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Breathable Gauze Apparel

Explore breathable gauze apparel with an easygoing look and timeless style. Browse the selection for pieces that complement your wardrobe, and check individual product pages for fabric composition, fit and care details to help you choose.

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Women's Cloud Gauze Shirt, Long-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Women's Cloud Gauze Shirt, Long-Sleeve
A lightweight white long-sleeve shirt made from supersoft, crinkled 100% cotton gauze.
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$69.95 $69.95
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$69.95 $69.95
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Women's Cloud Gauze Midi Dress
L.L.Bean Women's Cloud Gauze Midi Dress
A breezy, deep sea midi dress made from 100% cotton gauze with a relaxed fit and side slits.
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$79 $38.99
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$79 $38.99
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Women's Cloud Gauze Cover-Up Dress
L.L.Bean Women's Cloud Gauze Cover-Up Dress
A lightweight, crinkled cotton gauze dress in white, perfect for cool, carefree coverage by the water.
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$69.95 $34.99
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$69.95 $34.99
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Women's Cloud Gauze Short-Sleeve Shift Dress, Stripe
L.L.Bean Women's Cloud Gauze Short-Sleeve Shift Dress, Stripe
A lightweight, crinkled 100% cotton shift dress in colorful stripes with a V-neck and on-seam pockets.
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$79 $49.99
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$79 $49.99
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Men's Cloud Gauze Shirt, Short-Sleeve, Slightly Fitted Untucked Fit, Plaid
L.L.Bean Men's Cloud Gauze Shirt, Short-Sleeve, Slightly Fitted Untucked Fit, Plaid
A superlight green plaid shirt in breathable crinkled cotton gauze with a relaxed, untucked fit.
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$59.95 $29.99
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$59.95 $29.99
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Women's Cloud Gauze Cover-Up Shirt
L.L.Bean Women's Cloud Gauze Cover-Up Shirt
A lightweight, white cotton cover-up shirt with a crinkled texture, relaxed fit, and buttoned cuffs.
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$79.95 $39.99
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$79.95 $39.99
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Women's Cloud Gauze Shirt, Short-Sleeve Scoopneck
L.L.Bean Women's Cloud Gauze Shirt, Short-Sleeve Scoopneck
A lightweight, white 100% cotton shirt with a crinkled texture and feminine scoop neckline.
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$54.95 $54.95
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$54.95 $54.95
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Women's Cloud Gauze Short-Sleeve Shift Dress
L.L.Bean Women's Cloud Gauze Short-Sleeve Shift Dress
A breezy white shift dress made from lightweight 100% cotton gauze with a crinkled texture.
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$69.95 $44.99
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$69.95 $44.99
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Women's Cloud Gauze Midi Dress, Stripe
L.L.Bean Women's Cloud Gauze Midi Dress, Stripe
A lightweight, crinkled 100% cotton midi dress in colorful stripes with a V-neck and adjustable waist.
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$89.95 $54.99
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$89.95 $54.99
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Women's Cloud Gauze Cover-Up Shirt, Stripe
L.L.Bean Women's Cloud Gauze Cover-Up Shirt, Stripe
A lightweight, multi-color cotton cover-up shirt with a crinkled texture and relaxed fit for versatile wear.
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$89.95 $34.99
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$89.95 $34.99
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Women's Cloud Gauze Midi Dress
L.L.Bean Women's Cloud Gauze Midi Dress
A breezy white midi dress in 100% crinkled cotton gauze with a V-neck and adjustable waist.
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$79.95 $49.99
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$79.95 $49.99
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Men's Cloud Gauze Shirt, Short-Sleeve, Slightly Fitted Untucked Fit
L.L.Bean Men's Cloud Gauze Shirt, Short-Sleeve, Slightly Fitted Untucked Fit
A superlight green short-sleeve shirt in crinkled cotton gauze for breathable, cool comfort.
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$59.95 $59.95
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$59.95 $59.95
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Women's Cloud Gauze Wide-Leg Pants
L.L.Bean Women's Cloud Gauze Wide-Leg Pants
A chic pair of white wide-leg pants made from 100% cotton gauze with a comfortable elastic waist.
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$69.95 $44.99
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$69.95 $44.99
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Women's Cloud Gauze Wrap, Print
L.L.Bean Women's Cloud Gauze Wrap, Print
A lightweight blue cotton wrap with a crinkled texture and eye-catching novelty print, perfect for travel.
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$59.95 $34.99
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$59.95 $34.99
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Women's Cloud Gauze Shirt, Polo
L.L.Bean Women's Cloud Gauze Shirt, Polo
A lightweight, crinkled white cotton polo with a split neckline, elbow-length sleeves, and side slits.
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$64.95 $39.99
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$64.95 $39.99
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Women's Cloud Gauze Cover-Up, Tiered Dress Print
L.L.Bean Women's Cloud Gauze Cover-Up, Tiered Dress Print
A flowy, multi-color cover-up dress crafted from 100% cotton crinkled gauze for cloud-like softness.
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$79.95 $49.99
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$79.95 $49.99
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Women's Cloud Gauze Cover-Up Tiered Dress
L.L.Bean Women's Cloud Gauze Cover-Up Tiered Dress
A flowy blue cover-up dress made from 100% cotton crinkled gauze with a flattering split neck.
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$69.95 $44.99
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$69.95 $44.99
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Women's Cloud Gauze Wide-Leg Pants, Stripe
L.L.Bean Women's Cloud Gauze Wide-Leg Pants, Stripe
A pair of multi-color, 100% cotton wide-leg pants in airy cloud gauze with convenient side pockets.
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$79.95 $49.99
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$79.95 $49.99
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Women's Cloud Gauze Shirt, Splitneck Popover
L.L.Bean Women's Cloud Gauze Shirt, Splitneck Popover
A lightweight blue popover shirt made from 100% crinkled cotton gauze with bracelet-length sleeves.
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$64.95 $29.99
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$64.95 $29.99
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Men's Cloud Gauze Shirt, Long-Sleeve, Slightly Fitted Untucked Fit
L.L.Bean Men's Cloud Gauze Shirt, Long-Sleeve, Slightly Fitted Untucked Fit
A superlight blue long-sleeve shirt in breathable crinkled cotton gauze with a relaxed, untucked fit.
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$69.95 $34.99
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$69.95 $34.99
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Breathable Gauze Apparel

Breathable Gauze Apparel brings an easygoing character to a wardrobe, with a textured look that feels right alongside familiar favorites. Gauze has a distinctive, loosely woven structure, and its breathability is part of its appeal. Within that shared character, there’s plenty of room for personal style: understated colors, expressive shades, simple silhouettes and more considered details can each give an outfit a different feel. Think of the colors you reach for most often and the proportions you already enjoy wearing. A roomy shape creates a different look from a closer cut, just as a shorter hem changes the balance of an outfit compared with a longer one. The best place to start is with what you genuinely like—not a whole new wardrobe, but something that feels at home among the pieces you’ve made your own.

When choosing gauze apparel, look beyond the color to the details that shape the fit and feel of each piece. Gauze describes a fabric structure rather than one specific fiber, so the fabric composition and care instructions are worth a close look. Breathability doesn’t tell the whole story of an individual garment: weave, fabric weight and construction can vary, as can the amount of coverage. Product descriptions and close-up images can help you get a clearer sense of the texture, while measurements offer a more useful comparison than a size label alone. If you have a favorite garment with a fit you love, comparing its measurements with the size information can make choosing feel less like guesswork. Pay attention to length, sleeve shape and how much room you prefer through the body. Those are the details that often decide whether something gets worn again and again or stays on the hanger.

There’s a personal pleasure in choosing clothing that reflects the way you like to dress, whether you favor a quiet palette or colors that recall blue water, green leaves and a bright afternoon outside. Gauze’s visible texture adds another element to that choice without requiring an elaborate outfit. For a coordinated look, consider how a piece relates to the shapes and colors already in your closet; for a little contrast, let the texture stand apart from a smoother fabric. Breathable gauze apparel can also be a thoughtful gift for someone who already enjoys this kind of clothing. Take your cues from the recipient’s favorites—the shades they repeat, the silhouettes they prefer and the care routine they’re comfortable with—rather than choosing only what catches your own eye. A gift feels especially personal when it shows you’ve noticed those everyday preferences. Whether you’re choosing for yourself or someone close to you, familiar style and a well-considered fit are a good foundation.

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