Customer Reviews L.L.Bean Signature Cotton Fisherman Tunic Sweater

Just to everything. Stiff, heavy, long, don't like zippers on side.

This feels like it was made with the cheap cotton yarn my grandma crocheted dish cloths from. It fits as expected through the torso, but the sleeves are really tight. There's no stretch at all, and even after 3 or 4 washes with vinegar it's totally unwearable. It's a beautiful sweater but it's getting donated (it was a gift and I can't return it), and I'm really disappointed LLBean would sell something like this.

Is the look of this sweater worth the price? The material feels similar to jute. I had so many compliments about the look and I do love the knit and length but the texture of the cotton is very very very poor quality.

LLB needs to seriously monitor the quality of their vendors. I specifically bought one size smaller than normal because reviewers said it ran large. I would add: try 2 sizes smaller. The sleeves were too long, the neck was shoulder-wide. Someone who needs a warm sweater will benefit from my purchase. Good thing I had a $10 off coupon.

I know this is supposed to be oversized, and I'm short (5'1") but this is ridiculous. A small was almost at my knees!

I was disappointed with this sweater. I specifically chose this one because I wanted the tunic length to wear with leggings. This sweater fits me like a regular sweater. It hits me just below my waist. To me, a tunic covers my backside, at least partially on me because I'm 5'10". This didn't come close. I'd never be able to unzip the zippers on the sides, the slits are way too high. Otherwise it fits nicely. I also didn't care for the wide neckline, but that wouldn't have been a show stopper if the sweater had been remotely long enough though. I did love the material. Please make these longer!

I am always a size medium in ll bean and signature clothes. I was shocked when I got this sweater for a gift and it ran so large. I am tall so I appreciated that the sleeves were actually long enough for me and I figured it would shrink when. I washed it so I kept it. It did not shrink, and the more you wear it it gets looser throughout the day. Definitely size down in this one.

This sweater was just too long for me. I also did not see the point of the two zippers on the side. It just was not a flattering fit.

Nicely made but it was way too big. I ordered a Medium and this sweater was HUGE!

Love the look and fit of this sweater, but what the heck with the texture? It is SO rough and very heavy. Have tried washing a few ways, but nothing has helped. Major bummer!

This sweater looks pretty. Unfortunately it is very heavy. I returned it because I do not want to feel wearing some kind of armor.

The fabric is pretty scratchy but thick. I remember LL bean used to make sweaters like this in Europe and the quality was so much better than it is from China. Would like to see less products from China as the quality is lower.

The color is really yellow. I'm intending to dye it but bleach didn't make it less yellow.

This sweater was amazing. Exactly what I wanted. Except the sizing is WAY off. I purchased a large. But should have purchased an XS. The large would be. 2XL in Normal clothes

Quality/feel not great, fit was very baggy. Returned, usually I'm a medium, it was too big. Zippers on side are weird.

I loved this sweater online, unfortunately it is huge and the zipper on the side is very cheesy, I am returning it. So disappointed.

I wanted a fisherman's sweater so badly and this one looked PERFECT. Between the relaxed neckline, the length, and the zips on the sides - this was extremely promising. However, this sweater was insanely bulky and scratchy and I couldn't imagine not sweltering in it. It was also super unflattering, making my arms and torso look big. It was honestly the first item I've ever purchased from LL Bean that I did not enjoy.

I aways get a Medium in Sweaters and this fits like an XL, it's so baggy and has no shape at all.

This sweater looks nice on, but the yarn is very stiff and rough and the sweater isn't comfortable at all. I thought it would be soft and cozy, but it's not at all. I returned it.

It's a very heavy weight and the neck has already stretched out after a couple of wears and was very wide to start with so you need to wear another layer underneath. I probably am returning it. I thought it was a definite crew neck. Not so.

The quality is fair but the sizing is really off. The X-Small fits like a Medium. The sweater is a big rough and not as soft as it looks.

Very thin loose weave on parts of this tunic so that, you can see through some of the stiches. So disappointed because a Signature cardigan I bought 4 years ago was so gorgeous, densely woven and warm. This won't work below 50 degrees--you'll need an under layer. It's my fault I didn't realize there are zippers at the hemline---really awful design feature. The only positive is the color--shadow blue is nice. I am returning it because I feel sick I spent so much on a bad quality product. I'd run to the post office right now except it's pouring rain.

I absolutely love this sweater, at least at first I did. It looks great on, can be dressed up or down with a pair of jeans, and holds up to washing. Reading the reviews, I sized down. No problem for the first season. Even bought a second one in black. Unfortunately I only wore them twice the next fall before they both shrank. Now they look boxy on my frame and a struggle to put on. They're not as soft as they were originally either. I have another one of these sweaters with a different neckline that is still perfect.

The color (light heathered blue) and pattern were nice. But the yarn that the sweater was knit from was incredibly heavy and stiff. It'd anticipated a soft cotton sweater. The edging around the neck felt like rope. It had little 3" zippers at the bottom of the side seams which was unexpected. I normally wear medium in whatever tops I buy. The arms on this were really long as was the tunic. All-in-all, it was the feel of the sweater that I couldn't live with.

It feels like Im wearing a heavy fishing net. The yarn used is not at all soft. The sweater hangs loose on me so its not form fitting in a size L on my body type (curvy) which works to wear with leggings or pants. My hopes for this sweater was so high and especially after purchasing the cowl neck version (very comfortable, soft, and warm). I'm not sure If I just got a bad sample but I can not see how people are rating this sweater highly. I am totally disappointed.