Customer Reviews L.L.Bean BeanFlex Utility Jacket

I love LLBean but this jacket is a tad bit too rustic for what I was looking for. It's more like their barn coats. The sleeves were tight so I am returning it in exchange for a larger size. Hopefully that'll fit. I can't find what I'm looking for and this was as close as I could get to it. So hopefully the bigger size will fit. It'll just have to do.

I love LLBean but this jacket is a tad bit too rustic for what I was looking for. It's more like their barn coats. The sleeves were tight so I am returning it in exchange for a larger size. Hopefully that'll fit. I can't find what I'm looking for and this was as close as I could get to it. So hopefully the bigger size will fit. It'll just have to do.

This fits and wears more like a shirt. I really wanted to like it but didnt want to spend over $100 for a shirt.

Cute styled jacket but just not flattering on my short frame and felt stiff. Not soft and comfortable.

Love this Jacket! Comfortable, practical, and looks great! I receive so many compliments when wearing it. It does run on the smaller side, so I would buy a one size up when ordering.

Great quality and fit. I'll be wearing this jacket for years to come.

I have been looking for a utility jacket like for a long time, but I am petite with small shoulders, so sizing is always a challenge for me. LOVE the drawstring that gives some definition to avoid feeling boxy. The XS fits so well (I am 5"2" 117lbs) with some room to layer, but LL Bean take note, this Petite sized jacket is too long for a petite woman's body, going all the way to the bottom of my bottom. If I could shorten it 2-3" I would, but the zipper goes all the way to the bottom. Unfortunately, the search continues.

Great Jacket! I chose the green due to it can be worn with blue, black and grey jeans. I wish it's waist draw cord was lower as I am long waisted and big busted. I got the 3 X as I live in the NW and we layer out here. I can fit my fleece vest or light sweatshirt under. I like the length. I am 5'4". I would like to see double pockets, with a top entry flap pocket under the slash pockets. I've been a 40 yr fan of the old LL Bean Barncoat style until his came out. The weight seems good for our warming planet. The fabric, stitching closures etc are all nicely done. If waist was longer and it had the additional pockets, I'd give it 5 stars!

Really like the jacket, comfortable and fits well. Has plenty of pockets and like the covered zipper too.

The jacket is a good fit, I like the color (inky blue) and I know that I will use it often. My only exception is that it is a heavy garment. All in all it is a good quality and looks very nice.

I love the jacket, the style and especially the color. Unfortunately, it was too long, so I had to reorder the same jacket in a Petite. Now, I have to wait to wear it until November.

I like the color and quality of the jacket; however, I was disappointed in the style. It has a shirt-tail hem instead of straight (as the "old" style had) and diagonal pockets instead of the horizontal flap pockets. I very much prefer the former style. This current style is much more casual. Not as stylish or sharp.

I like the style of this jacket, but the material is thinner than I expected and needed ironing before wearing. I anticipate that it will require ironing after washing, as well. I have other jackets in stretchy materials that don't need the extra care. I like the colors that are available and thought I would be purchasing this item in other colors, but I'm very disappointed in the quality of the fabric especially considering the price of the item of over $100. I think I may choose dry cleaning to keep the jacket crisp-looking, but increases the expense of owning it.

Nice looking but i thought the material was light and flimsy.

This item was changed from previous version but not for the better. Material is nice, but find no lining a deal breaker.

Quality materials and well made. It's just a little bulky for me. I was going to keep it anyway but the collar area does something I can't deal with. Constantly in my face. The search continues

Loved the jacket, wore it all the time. Purchased 2 years ago and snaps no longer work. The rest of the jacket could live on but I don't want to have to zip it up all the way all the time, that's why I got a jacket with this option. If you think a good jacket should only last about 2 years then ok, only I expected more from the Bean.

Great quality; well made but petite small too long.

I wanted a light weight coat without a hood for non rainy, cool but not cold days traveling and around home but am returning this. The size was good but the coat itself is very utilitarian looking and not very attractive, especially in the gray.

I received a Utility Jacket for Christmas in 2021 and I love it. I live in Florida yet have lived in the gift jacket each winter. I was thrilled to see it on sale - or so I thought. I bought this jacket in the navy blue. First, the other jacket is 97% cotton, 3% spandex. THIS jacket is 99% cotton, 1% spandex. You would think this is a good thing, but the jacket is heavier and stiffer (probably too hot for Florida winters),It is not nearly as soft as the previous jacket. The pockets are not the same (no flap or snaps on lower), and the sleeves are about two inches too long and are tighter around the upper arm. I wear it over a t-shirt and it feels snug. Lastly, it is straight cut bottom in the front, shirt tail bottom in the back. Maybe that's good for watching a game on the bleachers up north, but it doesn't look good; too tunic length in the back and unflattering. Please bring back the previous versions. The quality of jacket is well made.

Kind of like it, but the shirttail hem is off-putting. It causes the jacket the flare out which makes the bottom look wider and not attractive. Not sure whether I will return it or sew some of the shirttail gap shut. The 1X it is a bit long.

I love the cut and style of this jacket, however, the blue dye bled onto my pants, a brand new leather pocket book, and watchband, and won't come out.

It's a well made and nicely styled jacket but even unlined it's heavier than I need. I also found the fabric too stiff for my comfort. I have the same jacket with a flannel lining which is a much softer material in green.

I liked the material used in my old one that Bean made a few years ago. It was lighter and did not wrinkle.

Not a flattering cut on the bottom. It is rounded at the bottom side seams and accentuates the rear view. Many of us would prefer to minimize that view.