Customer Reviews L.L.Bean Petite Mountain Classic Down Parka

I have gotten nothing but compliments on this jacket. Not only is it stylish/on trend now, it is also super warm. I can wear it with a long sleeve shirt around town and sweat or with a light sweatshirt ice fishing and never be cold. Definitely worth every penny!

I've lived in South Dakota for 5 winters now and I finally decided I deserved a good quality cold weather coat. This year we've been brutalized with 25 below zero temperatures and 2 months of below freezing temeperatures as well as 2 feet of snow on the ground. The coat is so light that when it first arrived, I thought it would never keep me warm. Boy, was I wrong! This coat is WARM! I was actually a bit hot one day when we were running errands and it had "warmed up" to the mid teens. As a short, plump gal, I have a hard time finding coats that fit well. As others have said it is a little big on top but if you're wearing layers and a bulky sweater, it's very forgiving. I ordered the 2X and that's what I'd normally wear. The fabric is very soft and I chose the kelp (green) and it's really a beautify color. I have gotten several compliments. It's a little longer than a parka and it hits me below the thigh which I wanted. As someone with short arms, I love the snaps at the wrist which allow me to snap it tighter and keep the sleeve from drooping down over my hands. I'm hoping to enjoy this coat for many years to come. I'm very pleased.

Love this parka! I purchased it especially for a trip to Canada but I am loving wearing it even in the south during our cold winter! Fits well, not binding, very warm and comfortable. I love it!

I really like my new coat. At first I was afraid it would be too warm but with the temperatures we are having this winter in Ontario it is warm yet light weight. I like the drawstring at the waist so I don't feel like a marshmallow. I am also a big fan of the 2 way zipper so when sitting or walking I can unzip the bottom for comfort or to cool off a little.

this coat was a perfect fit! It's warm and comfortable, not binding or tight. Good length.

I've been searching for a navy coat for a couple of years. I can't believe I found it! It's exactly what I wanted. It has a solid zipper, flap with snaps, many pockets, detachable hood, waist cord... It is light weight yet warm. I must have bought and returned 4-5 coats. They all made me look like a sausage. This one is perfect. Very pleased. Worth every penny and it wasn't cheap.

So far...Love this new parka, zip + snap, pockets, detachable hood, snap wrist (no knit cuff, whew!) and great length. The navy is a lovely color that works with jeans, though wished for the kelp that sold out fast. The balance of fit is a bit odd. Wearing a fairly balanced PM, I found the shoulders and arms a tad big compared to the body hips a tad snug. Overall a PM parka. For those who don't want boxy, this isn't for you. For those of us that want some room to layer up or down without being crammed, this is ideal!

My daughter loves her parka. She loves the length; it hits mid thigh. She likes all the inside pockets. She gets compliments every time she wears it.

This jacket is very warm, and easy to wear. The only negative is that it's not AS flattering as other L.L.Bean winter jackets. I love that it has a removable hood, and that the zipper & zipper pull are oversized for easy usability.

This is the best jacket I own and I am so happy with my purchase. I am always cold and this jacket keeps me nice and warm. I highly recommend this jacket.

We just moved back north from NC so I was looking for a warm coat for everyday wear. This is perfect, it's light but warm and the side pockets have interior zippers as well. The only complaint I have is that the hood is so big that when I put it up I can't see a thing.

awesome great coat

I purchased this coat for an upcoming trip to Alaska in January as I wanted something substantial and very warm, and this coat should be perfect! I usually wear a size XL, but after reading several of the reviews that mention the coat running a little big, I thought I would try a size L. I ended up sending it back and exchanging it for an XL because it was a little too snug across the chest, and would not have been comfortable with a sweater underneath. So I would say the coat runs true to size. The material is very nice and the color is gorgeous in kelp green! I really like the heavy duty zipper that you can raise from the bottom or lower from the top. There's lots of pockets that are comfortable and deep - some with zippers, some with snaps. I highly recommed this coat!! I'll try to post an update after my trip regarding the warmth, etc, and how it holds up in the deep freeze!

This jacket was a great purchase. It is light-weight and very warm. I love that it is 3/4 length too. This is one of the few coats with a detachable hood, which was really important for me. Most other brands don't give that option. It is versatile and can be worn with anything. The pockets have hidden zipper pouches as well as snaps. It is a perfect winter coat.

I love this coat! It is lightweight, comfortable, and fits great! I like the zippered pockets inside the regular side pockets...nice to keep money or a credit card in.

As a southerner who relocated to Philadelphia, I was in need of a versatile, yet warm winter coat. I went to the LL Bean store and tried on several coats, finally deciding on this one. The downtec was a selling point, so that the down stays put where it is supposed to be. I could have warn a small, but I opted for a medium so that I could wear thick layers underneath.

The jacket is everything I was hoping for, just the right length and very lightweight but super warm. I was worried I would need a 1X but when I read some reviews I went with the XL and I do have room if I was going to wear a sweater. Super happy

Finally had to retire my old down coat (it's 40 years old- not a tear in it, survived a litter of puppies being born and nursed on it almost 40 years ago, several dry cleanings and many washing machine/dryer cycles, but now too large and the zipper is finally troublesome and dang- I deserve a new coat) and I'm loving this one. I'm hoping it keeps me as warm as it claims- so far, excellent!

Everything about this coat is perfect. It feels good, its is super warm and looks good. Did I say I love this cost.

I love everything about this woman's parka...it is fashionable, comfortable and a great fit. The zipper is strong and easy to close, lots of pockets, great in every way!

Perfect fit. Excellent quality. Very warm. Exactly what I hoped it would be, including lots of down in the hood. I highly recommend.

Very happy with the purchase. I'm on the short side and the coat falls at around mid-thigh for me. Glad I listened to the other reviews about the size of the coat--I typically order a large, because I figure I'm wearing bulkier clothing underneath. With this coat, order the size you'd usually get for like a t-shirt and it should fit you fine. Overall great coat--very warm, easy to maneuver in.

This coat is great! It does come slightly oversized, so I would get a size that you normally wear (maybe even one size down). Typically, I buy things oversized, but the small is perfect. It's not tight at all and is really warm and cute. I am happy with this purchase!

Love the waist cinching cord inside. Nice weight--not too heavy but keeps the cold out. I like the pockets for your hands--they have a zippered inside pocket to store gloves, etc. but no zipper on the outer hand warming pocket.

This coat has surpassed my expectations. It's roomy, however the inside elastic ties allow for a fitted look. It's warm with lots of additions such as customized wrist snaps to keep the cold air and snow out. I am very , very pleased.