Customer Reviews L.L.Bean Mountain Classic Fleece Jacket

I purchased this for a recent trip. Terrific styling. Comfortable fit. My complaint is that the material has already pilled. It's been washed twice and I am disappointed. If it looked like this after a year's wear, I would have been fine with it, but not too happy about it happening immediately. I will probably see about returning it.

I had a wonderful LL Bean fleece from many years ago that I managed to leave in an airport a year ago. I wanted to replace it, because I loved the black fleece I had. It went with everything, was solid black, so I could wear it teaching when classrooms were chilly -- not too sporty. This one is kind of dark gray, not a true black. The zippers are much more casual, and not appropriate for even casual professional wear. Please get rid of the LL Bean logo patch on the jacket -- also makes it less versatile. The other major flaw for me is that the zipper on my old jacket was a two way zipper -- it could be zipped from the bottom or the top. I hope LL Bean brings back the two way zippers!

I love wearing this jacket so much I've barely taken it off since it arrived a week ago. Unfortunately, it's pilling. I bought two. Black and blue. The black is more of a charcoal. The blue is delightful. But the pilling is an issue.

I get fleece" lint" on my blouses from the inside of the jacket. I have't washed it yet.

The specs on this jacket sounded great and the quality was fine. I ordered 2 and had high hopes. However some LL Bean garments are a terrible fit for me. They are narrow in the shoulder and much too wide at the hip. The jackets were unflattering and uncomfortable and had to return. Wish they had fit better.

I'm undecided if I'm keeping this jacket. The main problem is it's too long both in body and arms. The chest sizing is ample. The jacket doesn't seem very warm but i haven't tested that fully. I like the feel of the fleece but the length may cause me to return it.

This is not quite the same quality as other fleece jackets I've purchased. It is not Polartec brand fleece and feels thinner. Also, really dislike the commercial appearance of LL Bean label. I will see if I can cut this off.

This jacket appears to be warm and nicely made. It fits in the shoulders but flares out and is far too wide in the hip area. Not the first time I've had this problem with LL Bean jackets. I am 5'5", weigh 117 pounds, 35" bust, 36" hips.

Like the jacket and the color - purple - however, what is with the ultra tight hem on the jacket? I have it extended to the extreme and it is too way tight - who would want a jacket so tight at the hem line? What's the purpose? I've been tempted to simply cut this elastic out! I'd return it but the colors this season are really depressing. Winter is a time for uplifting colors instead of muddy/dreary colors. Not happy with this jacket for that reason only - otherwise the color is awesome, the fit elsewhere is perfect.

This jacket is not for those of us with a short neck. As the photos indicate, the collar is not designed to lay flat. When zipped, the turtleneck is too high; when unzipped, the edges of the collar poke the sides of my neck. I'm sorry that it has been returned. I will need to stick to the fleece fabrics that are more pliable.

Got this for my daughter. This is a great fleece but runs small. Had to exchange for the next size up. Have been surprised with Bean over the past year or so with sizes and shrinkage. Not like the old Bean.

The fit and color are great, but the fleece tends to shed and stick to other clothes. You'll definitely need a lint remover on hand, which can be inconvenient and a bit embarrassing since the lint gets everywhere each time you wear the jacket.

I waited so long to purchase this red fleece as it has always been sold out in my size. Unfortunately, the color is a much darker maroon. It is still nice, but not really what I wanted. I'm debating on returning this or not. Very disappointed in L.L. Bean for not being truthful with their product.

the navy blue was much darker in the AD. I was disappointed in the faded blue color

Runs small, I have been wearing my old LL Bean fleece, same size, but cut a little fuller.

I am very disappointed in this jacket. After a few wears the arms started pilling and when I washed it, the whole jacket pilled all over. I can't wear the jacket anymore. I have never had any issues with anything from LL Bean until this jacket.

this is a really flattering and warm fleece jacket, and the rosewood color is so pretty. unfortunately, after wearing it once, i washed it, and there was fuzz everywhere, so i returned it. i so wish bean would go back to using polartec - i bought several in the olden days, and they never gave me a problem, and frankly looked much richer, as well. so, the style is perfect, but the material, no.

Love the thick fleece and the color, wear it both inside and out

This jacket fits smaller than I was hoping and the fleece is very thin. Thinking of returning it.

I have been wearing these for years, esp every day in winter months. I ordered the same size as in the past, however they are too snug. My weight and measurements remain the same. This, along with the different fleece feel will cause me to return them.

Medium was too tight around the middle but fit well in sleeve length and shoulders, so I knew a large would be too big. I am 80, and have put on some weight around the middle. How about a more relaxed fit for us older women?

I just bought this jacket and I love the color, fit, and how soft it is. But the first time I wore it little balls of fuzz appeared all over the outside. When I brushed the fabric little micro fibers blew off it. It makes me sad to return it as I really do like it. But I am afraid of ingesting or breathing in the fibers.

This is a little small, too fitted, not lined, and about 5" too short - NOT the beloved comfy and warm. longish, loose jacket I live in and thought I was getting again.

The zipper pull is sewn on the left (male) side even though jacket is stamped "Women's". Confusing. Wouldn't be able to get used to that after a lifetime of zipper pulls on the right. The sleeves are about 1-2" too long for me (and I have long arms). Also, not "slightly fitted" on me -- too wide/large. Returned.

It did not fit like the old fleece jackets so I sent it back and canceled my order for the second fleece. My old ones still fit well. This one was too tight in the midriff. If I went up a size the other parts would not have fit. It was a real disappointment.