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

Sizing is very big Need Free Returns do to sizing

Discovered that one of the pocket zippers is broken, will be returning

I like the color (medium blue) and the fabric very much, but there are some design problems. The collar is rather stiff and when zipped all the way up covers the chin. The length and relative stiffness of the fabric seems to call for a two way zipper - it just folds up when you sit down. The biggest problem, however, is the shaping in the back. The "shirt tail" hem looks sloppy and unflattering. The front is flattering and seems form fitting, but the extra fabric in the center back looks loose and floppy. I'm keeping it because of the great color and weight, but I will be selective about where I wear it.

This is a nice warm jacket. I love the blue color. One thing that is annoying about the jacket is that because it is fleece-lined including the sleeves I find it very difficult to get it on over a sweater or even a long sleeve knit shirt. The sleeves of the jacket don't slide over the sleeves of your shirt/sweater. They get stuck. And then everything gets "bunched up"'and stretched out and your shirt becomes bulky and cumbersome. I think some silk-ish type sleeve lining would make this jacket perfect. When deciding what to wear I often skip over this jacket because it is a pain to get on.

i love this jacket but, like another reviewer, the zippers on both pockets broke..odd for an llbean product. the arm pocket seems fine but would love to be able to close the other two.

I ordered petite small, sleeves were three (3) inches too long, and the body was two inches too tight around my middle. Loved the color & the fabric. I returned the product immediately, still waiting for my bean bucks credit. I LOVE LLBEAN products, almost every thing I wear. I also returned black med petite denim jeans, decided I will wear the three pair of LLBean blue jeans I own during the cold weather, don't need more jeans.

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.