Skip to main content

It's time to upgrade your browser

Your current browser is no longer supported on llbean.com. Please upgrade to one of the following for a smoother, safer shopping experience with us:

Breathable Summer Tops

Explore breathable summer tops with easygoing, timeless style for your seasonal wardrobe. Compare fit, neckline and care details to find options that suit your preferences and pair well with your favorite shorts or pants.

Read More
Women's Pima Cotton Tee, Short-Sleeve Crewneck
L.L.Bean Women's Pima Cotton Tee, Short-Sleeve Crewneck
A luxurious black short-sleeve crewneck tee made from 100% American-grown Supima® cotton for unmatched softness.
(9,174)
$26.95 $26.95
SALE
What customers like:
Great comfort
Retains shape after washing
Luxurious softness
Attractive appearance
Excellent fit
$26.95 $26.95
SALE
Women's Pima Cotton Shaped V-Neck, Short-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Women's Pima Cotton Shaped V-Neck, Short-Sleeve
A luxurious black V-neck tee made from 100% American-grown Supima® cotton, softly shaping the body.
(5,787)
$26.95 $26.95
SALE
What customers like:
Great fit
Holds shape and color
Soft and comfortable
Durable fabric
Versatile and lightweight
$26.95 $26.95
SALE
Women's Pima Cotton Shaped Tee, Three-Quarter-Sleeve Jewelneck
L.L.Bean Women's Pima Cotton Shaped Tee, Three-Quarter-Sleeve Jewelneck
A luxurious white three-quarter-sleeve tee made from 100% American-grown Supima® cotton, softly shaping the body.
(5,499)
$39.95 $39.95
SALE
What customers like:
Luxurious feel
High-quality material
Versatile style
Beautiful colors
Comfortable fit
$39.95 $39.95
SALE
Women's Pima Cotton Tee, Shell
L.L.Bean Women's Pima Cotton Tee, Shell
A luxurious raven blue tee made from 100% American-grown Supima® cotton, offering unmatched softness and strength.
(3,720)
$24.95 $24.95
SALE
What customers like:
Perfect fit
High quality material
Softness
Great color
Comfortable
$24.95 $24.95
SALE
Women's Streamside Tee, Short-Sleeve Splitneck Print
L.L.Bean Women's Streamside Tee, Short-Sleeve Splitneck Print
A lightweight green splitneck tee in a soft polyester blend that wicks moisture and dries quickly.
(2,268)
$54.95 $24.99
SALE
$54.95 $24.99
SALE
Women's Vacationland Seersucker Shirt, Short-Sleeve Popover Stripe
L.L.Bean Women's Vacationland Seersucker Shirt, Short-Sleeve Popover Stripe
A relaxed-fit, 100% cotton seersucker shirt in white with a deep button-front placket and side slits.
(2,243)
$49.95 $29.99
SALE
What customers like:
Cool for summer
Lightweight fabric
Well-made
Comfortable fit
Flattering style
$49.95 $29.99
SALE
Women's Streamside Tee, Short-Sleeve Splitneck
L.L.Bean Women's Streamside Tee, Short-Sleeve Splitneck
A lightweight red splitneck tee made from moisture-wicking, quick-drying Bluesign-approved polyester blend fabric.
(1,310)
$49.95 $49.95
SALE
$49.95 $49.95
SALE
Women's Soft Stretch Supima-Blend Tee, Crewneck Short-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Women's Soft Stretch Supima-Blend Tee, Crewneck Short-Sleeve
A beautifully soft, white crewneck tee made from a Supima cotton blend with just-right stretch.
(1,143)
$39.95 $39.95
SALE
What customers like:
Washes well
High quality
True to size
Soft fabric
Comfortable fit
$39.95 $39.95
SALE
Women's Tropicwear Shirt, Long-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Women's Tropicwear Shirt, Long-Sleeve
A women's long-sleeve shirt with UPF 50+ protection, built-in stretch, and excellent venting for comfort.
(893)
$74.95 $74.95
SALE
What customers like:
Great fit
Sun protection
Lightweight
Versatile
Comfortable
$74.95 $74.95
SALE
Women's Premium Washable Linen Shirt, Tunic Stripe
L.L.Bean Women's Premium Washable Linen Shirt, Tunic Stripe
A blue striped linen tunic with a flattering fit, crafted from premium European flax for summer wear.
(849)
$84.95 $31.99
SALE
What customers like:
Cool and breathable
Stylish colors
Flattering design
Quality material
Comfortable fit
$84.95 $31.99
SALE
Women's Premium Washable Linen Shirt, Tunic
L.L.Bean Women's Premium Washable Linen Shirt, Tunic
A cool, breathable pink tunic made from premium European flax linen, featuring a flattering longer length.
(810)
$79.95 $54.99
SALE
What customers like:
High quality fabric
Perfect for summer
Versatile style
Beautiful color
Comfortable fit
$79.95 $54.99
SALE
Women's Tropicwear Shirt, Short-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Women's Tropicwear Shirt, Short-Sleeve
A women's short-sleeve shirt with UPF 50+ protection, made from soft, stretchy polyester/nylon blend.
(557)
$69.95 $69.95
SALE
What customers like:
High-quality material
Lightweight and breathable
Great color options
Perfect for hot weather
Comfortable fit
$69.95 $69.95
SALE
Women's Tropicwear Shirt, Plaid Short-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Women's Tropicwear Shirt, Plaid Short-Sleeve
A surf blue, short-sleeve shirt with UPF 50+ protection, made from a soft, stretchy polyester/nylon blend.
(314)
$74.95 $49.99
SALE
What customers like:
Great fit
High quality
Perfect for summer
Comfortable feel
Sharp look
$74.95 $49.99
SALE
Women's Tropicwear Shirt, Short-Sleeve Print
L.L.Bean Women's Tropicwear Shirt, Short-Sleeve Print
A deepwater blue watercamo short-sleeve shirt with UPF 50+ protection and moisture-wicking, wrinkle-free fabric.
(314)
$74.95 $31.99
SALE
What customers like:
Perfect for summer
Lightweight
Great color
Durable
Comfortable
$74.95 $31.99
SALE
Women's L.L.Bean Everyday Performance Tank, Cropped
L.L.Bean Women's L.L.Bean Everyday Performance Tank, Cropped
A sublimely soft, stretchy cropped tank in midnight black with UPF 50+ and moisture-wicking polyester blend.
(0)
$69.95 $34.99
SALE
$69.95 $34.99
SALE
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.
(0)
$54.95 $54.95
SALE
$54.95 $54.95
SALE
Women's SunSmart® UPF 50+ SunShirt, Long Sleeve
L.L.Bean Women's SunSmart® UPF 50+ SunShirt, Long Sleeve
A lightweight red long-sleeve sunshirt made from a silky recycled nylon and elastane blend with UPF 50+.
(0)
$54.95 $37.99
SALE
$54.95 $37.99
SALE
Women's Vista Camp Tee, Short-Sleeve V-Neck
L.L.Bean Women's Vista Camp Tee, Short-Sleeve V-Neck
A super-soft red V-neck tee with moisture-wicking technology, featuring a relaxed fit and small chest pocket.
(0)
$39.95 $24.99
SALE
$39.95 $24.99
SALE
Women's Sunwashed Openwork Sweater, Short-Sleeve Henley
L.L.Bean Women's Sunwashed Openwork Sweater, Short-Sleeve Henley
A tan short-sleeve henley sweater featuring open stitchwork and a soft cotton blend for warm days.
(0)
$69.95 $69.95
SALE
$69.95 $69.95
SALE
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.
(0)
$89.95 $34.99
SALE
$89.95 $34.99
SALE
Women's LLB Simple Soft Base Layer Camisole
L.L.Bean Women's LLB Simple Soft Base Layer Camisole
A lightweight pink camisole in a soft, moisture-wicking synthetic blend for comfortable everyday layering.
(0)
$39.95 $39.95
SALE
$39.95 $39.95
SALE
Women's Cloud Gauze Shirt, Splitneck Popover
L.L.Bean Women's Cloud Gauze Shirt, Splitneck Popover
A lightweight pink cotton popover with a crinkled gauze texture and relaxed, cloudlike comfort.
(0)
$64.95 $29.99
SALE
$64.95 $29.99
SALE
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 cotton dress with a tiered skirt and crinkled gauze texture for effortless style.
(0)
$79.95 $49.99
SALE
$79.95 $49.99
SALE
Women's L.L.Bean Day Breeze Shirt, Short-Sleeve Popover
L.L.Bean Women's L.L.Bean Day Breeze Shirt, Short-Sleeve Popover
A lightweight green cotton popover shirt featuring a collarless henley neckline and front chest pockets.
(0)
$49.95 $49.95
SALE
$49.95 $49.95
SALE

Breathable Summer Tops

Summer style often starts with a top you’re glad to reach for again: a favorite color, a neckline that feels right and a shape that works with the rest of your wardrobe. Breathable Summer Tops brings that search into focus, with breathability as a starting point and your personal style guiding the choice. Picture the colors already hanging in your closet—the faded blue of favorite jeans, a pair of olive shorts, a simple skirt—and consider which shades you’d enjoy alongside them. A quiet neutral can keep an outfit understated, while a cheerful print adds personality without much extra thought. Look closely at the details that matter to you, from sleeve length to the way a hem falls. Those small choices can make the difference between a top you admire on the hanger and one that becomes a familiar part of your summer rotation.

When comparing breathable summer tops, give the proportions as much attention as the color. Think about whether you prefer a closer silhouette or a little more room, then check the individual size chart and fit description rather than relying on size alone. A useful starting point is a top you already love: compare its measurements with any garment measurements provided, paying particular attention to the chest and length. Consider how you like to wear your tops, too. If you usually leave them untucked, the hem’s shape and placement may matter more than you expect; if you prefer a tucked look, think about how much length you want. Product photos can help you judge a neckline, sleeve shape or overall silhouette, though the result will vary with your height and proportions. Read each item’s details for information about its breathability and care requirements, so your choice reflects more than a first impression.

A thoughtful summer wardrobe doesn’t need every top to serve the same role visually. You might enjoy a mix of solids and patterns, familiar shapes and a slightly different neckline, all connected by colors that feel like you. There’s something satisfying about opening a drawer and seeing pieces that belong together, whether your palette echoes the soft greens of the backyard or the brighter colors of flowers beside the porch. Breathable summer tops can also be a personal gift when you know the recipient’s preferences well. Take your cue from the shades they wear often, the sleeve lengths they favor and whether they tend toward simple details or expressive prints. Confirm their size rather than guessing, and check the care instructions before choosing. The most thoughtful choice is often the one that shows you’ve noticed their everyday style—not something that asks them to change it.

Read More

FAQs