Customer Reviews L.L.Bean Mountain Classic Down Parka

This coat is perfect for keeping out the cold. Runs large. One problem... smells terrible. Even after washing. Washing again to hopefully get out the smell. I really hope it goes away because otherwise it would be my new favorite coat.

The size is okay. Too big on top, fits on the bottom (but that's my body shape) I was hoping it would be longer based on the photos but alas the model must be a bit short. My problem is the smell. It smells truly awful. I tried it on and now my clothes smell like it too. Like belching awful. I don't have ll bean store anywhere near me, if I brought this in I think they would be ashamed of themselves. If I want to return it I have pay a shipping fee and lose out on the sale. I want to keep this jacket BUT IT LITERALLY STINKS.

I wound up returning this coat. It is warm but the sleeves in petite small were way too short a problem for me in Chicago weather. The other areas of the coat fit generously. Also the waist becomes very bulky when you pull the elastic waist ties. I would have preferred the coat be cut closer on the waist area.

I like the parka, it is well made and warm. The length is great for Minnesota winters and sitting on a cold car seat. The zipper is my main complaint; it is designed for left handed people. The majority of people are RIGHT handed which makes zipping this parka less convenient. The outer flap over the zipper is on the right side and there's a flap on the left side on the inside of the coat. When I am zipping up the coat, the zipper often catches on one of the two flaps. I am worried that one day that the zipper will eventually create a hole in either flap. I like to zip my coats and jackets without giving it much thought, however I feel the need to make a conscious effort to avoid catching the zipper on the fabric. I am hoping this coat lasts for at least a couple of years, time will tell. It is inconvenient to have to operate the zipper with my left hand or to reach around the front flap in order to zip with my right hand.

disappointed, love the style and it's a well made jacket. light weight but not warm in the windy winter 45f. besides, metal button leave smells on my fingers. I returned it. Sadly.

LL Bean needs to get better designers for their winter coats,, three issues: 1) zipper was very irritating when zipped up to my neck/cheeks 2) pockets are soooo small maybe good for only a Kleenex! 3) the hood was oddly sized because when i had it up i it blocked my vision.. just a wonky coat but i did love the navy color and certainly want to support LL Bean but not if the coats dont fit or have good hoods or pockets

I originally fell in love with this jacket but after a month it started pilling

I ended up returning this coat. It didn't feel right and the pockets were very annoying. There's two pockets on each side but they're inside each other. I kept trying to put my keys in the smaller pocket and then they would fall on the ground. My other issue with the coat was the length. I thought this would cover my bottom at least but it doesn't. I went back to my Columbia jacket. Also the pull cords on the zippers are not adhered to the zipper someone just twisted a piece of cord. They fell off when I tried to zip my coatjust cheaply made.

Bought for daughter for Christmas, she loves it! Warm and cut. Sizing accurate.

The hood on the parka is way oversized. The pockets are small. The zipper is tricky and the snaps are cumbersome. The only thing I liked about it was the burgundy color. If I had an LL Bean store in the area I could have tried it on in person and elected not to purchase it. Now I have to pay the shipping cost for returning it.

The hoods are too big on all the jackets (in this style) I tried. The hoods are not proportionate to the jacket body. Tightening the hood drawstrings makes it worse. See photos. The hood needs an adjustment strap in the back. Who has a head that big in proportion to the body anyway? Useless hood. I considered sewing adjustable straps on the back since I really do like the jacket otherwise but why!? when LLBean should have done this correctly in the first place. I will return it this week, and will buy a jacket with a good hood in a different store.

I bought this in black last year...and love it. So this year bought one for my daughter who is in college in Pullman WA. The hood will not stay on, so she is constantly having to snap it back on. so bummer.

Love the look and warmth of this coat but how did they mess up the pockets so badly?! They are so far down the length of the coat that it isn't comfortable to have your hands in them and anything you try to keep in them falls out immediately. Unfortunately I'll be returning this coat.

I wanted to love this jacket; it is so warm and fits well. I purchased it in January; however, I had to exchange it a month later because a button came off, as in February. I wore the new one for only 2 months (February and March), and the material has pilled. I do not wear this jacket for anything other than in my car, and it gets hung up on a coat rack wherever I go. I brought it to the store, and they said, unfortunately, I can't get a different jacket because this does not look like a manufacturer issue (I respect and understand policies), but I'm sad and disappointed in the quality of the jacket, especially considering LLBean is known for their products to be used for outdoor rugged situations. So please do not buy this jacket if you are planning to use it for anything "rugged."

Wanted a heavy down parka for the chilly Winter morning walks. The Women's Mountain Classic Down Parka is thin and does not keep you warm. A fleece sweater is required as a base layer at 32F and below.

VERY DISAPPOINTED..SNAPS/ZIPPER DIFFICULT TO OPERATE..ESP. IN THE COLD!

I asked this jacket as a Christmas gift to my husband. My mother-in-law is a super LLBean fan and always said goods things about this brand. Anywaysthe jacket is warm enough for where I live but the feathers are coming out. The zipper stuck because has a bad quality. Less than. 1 month wearing and I am going to return, sadly! One more thing, it's not feminine and looks like I am 2x bigger than I really am.

I bought this coat in August 2024 for this winter wearing. While I tried it on, I did not turn it inside out and examine all the seams. I found that the inside seam on the left sleeve is not completely sewn when I went to wear it for the first time. There is at least 6 inches of stitching missing.

This coat is beautiful, I purchased it in black and I was super excited about it. I received it in October of this year (2024). I am not sure if there are some quality control issues as of late but this coat is not warm, at all. The material feels cheap. I am disappointed I dished out $199 for a parka that I was looking forward to keeping for years to come. However, now I am back in the market for a new coat.

The first reason I returned it is that the pockets are too shallow. You could not safely keep your keys or wallet there or warm your hands. The second reason it that it is not as warm as claimed. I was too cold in 35 degree weather.

I really wanted to like this coat. There is a lot to it that I like. The extra small petite fits me well with plenty of room in the arms to wear a warm winter sweater underneath. (5'0, 108 lbs). The kelp green color is appealing. The zipper and snaps work well. But oh my dear - those pockets and hood! As others have noted, the pockets aren't deep enough for your hands, and I noticed today on a walk that at a mere 58 degrees, my hands seek the comfort of a pocket. And that hood! It is so oversized that you simply can't see where you are going. Maybe it fits while worn over a hat, but to me, part of the charm of a hood is that it's always on call, even when you forgot or lost your hat. Sadly, these oversized hoods seem to be an ongoing issue with LLBean outerwear.

Bought on 3/20/2024 I have had it a little over two weeks. Went to snap the pocket closed to find the snap had come off. It's stuck in the contacting piece. Super sad. The crazy Maine weather we've had this jacket has been great other than this. For the price the snaps shouldn't be popping off.

I wanted to love this coat, but every time I reached for it, I put it back in the closet because the zippers drove me crazy. They are stitched too close to the fabric and got caught every time, especially the bottom-up zipper. The pockets are too shallow to hold gloves or a phone, and for keeping hands warm. I returned it,

I bought this coat last year and the zipper broake this year. Not the quality I expect for the price you pay. I am very disappointed.

This coat was too bulky and looked like wearing a marshmallow. I've had a couple of LL Bean winter coats in medium size petite that have fit perfectly. This one didn't. I returned it.