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Short Sleeved Blouses

Find short sleeved blouses that suit your style, with L.L.Bean quality and a timeless look. Explore the selection and compare neckline, silhouette and sizing details to choose a blouse with the shape and fit you prefer.

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Women's Premium Washable Linen Shirt, Short-Sleeve Stripe
L.L.Bean Women's Premium Washable Linen Shirt, Short-Sleeve Stripe
A cool, breathable tan striped linen shirt with short sleeves, a flattering boatneck, and machine-washable ease.
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$69.95 $44.99
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$69.95 $44.99
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Women's Tropicwear Shirt, Short-Sleeve Print
L.L.Bean Women's Tropicwear Shirt, Short-Sleeve Print
A pink synthetic-nylon shirt with UPF 50+ sun protection, moisture-wicking stretch, fast-drying fabric and vented comfort.
(314)
$74.95 $49.99
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What customers like:
Perfect for summer
Fun and playful design
Lightweight
Durable and washes well
Comfortable fit
$74.95 $49.99
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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 cotton shirt with a supersoft crinkled gauze texture, scoop neckline and feminine rounded hem.
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$54.95 $54.95
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$54.95 $54.95
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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 blue, striped cotton seersucker pullover shirt with short sleeves and a relaxed fit.
(2,243)
$49.95 $29.99
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What customers like:
Washes well
Fits well
Good for summer
Versatile
Comfortable
$49.95 $29.99
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Women's Tropicwear Shirt, Short-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Women's Tropicwear Shirt, Short-Sleeve
A white nylon-polyester shirt with UPF 50+ sun protection, stretch comfort and vented back airflow.
(557)
$69.95 $69.95
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What customers like:
Lightweight and breathable
Perfect for hot days
True to size
Great color and quality
Comfortable fit
$69.95 $69.95
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Women's Tropicwear Shirt, Plaid Short-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Women's Tropicwear Shirt, Plaid Short-Sleeve
A purple plaid short-sleeve shirt in stretchy recycled polyester blend with UPF 50+ protection and venting.
(314)
$74.95 $49.99
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What customers like:
Great fit
High quality
Perfect for summer
Comfortable feel
Stylish appearance
$74.95 $49.99
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Women's Whisperweight Poplin Shirt, Short-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Women's Whisperweight Poplin Shirt, Short-Sleeve
A lightweight, airy red short-sleeve shirt in soft-washed cotton poplin with a smocked collar.
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$49.95 $29.99
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$49.95 $29.99
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Women's Bean's Seacoast Seersucker Scoopneck Shirt
L.L.Bean Women's Bean's Seacoast Seersucker Scoopneck Shirt
A soft, breezy blue seersucker-blend shirt with comfortable stretch, short sleeves, and a convenient button-front placket.
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$59.95 $39.99
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$59.95 $39.99
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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 lightweight green cotton slub popover with a collarless henley neckline and convenient chest pockets.
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$49.95 $49.95
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$49.95 $49.95
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Men's Signature Stretch Poplin Shirt, Slim Fit, Short-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Men's Signature Stretch Poplin Shirt, Slim Fit, Short-Sleeve
A lightweight orange cotton-blend shirt with stretch, button-down collar, chest pocket, and a comfortable untucked design.
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$69.95 $34.99
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$69.95 $34.99
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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 red textured short-sleeve shirt made from a soft TENCEL™ lyocell blend, with a spread collar and chest pocket.
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$69.95 $69.95
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$69.95 $69.95
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Women's Casco Bay Polo, Short-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Women's Casco Bay Polo, Short-Sleeve
A white short-sleeve polo in breathable cotton piqué, updated with a flattering splitneck and contrast trim.
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$49.95 $39.99
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$49.95 $39.99
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Men's Tropicwear Shirt, Short-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Men's Tropicwear Shirt, Short-Sleeve
A blue polyester-nylon shirt offering UPF 50+ sun protection, stretch comfort, venting and convenient pockets.
(461)
$69.95 $69.95
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What customers like:
High quality
Attractive appearance
Easy to wash
Durable material
Comfortable fit
$69.95 $69.95
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Men's Sunwashed Ultrasoft Button-Front Shirt, Short-Sleeve, Print
L.L.Bean Men's Sunwashed Ultrasoft Button-Front Shirt, Short-Sleeve, Print
A soft blue knit shirt in a TENCEL™ Lyocell blend with short sleeves and relaxed fit.
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$74.95 $59.99
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$74.95 $59.99
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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 red checked cotton sport shirt with wrinkle-free performance, moisture-wicking comfort and a buttoned collar.
(2,628)
$59.95 $49.99
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What customers like:
Great fit and true to size
Attractive colors and stylish appearance
Wrinkle-free and easy care
Comfortable and soft fabric
Durable and well constructed
$59.95 $49.99
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Men's Stonecoast Hemp Shirt, Slightly Fitted, Short-Sleeve, Print
L.L.Bean Men's Stonecoast Hemp Shirt, Slightly Fitted, Short-Sleeve, Print
A white short-sleeve shirt in soft, breathable hemp-cotton blend with durable stretch and a button-down collar.
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$69.95 $39.99
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$69.95 $39.99
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Men's Stonecoast Hemp Shirt, Slightly Fitted, Short-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Men's Stonecoast Hemp Shirt, Slightly Fitted, Short-Sleeve
A tan, breathable hemp-cotton shirt with stretch, a chest pocket and untucked design for lasting comfort.
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$64.95 $44.99
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$64.95 $44.99
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Women's Access Polo, Short-Sleeve Print
L.L.Bean Women's Access Polo, Short-Sleeve Print
A blue printed polo in moisture-wicking recycled polyester blend with UPF 50+ protection and quick-drying comfort.
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$49.95 $24.99
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$49.95 $24.99
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Men's Tropics Shirt, Traditional Fit, Print
L.L.Bean Men's Tropics Shirt, Traditional Fit, Print
A breathable green cotton shirt with a softly peached, weathered finish and relaxed fit.
(2,027)
$54.95 $54.95
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What customers like:
Great color and pattern
Durable quality
Versatile style
Cool and lightweight
Comfortable fit
$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 plaid shirt with breathable short sleeves and a curved hem.
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$59.95 $39.99
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$59.95 $39.99
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Women's Sunwashed Textured Popover Shirt
L.L.Bean Women's Sunwashed Textured Popover Shirt
A blue popover shirt in a soft cotton-TENCEL™ blend, featuring a split neck and bracelet-length sleeves.
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$69.95 $69.95
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$69.95 $69.95
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Women's Signature Relaxed Hemp-Blend Popover Shirt
L.L.Bean Women's Signature Relaxed Hemp-Blend Popover Shirt
A softly textured blue hemp-cotton popover with roll-tab sleeves, splitneck collar and high-low tulip hem.
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$99 $44.99
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$99 $44.99
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Women's Cloud Gauze Shirt, Splitneck Popover
L.L.Bean Women's Cloud Gauze Shirt, Splitneck Popover
A lightweight pink cotton popover with crinkled texture, split neckline, relaxed fit, and bracelet-length sleeves.
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$64.95 $29.99
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$64.95 $29.99
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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 soft blue cotton jersey top with nautical stripes, a classic boatneck and relaxed three-quarter sleeves.
(309)
$49.95 $24.99
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$49.95 $24.99
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Short Sleeved Blouses

Short sleeved blouses bring a distinctive shape to a wardrobe, with sleeves that leave more of the arm visible and a look that can be simple, detailed, or somewhere in between. The appeal often comes down to proportion: the relationship between the neckline, the sleeves, and the body of the blouse. A favorite silhouette might have a clearly defined shoulder, a less structured outline, or a hem that adds a little length. These differences give otherwise similar tops their own character and make personal preference more useful than any single style rule. Someone drawn to understated clothing may prefer an uncluttered front and minimal detailing, while someone who enjoys a more expressive look might gravitate toward an interesting neckline or a distinctive pattern. Neither approach needs much embellishment to feel complete. A blouse can be the visual focus of an outfit or sit quietly alongside a favorite pair of pants, depending on its color, shape, and details. That balance is part of what makes this category worth exploring beyond sleeve length alone. Consider the clothes already worn most often: a straighter pant leg, a fuller skirt, a pair of jeans with a higher waist. The outline of each creates a different relationship with the top above it. A shorter-looking blouse and a longer-looking blouse can change those proportions noticeably, even when their other details are similar. The most appealing choice is not necessarily the most elaborate one, but the one whose design feels familiar enough to reach for and distinctive enough to enjoy. Short sleeved blouses offer a way to express that balance through small, visible choices rather than a complete change in personal style. Looking closely at those choices gives the collection more meaning than simply treating every short sleeve top as interchangeable.

Fit adds another layer to those visual preferences, and a size label tells only part of the story. For an individual blouse, the listed measurements and fit description are the best starting points for understanding its proportions. Shoulder placement, room through the bust, sleeve opening, and overall length are separate considerations; liking one aspect of a blouse does not automatically mean the others will match a preferred fit. A familiar top can provide a helpful reference, especially when its measurements are compared with the measurement information provided for the blouse under consideration. The key is to follow the stated measuring method, since body measurements and garment measurements describe different things. Personal preference matters just as much as the numbers. Some people like a more defined outline, while others prefer more space between the garment and the body. The way a hem meets a waistband also deserves attention. A blouse that looks balanced left untucked may create a different outline when tucked in, and the result depends on the individual garment and the clothing paired with it. Product photographs can help clarify the design, while written details provide information that a photograph alone cannot establish. Neckline shape is another useful point of comparison: a more open neckline leaves a different visual frame than one that sits closer to the neck. Likewise, the position and shape of a short sleeve affect how the upper half of an outfit looks. These are matters of taste rather than rules about which bodies should wear which styles. A blouse should reflect the wearer's preferences, not require a new set of styling habits. For a related category with a specific color in mind, Short Sleeve White Shirts provides another place to browse. Keeping shape, measurements, and preferred details in view makes comparisons more meaningful than relying on a category name alone.

The less visible details deserve the same attention as the silhouette. Material composition, construction information, and care directions belong to the individual blouse, so those details are worth checking rather than assuming that all short sleeved blouses will feel or behave alike. A photograph shows color and shape, but it cannot fully communicate texture, fabric weight, or how a garment feels against the skin. Where those qualities matter to a purchase, the individual description is a more useful reference than appearance alone. Care preferences also vary from person to person. Someone who follows a particular laundry routine may want to check washing, drying, and ironing directions before choosing a blouse, rather than discovering an unfamiliar care requirement afterward. Follow the garment's own label instead of applying the same method to every top with a similar look. Durability is another consideration that cannot be settled by sleeve length or styling; any expectations about an individual garment should come from its documented details, not from a general impression of the category. Beyond those practical points, a thoughtful choice often connects back to an established wardrobe. A repeated color in favorite clothing, a neckline that already feels right, or a preferred amount of detail can give the decision a clear direction. There is no need for every blouse to serve the same visual role. One may appeal because it keeps an outfit understated, while another may be chosen for a pattern or design detail that draws the eye. For a gift, familiarity with the recipient's size, preferred fit, and care habits is more helpful than guessing from personal taste. A blouse is a personal choice, and small preferences can make a meaningful difference. Whether choosing for someone else or adding to an existing wardrobe, the strongest starting point is the same: an appreciation for the wearer's own style, supported by a close look at the information for the individual garment. That combination keeps the focus on clothing that feels like a considered choice rather than a departure from what makes getting dressed enjoyable.
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