A beautiful gown, beautifully made, generously proportioned. BUT not the flannel weight one is used to. It's lightweight, more a spring/fall gown than a winter one.
Have been looking at this gown for my sister and myself for a couple of years. Finally this year I decided to splurge and buy for us as a Christmas gift. The left side seam on my sisters gown wasn't sewn down, and the whole thing fell apart!! I couldn't believe it was made So badly. The flannel is thin and feels more like a broadcloth fabric. The style is so cute, but the quality is very poor. I have a rough time spending this much on an outfit, let alone a nightgown . SO DISSAPOINTED
Response from L.L.BeanBy L.L.Bean Customer Satisfaction Team, February 3, 2016
We're so sorry for the experience you had with our Vintage Flannel Nightgown. We have a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee and are glad to help you with a refund, or a replacement. Please email your information to llbean@llbean.com, or call us at 800-341-4341. Thank you for your feedback.
Overall rating
5/ 5
HighDesertDirndl
fromPortsmouth, VA
How often do you shop at L.L.Bean?Frequently
When did you purchase this item?Within 6 Months
All-Time Favorite Sleep-/Loungewear
PostedJanuary 21, 2016
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I own four of these (in Indigo/Dk. Cranberry/Barberry/Clear Blue Dobby). I practically live in these gowns in the winter on my days off and on the weekends! My ensemble usually consists of smartwool long johns, legwarmers and my "wicked good (sheepskin) clogs! I disagree with other reviewers on the issue of shrinkage; I have always washed and line dried my gowns and they are the same size as on arrival...just softer! The only improvement that I could recommend would be side-seam-pockets.
I've been wearing these nightgowns for years and usually get a new color each winter. I am 5'10" tall and when the gowns first arrive the XL fit is perfect. Length is low mid-calf and sleeves are good. As the gowns get worn and washed they get shorter and the sleeves get very short - ending up 3 or more inches above my wrists. This is an unnecessary problem which LLB could easily address by using pre-shrunk fabrics. At this price, the gowns should fit well indefinitely.
