Customer Reviews L.L.Bean Plus Size Mountain Classic Down Parka

I've been looking for a longer winter coat for a while but because I am short, every long coat goes to my knees or past and looks awful. This one ends right on my thigh. I am glad I ordered XS Regular, SM Regular, and Medium Petite to compare sizes. This coat runs large and I am sticking with the XS. I typically am a medium in jackets so I am surprised to size down but just so happy to have found a well fitting winter coat!

I had do downsize from a small to extra small,,,,,,,,, I feel coat runs big,,, but I require a coat with snaps and zipper+ this coat has both....... it is very warm

great length coverage, easy to move in with just the right amount of puffiness, keeps out wind, hood very comfortable to wear up or down, cuffs adjustable and sleeves easy to move in, not binding. room for extra layers under coat , but plenty warm as is. i chose burgundy color..very pretty. love this coat

This is my second purchase of this Women's Mountain Classic Parka. After a 50 pound weight loss, my beautiful coat was too big...I wanted the same coat in my new slimmer size! And I gave the larger coat to a friend who is on her own weight loss journey and she was very grateful. I am so happy I was able to get the same coat as it is the best winter coat I have ever owned. And the woman at LLBean who answered my questions about what size to get couldn't have been nicer...a great experience all around!

The quality of the coat is wonderful. I saw it in person in kelp, black, and navy and all three were gorgeous on their own way. The drawstring waist is what ultimately led me to choose this coat over others, as I was looking for a defined waist, and this delivered. The color of the snaps makes it look a little more elevated, which is a nice touch. I tried on the ultrawarm puffer in store along with this one, and the ultrawarm definitely felt more warm, but this one should be plenty fine for daily winter wear in the mid-Atlantic region. Some sizing advice for petites who, like me, may have an average-size torso/upper body (I rarely wear petite tops) and short legs (always require petite bottoms): I bought the petite small version of this coat first and returned it because the defined waist hit me at the bottom of my rib cage, and it looked and felt weird. The regular small fit perfectly and the sleeves were not too long. The end of the sleeves have a nice fleece lining to them and even if they are a little too long for me, they don't bunch and they don't hang awkwardly over my hand, somehow it magically just works. The regular small coat hits me mid-thigh, whereas the petite was higher on my thigh. As far as size selection goes, I am almost universally in all brands a 6 on top and an 8P on bottom, and the size small worked for me, with no problem zippering or fitting over my hips. Hope these tips help someone!

After returning the winter warmer coat I found this one on a rack. It was the only one and extra small. I usually wear a small but this fit perfectly. It's super warm without feeling bulky and somehow even with down maintains somewhat of a shape. I love the "Bean boot" lace details, buttons and pockets. So thankful I ran into this in store as I doubt I would have ordered it based on pictures here.

Fit was great. Not so tight that I couldn't wear temperature appropriate clothes underneath, but fitted enough that it looked good. Everything I wanted. Would have liked more pockets, but that's a small nitpick.

Light as a feather to wear, warm in subzero weather. I wear medium to heavy weight sweaters underneath without feeling cramped. Longer length is perfect and the 2 lower pockets with zippered inner pocket insure keys etc. don't fall out. Zipper is heavy duty and works smoothly. I would like to have a deeper designed inner left upper pocket to more easily accommodate the larger "plus" size phones and their cases.

I love this coat! I went for a walk on a cold windy day at the beach and was as warm as toast!

I purchased this jacket after returning another larger and longer L.L. Bean coat. I like the length of this jacket because it is easier to manage when getting into the car. I usually wear a size 2X but the coat that I had previously purchased from Bean was too big. This jacket is just slightly small but not enough that I would need to return it. I have only worn this jacket a few times since purchasing it because winter in Southern New England this year has been so mild. The one thing I noticed when wearing it is that the zipper comes snugly up under the chin but if it isn't totally zipped up, it flops wide open and knocks my earrings off! Perhaps the neckline will soften over time. I also wish this jacket had more than 2 pockets. Otherwise it is an A+ !

I've been cold the last few winters, but thanks to this coat those days are behind me. It is warm, it is windproof, it is rain resistant. It is beautiful and fits perfectly. It's the coat of my dreams. I wish I could afford to buy 100 of them and take them all down to the homeless shelter.

A very warm, well fitting coat. I possibly could have gotten a 2x but the 3x is roomy and comfortable. This coat is almost too warm for the warmer winters we are having in NYC, but it is a good coat.

I have been looking for a down parka to replaced an old one. This down parka fit the bill. I like down jackets with a front button. This keeps the wind out. Also the deep pockets keeps my gloves from falling out. The hood is detachable. The parka is fit to form, not too bulky and tight. I really enjoy this down parka. And with the LL Bean name it will last a long while for sure.

This jacket looks exactly like it does in the picture and it fits me very nicely. I would've fit into a medium, but got the large so that I could wear a sweatshirt or heavy sweater underneath it. The material is nice, it doesn't feel too puffy, the coat keeps me very warm (and i am someone who is always cold), and the hood is great (I have had coats that have hoods that are way too big and end up hanging over your face, blocking your vision), You an detach the hood if you'd like. The zipper is metal, which is very important. A lot of jackets have plastic zippers that don't work well and break easily. Overall, I am very happy with the jacket, and compared to other Ll Bean jackets, the price is more affordable without losing quality.

I had reservations about buying online because I couldn't try it on but I decided to take a chance and it was well worth it! I'm shorter (5ft) and carry most of my weight in my mid-section so I was going between two sizes (2x and 3x). Generally, my size varies from store to store and I was nervous about layering and thick sweaters in regards to zipping the coat. Ultimately, I bought this in a 2x and to my pleasant surprise, it fits perfectly! I have enough room for layers and to sit in the coat while zipped. The coat is very light weight but holds all the warmth so it truly is cozy even when it's brutally cold out and it dries wicked fast! I would 100% recommend this jacket and would purchase again!

My daughter tried the petite xxs. It was a touch tight and the sleeves were short. Reordered it in Misses xxs and bingo Prefect. Wanted black but it was sold out, she got the green is a nice olive color.

This coat is so comfortable-not bulky at all, plenty of room for sweaters/sweatshirts, and very toasty warm. I love that I could get it in Petite and I love the color-got the kelp green because Navy was sold out and I'm glad it was, however, if Navy L Petite would become available I would order that too because I have been looking for a winter coat that I loved for several years.

I live in Florida but grew up in New England and it has been a few years since owning a winter coat. After going home for Christmas, I can attest that this coat is as warm as they come for my New England turned Florida winter bones! The XS was large enough to fit a sweater underneath without compromising style and fit, so I definitely wouldn't recommend sizing up. It is constructed well and I feel as if I will enjoy this for years to come.

This coat is stylish and roomy. I have the green one love the color. I'm left handed so the zipper is definitely a plus for me. The hood is also great covers the whole head. I'm happy I purchased it. I'll be purchasing the blue also.

I am 62 5'6 170 lbs and the large in black fits perfect. Very warm, a bit bulky when driving, but once outside it keeps you nice and warm. Phila weather has been mild so far and I will get plenty of use out of this coat once winter hits. Would like to see LL Bean offer this coat longer to the knee. However the length is good covers below the thighs.

If you want a reliable and effective snow coat, buy this one. I think it's expensive for my budget but I just used it in Iceland. Iceland wasn't that cold but the coat still kept me warm, protected me from the wind, and kept me dry from the rain. I will now wear it here for the colder winter days in New Jersey.

I love everything about this coat. Its warm and not bulky. Often i cannot keep a coat on while driving because it is uncomfortable to do so. It is great for below zero weather and is waterproof. Our climate gets very cold in northern NY and can rain as well in the winter. I keep getting complements on it which is a nice bonus. Im glad I made the purchase through LLBean because I know they will stand behind the product.

I LOVE this jacket! It has separate zippered pockets inside the regular pockets and also has outside the pocket snaps. There are also snaps on the outside of the zipper closure in the front of the jacket to keep cold air from slipping in through the zipper and also has adjustable wrist snaps. I really like the hood and you can adjust it too. The jacket just has so many great features. I first ordered my normal size L regular and it did fit without a bunch of layers but I returned it for an extra large regular. I am an extremely cold natured person and I wanted LOTS of extra room for all the layers (long johns, heavy fleece, LLBean river driver shirts, etc.) that I might wear when the temperatures are frigid. Otherwise, the L would have been fine. Wow, you should see the zipper on this jacket! It is a double direction zipper (which I probably won't make use of) but it is heavy duty!! I'm sure there will be no complaints about an inadequate zipper!! I love this jacket and highly recommend it. Thanks LLBean for another fantastic product!!

I recently received this coat and have been wearing it this past week (the temp has been pretty low in NY recently). It's warm, comfy and shields the wind well. The quality and stitch work of this jacket is great! I like it so far.

Wife loves the jacket. Toasty and lightweight. Wife is happy then I'm happy.