Customer Reviews L.L.Bean Lambswool Duffle Coat

I bought this coat. Super warm and comfy. But the fake leather on the buttons rubs off right away and makes it look icky.

I wanted to love this coat, I needed a replacement and didn't want black, blue or oatmeal color, and the Hickory shade of this duffle is beautiful and perfect. The construction is excellent and it is the exact level of warmth for the intended use. The cons, however, diminish the love by tight arm circumference and hood construction. I literally despise the current trend in women's clothing for skimping on arm fabric. Most of us do not have skinny arms like models. I am normal size, complete with boobs and arms and I need clothing that accommodates this which has always been found at Bean. Not so this coat, which is wearable, but not with sweaters beneath and still squeeze my arms into the openings. The hood, which was a main selling point for my purchase, flies off my head with the slightest movement unless held in place, nor is there enough fabric above the face to keep the snow or rain off my glasses when I hold it on my head. Not lining the hood in the same slick lining fabric of the coat would solve the fly-off problem, and a bit more fabric for sleeve construction and hood coverage would solve the others. The fit otherwise is perfect and I truly love the color.

I'm 5'6" and 150lbs and the 10 regular is a perfect fit. I'm happy with the lovely dark red color. The zipper works without any problem for me.

This coat is the real deal. I wanted to buy a coat to wear to England and Scotland in December of 2023, when I knew the weather would be a little chilly and a little rainy. It held up like a DREAM. I wore this in all manner of weather -- sunny, foggy, drizzly, rainy -- and it managed to keep me warm and dry. I used umbrellas throughout the course of the trip, as well, but the coat was a lifesaver, was the clutch piece of gear. And it doesn't give you that damp feeling some more rain slicker-style coats can give you because they trap body moisture in with you. This coat was worth every penny. It's my go-to in the fall and winter (and I live full time in Maine), and it's been great. Truly one of the best clothing purchases of my life. High quality, comfortable, and it looks great.

5' 5", 135 lbs, originally bought a size 6, but exchanged for a size 8. If I had larger boobs, I would have needed to go up an additional size (I'm pretty flat-chested).

I followed the reviews advice and ordered 2 sizes up and the fit was perfect! Love the petite option so that my sleeves and lengths are spot on. Almost returned because of severely struggling with the zipper, but after adding a dab of Aquaphor to the leading edge I was able to work it out was very frustrating before that. The color is a burnt rust - a little unusual but quite nice IRL. Let's you feel a little dressy for travel etc.

I love duffel coats, but it seems these days it is no longer easy to find one that has a lining, a petite size option, and is also of high quality. This coat from L.L. Bean has all these! It is very beautiful and well made. The fabric was imported from Italy. It was hard to pick a color. I wanted the navy one, which looks very classy, but it seems a bit too dark. The camel one doesn't look like the type of light beige I want. So, I picked the gray one for its neutral shade. This color looks better in person than in the picture. Like some reviews said, the zipper is hard to pull up. I had to make sure the bottom zipper sits tightly at the bottom before being able to pull the upper zipper up. Pros: lining, petite option, imported fabric, cutting, quality Cons: zipper issue

This coat is extremely well made and should last for a very long time. I stayed warm, outside, when the temperature was 20 degrees with wind. The fit is true to size.

Beautiful coat! Warm but not bulky. Timeless style. Camel color is classy. 5'4" 136lbs. Size 12 fits perfectly with sweater and turtleneck underneath. Pockets are deep enough. No issues with zipper. Wrinkles easily removed with steam. Only wish the hood didn't swallow my head. So big it can't be worn without a hat which is ludicrous since I want a hood to replace a hat. Overall I'm very pleased with this coat.

I love this coat! It was perfect for the cool California breeze in February.

Beaut8iful coat. I returned it because it had a zipper and toggles to fasten it. either one would have been fine but trying ti use both was not easy.

I have always wanted a wool toggle coat. When I saw the clearance price on the barn red color, I couldn't say no. It is soft, warm and fits very nicely. They shipped the coat to me very fast.

I love this coat! It's really soft and feels like high quality wool. The inner zipper is nice or the big buttons are handy when you don't need to be fully zipped up. It definitely runs small, especially in the chest and shoulders. I returned the first one I got and went up 2 sizes to make sure I could wear a sweater comfortably.

I have had a "toggle"coat from LL Bean since I was 14. There are differences in the shapes and details over the years, but it has always been a warm, stylish, long lasting coat. This one is fitted, not relaxed. A size larger might be needed. The size help is great. And the cinnamon color is beautiful, a bit darker in person

Perfect fit. Very comfortable and cozy. Looks fantastic too. Loving my new jacket. Wanted one in this color for a long time and I finally broke down and ordered it. Had to exchange the first one I got because the size was off. Easy exchange and this one fits to a T. I've had L.L Bean products before and they were always made well and shoot the test of time. No doubt this one will last me for a long time too. Well worth the price.

I absolutely love this coat! It keeps me warm, even in below zero temps. I have the navy blue and have received compliments on its style.

Leaving this review just to help others who might be my dimensions - I'm 5'9", 315 pounds, wear a 3x top and 24 pants from most places, and this coat fits me great in a 3x. I was concerned about it zipping up and about it being too tight across the backside and neither of those came true. The sleeves also hit me at the perfect spot at the wrist, which doesn't always happen. Sometimes larger sizes are just scaled up from smaller sizes but there seems to have been some thought put into this patterning. Very pleased!

Very good quality, much more so than similar coats I've tried on at other stores. Keeps me very warm. It is very true to size. Very happy that this classic style coat is still available. Would very much recommend.

The coat fit as expected and is both soft and warm. The lining makes it more windproof than most wool coats. The duffle buttons are both functional in creating a "windflap" over the zipper and stylish. The only downside is that the arms are a little slim and feel tight if I wear a bulky sweater. If you want a roomier arm you will need to size up.

It is a beautiful coat. Exactly what I was looking for a wool coat with a hood. The buttons make it so it can be dressy or casual. I couldn't be happier with this Christmas present from my husband.

Love this coat. It is sleek & classic: the tailoring is impeccable: it is comfy & warm: looks fabulous dressed up or down. I get compliments from every fashionista, from ultra modern, to classic when I wear this coat. The camel is timeles. So glad I bought it. It's a great coat & a great investment! And, just in case you need it, there's a hood!

Great coat for great price. LLBean sizing hints really helped me get the right fit.

The perfect coat. Great fit and plenty warm for the mid-atlantic region.

I have always wanted this coat. Fits great. Very warm. Really nicely made. I was concerned the sleeves would be too long but they were perfect. Aside from that the fit was as described. They didn't have it in the store but the salesperson was able to order it for me there and assured me there would be no shipping charge if it wasn't the right size. She was great. Excellent customer service too. Very happy with this coat.

So very happy I purchased this coat in tan. It's very well made, looks lovely on, warm & classy. I can dress it up or down.