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Men's Sunwashed Apparel

Explore men's sunwashed apparel with classic style and an outdoorsy look. Browse the selection and compare individual styles, fit and sizing to find clothing that complements your wardrobe.

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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 durable yellow cotton tee that resists wrinkles, shrinking, and fading, offering lasting comfort.
(12,867)
$26.95 $19.99
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What customers like:
Great colors
Durable quality
Versatile style
Soft fabric
Comfortable fit
$26.95 $19.99
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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 brown cotton polo that resists wrinkles, fading, shrinking, and pilling for lasting comfort.
(8,093)
$44.95 $29.99
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What customers like:
Easy care and low maintenance
Soft, substantial fabric
High quality and durable
Retains shape and color
Comfortable fit
$44.95 $29.99
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Men's Sunwashed Canvas Shirt, Traditional Fit
L.L.Bean Men's Sunwashed Canvas Shirt, Traditional Fit
A mist blue, 100% cotton canvas shirt with a relaxed fit and durable double-needle stitching.
(5,386)
$69.95 $58.99
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What customers like:
Versatile for seasons
High quality
Durable construction
Great color options
Comfortable fit
$69.95 $58.99
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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 soft, tan cotton canvas shirt with a relaxed fit, durable stitching, and button-flap pockets.
(1,629)
$59.95 $59.95
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What customers like:
Perfect fit
Durable and sturdy
Versatile style
Comfortable to wear
Soft fabric
$59.95 $59.95
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Men's Sunwashed Textured Shirt, Slightly Fitted, Plaid
L.L.Bean Men's Sunwashed Textured Shirt, Slightly Fitted, Plaid
A green cotton-blend shirt with a subtle textured finish, offering breathable comfort and a relaxed untucked fit.
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$69.95 $69.95
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$69.95 $69.95
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Men's Sunwashed Oxford Shirt, Slightly Fitted Untucked Fit, Stripe
L.L.Bean Men's Sunwashed Oxford Shirt, Slightly Fitted Untucked Fit, Stripe
A gray striped oxford shirt in soft, washed 100% cotton with a slightly fitted untucked fit.
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$69.95 $69.95
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$69.95 $69.95
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Men's Sunwashed Sweatshirt, Full-Zip
L.L.Bean Men's Sunwashed Sweatshirt, Full-Zip
A tan full-zip sweatshirt in soft cotton-polyester French terry with a brushed interior and multiple pockets.
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$89.95 $64.99
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$89.95 $64.99
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Adults' L.L.Bean Sunwashed Baseball Cap
L.L.Bean Adults' L.L.Bean Sunwashed Baseball Cap
A blue cotton baseball cap with a pre-washed, lived-in look and an adjustable closure for comfort.
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$29.95 $29.95
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$29.95 $29.95
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Men's Sunwashed Textured Cotton Sweater, Herringbone 1/4 Zip
L.L.Bean Men's Sunwashed Textured Cotton Sweater, Herringbone 1/4 Zip
A tan cotton quarter-zip sweater featuring a herringbone knit and weathered, relaxed finish.
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$79.95 $59.99
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$79.95 $59.99
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Men's Sunwashed Textured Cotton Sweater, Crewneck, Stripe
L.L.Bean Men's Sunwashed Textured Cotton Sweater, Crewneck, Stripe
A brown 100% cotton crewneck sweater with a weathered look, ribbed trim, and textured thermal knit.
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$79.95 $67.99
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$79.95 $67.99
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Men's Sunwashed Twill Shirt, Slightly Fitted Untucked Fit
L.L.Bean Men's Sunwashed Twill Shirt, Slightly Fitted Untucked Fit
A lightweight blue cotton twill shirt with a button-down collar and subtly textured, washed-soft finish.
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$69.95 $59.99
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$69.95 $59.99
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Men's Sunwashed Sweatshirt, Quarter-Zip Polo, Long-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Men's Sunwashed Sweatshirt, Quarter-Zip Polo, Long-Sleeve
A tan quarter-zip polo sweatshirt made from soft, garment-washed cotton-polyester French terry for comfort.
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$79.95 $54.99
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$79.95 $54.99
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Men's Sunwashed Corduroy Shirt, Slightly Fitted Untucked Fit
L.L.Bean Men's Sunwashed Corduroy Shirt, Slightly Fitted Untucked Fit
A superlight white cotton corduroy shirt with a vintage look, untucked fit, and lived-in softness.
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$64.95 $44.99
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$64.95 $44.99
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Men's Sunwashed Summer Shirt, Slightly Fitted Untucked Fit
L.L.Bean Men's Sunwashed Summer Shirt, Slightly Fitted Untucked Fit
A superlight, textured cotton-blend shirt in multi-color prints, washed for instant softness and untucked style.
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$69.95 $44.99
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$69.95 $44.99
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Men's Sunwashed Tee, Short-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Men's Sunwashed Tee, Short-Sleeve
A soft, garment-dyed short-sleeve tee in white cotton blend with a relaxed, weathered look.
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$34.95 $34.95
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$34.95 $34.95
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Men's Sunwashed Khaki Pants, Slim Fit
L.L.Bean Men's Sunwashed Khaki Pants, Slim Fit
A slim-fit, straight-leg khaki pant in blue peached cotton blend for all-season comfort and durability.
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$79.95 $79.95
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$79.95 $79.95
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Men's Sunwashed Denim Shirt, Slightly Fitted Untucked Fit
L.L.Bean Men's Sunwashed Denim Shirt, Slightly Fitted Untucked Fit
A blue 100% cotton denim shirt with authentic workwear details and a perfectly faded, broken-in feel.
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$59.95 $59.95
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$59.95 $59.95
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Men's Sunwashed Textured Cotton Sweater, Crewneck
L.L.Bean Men's Sunwashed Textured Cotton Sweater, Crewneck
A blue 100% cotton crewneck sweater with a textured thermal knit and relaxed, weathered finish.
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$69.95 $69.95
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$69.95 $69.95
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Men's Sunwashed Tee, Long-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Men's Sunwashed Tee, Long-Sleeve
A garment-dyed blue cotton long-sleeve tee with a soft, weathered look and classic crewneck style.
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$49.95 $49.95
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$49.95 $49.95
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Men's Sunwashed Ripstop Pants, Five-Pocket, Standard Fit
L.L.Bean Men's Sunwashed Ripstop Pants, Five-Pocket, Standard Fit
A rugged green cotton-blend pant with five-pocket styling, weathered finish, and comfortable stretch for easy movement.
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$89.95 $89.95
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$89.95 $89.95
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Men's Sunwashed Ripstop Cargo Pants, Standard Fit
L.L.Bean Men's Sunwashed Ripstop Cargo Pants, Standard Fit
A rugged gray cotton-blend cargo pant with stretch, abrasion-resistant ripstop fabric, and a weathered look.
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$99.95 $79.99
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$99.95 $79.99
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Men's Sunwashed Corduroy Shirt, Slightly Fitted Untucked Fit, Plaid
L.L.Bean Men's Sunwashed Corduroy Shirt, Slightly Fitted Untucked Fit, Plaid
A lightweight brown corduroy shirt with a vintage look, washed for softness and comfortable all-season wear.
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$69.95 $44.99
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$69.95 $44.99
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Men's Sunwashed Khaki Pants, Standard Fit
L.L.Bean Men's Sunwashed Khaki Pants, Standard Fit
A pair of blue cotton-blend khakis with a straight leg and peached twill for instant softness.
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$79.95 $79.95
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$79.95 $79.95
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Men's Sunwashed Ultrasoft Button-Front Shirt, Short-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Men's Sunwashed Ultrasoft Button-Front Shirt, Short-Sleeve
A brown short-sleeve shirt made from an ultrasoft TENCEL™ lyocell and polyester blend with textured fabric.
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$69.95 $54.99
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$69.95 $54.99
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Men's Sunwashed Apparel

Men’s sunwashed apparel brings a gently faded look to a wardrobe, with an understated character that feels familiar rather than freshly pressed and formal. The appeal starts with appearance: color that looks mellow instead of sharp, a less uniform finish, and an easygoing sense of style. Sunwashed describes that visual character, but the word alone does not establish a garment’s fabric, fit, or care requirements. Those details belong to each garment’s description, making it worth looking beyond the finish when comparing choices. A useful starting point is the clothing already in regular rotation. Notice which colors are worn most often, which proportions look right together, and whether a new piece should blend into an outfit or provide a quiet contrast. A faded shade can introduce variety without calling for a completely different approach to getting dressed. Pairing similar tones creates a coordinated look, while a lighter-and-darker combination gives each part of an outfit more definition. Neither approach needs exact color matching; a little variation often makes the result feel more natural. For someone who prefers a small, thoughtfully chosen wardrobe, that relationship between pieces matters more than building an outfit around a single purchase. Consider the overall impression, too. A sunwashed finish offers an alternative to crisp, saturated color, but it need not make an outfit look unfinished. Balanced proportions and colors that work together can keep the result considered without making it fussy. The broader Sunwashed Apparel collection offers another place to explore this look and compare it with personal preferences. The goal is not to recreate a particular outfit exactly, but to find clothing that looks at home alongside familiar favorites. That might mean repeating a color family already well represented in the closet or choosing one noticeably different shade while keeping the rest of the outfit simple.

Fit deserves the same attention as color, especially when a relaxed-looking finish might suggest a roomier shape than a garment actually has. Appearance and cut are separate considerations, so use the individual fit description and size chart rather than assuming all men’s sunwashed clothing fits alike. Begin with the size that usually works, then compare the relevant measurements and any garment-specific sizing notes. Where garment measurements are provided, a favorite piece laid flat can offer a helpful point of reference; where the chart lists body measurements, follow its measuring directions instead. Keeping those two kinds of measurements separate makes comparisons more useful. Think about length as well as width. The point where a garment ends changes the proportions of an outfit, and a size that feels right through the body may still be longer or shorter than preferred. Front, back, and side images can help show the shape, although photographs cannot replace measurements. Personal preferences matter here: some people favor a closer outline, while others prefer more space between the body and the garment. If wearing pieces together is part of the plan, take that preference into account when reading fit information rather than automatically choosing a larger size. Fabric is another detail to evaluate individually. A sunwashed appearance does not identify fiber content, fabric weight, or construction, and similarly colored garments can differ in each of those respects. Read the composition and construction details for the particular choice under consideration, then compare them with clothing already enjoyed. That approach provides a clearer basis for a decision than expecting the finish to tell the whole story. Close-up images can also help distinguish surface appearance and design details. Viewed together, the description, measurements, and photographs give a fuller picture of a garment than any one of those sources alone. They also help keep the decision focused on the things that make clothing feel like a personal choice rather than merely a different color.

Care and long-term ownership are worth considering before adding anything to the wardrobe. Check the individual care directions and decide whether they fit the routine already followed at home. The sunwashed name is not a substitute for laundering instructions, nor does a faded appearance mean every garment should be treated the same way. Follow the label’s directions for washing, drying, and any other care, rather than choosing a method simply because it works for another piece with a similar look. When comparing options, keep expectations about durability tied to the information provided for each garment; an aged-looking finish alone does not establish how something will wear over time. Construction details, care requirements, and personal habits all deserve consideration without treating appearance as a promise. It can help to think back to the clothing that remains in regular rotation: the proportions still feel right, the color still appeals, and its care requirements are manageable. Those are useful reference points for another purchase. The same thoughtful approach works when choosing a gift. Men’s sunwashed apparel may appeal to someone who gravitates toward muted color and understated style, particularly when the choice reflects preferences already visible in his wardrobe. Pay attention to the size he actually wears, the fit he favors, and whether his most-used clothing stays within a narrow palette or includes more contrast. A familiar color family can make a gift feel personal without relying on a bold design choice. When sizing or care preferences are uncertain, learning those details first is more helpful than making assumptions from appearance. For personal shopping, a quick look through the closet can serve much the same purpose. Identify what is missing, what gets passed over, and what gets chosen repeatedly. Then compare the collection with those observations in mind. A successful addition does not have to change someone’s style; it can simply bring a fresh expression of a look that already feels right. With attention to the finish, individual garment details, and personal preferences, the choice stays straightforward and grounded in the clothing someone genuinely enjoys wearing.
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