Customer Reviews L.L.Bean BeanFlex Utility Jacket

Nice styling and details IF you think "military" is your style. Fabric is a bit stiff, will probably soften with washing (I hope). Rust color is nice, not too orangery. I wanted it to layer over sweaters so I ordered a large. I'm glad I did. I'm 5ft. 120lbs. And most smalls and mediums fit me but being cotton I knew this jacket would not "give" so chose large. It does have a drawstring to cinch in the waist if I want to wear it over a thin shirt.

I had one of these jackets for years and loved it. The shape of the jacket was great. Now? Not so much. From the chest down, it fits wonderfully. In the shoulders and arms it's weirdly shaped.

I purchased this jacket for my wife as part of her Christmas present. I really didn't think she was going to like it, but surprisingly she really did. It ran a bit big, so we exchanged it for a smaller size.

The fit was cute, but I was looking for something a bit warmer and preferably with a bit of water resistance, so I sent it back. It would provide a thin layer appropriate for a cool day, but no real insulation. I also thought it would look odd with jeans, as it is basically the same color as denim. I would prefer a darker navy to avoid the monochromatic look.

I have a number of these utility jackets from previous years. I decided to order another in a color I liked and was surprised to find that they are now made in a longer length. The older ones were great. This length is just awkward looking, and it's a shame because the rest of the jacket is great..

I was very pleased with this jacket when I opened the package. The fabric was a nice weight and I liked the zipper/snap closure. However, when I tried it on and pulled the drawcord at the waist to give it a little shape I discovered that the waist hit about 3 inches above my waist! It was uncomfortable and looked bad. I returned it.

New design from last year is very different. Blue color is lighter for my July 2023 purchase. My old blue utility jacket was a better, more flattering cut and a deeper navy blue, which I liked much more. Of course the quality is excellent but disappointed that the design was changed and the color is not as vibrant a blue as previous design. The cut is a little longer which is also unnecessary. I wish it didn't change. I kept it for lack of a better option.

Well made and quality materials. The arms are way too long so I need to have them shortened about 3 inches! Not made for curvy women.

Constricted fit. Had hoped to wear layers under it but it was too rigid. Returned.

Loved the look and many pockets, but the fabric was too heavy for a warm climate.

I thought the jacket would be softer than it was and the sleeves were five inches too long.

I saved up all my bean bucks so I could order this jacket. It is a great look and size is true. The material flexes. However it flexes in a weird way at shoulders that makes it almost look like puffed sleeves. So disappointed. Wanted to love it but returned it

Love the color. But this no lining whatsoever. A bit tight in arms when layering

Nice jacket true to size. The neck line does not look right unless it is zipped all the way up.

Unflattering flare at the hip. Tends to wrinkle. Nice color.

I had the version of this jacket from 2 years ago, which I unfortunately lost and wanted to replace. The quality is still excellent, but the new version has a shirt-tail hem, different hip pockets which are smaller and don't snap, and big chest pockets which are not flattering, so I returned it. So sad!

Nice well made jacket, but only 28" in length, which is not very flattering. Measurements would be better than low hip, high hip, etc.

I own several of these jackets in different colors that I like a lot, so I was all set to order a new one - until I noticed that there are no snaps or other closures on the pockets, as my older versions all have. Sorry, that's a deal breaker for me. Not sure why LLBean changed the pockets, except to save itself some money. But in the process, they eliminated a feature that's important to me and perhaps to other customers, too.

I love the color, but the wrinkles are awful. Even after washing and drying it the wrinkles didn't come out.

Sleeves too long. Other petite products fit, not this

Petite was too small across my back and the sleeves still too long.

It seemed like a good quality jacket. But I found it to run large and had to return it. I'm 5'5", 125 lbs, and the size Small was much too large for me, especially in the sleeve length.

I love everything about this jacket except it's a little high waisted for me. I am trying to decide if I can keep or return.

I really wanted to love this jacket, but the material was stiff, and it could have been a bit more stylish for me. It was a return for me.

The jacket I received had white spots on the front. I returned it.