Customer Reviews L.L.Bean Plus Size Quilted Sweatshirt 1/4 Zip Pullover Long Sleeve

I bought the green color and I loved the look of it so much that I got the charcoal. I only wore the green one a few times before weird color blotching and fading. I looked through the reviews and I saw that it happened to another costumer who also didn't use bleach in their washer. So far, I've had no issues with the charcoal color. I'm so disappointed this happened.

Clearly it is the way this is built that it is too snug. I bought this because i loved the funnel-neck style but couldn't get it in green (sold out). This shirt is one that I would hope to be able to wear a tee under but there was no way. Everything about it felt snug - the cuffs (I have small wrists), the wide band on the bottom and even across the chest - it fit nothing like the funnel-neck style and I had to return it, regretfully.

Love the style and color but the front pockets on this were so stiff they didn't move which made the fit awkward. I returned it.

I had purchased the wine color last year after trying it on in-store and falling in love. After 1 washing, the sweater faded so terribly that you would think it was 10 years old. It also developed a hole in the collar area next to the zipper. Still, it was such a comfortable sweater that I purchased the green thinking that it might have been limited to that particular color. Wrong! Yet another waste of money. The green faded within 2 washings. Mind you, I always wash my sweaters in cold water and hang to dry. There is ZERO excuse for fading and holes other than just poor quality and craftsmanship. I wear these around the house and on the farm because I'm too embarrassed to look like a slob in public. It's really becoming a pick-and-choose issue on what you can purchase from L.L. Bean anymore. Extremely disappointed.

Left side of bottom border protrudes, unlike right side. I purchased two of these at different times, thinking the first time was just a fluke, but looked at several different sizes the second time and chose one that seemed to be okay. Did not try either of them on before purchase. This flaw is not obvious on the shelf and I no longer have my receipts. I won't wear this garment in public (the fit is not good either). Very annoying.

I have been a big fan of LL Bean for years. Sizes were consistent and shopping on line was easy and fun. But over the past many months sizing has become a major problem - it is totally inconsistent and unreliable. So this time I drove two hours to an LL Bean store. I tried on the top and was delighted with the fit. However I wanted a different color and the store did not have my size. I ordered on line. When the top arrived it did not fit. I am at a loss as to what to do. Stores are generally small and are definitively inconvenient. Ordering on line does not seem to work any more. By the way, LL Bean clothes that I have had for years still fit perfectly.

I ordered this on Black Friday, and due to it being backordered, I did not receive it until mid-February. The color is a yucky yellow shade of cream and was very baggy. This is definitely not true to size if you want a nice, fitted zip up. So disappointed! Back to LLBean it goes!

I have three colors of the full-zip version of this shirt and love them so thought I would try the quarter zip. This shirt runs a full size smaller than the full-zip. The cut is very straight and tight in the chest. I thought about ordering the next size up but I'm afraid that won't solve the problem. Sorry to have to return.

Originally got an Olive one back at Christmas time. Had to return it because after rinsing it in cold water with no laundry detergent, the sweatshirt became discolored in spots. This was a replacement. I was so excited to get it. I only wore it once. Rinsed it out again and it did the same thing. Discolored in several spots. Makes me believe that it is a product issue and not something I did. I really like the sweatshirt, but not sure if I want to return it and have this happen again. May just keep it to wear it around the house and to run quick errands in.

I am SO disappointed. The fig color has been sold out and was finally available the other day. I snagged one and when it arrived the color was even nicer than pictured. More deep and darker. I love these quilted pullovers and have two others. I worn it once and washed it on delicate cycle like the instructions recommend and when it came out there was a giant rip across the quilted fabric on the front. I can't even exchange it because it's sold out in the fig color once again. I had read another review of the fabric snagging and ripping easily. I'm hoping this doesn't happen to my other two since I still overall love this pullover but I'm very disappointed in the quality to have been damaged so easily upon first wash.

I wanted to love this pullover, bit the fit was odd. It looked pretty good from the front, but was very poofy and loose in the back. Unfortunately, I sent it back. I don't think sizing up or down would have helped this problem.

A friend of mine has 3+ of these awesome pullovers and I expected that mine would be the same heavier weight and texture. I purchased the french blue - and mine is much thinner and lighter than hers - not sure if specific colors were manufactured differently. It's lovely if you're looking for a lightweight pullover, but its a quilted sweatshirt, I wanted a heavier layer. Disappointed and returning.

I was obsessed with this pullover all season and i finally was able to find it in a medium in GREEN! I put it on for the first time and wore it for about an hour until i looked down and the stitches of the quilting were pulling and there was 2 significant holes in it!!!! I called LL BEAN and they said that the pullover was unfortunately out of stock everywhere and they said i can start calling stores around the county if I wanted to try and find one myself. I now have to go out of my way to go to the store and return a brand new 65.00 sweatshirt because of terrible quality control.

The fit looks nothing like the photo. The bottom is super wide and bows out. The material is a lot thinner than I thought it would be. Not worth the price in my opinion.

Loved the looks, and the top half fit great, but the bottom had zero elastic and simply hung. Don't know if this is bad design or poor construction, but it's going back. Who wants or needs a drafty sweatshirt ???

I have purchased many of these. Most recent in Nov 2025. All developed holes in front. I wash on medium with warm water. Hang to dry. Quality has decreased. Do not recommend.

I love this quarter zip shirt and bought several in different colors. It's very comfortable and looks very nice. However, after only 2-3 washings several small holes developed in the front quilted area. I had the same problem with the full zip version of the same sweatshirt. Very disappointing. I would continue to buy again in more colors if I could depend upon it holding up, but it's not worth the cost for only 2-3 wearings.

I bought this sweater 3 months ago. I loved it. However, it's now completely worn downin only 3 months I'm very disappointed. (I don't have any pets, and haven't done any manual labor in this sweater.)

I absolutely loved this quarter zip, but within 2 months of purchase (and only 1 month of wearing it), a small tear formed in the front quilted section. I am SO disappointed, especially given the price of the jacket. Would not order again

Very disappointed in this pullover. I have worn it twice and it pills terribly under the arms and down the sides. I actually purchased a sweater shaver to remove the pills. Needless to say, this is not the quality I expected from LLBean

I bought this pullover last year and loved it--warm, lovely color, and flattering. When I pulled it out to use this year, I noticed several small holes in the front/middle of the pullover. I couldn't figure out what happened--moths? (but none were apparent) rubbing against a zipper in the coat I use? (but the zipper in that LLBean jacket was not exposed). So, I threw that jacked away and ordered another. In just a couple of weeks, those same holes began to appear. There's clearly a problem with the fabric. My other LLBean quarter zips are still in good shape--some over a decade old. LLBean should pull this product from its catalog.

Love the comfort and the warmth and colors available however they just don't stand up considering the amount of money you want for them I find this unacceptable. This has happened to both of the tops like this I have purchased

I have bought two of these. I love the look, but they only last one season before they get numerous small holes along side of the zipper. It happened to both tops in the same place, near the waist and up and down from there.

I like the lightweight product and the color, but it wore down to showing the insulation layer after TWO washings!!

I'm Going to return it. I wore it 5 times and it's pilling under my arms. That's not acceptable.