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

I bought this in fall 2022 and wore it about a handful of times. The sweater is cute and fits true to size (I'm 5'10" and ~180lbs, and Large Tall fit great). But beware of the fabric. I laundered this exactly as the tag stated, and when it came out of the dryer after the most recent wash I found some small holes on the front pocket. When I brought it to a store they told me it wasn't covered by their return policy and that the holes seemed due to user wear and tear, "perhaps it got caught on a zipper." When I pressed and asked whether it could have been due to the item's zipper, they said it might have been. I've bought countless items from LLBean over the years and been very happy. Unfortunately this product didn't hold up the way most other items have. I wouldn't recommend this top - there are plenty others that are a lot more durable.

Very disappointed that after 2 washes on delicate and drying for 5 minutes and hung up damp after both washings there are holes in the fabric. I paid a lot for this in Larkspur

I read the reviews before I purchased it and truly thought they were using a rough wash routine. I only washed on cold, delicate cycle (in a top loader with no agitator) and hung to dry. I have maybe worn it 10-12 times. Well, it doesn't matter, every quilted section is disintegrating. It is completely awful now and unable to be worn out because it looks like an old rag.

Most of my wardrobe is LL bean. I loved these and bought several of these sweatshirts. Every. Single. One. Has deteriorated horribly in the elbows within very few wears, and the quilting has started falling apart. I am so disappointed in the quality. I have had thrifted "fast fashion" sweatshirts last significantly longer.

I have purchased many of these shirts in the past and just love them. They fit perfectly. Are so soft and warm for the winter weather. The new one I purchased recently had extremely wrinkled fabric on the arms and sides. Thought the wrinkles would wash out but was so disappointed that they did not. Even after a second washing the wrinkles are still there. Guess they used a cheaper fabric. So disappointed! Can't return as I have thrown away all the paperwork.

I ordered Bright Sapphire. Color shown on website is blue. Google says sapphire is blue. Why is the sweater I received PURPLE???? The picture and description are not the same as what I received. So disappointing. Don't order Bright Sapphire unless you want a purple shirt.

It ripped the second time I wore it. The fit was great so I would love to wear it but I don't think the quality is there.

Boxy fit, unflattering for a person with a slender build. Would have returned but I had already taken the tags off

Had to return this sweater.I ordered my usual size BUT this one was much too large!

I love you LL Bean, but you need to retire this pullover. It looks great, fits well, but the fabric is very poor quality. I purchased two of these and they both already have holes after only a handful of wears. I deeply regret this purchase.

I returned this item. Although the petite small was a good fit in the chest and shoulders, the abdominal area was made to fit a pregnant woman. It was unflattering.

This is the third time ordered with a missing zipper pull. I give up. It's pretty obvious and unacceptable. It is so sad as I kept thinking it was just a one off occurance, but I tried 3 times. That is unfortunate and a waste of time.

I have ordered the same item twice now and it has no zipper pull. I will try a third time as this is a gift my daughter chose. She is tall, so we are at the mercy of LLBean for size. However, it seems like this is an obvious thing to miss as it is in front in plain view. It is not practical to keep without a makeshift paperclip. It seems LLBean has little to no quality control. This is disappointing as the past purchases have been outstanding. I am giving it a poor rating due to the inconvenience and trouble, also as I could not ship it to my daughter on time with other items to Japan. Sad.

Fabric stiffer than expected. I returned it for a refund.

Within the first week I notice holes we're starting to appear in the quilted clothe. The pocket and zipper were unraveling. And I don't have pets so claw holes into it. It's a cheap product. You'll get a handful of uses out of it and then it'll just become a lounge sweatshirt that you'll throw away within a year of purchases. When I think of quilted material, I think thick and sturdy. This is thin, flimsy, and cheap. Why spend 80 for the LLbean label.

Was not very thick and I'm very petite and even that size was huge on me

I recently got a similar Navy pull over (non quilted) and have been so in love I needed another for the colder weather. I was sooo excited fro this purchase. Unfortunately just able anything that touches it transfers color and its super bulky / unflattering throughout the waste, unlike the other pullover that I ordered same size which is great. I recently probably ran it through three cold cycles just trying to get the random color transfers that happy through the day during one wear. Super bummed as it wasnt the cheapest.

Bought this for my wife for Xmas 2020. By 2/2021 area around the stomach has frayed and there were even holes forming. Took in to store to see what could be done, and sales rep said it looked like pet damage and not a factory defect. I assured him it was not, but got nowhere. Getting a little tired of LL Bean products falling apart and the company giving me a hard time about returns/exchanges. Maybe it's just the Park Meadows store in Colorado. I've been a loyal customer since late 90's, thinking of throwing in the towel.

I received this sweatshirt as a gift and loved it initially, despite the fact that it was a bit tight in the shoulders. After a few washes the sleeves are more than an inch shorter than they were when I got it and the item is too small all around. I am returning it.

I'm very disappointed with this sweatshirt. The picture represents the bottom being snug around the hips. The one I received is very wide and not form-fitting in the least. The sleeves and bust are perfect but returning as it looks all stretched out at the bottom.

I love this pullover and am only giving it one star because the quality is so poor. I saw in other reviews that the outer fabric wore quickly, so I have been careful to turn it inside out and wash on a gentle cycle. I have had this item for less than a month and worn/washed it *maybe* 3 times, and already there is a hole in the fabric below the zipper pull. So disappointed, and annoyed that I would have to jump through so many hoops to receive a refund for this item I paid $60 for! Avoid unless you're going for a tattered look.

Quilted fabric has started to fall apart. I have never seen this happen before and I am very disappointed in the quality, especially because it is very comfortable and I would love to wear it more.

I absolutely adored this when I first received this quilted quarter zip. I ordered the light gray and after one wash it was completely ruined. The fabric showed random shades of orange throughout the item. We do not share our washer nor do we use any form of bleach. Disappointed in the quality of this item.

Its a nice sweater with the waffle pattern but now that I've owned 3 of them over the past 2 years they all have holes in them and are falling apart. I've had older sweaters that have held up longer. I think the material they use is too thin. Its a very expensive sweater to fall apart this soon. I wont buy again.

I have always loved everything that I purchased so it was very disappointed in this item. It's fit is boxy and it has no stretch in the fabric so the look it not flattering. I've washed it several times hoping for a better fit but it still looks square. I'm sorry- I wanted to love it