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Cotton Summer Shirts

Find cotton summer shirts in classic, versatile styles that are easy to make your own. Compare fit, sleeve length and design details to choose shirts that pair with your favorite shorts or pants, and check individual product descriptions for fabric composition and care instructions.

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Men's Sunwashed Canvas Shirt, Traditional Fit
L.L.Bean Men's Sunwashed Canvas Shirt, Traditional Fit
A green cotton canvas shirt with a broken-in feel, durable stitching, button-flap pockets, and a flexible back pleat.
(5,386)
$69.95 $69.95
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What customers like:
High quality
Durable construction
Great color options
Perfect for spring and fall
Comfortable fit
$69.95 $69.95
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Men's Wrinkle-Free Kennebunk Sport Shirt, Traditional Fit, Check
L.L.Bean Men's Wrinkle-Free Kennebunk Sport Shirt, Traditional Fit, Check
A wrinkle-free cotton sport shirt with a check pattern, moisture-wicking TrueCool® fabric, and button-down collar.
(4,814)
$69.95 $58.99
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What customers like:
High quality
Wrinkle-free
Lightweight
Good fit
Comfortable
$69.95 $58.99
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Women's Vacationland Seersucker Shirt, Short-Sleeve Popover Stripe
L.L.Bean Women's Vacationland Seersucker Shirt, Short-Sleeve Popover Stripe
A white cotton seersucker shirt with short sleeves, striped pullover styling, curved hem, and relaxed fit.
(2,243)
$49.95 $29.99
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What customers like:
Cool for summer
Lightweight fabric
Well-made
Comfortable fit
Flattering style
$49.95 $29.99
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Men's Tropics Shirt, Traditional Fit, Print
L.L.Bean Men's Tropics Shirt, Traditional Fit, Print
A green cotton tropical shirt with a breathable, lightly peached finish, spread collar and relaxed traditional fit.
(2,027)
$54.95 $44.99
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What customers like:
Great summer wear
Durable quality
Versatile style
Cool and lightweight
Comfortable fit
$54.95 $44.99
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Men's Wrinkle-Free Kennebunk Sport Shirt, Traditional Fit, Short-Sleeve, Check
L.L.Bean Men's Wrinkle-Free Kennebunk Sport Shirt, Traditional Fit, Short-Sleeve, Check
A blue checked short-sleeve cotton sport shirt with wrinkle-free, moisture-wicking TrueCool® fabric and buttoned collar.
(2,628)
$59.95 $59.95
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What customers like:
Generous fit
High quality
Wrinkle-free
Easy to wear
Comfortable fabric
$59.95 $59.95
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Men's Sunwashed Canvas Shirt, Traditional Fit, Short-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Men's Sunwashed Canvas Shirt, Traditional Fit, Short-Sleeve
A men's orange cotton canvas shirt with short sleeves, double-needle stitching and button-flap pockets.
(1,629)
$59.95 $50.99
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What customers like:
Perfect fit
Durable and sturdy
Versatile style
Comfortable to wear
Soft fabric
$59.95 $50.99
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Women's Vacationland Seersucker Shirt, Short-Sleeve Popover Plaid
L.L.Bean Women's Vacationland Seersucker Shirt, Short-Sleeve Popover Plaid
A purple cotton seersucker plaid popover shirt with short sleeves, washed fabric, and a curved hem.
(2,002)
$49.95 $29.99
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$49.95 $29.99
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Women's Cloud Gauze Shirt, Long-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Women's Cloud Gauze Shirt, Long-Sleeve
A white cotton shirt in lightweight crinkled gauze, featuring long sleeves, chest pockets, and a curved droptail hem.
(867)
$69.95 $69.95
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$69.95 $69.95
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Women's Heritage Mariner Top, Boatneck Three-Quarter-Sleeve Blocked Stripe
L.L.Bean Women's Heritage Mariner Top, Boatneck Three-Quarter-Sleeve Blocked Stripe
A blue cotton boatneck top with classic nautical stripes, three-quarter sleeves, and a relaxed fit.
(309)
$49.95 $24.99
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What customers like:
Beautiful plaids
Wonderful fabric
Perfect fit
Cute design
Snug fit
$49.95 $24.99
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Women's Signature Soft Poplin Shirt
L.L.Bean Women's Signature Soft Poplin Shirt
A relaxed white cotton poplin shirt with a high-low hem, oversized pockets, and lived-in appeal.
(0)
$99 $34.99
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$99 $34.99
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Men's Cloud Gauze Shirt, Slightly Fitted, Long-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Men's Cloud Gauze Shirt, Slightly Fitted, Long-Sleeve
A white long-sleeve shirt in lightweight, breathable 100% cotton gauze with a crinkled, no-iron texture.
(0)
$69.95 $34.99
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$69.95 $34.99
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Women's Sunwashed Twill Shirt
L.L.Bean Women's Sunwashed Twill Shirt
A white cotton twill shirt with garment-washed comfort, a relaxed fit, chest pocket and button-front placket.
(0)
$69.95 $49.99
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$69.95 $49.99
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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 green cotton slub shirt with short sleeves, a collarless henley neckline, and convenient chest pockets.
(0)
$49.95 $49.95
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$49.95 $49.95
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Men's Sunwashed Twill Shirt, Slightly Fitted
L.L.Bean Men's Sunwashed Twill Shirt, Slightly Fitted
A lightweight green cotton twill shirt with a button-down collar, subtle texture, and broken-in softness.
(0)
$69.95 $49.99
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$69.95 $49.99
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Women's Cloud Gauze Shirt, Splitneck Popover
L.L.Bean Women's Cloud Gauze Shirt, Splitneck Popover
A white women’s shirt in lightweight 100% cotton crinkled gauze, featuring a splitneck popover design and rounded hem.
(0)
$64.95 $29.99
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$64.95 $29.99
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Women's Signature Soft Poplin Shirt, Novelty
L.L.Bean Women's Signature Soft Poplin Shirt, Novelty
A relaxed blue cotton poplin shirt with garment-dyed softness, a high-low hem and oversized front pockets.
(0)
$109 $54.99
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$109 $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 cotton cover-up shirt in colorful stripes, featuring crinkled gauze, buttoned cuffs, and curved hem.
(0)
$89.95 $34.99
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$89.95 $34.99
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Women's Cloud Gauze Shirt, Short-Sleeve Scoopneck
L.L.Bean Women's Cloud Gauze Shirt, Short-Sleeve Scoopneck
A white cotton shirt with short sleeves, a scoop neckline, rounded hem and lightweight crinkled gauze texture.
(0)
$54.95 $54.95
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$54.95 $54.95
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Men's Madras Shirt, Slightly Fitted, Short-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Men's Madras Shirt, Slightly Fitted, Short-Sleeve
A lightweight blue cotton madras shirt with yarn-dyed plaid, short sleeves and a curved untucked hem.
(0)
$59.95 $29.99
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$59.95 $29.99
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Men's Cloud Gauze Shirt, Slightly Fitted, Short-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Men's Cloud Gauze Shirt, Slightly Fitted, Short-Sleeve
A white short-sleeve cotton gauze shirt with breathable crinkled texture, open collar, and chest pocket.
(0)
$59.95 $29.99
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$59.95 $29.99
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Women's Whisperweight Poplin Shirt, Short-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Women's Whisperweight Poplin Shirt, Short-Sleeve
A lightweight red cotton poplin shirt with short sleeves, a relaxed fit, and a smocked collar.
(0)
$49.95 $24.99
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$49.95 $24.99
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Men's Carefree Unshrinkable Tee, Traditional Fit, Short-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Men's Carefree Unshrinkable Tee, Traditional Fit, Short-Sleeve
A green cotton short-sleeve T-shirt with a traditional fit that resists shrinking, wrinkles, fading and pilling.
(12,867)
$26.95 $26.95
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What customers like:
High quality
Variety of colors
Perfect fit
Durable
Comfortable
$26.95 $26.95
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Women's Pima Cotton Tee, Short-Sleeve Crewneck
L.L.Bean Women's Pima Cotton Tee, Short-Sleeve Crewneck
A white short-sleeve crewneck tee in luxuriously soft, durable American-grown Supima cotton with a softly shaped fit.
(9,174)
$26.95 $26.95
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What customers like:
Great fit
Variety of colors
Softness
Shape retention after washing
Comfortable
$26.95 $26.95
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Men's Premium Double L® Polo, Banded Short-Sleeve Without Pocket
L.L.Bean Men's Premium Double L® Polo, Banded Short-Sleeve Without Pocket
A super-soft red cotton polo that resists wrinkles, fading, shrinking, and pilling for lasting comfort.
(8,093)
$44.95 $21.99
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What customers like:
Retains color and shape
Easy to care for
High quality and durable
Comfortable fit
Soft, breathable fabric
$44.95 $21.99
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Cotton Summer Shirts

Cotton summer shirts bring a familiar material and a classic wardrobe staple together, leaving plenty of room for personal style. A summer shirt can be understated or expressive, with its character coming from details as simple as a collar shape, a sleeve length or the scale of a pattern. For some people, the appeal is a solid color that works with the rest of an established wardrobe. Others gravitate toward stripes, checks or a print that adds a little personality without changing their whole approach to dressing. Neither choice needs to feel complicated. The most useful starting point is often the shirt you already reach for most: notice its proportions, the way its hem falls and whether its details feel like a natural part of your style. Cotton is central to this collection, but the fabric information for an individual shirt still matters. A cotton designation alone does not describe every aspect of its composition or construction, so the product description is the place to find those details. Appearance deserves a closer look, too. A narrow stripe creates a different visual impression from a broad one, while a small repeating pattern can read almost like a solid from a distance. Buttons, pockets and stitching can make an otherwise simple shirt feel more distinctive. These are small choices, but together they determine whether a shirt fits naturally into your wardrobe or feels unlike anything else you own. Summer dressing leaves room for both familiar favorites and a change of pace, without requiring a completely new look. A restrained palette can keep the emphasis on the shirt’s shape; a more noticeable pattern can become the central detail of an outfit. The goal is a shirt that reflects your preferences, whether that means a neat, straightforward silhouette or a less structured appearance. That personal connection is often what separates a shirt you admire from one you actually choose to wear.

Fit gives those style choices their final shape. Two shirts in the same labeled size may have different proportions, which makes the individual size chart and fit description worth considering alongside photographs. Shoulder width, chest measurements, sleeve length and overall length each contribute to how a shirt sits, and no single measurement tells the whole story. A shoulder seam positioned where you expect it can make the upper half look balanced, while the hem determines how much of the shirt shows below the waist. For a button-front style, the way the front lies when fastened is another useful detail to consider. Your preferred silhouette matters just as much as the size on the label: a closer outline and a roomier outline are different choices, not competing definitions of a good fit. Comparing measurements with a shirt you already like can provide a clearer reference than relying on a size name alone. Pay attention to whether a size chart lists body measurements or garment measurements, since those figures serve different purposes. Sleeve proportions also affect the overall appearance. The length of a short sleeve, the width of its opening and the placement of a cuff can change the balance between the shoulders and the rest of the shirt. Collar shape has a similar influence, framing the neckline and giving the same basic garment a different character. The Men's Summer Cotton Shirts collection offers a more focused place to browse within this theme. When comparing shirts, consider the details together rather than treating each one as a separate decision. A pattern that looks appealing in a close-up photograph may have a different effect across the full shirt, and a hem that looks right untucked may not match your preference for a tucked appearance. Full-length photographs, measurements and fit notes help connect those details to the finished look. This keeps the choice grounded in your own wardrobe rather than in an image that may be styled differently from the way you dress.

Care information is another part of choosing cotton summer shirts, especially when you want a garment whose instructions fit your household routine. Cotton content does not establish a universal washing or drying method, and details such as trim and construction can affect the directions for an individual shirt. The care label should remain the reference for washing, drying and any ironing instructions. If a particular care method matters to you, checking those directions before choosing is more useful than assuming every cotton shirt follows the same routine. Long-term ownership also involves practical details that are easy to overlook while browsing: buttons, seams and hems are worth inspecting periodically, and a loose button or an opening seam may call for a small repair. Keeping care directions accessible takes the guesswork out of later laundry decisions. Cotton summer shirts can also make a thoughtful gift when the recipient’s size and style preferences are known. Someone who consistently wears quiet colors may appreciate a similarly understated choice, while a person whose wardrobe includes patterns may welcome another variation on that familiar theme. A shirt they already enjoy can offer clues about sleeve length, collar style and overall proportions. Size is only part of the decision; the recipient’s preference for a closer or roomier silhouette matters, too. A gift feels more personal when it reflects how someone actually dresses rather than an entirely different look chosen for them. For your own wardrobe, the same attention to detail helps make comparisons more meaningful. Consider what distinguishes the shirt from those you already own, whether that is its shape, its pattern or a detail you have been looking for. Summer shirts do not need to make a dramatic statement to earn a place among your favorites. Clear fabric information, considered proportions and a style that feels familiar can provide a sound basis for choosing, with the individual product details supplying the specifics that complete the decision.
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