Customer Reviews L.L.Bean Mountain Classic Fleece Vest

I liked the color and the feel of this vest. The small I ordered was a little larger than I expected it to be, but I ended up returning it because the arm-holes flared out too much for me. I wanted a vest to wear over tee-shirts to keep my core a little warmer and to stash my keys, I.D., and phone in the pockets. If I wore bulky sweaters, it would have been fine.

It is a nice weight but not a great zipper. I think this vest is not LLBean usual quality & overpriced. I did keep it.

I loved this vest but had to send it back because it was too big for my Petite XS size. Wish it could come in my size.

The lavender color is very pretty. However be aware that the vest runs a full size larger. I always wear a small, but the size small vest was huge. The X-small I reordered fits okay but is still a little boxy. I wish LL Bean would make their clothing more fitted for older athletic women like myself who don't carry extra pounds. Isn't that what LL Bean is all about? Healthy living and the outdoors?

This is very well made , but runs large for a medium.

The vest is terrific, but it runs large. An XS fit me like a Men's med. No issues with the rest of the vest. It is made really well with great quality and durable material. I WISH it fit, I could see it being a staple for me. (The XS petite, Hi-Pile fleece vest fit me much better.)

WIth the odd seem placement, it looked like the old empire waistline. Very unflattering. I returned

I removed the label, the pull tabs on the zippers ,the cinch cord around the bottom, and the loop at the back of the collar. I like this vest very much without those added items and I would have given it 5 starts without them. The color is very nice and the fabric is warm and comfortable.

I am 5'4, 36C, and have a short torso. The regular size is roomy but a bit too long. I am returning for a petite version. Quality seems good.

I like the color but do not like the LLBean logo patch on the front. If I had seen that when I ordered it, I would not have bought it. I don't like such labels on the outside of clothing. I feel like I'm being a billboard. Also, the vest is a little too long.

This vest is beautifully made, as are all LLBean products, but the style is simply too long. If it came with a 2-way zipper, it would work well, but as it is it doesn't work when sitting, driving, etc.

I have worn many "Trail" fleece vest from LLBean. As soon as the weather cools off, I wear them over 3/4 sleeved-t- shirts and later on over t-necks. They look nice and I feel comfortable in them. I often coordinate the t-shirts with the color of the vest, and I have had complements about them. I felt it was time to add another pretty color to my "cooler weather" wardrobe. I was a bit disappointed about the yellow/ brown cords that were attached to all the zipper pulls, there were three of them for two pockets and the closure of the vest. It was also used for the hanging loop at the collar. I didn't like the cords in front of the vest, and I took them off. Then I looked at the LLBean label on the chest, I didn't like it either and almost returned the vest. Instead I took the label carefully off with a seam ripper. The vest looks much better now, and I will enjoy wearing it. Please, the vest looks sporty enough as it is, but adding labels in full view and cords make your nice, quality closing look "so-so". You used to have your name embroidered discreetly embroidered on the hem of the vvests which was a much better way. This time I gave the vest three stars.

The collar does not lay correctly on my neck. It is heavier than I was hoping for

Received this vest in the mail and it was 2 days early!!! It is a nice quarry gray lightweight vest and it is somewhat small fitting. I usually purchase a medium in other brands but this is a large and it is snug in the hip. Also, the fleece does not look durable so I will have to be careful when laundering it on delicate. Specific instructions are NO DRY CLEANING. The vest hits just at the hip and I like the zippered pockets. Will reserve further comment until it is laundered and hopefully no shrinkage. I am 5'4" tall, 36B chest and 145 lbs.

I love the fit. I like the vest. When I took it out of the package it seemed fine. First time I wore it the polar fleece balled up on the back and front. I have washed it and it still has polar fleece balls that come off. Must have been a bad batch.

I ordered this vest in black. It is not black, but rather a charcoal color.

I like most everything about this vest except the toggles at the hem and the armholes. I like the overall design, style, and color (navy). The armholes are too big and the toggles make for a bulky bottom hem. I might try a smaller size to see if that fixes the armhole issue and then remove the toggles. LLBean: this is a good vest overall; just needs a little redesign.

A boring but functional fleece vest, kind of bulky (pockets) , washed out color & not as attractive as the previous/older model LLBean vests - disappointing

I love the look and quality of this best but literally haven't worn it a full day since I got it because the fabric touching my neck makes it itch like crazy. I just saw that I can return it as it has not been a full year so I will change it out for one made if something different.

I really like this item, but after three months the zipper pull fell off. I'm returning it for an exchange. Hopefully the next one will be better made.

After washing the zipper didn't shrink but the fleece did somewhat. Therefore the zipper now has a ripple and doesn't lie flat like in the photo. Disappointing.

I bought this vest when my former go-to black fleece vest finally wore out. The new one, both the women's and the men's versions, is NOT BLACK, to my huge disappointment. I am wearing it because I really need it, but it is deep charcoal and doesn't complete my outfits in a satisfactory way. If you have black jeans and want a truly black vest, this is not for you.

I normally love LL Bean clothes! And I would have kept this vest except for the fact that I ordered black and this black is not black. When I asked my husband what color it was, he said green. When I tried it on with a black shirt under it, it looked gray. So, I sent it back. I was sorry to do so because I really like the vest but the color just wasn't right for what I wanted.

I love the fit of the vest and the length, but after two washes the adjustable string on it broke. For the price you pay you would hope that it would not have problems right away. I would definitely buy another just for how comfortable it is.

The vest color and overall fit was true to what was advertised. However, I did not like the horizontal stitching line, across the vest and just above the pockets. This line cause puckering and the mirror visual was not pleasing to me. I prefer vertical stitching as/if needed or none at all.