Customer Reviews L.L.Bean Lambswool Duffle Coat

Unfortunately, I had to return this coat. As much as I loved the style, the arms of the 6 were too short, and the torso of the 8 was too big. I am 5'7", 135 lbs, 36 bust, 30 waist. The shoulders/back area seemed oddly tight on the 6, but maybe I just have weird proportions. I agree with the comments that the buttons and toggles should be made of nicer material; I think people would be willing to pay for that if they are already spending what this coat costs. The coat is nice and warm and the zipper is well-constructed although I could see myself getting frustrated with the double zipper. Maybe if there are some changes in the future I will try again.

Had to return because the coat hung crooked, unzipped one side was inches higher than the other, zipped up the shoulders were off, wife sent it back and got another one, she's happy with that one, the only negative was she thinks they run a little small

Zipper does not engage when aligned have to zip coat when it is off of me then step into it.

I love the look and feel. I've had issues with the zipper since day one. It doesn't zip up or down smoothly and I end up struggling with it. I've resorted to only using the toggles to close the coat

As I am a size 16 for all my garments, I ordered this coat in that size. However, it was too snug in the bust, so I exchanged it for a size 18. Same problem! There needs to be more room in the bust, given the nature of the coat's fabric, I believe. So, sadly, I will need to return it. Please, if possible, make this coat with more room in the bust for those who are more endowed in that area. Otherwise people are going to continue to return it.

Really like this jacket. Disappointed because it is too tight across back. I got the medium. Which is my usual size

I really liked everything about this coat but the zipper did not work. Called customer service to send a replacement and they said to put the coat on a flat surface like a table then work the zipper up & down. After that, apply dish soap on the zipper and work at it. Nothing worked. A very nice coat, expensive and would have kept it if it wasn't for the cheap, cheap, unsupportive zipper. I read reviews with zipper issues but liked the looks of the coat and it was just what I was looking for so thought I would give it a shot because there were a lot of satisfied customers. Returned with great disappointment.

This coat runs on the small side. I even sized up when I bought it so I could wear it over sweaters or blazers. The coat is made of quality materials and is very well constructed.

Two way zipper is difficult to use, wife doesnt like it.

Disappointed in this beautiful coat. Zipper is awful and does not work most times. Leather is not used for toggles and vinyl. Dry cleaning a problem.

I had to return because of size, but would’ve returned anyway. It arrived balled up in a bag and was very wrinkled. The mostly wool outer layer was very soft and felt more like fleece. Overall, it just didn’t look as cute or smart as the online photos depicted.

This is the second time I bought and returned this coat. The first was a few years ago. The construction has changed a bit so I was hopeful it would work this time. Sadly, I returned it. The sleeves were kind of tight and stiff and the shoulders were very broad. I had no trouble with the zipper; it seemed fine. I bought the Size 14.

Well made coat. Loved the hickory color. Good fit in shoulders, chest, and sleeve length. Unfortunately, too roomy in abdomen and hip area. I was sad to have to return it. I'm 5'5" and weigh 135 and ordered a size 10. An 8 probably would have fit better around the mid-section, but would have been tight in shoulders and chest.

Although I loved the look and lambswool material of this coat, I returned it as the zipper was a huge problem! No matter how I tried, I could not easily get this zipper to work properly. I am not "zipper challenged" and, in fact, my present winter coat, which I was trying to replace, has a similar zipper closure.

It has a nice classic appearance. When I put it on the body fit as expected but, the arms are too baggy for the body. There was also a problem with the hem on the right front. I would smooth it and it would ride up a few inches awkwardly. This to me meant the lining was not sewn right at that spot/pucker. Ugh, I really hoped for it to work but it did not. I returned coat.

Definitely a good quality coat. The pockets really are small and in an awkward position. The lining of the coat is very nice but there is a strip of the wool fabric right at the neckline and it felt very scratchy against my neck. Not sure why it was there. That was the reason I returned the coat.

I am 5'3" - athletic 140 pounds, 36D bra size. Based on the recommendation on LLBean's website, I purchased this Duffel coat in size Petite8. It is the same size I ordered for the Women's Peacoat. The Classic Lambswool Peacoat (short) was huge but the Duffel Coat (long) fit perfect except the sleeves were a little too short - same size, Petite8. It seems like both jackets should fit the same. I ordered the Hickory Heather color in both. Although I like that color on the longer jacket, I don't like it in the shorter peacoat. I love the length and the quality is excellent. I will probably order both a regular6 and regular8 to confirm which size fits best. Once I get the right size, it will be a great jacket for Colorado winters! Too bad this jacket is not sold in the local Park Meadows store and has to be purchased online. That wastes a lot of time and expense on shipping.

I was glad to find this coat has a zipper! But the pockets are too small for stowing gloves & there are only the 2 slash pockets. The hood doesn't stay on if there is any wind. I chose 2 sizes above my usual & it is still tight in the biceps. I can't wear anything heavier than a dress shirt under it.

Love this coat. It is very classy looking!!Fits perfect!Can be worn dressy or casual!

I have a couple issues that I wish were better, one being the zipper, it is a little tricky and gives me issues every time trying to zip up. For the price of this coat, I wish the zipper was better, the side pockets are shorter and could be much deeper. I also wish they put a couple hidden pockets inside like most other coats. They made this coat pretty plain with no extras. Otherwise, I love the style of this coat. It fits great and is warm.

I am not sure that it fits me correctly? The Zipper is on the reverse side making it difficult to zip..

The coat fits well and is beautiful. But I have struggled to get the zipper up the two times I have tried it on tonight. I have never seen such a cheap quality in LLBean products. I can't decide whether to keep it or not. I might give it a chance, but how much am I going to hate a coat that I have to struggle to get zippered? I am seriously considering having the zipper replaced, but it doesn't seem right that I have to pay so much money for this coat and immediately have the zipper replaced.

I love this coat the quality, the fit, the style, but unfortunately I had to return it because the zipper (a two-way zipper) works about 10% of the time.

I should have listened to the other reviews on this coat. It's true, the zipper is super tricky. For reference, I don't have any dexterity issues, nor do I have any trouble zipping up any of the other coats that I own. This coat is really beautiful, the wool is soft and gorgeous. I feel it runs true to size. (Ordered a size 6, which is my usual size) I will say the red is a little more on the rust colored side. I would have kept it if the zipper worked, but it took me 10 tries to every one success. I don't have time for that. Sadly I took it back. I would buy it again in a heartbeat if they put in a better working zipper.

After reading reviews, I decided to size up 2 sizes when I ordered. While I could zip it up, it was very tight in the shoulders. I returned and ordered another size up (that's 3 sizes total). It technically fits but doesn't feel quite right. Also the hood is HUGE. If I pull it all the way up, it covers my entire face and there is no way to tighten it around the head. I LOVE the look of the coat and it seems well made and warm but, and I hate having to say this, I will return it. I wish LLBean at least had sample sizes in store to avoid these kind of issues.