Customer Reviews L.L.Bean Mountain Classic Fleece Vest

I purchased both the xs and petit small and both were too roomy. I wasn't crazy about the style--otherwise I would have ordered a smaller size. Seemed a little dowdy. I didn't like the seam above the pockets and in fact felt the diagonal pockets were too emphasized. I like a "perpendicular" slit zipper pocket on the side. I like the fleeces of years ago that had only "side" seams and simple slit pockets. I do like adjustable bottoms or elasticized bottoms on vests.

I got this vest as a back order after Christmas. Was so excited Jan 5..,fit is great , color too but the fabric is cheap and pills under arms. I will not purchase again and disappointed in Beans selection and approval of quality.

I bought it real big.usually an xl..because I really wanted it and they only had 2x left ....quality of fleece is not the usual for llbean...I do love the fact it's long being so tall....I have vests from llbean that are over 20 years old long cozy fleece were amazing....my new one does not compare.....they need to have longer vests...and how about pink....

I really liked the look of the fleece with it's more trim side seams and longer length, but the fabric was the issue. It stretched out and looked sloppy after one wear; it is not a hefty, quality fleece and I never enjoyed wearing it. It lacks the softness and thickness of LL Bean fleeces I have purchased in the past.. Disappointed to have to return it,but it just wasn't worth the hefty price of $59.

I purchased this vest only because the Trail Model Polartec Fleece vest is no longer available. I have 5 different colors of the Trail Model that I've purchased over the years and love them, but this Mountain Classic Fleece is a poor substitute. It began pilling almost immediately. A pill remover will remedy that but what good does it do if you have to do it all the time; I live in Vt. so I wear this under a coat a lot, and it pills everywhere. I also don't care for the mid-line seam. It's warm, so I continue to wear it, but I'd love to see the Trail Model available again.

I have several problems with this black fleece vest. (1) It is dark charcoal, not black. (2) The fabric is stiff and not comfy. It has been washed and dried 3 times and is not softening up. I have a 2-3 year old fleece jacket from LLB that I love and that they no longer sell. I will not order another vest. I kept it because we were leaving on a trip and I needed something warm to take.

WOULD HAVE REALLY LIKED THE VEST WITHOUT THE SEAM AROUND THE MIDDLE. THE SEAM DIDN'T ENHANCE THE LOOK. IN FACT IT MADE THE FABRIC FALL STIFFLY BECAUSE OF IT. LOSE THAT SEAM. OTHER THAN THAT, THE QUALITY IS FINE.

I could not find an indication of length before I ordered. Would like longer but will keep. Not sure that gold bits add much I may remove. Also I certainly hope I can remove the llbean logo successfully I am not in the habit of advertising products.

Disappointed because even though not warm and thick not lacks the two features I've always looked for in all my LLBean vests that were priced lower than this one. Big insidenn be pocket for phone Chest pocket LLBEAN's unfortunately is raising prices at the expense of beloved features.

I just purchased this item because I thought it was perfect...esp the color however the texture was rough and scratchy...exp around the color....and if I turned it down it would not stay

Fabric felt horrible -- material had a chemical feel. Returned.

If you had a previous Bean vest and thought this would be the same, think again. This one is a box, not fitted. Heavy fabric but not stylish and not styled to wear to office.

I loved the weight of this vest, but it has no inside pockets which is a must for me. Sadly, I returned it.

This is a nice feminine fit. I like the tailoring at the hips.

Used to love LL Bean fleece vests. However, the quality has gone downhill. Waste of time and energy ordering online. Stiff, cheap. Going forward will only purchase in-person

I was disappointed with the arm holes sticking out in the front so the vest is being returned.

Cute color (orange), true to size. It's been washed 3 times and covers my tops in fuzz. Pretty sure it'll all wind up in the lint trap eventually. It's not warm, but to me that's a plus because I only wanted it to have extra pockets.

Good color & fabric but it runs very large. I ordered a Medium/Petite but it was very long & too big under arms. I gave it to a family member.

My husband bought this off the rack just because I smiled when I saw it. I put it on before we got into the car and we drove back to our home less than a hour away. The seat belt was covered in lavender fleece. We were shocked because a large amount of my winter wardrobe is from LL bean. When we returned back home I hung it up in my closet and a few days later pulled an article of clothing next to the vest and it too has lavender fleece material on it as well. So disappointed

I really wanted to love this vest. The design and fabric seemed hopeful. However, the fit was TERRIBLE. The neck opening was way to big--as were the arm holes. It was also too long. (Stick with classics and fit them as such). Very disappointed.

I really wanted to love this vest but am returning it. It's too thin. My LLB vest from years ago is still holding up; it's much thicker and a slightly larger cut.

The style and the shape of this vest was what I wanted. The big problem was that as I tried it on it shed to my shirt to a point that I had to wash it immediately. I checked the label and it said recycled polyester. Does it shed? I definitely didn't want to keep it, and sent it back.

I gave this 2 stars for the overall quality of the garment. The fabric was nice and the brick color very pretty. But unfortunately it had to go back because the armholes were cut way too large and they stuck out strangely at the bottom and bunched in the armpit area. Just not flattering. Disappointing and not up to LLB's usual standards. For sizing purposes: I am 5'4", 106lbs, slender frame. Ordered an XS which fit nicely, other than the armholes, and would have allowed me to wear it over a sweater.

I returned the vest: It was charcoal not black. It didn't have any inside pockets

Pretty color and fun styling but the sizing is weird. I wear a small with llbean. Everything I order is a small. I am 5'4" and 122lbs. This vest was huge on me and strangely proportioned.