Customer Reviews L.L.Bean Classic Raggwool Crew Sweater Regular

I had to buy a men's sweater because you do not sell women's wool crew neck sweaters. I would have liked for it to be lighter weight.

I have 2 of these from an earlier time. The new version seems to be more loosely woven than those.

I am 5' 10 and 140 lbs. I have broad shoulders relative to my weight. This Medium sweater was too big; too long in sleeves and torso and too big front to back. I washed it and put in the dryer, which helped, but unsurprisingly created serious pilling. I like it (warm) and wear it despite the issues. I hope this is helpful.

Small is very long. And the sweaters ball a great deal

This men's sweater medium sized was a smaller than the usual men's medium and will be returned

It's a great sweater but the sizing is problematic. I'm 5'10", chest 40, I got a medium. The sleeves were too long and the the shoulder width to wide.

Tall was WAY too long. I'm 6'4" and it was below the fly. Not a great look for a sweater.

returned; size is too big! I guess if I weighed 20lbs more a medium wouldn't be huge on my 6'1.5", 170lb frame.......

The sweater is great except for the Tall sizing. I'm a 6' 2" tall dude with a long torso and I wear my pants low on the hips, but this thing still comes down past the crotch in my pants and fits kinda like a mini skirt for men. The problem that I have with most Regular size shirts is that the sleeves are too short but that is NOT the case with this sweater. The sleeves on the Med Regular fit great. See pics for comparison between Regular and Long...

Somewhat fair quality. I shop at LL Bean,(have been for years), but the quality of this one, I am not sure. I almost returned it after one wear. I just didn't want the hustle.

I love LLB but their sizes are everywhere. I went through the thing on their website to determine correct size. They said medium was a perfect fit. I am a 40reg and the site said this is for 38-40. Wrong. My wife started laughing when I put it on. It looked like the time I was 7 and had to wear my dads sweater. HUGE. Hung on me like a dress. Now I'm out 6.50 sending something back that should have been labeled with an L instead of an M. Maybe I should have ordered a small? If you like a slimmer fit definitely do not buy this sweater in your normal size. Aside from that the construction of the sweater was excellent. Boy did I want that thing to fit!

This is it. I'm just giving up on L.L. Bean. Half of their stuff is now made overseas and the sizes are enormous. Seriously I'm not a tiny man--I can wear a Banana Republic medium sweater--but an L.L. Bean small makes me look like a 10 year old in Daddy's clothes. Seriously, we're not all Vikings out here. That said, I'm giving the sweater 3 stars because I really love the color of the ragg wool and nobody else seems to make it.

I recently purchased a few different sweaters, this one included, and while they are well made the sizing is laughable. Based on the guide and previous experience I bought an XL Tall but, as another reviewer has said, they look like dresses they are so long. Trying to figure out what size to get next will be the tricky part.

It fits bigger than a large should fit.

Nice and comfy, but too long, makes it look too casual.

The knitting is a very loose weave and I can feel the air rush through as I walk. It's mildly itchy but nothing too bothersome, feels like rough yarn. Seems like the sweater could use a light shrink to tighten everything up. Might be worth sizing up with that in mind. The fit is boxy and I wish they had a small / tall option.

It's nice and comfortable; however, it's really large, especially in the arms. A small in any other brand usually fits me but I am swimming in this sweater.

Ditto from another review. Smells like a wet dog, even after washing and laying outside for 2 days. I've been buying from LLBean for over 30 years, and this is the first item I have not been 100% satisfied with. I am returning this sweater and will look for another option. 3 stars because I love LLBean and the easy return policy, but not the sweater itself.

This sweater is perfect for the outdoors on a cold winter day. Good quality yarn. Looks great. I gave it only three stars because I ordered a large size as I always do for shirts and sweaters, and this one is too big. Especially the arms, which are a good 2 inches longer than normal.

It was great for a week or so and then it lost its shape at the bottom.

Nice looking sweater and definitely warm, but at 6 ft tall and around 180 lbs the medium feels like an unshapely large

Very loose weave; not as warm or durable as a traditional (tighter weave) sweater.

Was wonderful until it got damp from snow, then it smelled like a stock yard!!!!! We've laundered it several times and no luck, total trash!!!!!

Returned because it was much larger than expected and not up to the quality of LL Bean's products over the years.

owned sweater less than one year. loved it at first. now it is pilling in the back.Not worn that much. Not the quality I expect from LL Bean. Will be returning this sweater