Customer Reviews L.L.Bean Bean's Sweater Fleece Full Zip Jacket

Let me start by saying I have several of these jackets, and LOVE them. I ordered an XL in oatmeal. It is MUCH larger than any of the other XL jackets I have, and larger than a another color in my order that I gave as a gift. I returned the oatmeal jacket to a local retail store, hoping it was mislabeled and I could just swap it for another one that fit. My hopes were dashed when the other XLs fit the same way. I tried L, and it was just small enough that I didn't like how it looked. The person that helped said several people have said they are larger than previous versions. It's still a great jacket, but with the difference cut and sizing, I will sadly not purchase another.

This jacket is generously sized in the body, but the sleeves and hem are rather short. Unfortunately, washing it only exacerbated this issue and caused significant pilling.

Was so excited to get this jacket for Christmas from husband. It is soft, warm and looks great on. Wore jacket 3 times and zipper broke on pocket ... very frustrating considering price... thus the lower rating.

Love the color and style. Didn't have a choice in size. Had to get a large. Too big/long and can't adjust the sleeve length.

I would've given a five, but the color of the material for the pockets is white, so that if you unzip the pockets that white is prominently visible and does not look good against the beautiful blue color of the sweater.

While the cut and quality seem as good as other sweater fleeces I have, the one I purchased this year (full zip, sail cloth color, regular fit) seems to have much shorter sleeves than years past. Sadly, I will need to return because the sleeves are not going to keep me warm and cozy that short!

Ordered for my wife for a birthday present. Sizing was a 3X Plus. They sizing was way off. It was too small. It was no where near a 3X Plus.

I love this jacket - color & fabric. I returned it because the pocket lining was white & did not look good.

I ordered the size tall, which is great for the longer sleeve length (I am 5'10"), but the white lined pockets make it look like I have kleenex in my pockets. I am returning this, hopefully will find a size tall elsewhere.

This is a wonderful sweater. I have purchased 7 of these. My only complaint is the zipper pull breaks off after about a year or so. This has happened to 3 of my jackets so I don't think it is random. Otherwise I LOVE the product!

The sweater is warm but not very cozy. The neck zipper is very stiff making it uncomfortable to have the jacket zipped part way up. The fit is a little off. Not enough ease in the chest. I would return it but LLBean will just send me a credit instead of a refund.

Really nice jacket however the collar won't lay flat - it keeps flipping in your face

Very comfortable jacket and super cute, however I'm on my second jacket within 3 months. The sewing around the cuff seems to unravel and the fabric on the end will fall off. My current jacket I've had for about a month and the same thing is happening. Love this jacket, just wish it held up better

Great full zip fleece sweater. Sleeves run too long and tight. Not good for anything bulky, like a sweatshirt, beneath it. Also, pocket interior color should match the sweater color. White lining material is too noticeable.

I AM A LITTLE DISAPPOINTED WITH THE ONE JACKET. I SHOULD HAVE BOUGHTED IT IN A LARGE . WHEN YOU PUT IT ON IT STICKES TO THE SLEEVE OF THE TOP THAT YOU HAVE ON UNDERNEATH. I BOUGHT IT AS A GIFT. I SHOULD HAVE GIVEN HER A CERTIFICATE

I like this jacket and wore it daily until one of the zippers broke. Waiting for an exchange

I am 5'6 and approximately 140lbs. Based on other things I have purchased from LL Bean I ordered a small, but for some reason this jacket is extremely snug. I would suggest sizing up, as it is very uncomfortable to wear a jacket that is too small.

I have 2 other Bean's Sweater Fleece jackets, and they are part of my "winter uniform.". I love them and wear them constantly. I wanted another color, so I ordered this one. After receiving it though, I realized that I really, really dislike the contrasting trim. I returned this and ended up purchasing the men's version that I saw in the store.

Sweater is very nice however both pocket zippers broke the first time I wore it. Returned it and ordered another. I hope the second one holds up.

I really love the fit and color of this fleece and was about to purchase another one, when one of the zippers on the pockets detached after 1 year of wear. LL bean customer service said they typically aren't able to repair zippers on fleeces. Would rather have bought a fleece from a competitor brand with better durability.

Love the heft of the material, love the color. But the chest is too tight once you go beyond a t-shirt and the bottom half/belly area (between the pockets) poofs oddly away from the body for a very unattractive silhouette. Also, this is the first time I've found the sleeves too long on a petite item from LLBean. I could have tolerated the rest, really, but the sleeves combined with that LOUD LOGO was enough for me to put it back in the bag. The subtle embroidered logos are fine; the single-color and leather patch logos are fine. But the multi-colored patch logos just feel like I'm wearing a billboard. I hate that. And on a light color, it's just that much more obnoxious.

I expected a heavier jacket. This is just a lightweight fleece. Fits well and is made nicely, but just not what I was looking for.

I like everything about it except for the cut of the neckline. I usually leave my jacket a little open at the top, but this one looks skewed, lopsided when I do that, and I don't want to zip it all the way up when I'm indoors.

The jacket is wonderful in color and fit. I chose the beautiful blue. But there is a huge negative which really lessens it's value. The company did not spend the extra care and minimum cost in making pockets that matched or at least blended with the stunning color of the jacket. Instead they are white. With the zipper down and the jacket open, the pockets stand out like beacons flashing "CHEAP'. I will replace them myself because I like the jacket and I am able to sew. But it is below the standard of workmanship that I have come to expect from LLBean

Cute design with tight arms; another nicely cut style with arms and armholes that felt too tight to fit over autumn and winter layers. The next size up would be too large around the ribs... so I returned it.