Customer Reviews L.L.Bean Mountain Classic Fleece Vest

I do not like this vest because: (1) it is not black (it looks like charcoal) (2) it is not a warm feeling fleece (my 3 previous vests felt soft). Future purchases will NOT have recycled components. I am a 74 y.o. that looks for warmth, comfort, durability and minimal shrinking in my clothing from LLBean. Note: this vest was purchased last October, 2024.

I was looking for a fleece vest that fits my short torso. Don't normally order petite, but this worked. Not a fan of bold logos on clothing, but this will mostly be worn as a core layer inside my house that I tend to keep cool.

I have one I was gifted and find it is too short for me at 5'7" and also wouldn't it be nice if Beans brought in some fresh new colors? These are so drab and really been around for decades. When I open the closet I really have to look to see which clothes are mine and which are his.

my vest arrived today. when i put it on, i was shocked to see that the LLBean ad was so large and attention-getting. i won't want to wear it so will return it. i did look through the vests available here; the only one i see without the ad doesn't come in plus sizes, which i need as i am using a wheelchair full-time...disappointment number two.

Warm and well-made, I am overall happy with it... except for the color, which looked more pinkish mauve in the pictures, but is actually borderline beige, more dull and washed out in person. I guess I was hoping for a little more color.

Nice color and feel. Perfect for work where a sweater is too much.

I bought a Petite Medium, which is my usual size in LL Bean women's clothes. The vest was so large I could have fit a puffer jacket under it. The armholes were way too large, sagging down in an unattractive way. What has happened to standard sizing? Will return.

Vest Is warm and well-constructed, pockets large enough to hold iPhone securely, and zipper appears constructed to last. However, the color selection is uninteresting. The problem is that it adds undue bulk and is unflattering. This is the company's replacement for a much nicer version it offered 5 or so years ago: it had softer fleece and more graceful styling and fit.

This is a great vest but I wanted something a little less ballistic. No complaints about it at all,just was not what I expected

I had a very old wind breaker size M vest from Bean that finally gave out. I reordered a size M and it was huge. Sent it back for a S and honestly that's kind of big too. Kept it.

Even though I ordered a petite, this vest was too long for me. The fabric is comfortable. I am 5'3".

I wear vests a lot, but this was way too long. Returned.

I love how this fits and the warmth it adds. However, the vest sheds constantly. I'm tired of picking off orange fuzz from my shirts and pants! Very disappointing!

I love the fit of the vest and the color (I got teal), but it feels stiff and scratchy on my neck. I really wanted it to feel cozy and soft.

I kept this because I like the weight of the fleece and the teal color, and the secure zipper pockets. But it was a close call. I really dislike having to carefully remove the LL Bean label from the chest rather than be an unwilling billboard - and on this vest, unlike sweater fleece, it leaves a visible rectangular imprint anyway, even after washing and drying. Speaking of drying, it leaves a LOT of lint in the dryer. I also dislike that horizontal seam at around the waist - and I removed the added "bootlace" zipper pulls because I don't think they go with this vest. So it is useful and comfortable and I guess I'm keeping it, but I miss the truly classic style of my previous LLBean fleece vests.

Seam that runs across middle of vest (above pockets) makes for an unflattering look. Mid to heavy weight fleece more suitable for outside wear than around the house. Zippered pockets a plus.

Great color (purple), warm and well made. Unfortunately too large at chest/big gaps under arms (size XL). Returned.

Not Black! Same good LL Bean quality, but the vest is a dark grayish color. Piping is true black, but the fleece is not. I have several of these. This is the first one that is not true to color.

I wanted a nice warm vest to replace my old LLbean vest, but this one doesn't do it! I really, really dislike the "for no reason seam lines" above the pockets and below the pockets! They spoil the line of the vest and it doesn't fall nice and flat, seems to bunch at the seam lines! Not a flattering design!

This wasn't the usual high quality that one expects from L.L. Bean. The fabric wasn't soft nor did it have a nice drape. And, the prominent LOGO was really unattractive.

I returned vest. This vest was too large. I didn't want to bother trying a small. I was concerned a small would be too tight in the shoulders.

I really wanted to love this vest because of the fabric and great colors, but I returned it because the vest flares at the armholes and has no interior pockets.

I wanted so much to like this - useful fleece, pretty lavender color, LL Bean billboard logo that other reviews said could be (laboriously) removed - but it was cut strangely loose and bunchy around waist and hips. I think because of the large loosely constructed pockets? The fit was fine at shoulders and bust. I was sad to return it - such a pretty color - but off it went. I'm 5'5'' and 130 lbs, ordered my usual Medium.

3 to 4 rating; Great vest in every other way but black looks navy next to other black clothing. I'm sensitive to color shades and can't wear this vest next to true black, and since that's why I bought it (dot dot dot)

I haven't worn this vest much because when it's cold enough to need it my arms get cold too. And if I try to layer with it to keep my arms warm my core gets too hot and sweaty. I like the look of the vest but it isn't very practical.