was sad to have to return it! Besides it was not warm and cozy like I was looking forward to. A disappointment to me all around.

I purchased a Petite Small and found it too long for a 3/4 length. Almost came to my knees. It also flared out too much on the bottom. I was greatly disappointed as I always wear the Jacket length, love it and wanted something just a little longer, but not this long.

I've had 2 of this model of LL Bean's 3/4 coat. In both cases, the zipper failed. The zipper would randomly unzip from the bottom or even worse, the 2 parts of the zipper would not fit together correctly when I tried to re-zip the coat. It's a lovely coat -- warm, attractive, flattering fit -- but a malfunctioning zipper kills its appeal. I thought that the 1st zipper fail was.a fluke. I was very disappointed when it repeated with the 2nd coat. Beginning last winter, I left the coat zipped up and climbed into it! Crazy!

The coat is bulky. Not what I expected... four or five years ago I bought a wonderful LL. Bean light down coat that packs into a small pouch. I have worn that coat in all kinds of Wshington DC weather throghout the years. It is the most versatile coat I have ever owned. I had hoped from the advertising that tis would be similar.. Not. I believe your description could be more specific.

I have had 2 of this particular coat. First one's zipper stopped working within weeks. Second coat's zipper stopped working after 2+ years. I'm a slim woman and can't figure out why this LL Bean coat simply won't work for me. I've had a lot of zipped coats and jackets over the years and never a problem. So disappointing; I loved the coat!

I am a person who is often cold in the winter and have been searching for the warmest coat. My husband bought me this coat. Must say I was disappointed, I had to go back to my old coat which is much warmer. This coat is not warm at all. For the cost, it is not worth it. The quality is ok but not superior, not a high quality zipper or cuffs. I agree that the old LLbean products are better and warmer.

Yes, it's lightweight, but not warm at all. Nice, but I expected something better for that price.

Runs small around the waist and has short arms. I tried to order a size larger when my regular size didnt fit, and it was so large I was swimming in it. I had to return due to sizing

I did not keep the coat. I thought it would not be warm enough for vey cold weather.

I had this same jacket for many years and loved it. I bought this one to replace it as the zipper broke. This one is much thinner and not as warm.

The ultralight coat fits on top and sleeves but flares out on the bottom to a wide tent like fit which is unflattering and not very stylish. I would like it to be more fitted on the bottom

Just average to say the least. Very, very light weight. Saturday night it is predicted to be 18 degrees. I'll know if it's going to keep me warm enough .DownTek will be good if it works My husband said he the coat it is "unattractive". A plus is that the hood actually fits ones head. A rarity! Fit is just o.k. I ordered the petite xl. I can't recommend it due to price. Not what I expect from LL Bean.

Nicely made coat except for the zippers. The zippers on the pockets were rough and scratchy. It was uncomfortable to take my hands in and out of the pockets. Also the main coat zipper was not as heavy a weight as other LLB coats and jackets I've purchased. It wasn't as easy to zip up, being lightweight. I was concerned that it might not hold up. Past coats had heavy duty zippers which really separated LLB from other manufacturer's coats. Other than this I would have liked to keep the coat.

Not the quality we expected & not windproof enough

I loved the coat until feathers started coming out of it.

I was expecting so much more from this coat. Not very warm or cozy for a full length winter coat. The color black is ruined with an ugly gray colored hood interior and neck area.