1970s/1980s L.L.Bean Khaki Belted Safari Field Jacket – Modern Men’s L/XL, 44 Chest

Description

A vintage L.L.Bean khaki safari field jacket with a classic belted utility shape and easy outdoor-prep attitude. The color is a warm khaki / olive-tan neutral, making it one of those jackets that works with almost everything while still giving a look structure.

The jacket features a pointed collar, shoulder epaulets, front button closure, four flap pockets, button cuffs, and a matching self belt with metal buckle. The silhouette can be worn straight and relaxed, or cinched at the waist for more shape. It has that practical L.L.Bean feel, but styled over a bright Hawaiian shirt or with pleated trousers, it becomes much more editorial.

L.L.Bean is a heritage American outdoor brand founded in Freeport, Maine, known for durable, functional clothing with classic New England utility. This piece has the right vintage balance: safari jacket details, fieldwear function, and a clean enough shape to style into modern menswear.

Marked size 44. Based on Dean’s measurements and the visible fit, this best fits modern men’s L/XL, approximately 42/44–44 chest, depending on desired fit. On Dean, it fits relaxed through the shoulders, chest, and body, with the belt giving the waist adjustable shape.

Shown on Dean layered over a printed shirt with trousers and sunglasses. Listing is for the jacket only.

Details

Brand: L.L.Bean
Label Location: Freeport, Maine
Era: Estimated 1970s/1980s
Marked Size: 44
Estimated Modern Size: Men’s L/XL, approx 42/44–44 chest
Size Basis: Marked size, Dean’s measurements, visible relaxed model fit, belted jacket structure, and vintage L.L.Bean sizing context
Model: Dean
Model Measurements: 6’2”, 170 lb, 15.5” neck, men’s Medium shirt, 36” sleeve, 40” chest, 40L slim-fit suit, 31/32” waist, 33” inseam, size 12 shoe
Model Fit Reference: Fits Dean relaxed through the shoulders, chest, and body; waist can be cinched with the belt
Color: Khaki / olive tan / warm beige
Material: Cotton/poly blend indicated on care label; exact full fiber breakdown is partially obscured in photos
Collar: Pointed collar
Sleeves: Long sleeves with button cuffs
Closure: Front button closure with matching waist belt
Pockets: Four front flap pockets
Details: Shoulder epaulets, belt loops, metal belt buckle, tortoise-style buttons
Care: Professional dry clean only, per interior care label
Condition: Good vintage condition

Fit Notes

Marked size 44. Estimated modern fit is men’s L/XL, approximately 42/44–44 chest.

Shown on Dean, who is 6’2”, 170 lb, wears a men’s Medium shirt, 40L slim-fit suit, has a 40” chest, 36” sleeve, and 31/32” waist. On Dean, the jacket fits relaxed through the shoulders, chest, and body, with the belt cinching the waist. Best for a modern men’s Large to XL, or approximately a 42/44–44 chest depending on preferred fit.

The belt makes the waist adjustable, so the key fit points are shoulder width, chest ease, and sleeve length.

Condition

Good vintage condition with wear consistent with age and use. The jacket presents well overall and has strong utility styling, but light surface wear, natural creasing, and small age-related marks are visible in the provided photos. Buttonholes, seams, cuffs, and pocket edges show normal vintage wear. No major structural flaws are visible in the photos. Please review photos carefully.

Styling Notes

Wear it belted over a printed Hawaiian shirt and pleated trousers for a sharp safari-meets-resort look, or style it open over a white tee, ribbed tank, denim shirt, lightweight knit, or button-down. It works with jeans, fatigues, cropped trousers, wide pleated pants, loafers, boots, or sneakers. The khaki tone pairs especially well with red, yellow, cream, black, denim blue, olive, brown, rust, and gray.

Styling / Cross-Sell Note

Styled with a printed shirt, trousers, sunglasses, jewelry, and accessories for shoot styling. Listing is for the jacket only unless otherwise stated.

Curation Note

Selected for its classic L.L.Bean heritage label, khaki safari jacket shape, adjustable belted waist, four-pocket utility layout, and easy styling range. It has the kind of practical vintage menswear foundation that becomes more interesting the more it is styled.

Authenticity Note

Interior label reads L.L.Bean Inc., Freeport, ME with marked size 44. Interior care label indicates professional dry clean only and a cotton/poly blend component. Era is estimated based on label design, construction, safari field jacket styling, button details, and overall late-20th-century L.L.Bean outerwear context.