Customer Reviews L.L.Bean Scotch Plaid Shirt

Wanted to love this shirt. Fabric had a lovely plushy feel. Shirt too wide despite this being my usual size and me liking relaxed fit. Got it in royal Stewart color which I ordinarily love. The plaid design was larger than expected and showed Too Much Red. Plaid horizontals were positioned on the front of the garment in an"anti flattering" way. Anyone who has sewn with plaids will know what I mean. Returning it. Glad return shipping is free with my LL Bean card.

I had an LL Bean Scotch Plaid relaxed flannel shirt years ago that I loved. This one is MUCH longer and baggier. It probably would look OK if worn with leggings or tight jeans, but it looks all out of proportion in every way on a woman of average height -- sleeves too long, and overall more like a tunic length but boxy. Though all this material sounds comfortable, it wasn't. I think the quality of workmanship is probably fine, and maybe it would have shrunk to a better fit later, but I washed a turtleneck shirt I bought here and it shrank completely out of shape -- from long sleeves to 3/4. So I didn't want to risk it. The combination of uncomfortable and unattractive? Not a good buy. And to charge shipping on an item 50 cents less than the "free shipping" option? LL Bean used to be known for generosity and great service. I'm very disappointed.

First, the freeport pattern is cute and classy; the fit of the shirt is comfortably relaxed. It felt soft and cozy when first arrived so I kept it. However, after less than 5 wears and 2 washes (cold water delicate cycle in laundry bag, line dry), it starts pilling everywhere!!! Now when you tough it, all you can feel is those bumpy little balls all over - so uncomfortable. Couldn't believe this poor quality of the fabric . If you are looking for a solid flannel shirt, I would recommend the "Organic Flannel Tunic". That one is not as soft initially, but gets better after wear and wash, and 100 times more durable!

I believe that there is something in the fabric itself that is the culprit because the Black Watch women's flannel shirts I have are washed in cold water and dried on lower temperature, then hung out to get the collar and waistbands dry have shrunk. I launder them so the fabric stays soft and doesn't get "cooked," yet the Black Watch shirts become brittle and they have shrunk. They fit more tightly now than when I bought them and I have lost ten pounds. The sleeves have started crawling up over my wrist! Very disappointing. I hope I can make my present two Black Watch shirts last until L L Bean fixes this fabric problem.

I have several LL Bean flannel shirts all in Large size, but this one fits like a fitted large rather than the loose fit that's described. I washed it as recommended in cold water and low dry cycle, but now the sleeves have shrunk and are too short, and I can't layer underneath it. I have this same shirt in XL in another plaid and though it's bigger, I can wear a long sleeve t-shirt or Henley underneath and it's comfortable. I want my flannel shirts to be as comfortable as pajamas and versatile to wear outdoors, because I wear them almost everyday during the winter months. I can't believe the sizing is so different with the different types of flannel shirts. I'm disappointed because this one was backordered and I was looking forward to wearing it. However, I'm returning it.

What I liked: Color, softness and heavy thickness. It fit great right out of the package- loose relaxed and comfortable. After about two or three cold water washes and medium dryer heat, it shrank considerably and now fits snugly and the shirt tails roll up. Not the quality I had hoped for. Currently wearing it unbuttoned with a t shirt underneath as buttoning it makes it too snug, even without an undershirt.

I ordered 2 of these shirts, size 3X, in 2 different colors - and got 2 different fits! Unfortunately the one in my fave colors, the RobRoy (black and red plaid), is the shirt that is too tight. VERY weird experience. Very disappointing, LLBean. I'm hesitant to exchange it and waste shipping fees & time just to get another shirt that doesn't fit! I recommend you up your quality checks re SIZING asap!! If i was ONLY rating the shirt that fits, I'd have given 5 stars, yes recommend, and fits true to size. But the Rob Roy, knocks my ratings down to Fair, No recommend, and Too Small.

I received two of these flannel shirts last Christmas as gifts. The shirts are soft, fit well and the colors are great. The biggest and in my opinion the most awful problem is the pilling of the fabric. After the first washing the shirts were pilled all over inside and out. Pills are those annoying little balls of fuzz which are caused by short cotton fibers tangling up and forming little balls of fuzz all over the shirts. My wonderful soft LLBean shirts look like they are 10 years old and ready for the rag bin after only one year of wear. I have two other LLBean flannel shirts which I purchased 10 years ago, they look wonderful, no pilling anywhere. What has happened to the quality of LLBean? I am very disappointed.

I am so disappointed. I have a couple of the scotch plaid LLBean flannels that I enjoy. This one is going back. The plaid on the old ones is a smaller print. The red is a darker, richer color. The one I received is an orange red in comparison, with a larger plaid. Just not attractive to me. The collar on the old ones is a button down. The new ones are not. You could find a plaid flannel anywhere now with this kind of quality for a lot less. You have let me down, LLBean. I no longer trust.

The shirt was washed by itself according to the directions prior to ever being worn. It was dried on low and upon removal from dryer the fabric was lifeless, wrinkled and covered in fuzz balls. I Have used a lint remover on the shirt and ironed it with care and it still looks wrinkled, lifeless and cheap.

Beautiful colors, pattern and very soft. BUT - the pattern lines did not match up in several areas of this shirt that were very noticeable. Somewhat snug in the shoulders. This shirt WAS NOT MADE in the USA - I would strongly encourage that LL Bean monitor how their merchandise is made - quality and size wise. The overseas manufacturers are not taking the time (and pride in workmanship) which LL Bean used to be noted for. Years ago everything was almost "perfect" but now not so much. Sadly had to return this shirt.

Workmanship seemed ok, but, Flannel was way too thin to be of any use to this country gal. I will have to look elsewhere.

I have purchased these shirts from llbean for years, and I have loved them. These new ones are not made of the same material. It is lighter in weight. Even though both shirts are said to be 100% cotton and made in El Salvador, the older ones were a slightly heavier weight and I liked the feel of them better. I don't know why companies are always changing a good thing. If it's not broke, don't fix it. Nothing is the same anymore.

I really liked this flannel shirt when it arrived. But after one washing, it is smaller by enough to make it less comfortable, and the fabric is pilling. I had also purchased a larger one in a different color, which is OK after washing because it was large enough to shrink, but it is also pilling. I am disappointed in the quality of the fabric.

This shirt is soft, warm, and nice looking. Unfortunately, it curls up at the tails, both front and back, so you're walking around with the hem of your shirt all curled up. No amount of ironing can fix this. I've even tried large heavy objects. If it weren't for the curly hems, it would be a great shirt. But that's a big flaw.

Bought this shirt in grey two years ago and have worn and washed it many times. It is still like new. I got one in Dress Gordon this year and have worn and washed it once. The fabric did not wash well and one of the sleeves has started to fray at the seam. Very disappointed that the quality of the shirt has gone down.

These shirts are not made for anyone tall with a long waist or long arms. The fit was very boxy. But the sleeves were too short and the shirt pulls up to my belly button if I raise my arms. Not sure why you wouldn't offer tall in such a popular shirt. I will be returning it

Loved shirt but washed once and looked pilly

First time I have been disappointed in a purchase. Shirt was really wrinkled and therefore it means ironing whenever having to wear it. In this day and age this should be mentioned in the catalogue write-up. The man's flannel shirt I ordered along with this shirt was perfect.

I purchased the Scotch Flannel in Regular, XXS, Prince Charles Edward and liked that it was thicker than the Freeport flannel. I then purchased Scotch Flannel in Petite, XS, Grey Stewart and it's noticeably thinner-- almost like a Freeport flannel. I'm not disappointed enough to go through the hassle of returning but I'm sad that my new flannel is not as thick.

My main complaint about the product, which is actually indicated by the picture, is the length of the sleeves. In comparison with the length of my arms, which are not unusually short, they extended past my hands. A large would have fit me better through the chest but would presumably have had even longer arms. The flannel was wonderfully soft and thick.

While the fabric feels soft and the colors seem vivid, the sleeves are as long as the ones in a large, the next size up! And I have long arms. The torso seems true to size. For the future, I'd like two things: 1) the plaid, itself, rendered in smaller dimensions, akin to those on the nightgown/shirt; and 2) seemingly traditional plaids done in unusual colors, to add a sense of style.

As several other reviews have said, this shirt runs small. I wear an XL and it was snug over my belly and straining the button tight over my bust. Material was soft and heavy and print was nice. I sent it back.

i ordered the princess mary and immediately sent it back. i thought it would be cute, but the colors made me feel like a christmas present and/or like i was wearing my bathrobe out in public. the shirt is great, but try it in a different color.

I bought this exact flannel last season and I absolutely loved it! But it seems since last year they've changed the cut (now it's tight over my chest and the button there was strained), the fabric feel of lesser quality, and there is no longer a breast pocket. Super disappointing! I want to own several more of the flannel I have, but I guess I can't. It disappoints me because clothes I like are hard enough to find anyway. Come on LLBean!! Bring the breast pocket back!