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Customer Reviews for L.L.Bean Women's Essential Merino Wool Cardigan Sweater, Machine Washable
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Customers overwhelmingly praise the merino wool cardigan for its exceptional softness, lightweight warmth, and durability, with many noting no pilling after frequent wear. The classic, flattering fit and mid-hip length work well layered or worn alone across seasons and occasions. Most find it true to size and versatile enough to elevate casual or dressy outfits. Some wish for more color options, and a few report buttonholes are too small to fasten easily. Overall, reviewers highly recommend it and express strong intent to repurchase in additional colors.
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October 3, 2026
Perfect for layering in a trip to France
Bought the green and plum cardigans for trip to France. Felt lovely in cool fall weather and packed lightly. Very soft and not at all itchy.
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October 2, 2026
Merino cardigan
So comfortable! Warm, light layer for seasonal changes.
Sweater is a deep, rich color. I sized up for layering and it fits exactly how I like it.
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October 2, 2026
Beautiful sweater
The fig is a beautiful color, and it’s warm for its weight.
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September 30, 2026
Great sweater
Fit is true to size. It washes well. One of my go to staples in my wardrobe.
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September 29, 2026
Buttons not well sewn
Weight: 120-130 lbs
Height: 5'6"
Size Purchased: Small
Used for: Casual or Every Day
Love color but buttons are falling off. I have sewed two back one and haven’t owned fir long. Not what I expect from llbean!
Foster City
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September 29, 2026
Very comfortable
My Dad bought this for my mom their anniversary and mom loved it
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September 28, 2026
Good Cardigan
Weight: 160-170 lbs
Height: 5'6"
Size Purchased: Large
Nice quality with some stretch to it. Washes nicely too. It did not shrink.
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September 27, 2026
Great green sweater.
Beautiful color green. Cannot find nice greens very often. If it were a bit heavier weight I’d give it 5 stars.
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September 25, 2026
Red color is beautiful
Weight: 110-120 lbs
Height: 5'4"
Size Purchased: Small
I’m delighted that Bean is venturing into some bright, vibrant colors such as the “rustic red” of this cardigan. “Winter” color palettes will find this to be a gorgeous, flattering
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September 25, 2026
Very good
Excellent fit. Soft and comfy feel. Excellent colors.
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September 24, 2026
Excellent workmanship
Weight: 140-150 lbs
Height: 5'7"
Size Purchased: Medium
Used for: Travel, Casual or Every Day
The sweater is wonderful. It is lightweight but warm and is great for traveling.
Seattle Washington
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September 23, 2026
Beautiful Cardi
This cardigan is beautiful. I have the fig, and it could coordinate with many other colors. It is thin, so great for layering, but warm, since it’s merino. It is not scratchy.
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September 23, 2026
Lovely sweater but ...
Weight: 160-170 lbs
Height: 5'7"
Size Purchased: Large
I wanted to love this sweater but the color "Fig" is just a too dull. I had hoped the color would be more vibrant like the other Fig garments in the printed catalog. Too bad.
Wisconsin
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September 23, 2026
It was very pretty, but defective
Weight: 140-150 lbs
Height: 5'3"
Size Purchased: Medium
Used for: Casual or Every Day
It came with a run in the fabric on the left shoulder
Response from L.L.Bean
October 2, 2026
By L.L. Bean Customer Service
We're so sorry this happened. A member of our customer service team will be reaching out to you.
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September 22, 2026
Great sweater
This sweater is amazing as it is soft and warm yet the wool is t scratchy. It drapes nicely over shirts or tops or dresses. It seems like the perfect accessory.
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September 22, 2026
Merino wool cardigan
Weight: 140-150 lbs
Height: 5'8"
Size Purchased: Medium
Used for: Travel, Relaxing, Casual or Every Day
I bought this cardigan in the fig heather to take on my cruise to Iceland and northern Europe It was a perfect layering addition for traveling in airports, excursions and even dre
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September 22, 2026
Love my black sweater
I've worn this so many times that a button fell off. Ill sew it back eventually, but absolutely love the soft warmth this thing has. And its rare to find black as a color option
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September 19, 2026
Lightweight, Warm, and Beautifully Made
This cardigan has quickly become a favorite. It’s lightweight yet warm, and the 100% merino wool feels soft and high quality. It also travels exceptionally well, resists wrinkling,
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September 19, 2026
Not Yet Received
I ordered this lovely sweater in Navy. It's still on backorder with expected delivery sometime in November; but it's September right now. So I can not review this item.
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September 17, 2026
Love this sweater, but
Weight: 110-120 lbs
Height: 5'5"
Size Purchased: X-Small
Used for: Casual or Every Day
I bought two colors of this sweater earlier this spring and I love the weight. They are super soft, wash well, and go well with anything across seasons. However I have started to n
Missouri
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