Thoughts On This Corduroy Trench

[Kindra178]

I love fall jackets. What do you guys think of this?

http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/74124?feat=trench-SR0&page=corduroy-belted-trench

[SnuggleBuggles]

Cute! I bought one like that for SIL years ago and it has looked stylish all this time. I bought her that same peacock shade.

It's a good price too.

[ellies mom]

I like it. I want it in green. I do have a birthday growing up. Hmm...

[TamiRuns]

Love it - especially the avocado and plum!

[TwinFoxes]

$50? I say go for it. Free shipping, and you can always return it in store, right? I typically like corduroy with a little stretch, but that's just me.

[okinawama]

It's adorable and for that price I would t hesitate snatching it up!!

[azazela]

I have it in a gorgeous shade of orange from last fall/winter and LOVE it! It's my favorite cool (not cold) weather coat. I feel it makes me look grown up and pulls my outfit together.

[Kindra178]

I love the avocado and chocolate.

[pastrygirl]

Love it!! I think I just found my new fall jacket...

[arivecchi]

Cute find!

[smiles33]

Thanks for the link--I just bought a plum one!

[khalloc]

Love this! I might buy one. I am 5'2" and between a 10-12 for size. Not sure if I should order a medium or large. The reviews tend to lean toward ordering a size down. Then I am not sure to get a petite or not. I think probably Petite will be the way to go, so its not too long on me.

I like the Navy or Teal color. Not sure which one I should go for.

[azazela]

Love this! I might buy one. I am 5'2" and between a 10-12 for size. Not sure if I should order a medium or large. The reviews tend to lean toward ordering a size down. Then I am not sure to get a petite or not. I think probably Petite will be the way to go, so its not too long on me.

I like the Navy or Teal color. Not sure which one I should go for.

I am about your size (an inch taller and maybe a size smaller) and I got a Petite Medium. It's perfect!

[BDKmom]

Just bought this in plum Thanks, OP, for the link!

[vludmilla]

There is a $10 off $50 coupon code if you are ordering two of these or anything in addition to the trench. It is LNA2183. Just worked for me.

[mikala]

Argh, I'm stuck between the teal and the plum too.

They have some nice water bottles as an add on to get to $50, use the code, and get a nice stainless steel bottle for really cheap.

Ebates is also 2%.

http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/75394?feat=water%20bottle-SR0&page=bean-canteen-25-oz

http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/67732?feat=water%20bottle-SR0&page=bean-canteen-sport-top-18-oz

[joonbug]

I m seriously wanting this... One question, is it too cropped to wear with dresses (casual mid thigh tunic style and sweterdresses worn with leggings and skinny jeans)??
I have a longer rain trenchcoat in cobalt blue, very thin black longer corduroy trench and a cropped tan peacoat. They are all for warmer weather though, nothing 'in transition' from fall to winter...
Teal or plum would go better with cognac or burgundy boots / black or dark leggings /skinny jeans / dark bootcut jeans? I m pale in winter, brown hair and green eyes. WDYT?? Tia :)

[babybell]

There is a $10 off $50 coupon code if you are ordering two of these or anything in addition to the trench. It is LNA2183. Just worked for me.

ahh if only there were something for .01. ;)

[azazela]

ahh if only there were something for .01. ;)

You can try live chatting with them to see if they'll honor it. I haven't tried but it can't hurt to ask. It's just a penny and LL Bean takes customer service very seriously.

[Twoboos]

There is a $10 off $50 coupon code if you are ordering two of these or anything in addition to the trench. It is LNA2183. Just worked for me.

Thanks for the code, it pushed me over the edge to buy the two colors I'm trying to decide between!! ;)

[vludmilla]

Thanks for the code, it pushed me over the edge to buy the two colors I'm trying to decide between!! ;)

Happy to enable! ;)

[anamika]

Thank you!!! I was all set to buy so the code really sweetened the deal for me. Got avocado and teal to try.

Now can I wear this over my LEC cowl neck dress?? :hysterical: :hysterical:

[FTMLuc]

vludmilla Thank you for the code. I got the trench in plum and these owl PJ for DD for $49 total!
http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/65472?catalog_id=TC&moe=INIT&subrnd=0&productId=1007933&gnattr=AR_Test_3%3AAR_Test_3

[*myfoursons]

Thanks, op! I picked up the coat in teal, let's hope it's a keeper.

I also picked a pair of black penny loafers -- I know they're trendy for fall, but I'm not sure if they'll fit my style so I didn't want to spend a ton. I'll see if I can make them work with my wardrobe:

http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/71433?feat=Portland%20penny-SR0&page=women-s-portland-penny-loafers-patent-leather

[luli13]

So I just got the teal in the mail and I love the color and the corduroy style. But... I got it in a small (I'm a 6 in most clothing items) and it is kind of shapeless. I know it has the belt to cinch in the waist a little but even with that the belt is huge. It fits ok in the arm-maybe just a tad bit big. Am I just not used to "misses" sizes? Should I send it back for the x-small? How does everyone else's fit?

[bekahjean]

I got mine today, and it is huge! I measured before I ordered to make sure I was purchasing the correct size. I'm going to call and exchange it for a size smaller. I felt like I was playing dress up it was so big!

[ourbabygirl]

Many of the reviews on their site say that the sleeves are too long... have the rest of you found that, too? I'm considering getting one, myself, but I'm about 5'3" and I'm worried that even the petite might be too long in the arms/ bulky/ shapeless (if the reviews are true).
It's a great price, though, so it's very tempting!

[elbenn]

I decided to try one. I ordered in bright navy. On my computer, the bright navy appears to be almost a deep sapphire blue which is a popular color this fall. I hope it is as bright IRL as it appears on my computer. Thanks, OP, for pointing out this jacket, and thanks to the poster who posted the coupon code.

[joonbug]

I have similar reserves so holding out until more BBB moms review it lol. I m 5'6" but really small and am afraid that even XS will be huge :(

[ilfaith]

I have similar reserves so holding out until more BBB moms review it lol. I m 5'6" but really small and am afraid that even XS will be huge :(

I am thinking the same thing. They say their extra-small is a size 4, and I am typically a 0 or 2 (petite...since I am a shade under 5'3"). I think the jacket is really cute and would be great for our north Florida "winter" but I know LL Bean sizes tend to be generous (as my 6-year-old is currently wearing a pair of size 4 kids LL Bean shorts).

[Twoboos]

I have similar reserves so holding out until more BBB moms review it lol. I m 5'6" but really small and am afraid that even XS will be huge :(


I am thinking the same thing. They say their extra-small is a size 4, and I am typically a 0 or 2 (petite...since I am a shade under 5'3"). I think the jacket is really cute and would be great for our north Florida "winter" but I know LL Bean sizes tend to be generous (as my 6-year-old is currently wearing a pair of size 4 kids LL Bean shorts).

I ordered in 2 colors and am thinking they are both going to have to go back. I got a regular XS even though I usually wear a 0 or 2. I wonder if a petite would be better, height wise I don't make the petite cutoff (5'5") but I wonder if the overall dimensions of the coat would be smaller. (Wishful thinking, I'm sure!! ;))

I think they are coming tomorrow so I can post a review then.

[babybell]

I ordered in 2 colors and am thinking they are both going to have to go back. I got a regular XS even though I usually wear a 0 or 2. I wonder if a petite would be better, height wise I don't make the petite cutoff (5'5") but I wonder if the overall dimensions of the coat would be smaller. (Wishful thinking, I'm sure!! ;))

I think they are coming tomorrow so I can post a review then.

I'm definitely curious. I wear a 4 so I'm guessing the XS would be good.... but I'm tall so can't do petite.

[Twoboos]

OK, got the jackets. They are just the right weight for chilly New England fall. This is the item I've been searching for! I like both colors, it would be a hard choice.

But they are huge. Giant. I look like I'm playing dressup in the XS. I can gather a handful of material on each side of the jacket. The sleeves go down to my mid-palm/base of my fingers.

I am so bummed. I am going to call and see if the petite is smaller overall, or if the sleeves are just shorter. <sigh>

[joonbug]

Dang such a BUMMER. I was hoping the xs would fit. Im 5'6" so not sure of petite for myself, byt weighing barely 115... I wont even bother ordering :(.

[cono0507]

Mine came today and it is a keeper for me.
I ordered a medium. I'm 5'10" and size medium or large, depending, in brands like athleta, lucy, patagonia.
It fits great with sleeves that are plenty long for my long arms that I'm not sure it will work well for people who aren't tall.
It could have been slimmer in the body of the jacket, but once I tie the waistband it is fine. I couldn't go to a size small in this jacket or I wouldn't have enough room in the shoulders but the medium will work.

ETA - I've had second thoughts and I'm sending it back. I'm not in love with the styling including the shoulders and all the buttons. I tried to convince myself to like it but it is a no go. It did have potential though!

[smiles33]

Just got mine (a purple Medium). I'm 5'7" and between 8-10. Arm length is fine, as are shoulders, but I do feel like it billows out a bunch when the belt is cinched. I tried to leave it open w/o the belt, but then it looks like a shapeless jacket. Argh. I can't decide if I want to keep it. I will say that I love the purple color but I may end up returning it since I don't love it.

[*myfoursons]

Ugh, everyone is correct, the darn thing is huge. I got the XS, it is bulky and ginormous. The sleeve length is good, I'm 5'8", but everywhere else it's just too big. Oh well, guess it's going back.

[Kindra178]

I got a medium and it's pretty bulky but not huge. I will most likely be wearing it with heavier clothes than I tried it on. I may exchange for the petite medium or just go to the small.

I have LLB's trench coat and it's simply not that big.

[joonbug]

Happy to hear its working out for some of you at least! I'm going to pass, hope another cute corduroy trench will catch my eye one day... Oh well ;).

[ourbabygirl]

Super bummed, but i also have to give a :thumbsdown:. I got mine today (Petite S in purple), and it's just too bulky. I'm 5'3" and about 120 pounds, FWIW.
The corduroy is kind of wide, too, and it just makes me look bulkier than I should/ need to- like a football player or something (bulky in shoulders, etc.). Plus the buttons on mine are crooked- the ones on the one side, when buttoned, don't exactly line up with the stationary ones right next to them. Not a big deal, but it would annoy me over time.
I'm bummed that it didn't work, and annoyed that I have to spend $6.50 to send it back now. :shake: Oh well- guess in this case I got what I paid for! On the look out for another option...

[boss1]

Super bummed, but i also have to give a :thumbsdown:. I got mine today (Petite S in purple), and it's just too bulky. I'm 5'3" and about 120 pounds, FWIW.
The corduroy is kind of wide, too, and it just makes me look bulkier than I should/ need to- like a football player or something (bulky in shoulders, etc.). Plus the buttons on mine are crooked- the ones on the one side, when buttoned, don't exactly line up with the stationary ones right next to them. Not a big deal, but it would annoy me over time.
I'm bummed that it didn't work, and annoyed that I have to spend $6.50 to send it back now. :shake: Oh well- guess in this case I got what I paid for! On the look out for another option...

I agree. I ordered the Petite Small and the coat is big and boxy. I'm so disappointed. The coat has so much potential but the sizing is just terrible.

[pastrygirl]

I usually wear a L or XL, and ordered the L in Plum. I like it. The arms/sleeves are just right. I wish it cinched in at the waist a bit even without the belt, but it still looks good since I have a larger frame than most of you that are posting, LOL! I'm keeping it. :)

I'm not sure I would've bought it if I'd tried it on in person, but I like it enough to not want to bother with the cost of returning it.