Customer Reviews L.L.Bean BeanFlex Utility Jacket

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

I ordered my normal size, but this jacket runs small, especially across the upper chest and upper arms. Being a jacket, it should feel loose and comfortable. Order a size up.

Returned this as the armholes don't seem to be cut right, especially when you raise your arms. Otherwise it seems well made.

The main problem is incorrect pattern drafting: Low armhole depth, incorrect sleeve pitch, lack of symmetry in the sleeve cap, insufficient cap ease (depth/width) to accommodate the human biceps and shoulders. Pattern drafting 101: Accommodate the angles, depth, width, ease of accommodating arm/shoulder anatomy, and associated movement while wearing the garment.

The sleeves are so tight. Can not have anything underneath . Had to return

Cute jacket but I couldn't wear it as the sleeves are too tight. I bought this in a 3x and it fits everywhere else but the sleeves. I had just a light long-sleeved shirt on and my arms were in a straightjacket. Maybe this would work with a sleeveless top but jackets should be large enough to cover what you are wearing. I am giving this away to a smaller-sized person. Very disappointed.

This coat is thin!!! Like duvet cover or 2 sheets sewn together thin. This might cost $25 if it weren't labeled LL Bean. The price doesn't match the quality. Not even remotely.

Have this in navy and green from past years. Liked the new light beige color but was disappointed that the hem is now shirttail - it's a jacket, not a shirt; they seem to want it to be both?? Weight good for everyday fall and winter but returning as I do not like the shirttail hem.

The waist was too high and fit was uncomfortable. So I returned it.

Cute jacket, however I thought the material was lightweight and not sturdy at all. My sister ordered same jacket (same style number) and hers was a heavier, denim like material. Not sure if there was a mix up of some sort, but I returned the jacket.

Very thin - really more of a shirt than a jacket. Not at all like whats shown in the catalogue. Also runs very small.

I bought this jacket in a petite XS and it was not true to size. Way too oversized. Product quality was also lacking.

I liked the look of this jacket in the magazine. I'm going on Africa safari and after consulting with a LL Bean representative I bought it in a medium. It was tight as skin so I exchanged for large which had huge shoulders and bunchy waist and sleeves that would not completely go over a sweater. Returned it with regret.

This jacket was very disappointing. Very boxy. Not flattering. And did not like the feel of the fabric.

I am 5'2'', 115#. XS Petite was way to long in the sleeves and way to big overall!!! It is sad because I really wanted a utility jacket in this color:(

I was very disappointed with the quality of the fabric of this jacket. It was very stiff even after I washed it in cold water and put it in the dryer to take most of the moisture out, it was still stiff. The style was great. The fabric was horrible. Not typical L.L. Bean quality.

From the jackets online photo, I hoped the color was khaki, but in actuality it was a mustard color. I was very disappointed-didn't even open the package to try it on so i cannot comment on the fit or fabric

Medium was too big (and I'm a true Medium size) and fabric felt stiff. Item returned.

This just didn't fit. I really can't rate it, as I sent it back the next day. The sleeve length was perfect, but the shoulders and underarms were too tight to allow freedom of movement, which is what a work jacket should be all about. The fabric was thin and wouldn't have been much protection, either. Who the heck was this made for?

Looks great on, fits comfortably over a sweater, excellent quality and the price is right.

I sent the jacket back. It was too big and too heavy. It was not what I thought it would be,

I bought the classic utility jacket a few years ago and it is perfect! I ordered this new version thinking it would be very similar, but it is not. It is so heavy and bulky compared to the classic. The fit is not the same either. Please bring back the classic!