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Eddie Bauer vs L.L.Bean
Two American outfitters from the catalog era. Eddie Bauer is the Seattle name known for down parkas. L.L.Bean is the family-owned Maine outfitter behind the Bean Boot and the Boat and Tote.
Menswear · US prices · Checked Oct 31, 2026
Choose it if
- You want a down parka.
- You want a generous, relaxed outdoor cut.
- You want Seattle outdoor classics.
Choose it if
- You want the Bean Boot.
- You want the Boat and Tote or a Mountain Classic fleece.
- You want a preppier New England slant.
What's the difference?
How do they fit?
Eddie Bauer
Sizing. Most people can take their usual size in Slim/Tailored fits but should consider sizing down (or choosing Slim) in anything labelled Classic or Relaxed.
Cut. Generous, relaxed American outdoor cut with a broader chest and armhole; slim/tailored options run closer but still not truly slim.
L.L.Bean
Sizing. Consider sizing down or choosing slim/tailored fit options if you want a trimmer silhouette, as much of the line runs roomy.
Cut. Relaxed, classic American cut.
Sizing says whether to size up or down. Cut describes the intended shape. A deliberately roomy cut doesn’t mean the sizing runs large.
Neither quite right?
Questions people ask
Do Eddie Bauer and L.L.Bean fit the same?
No. Eddie Bauer reads runs large; L.L.Bean reads slightly large.
Background: origin and founding
Eddie Bauer. From Seattle, United States, founded 1920, made in United States, acquired.
L.L.Bean. From Freeport, United States, founded 1912, made in China, United States, Vietnam.
Prices come from live US listings at the retailers Disco tracks, checked Oct 31, 2026. Fit notes come from published size charts and aggregated reviews, not our own try-ons. How we compare brands →