Customer Reviews L.L.Bean Ultralight 850 Down Sweater Jacket

I am 5'8", 128 lbs, long arms and legs. I purchased a SMALL in green. I need at least a 23" arm length and this sleeve length is perfect. It has a raglan shoulder design which is very comfortable. There is enough room for a thermal base layer to be worn underneath. The green color is more a mint/sea foam green than it looks on the website. The interior is a light blue teal color. It is super lightweight but very effectively blocks wind. I like that the back is slightly longer so it covers the butt while bending forward (as in cycling). There is a neck loop for hanging on a hook and an interior breast pocket. It also washes very well. I have other packable down jackets but all of them lose feathers which created a mess when I used for travel in Ireland and Scotland. So far this one has not lost a feather even through a wash cycle. I hung it up to air dry.

This jacket is lighter than it looks, which makes it very easy to travel with. Perfect for late winter to early spring

This coat is everything I expected and more! Fit is perfect. Warner than I thought and wind resistant for sure. I am 5'2 and 135 lbs and busty. I got the petite medium and it is perfect.

Beautifully made, good quality, nice color, light weight and warm enough for our cold winters here in the NW.

Very lightweight and so warmand the style is flattering.

love love it. I own one for about 8 years and other than a little wear and tear is still perfect. U definitely can't go wrong with this coat.

Love it, just what I was looking for when my long Ultralight 850 Down Coat is too much.

It IS lightweight. Perfect for chilly morning walks.

I love this down sweater. I bought the medium petite. And I am 5 ft 2 in 135 lbs and 34DDD for reference. Perfect fit and I can wear a heavy sweater under it . I have wanted one for a few years now. Wish I had ordered sooner!

I love this Down Sweater. It is the perfect weight and warmth for where I live. It keeps the wind out and sheds water. What more could you want. Plus a lovely rose color!

My new go-to jacket for dry winter days or under a shell on snowy days. Light weight, warm, great color (navy blue) and fits perfectly in the petite size - thank you, thank you LL Bean for quality petite items!

I love the fit, the warmth and how it looks! Exactly what I was looking for!

It is lightweight and not bulky. The stitching is attractive.

Love this jacket ! Just what I was looking for I am 5'4" and it is a great length on me . Falls just below my hip. I walk a lot and some mornings it is between high 20s low 30s and with a warm shirt it keeps me warm.

Great lightweight but warm jacket to wear everyday it's cold outside! Love it!

Nice weight and not too hot. Pink color is a little bright but not flashy

I was taken by the color and it did not disappoint! I wish it were a bit more fitted (maybe side darts) but it is a great jacket, very warm and wind resistant. Small would have been too tight. THe term "sweater" is certainly misleading in the name so be cautious of that.

Comfortable, warm, wind-resistant and feels great. Roomy fit, sleeves long enough, and covers the derrire. Color is a beautiful muted, golden undertone rose.

The sweater arrived in an ENVELOPE. This may be the most perfect garment I've ever purchased. It is practically weightless, yet keeps me warm and comfortable. It is ideal to wear while driving and will not overwhelm me wearing it on an airplane. Pricey, but well worth it.

This jacket is just as excellent as the one my son has and paid more for. He suggested the Bean for me and was spot on.

Great quality, easy to wear, lightweight warmth. Despite having several jackets, I keep reaching for this one. Medium fits perfectly on my 5'8, 140 pounds.

Just what I was looking for. Excellent light weight warm cozy jacket. I do not like driving with jacket/coat as I find it uncomfortable and restrictive. Not with this great jacket. Love the color (faded jade). I have received many compliments.

It runs a little large. I got the XS and can easily fit several layers under it, including a hoodie sweatshirt. Go down one size if you want a more fitted look. Or order true to your size if you want room to layer under it. Love the feel, warmth, and look.

Although the name "down sweater" sounds strange to me, this is exactly what I was looking for. And I liked it so much, after a couple of weeks of wearing it, I bought another in a different color. The beauty of this garment is its layering ability. You can wear it with a down vest underneath and you're nice and warm and you don't look like the Michelin Man. You can wear it as an extra-warm layer under a winter coat. If you need to carry it 'just in case,' it squishes down to an amazingly small size, there if you need it, without hogging all the space in your bag. It's just what I wanted, very high quality materials and construction, and I love it.

I ordered this for my sister, who is always cold. It is working very well for her! She washed it this past Sunday and it is just like new!