Customer Reviews L.L.Bean Plus Size Primaloft Packaway Jacket
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at L.L. Bean
Has not been cold enough to comment. For now, I think the jacket is a bit overpriced. I find that misses (reg) Tees' sleeves are too short; also, there is a great difference in the weight of the fabrics. Most of the fabrics are of good quality (color, laundering and pilling).
Marguerite B,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at L.L. Bean
Very big, had to return.
I am 5'4" 122 lbs and ordered a small. It was huge. I wish the actual garment measurements were available before purchasing, had to return and didn't want to order/return XXSP and XXS and XSP and XS just to figure out what size I need.
Kate,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at L.L. Bean
Loved the color, well made, but . . . did not meet my expectations for warmth. It's a fall jacket - not for winter. I was cold wearing it outside when it was 35 degrees. Will not likely wear it in colder weather. I also was very disappointed that the zipper was only one way. Based on my past experience with LL Bean outerwear and the price of this jacket, I expected a two-way zipper that can open from both top and bottom. This jacket is not LL Bean at its finest.
Janet,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at L.L. Bean
my fault, but i ordered the size i needed but i am between a petit and a regular and ordered the regular and it is just too long. When i have ordered the petit i find the sleeves especially a little short. otherwise it is nice weight jacket for the fall and as a layer in the winter.
NH O,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at L.L. Bean
I just got this jacket. Not what I was expecting. Very light weight. Wore a long sleeve sweater with mock neck under it and was cold in 35 degree weather. Late spring or early fall jacket. Pretty pricey for a jacket like this. Maybe worth half the price.
Kate,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at L.L. Bean
It's a great jacket except for the zipper. It unzippers from the bottom. I oversized the jacket so it wouldn't strain the zipper since I read of some complaints. Will send it back. I also prefer 2-way zippers.
Mama H,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at L.L. Bean
Returned. Arms too long and weird shape that sticks out on the hips. Color and construction were good.
Susanw,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at L.L. Bean
I've worn this jacket for a few seasons now. It's not very warm unless shoveling snow on a calm day. Wind blows right thru it so often I wear a wind breaker over it. The horrible zipper splits nearly every time I use it. The fit was odd, tight thru shoulders & top of sleeves so I ordered up a size so to be able to comfortable wear a sweater under it to provide more warmth. At the time I kept the jacket because it is lightweight and I hate heavy jackets. Regret that decision every time I wear it. Should have returned it or something warmer & wind resistant.
COMtnGal,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at L.L. Bean
Love the styling, fit, colors, pockets, sleeve length, and zippers.
Hate that most parts of the jacket are less than 1/8" thick and it feels like there is NO insulation in places. Not warm at all.
LLBean, please make some lightweight, non-down jackets styled like this one, but put some actual insulation in them. I don't care whether it's packable or not.
KCZ41,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at L.L. Bean
I was expecting more warmth from this coat. While outside pumping gas in 36 degrees with light wind, it felt like the wind was blowing right through. I like how thin the coat is and the true to size fit, but wish it was a little warmer. I do have room to layer bulkier clothing underneath, though.
Jmartin028,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at L.L. Bean
It felt frumpy, not sporty. :-( I originally purchased this jacket 6 years ago. Was so excited to buy a replacement because it had been my favorite coat year round for 6 years! Sorely disappointed when I tried on the new jacket. Was longer on the back side, baggier fit, and sleeves were tight in shoulders but baggy and long. Looked like a "Mom" coat, not a sporty coat. I will be returning it. I am so disappointed.
WolfeboroLover,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at L.L. Bean
Very soft and light weight but too big and the sleeves were inches to long for a petite. Have to return.
Coffeelover,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at L.L. Bean
It's just not for my body shape. The arms are too wide and bulky, the hip area is too wide, too. I've had a few Bean jackets in the past and P-XS has been my size, but not this time.
Kiki,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at L.L. Bean
i do not like the navy color with the pale blue zipper. It is not the marine blue I was looking for. I bought the off white last year and loved it but the contrasting zipper on the blue cheapens the look. And I do wish the LLBean symbol was not on the front of the coat.
Westmoreland,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at L.L. Bean
I like the jacket, but it isn't very warm now the snow is falling. They should call this a sweater not a winter jacket.
AlpineViews,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at L.L. Bean
I love the look of this jacket. However it's not warm at all. I wore it this morning over a turtleneck sweater. It was 35 degrees out and I was VERY cold!! I had expected to wear it with layers when I'm traveling, but I don't think this jacket will work after all. I'm keeping the jacket, but I'm disappointed that it's not what I expected.
Yiayia,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at L.L. Bean
My teenaged daughter has this jacket (in ivory) and loved it so much she convinced me to get one of my own. I ordered it in the gorgeous Juniper color and was shocked that the lining was a horrible green/navy print reminiscent of a bad 1990s sofa. As hers was lined in the same material inside and out, and the photos online do NOT show the lining at all, I assumed it would be the same with the Juniper color. The jacket is amazing (super light, and shockingly warm), and the outside color is even better in person, but I am disappointed I am going to have to keep it zipped so the lining doesn't show. :(. Updated photos that show linings are desperately needed. So conflicted about returning it!!
ArwMommy,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at L.L. Bean
I actually returned this because the description said it was red..........it was a rust color...more orange than red.........
Gidget,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at L.L. Bean
The jacket isn't warm enough given the temperatures for which it was supposed to be comfortable. Since that was my primary reason for buying it, the jacket is much less useful. I have shopped at LL Bean for Over forty years and this is a great disappointment. It erodes my trust in the products.
Thelmalouise,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at L.L. Bean
This was true to size, I guess, except that if you wear winter clothes under it--sweaters, sweatshirts, etc--it would be too snug. Arms felt snug even without winter clothes underneath.
Anom,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at L.L. Bean
This jacket was awfully thin and not warm enough for my travel needs. In addition, it was very easy to get the zipper stuck when zipping the jacket up or down because the fabric was thin and easily got stuck in the zipper. The fit was excellent. Returned it.
Goanna04606,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at L.L. Bean
Loved the weight. Armholes too tight. Needs a two-way zipper or side vents as it is too tight sitting down.
Barb,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at L.L. Bean
Ordered this jacket in the beautiful turquoise color. Love the fit, but today's weather was sunny, breezy, and in the high 50's and I was COLD with both a light sweater and a camisole underneath!! Holding the jacket up to the light, the Primaloft looks very thin. I would equate this jacket's warmth to a light sweatshirt, nothing more.
GtLady,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at L.L. Bean
The fit and color are good, however, it is light weight, no hood, and over priced for the jacket.
I am returning it to Eastview Mall to sent back.
Oldcustomer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at L.L. Bean
I have a couple of the previous versions of this jacket and love them. Since they were starting to look their age, figured I would get a new one. I love the slightly longer length and the pockets but a large fits like a medium in the chest and shoulders. Not happy about that! Not sure if I will return it yet. I think the next size up would be too big on the lower half.
VaMom11,
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