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Sports Tops

Find sports tops that match your preferred fit and style, and explore athletic tops with the details that matter to you. Check each product’s description and size guide to compare options and choose the right top for your needs.

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Men's Everyday SunSmart® Tee, Short-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Men's Everyday SunSmart® Tee, Short-Sleeve
A breathable gray tee with UPF 50+ protection, moisture-wicking polyester blend, and chafe-free seams.
(587)
$44.95 $29.99
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$44.95 $29.99
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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
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$69.95 $34.99
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Women's Access Polo, Short-Sleeve Print
L.L.Bean Women's Access Polo, Short-Sleeve Print
A lightweight black polo in a recycled polyester blend, offering UPF 50+ sun protection and quick-drying comfort.
(0)
$49.95 $29.99
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$49.95 $29.99
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Women's Everyday SunSmart® Lifestyle Tee, Short-Sleeve Print
L.L.Bean Women's Everyday SunSmart® Lifestyle Tee, Short-Sleeve Print
A breathable blue polyester-blend tee offering UPF 50+ sun protection, stretch, and quick-dry comfort.
(0)
$49.95 $49.95
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$49.95 $49.95
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Women's Access Trail Polo, Short-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Women's Access Trail Polo, Short-Sleeve
A lightweight red polo in a recycled polyester blend with UPF 50+ sun protection and quick-dry performance.
(0)
$44.95 $29.99
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$44.95 $29.99
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Men's Bold Coast Lifestyle Tee, Short-Sleeve Graphic
L.L.Bean Men's Bold Coast Lifestyle Tee, Short-Sleeve Graphic
A lightweight gray tee made from a recycled polyester blend, offering UPF 50+ sun protection and quick-drying comfort.
(0)
$49.95 $29.99
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$49.95 $29.99
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Men's Multisport Lifestyle Tee, Short-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Men's Multisport Lifestyle Tee, Short-Sleeve
A versatile black tee made from a soft, quick-drying recycled polyester and cotton blend.
(0)
$39.95 $39.95
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$39.95 $39.95
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Men's Bold Coast Lifestyle Tee, Short-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Men's Bold Coast Lifestyle Tee, Short-Sleeve
A lightweight yellow tee in a recycled polyester blend with UPF 50+ sun protection and quick-dry performance.
(0)
$44.95 $44.95
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$44.95 $44.95
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Women's BeanSport Swimwear, Scoopneck Tankini Top, Print
L.L.Bean Women's BeanSport Swimwear, Scoopneck Tankini Top, Print
A blue scoopneck tankini top offering full coverage and UPF 50+ protection in Italian swim fabric.
(2,009)
$59.95 $34.99
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What customers like:
High quality
Good coverage
Flattering design
Beautiful color
Comfortable fit
$59.95 $34.99
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Women's Soft Stretch Supima-Blend Tee, Crewneck Short-Sleeve Striped
L.L.Bean Women's Soft Stretch Supima-Blend Tee, Crewneck Short-Sleeve Striped
A beautifully soft, slightly fitted crewneck tee in a Supima cotton blend with just-right stretch.
(1,327)
$44.95 $44.95
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What customers like:
Perfect fit
Great quality
Softness
Comfortable
Bright colors
$44.95 $44.95
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Women's Streamside Tee, Short-Sleeve Splitneck
L.L.Bean Women's Streamside Tee, Short-Sleeve Splitneck
A green splitneck tee in a lightweight polyester blend that wicks moisture and dries quickly.
(1,310)
$49.95 $29.99
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What customers like:
Lightweight and cool
Dries quickly
Versatile style
Comfortable fit
Attractive colors and prints
$49.95 $29.99
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Women's Tropicwear Shirt, Long-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Women's Tropicwear Shirt, Long-Sleeve
A long-sleeve, rhubarb shirt with UPF 50+ protection, made from soft, stretchy polyester/nylon blend.
(893)
$74.95 $54.99
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What customers like:
Great fit
Sun protection
Versatile
Comfortable
Soft fabric
$74.95 $54.99
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Women's Ridgeknit Crossneck Pullover
L.L.Bean Women's Ridgeknit Crossneck Pullover
A green funnelneck pullover with four-way stretch, moisture-wicking fabric, and convenient thumbholes.
(731)
$89.95 $74.99
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What customers like:
Pleasant color combination
High quality
Attractive appearance
Stylish design
Comfortable fit
$89.95 $74.99
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Women's Tropicwear Shirt, Short-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Women's Tropicwear Shirt, Short-Sleeve
A pink short-sleeve shirt in soft, stretchy polyester/nylon with UPF 50+ sun protection and venting.
(557)
$69.95 $44.99
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What customers like:
Lightweight and breathable
High quality material
Attractive color and print
Ideal for hot weather
Comfortable fit
$69.95 $44.99
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Men's Cresta Wool Midweight 250 Crew Top
L.L.Bean Men's Cresta Wool Midweight 250 Crew Top
A dark black merino wool crew top that wicks sweat, resists odor, and features thumbhole cuffs.
(489)
$99.95 $99.95
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What customers like:
Great fit
Comfortable feel
Durable material
Soft fabric
Excellent warmth
$99.95 $99.95
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Men's Cresta Midweight 250 Quarter-Zip Top
L.L.Bean Men's Cresta Midweight 250 Quarter-Zip Top
A dark black merino wool quarter-zip top that wicks sweat, resists odor, and keeps you warm.
(375)
$120 $120
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What customers like:
Keeps you warm
Excellent base layer
Comfort
Durability
Versatility
$120 $120
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Women's Cresta Midweight 250 Crew Top
L.L.Bean Women's Cresta Midweight 250 Crew Top
A dark black, midweight merino wool crew top that wicks sweat, resists odor, and keeps you warm.
(364)
$99.95 $99.95
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What customers like:
Great fit
Breathable fabric
High quality
Perfect base layer
Excellent warmth
$99.95 $99.95
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Women's Bean Bright Multisport Jacket
L.L.Bean Women's Bean Bright Multisport Jacket
An electric coral fitness jacket with reflective accents, water repellent polyester, and multiple pockets.
(247)
$110 $110
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What customers like:
Attractive design
Lightweight
Good size pockets
Versatile
Comfortable
$110 $110
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Women's Cresta Midweight 250 T-Zip Top
L.L.Bean Women's Cresta Midweight 250 T-Zip Top
A dark black, merino wool T-Zip top that wicks sweat, resists odor, and keeps you warm.
(203)
$120 $120
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What customers like:
Well-made
Warmth
True to size
Versatile
Comfortable
$120 $120
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Men's Technical Fishing Graphic Tees, Short-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Men's Technical Fishing Graphic Tees, Short-Sleeve
A super-comfortable, slightly fitted tee with fun fishing graphics, made from a 60% polyester, 40% cotton blend.
(190)
$29.95 $29.95
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What customers like:
Great fit
Comfortable cotton material
Attractive fishing graphic
True to size
Very breathable
$29.95 $29.95
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Women's Bean Bright Multisport Vest
L.L.Bean Women's Bean Bright Multisport Vest
A neon yellow, water-repellent polyester vest with reflective accents, perfect for various aerobic activities.
(183)
$89.95 $89.95
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What customers like:
Useful pockets
Good fit
High visibility
Convenient rear pocket
Excellent coverage
$89.95 $89.95
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Men's Cresta Ultralight 150 Crew Top
L.L.Bean Men's Cresta Ultralight 150 Crew Top
An alloy gray, 100% merino wool crew top offering lightweight warmth and comfort with thumbhole cuffs.
(157)
$89.95 $89.95
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What customers like:
Soft material
Warmth
Good fit
Comfortable
Versatility
$89.95 $89.95
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Men's Bean Bright Multisport Vest
L.L.Bean Men's Bean Bright Multisport Vest
An orange polyester vest with reflective accents, perfect for high-visibility during aerobic activities.
(148)
$89.95 $89.95
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What customers like:
Blocks wind
Vents well
Stands out in the dark
Comfortable
$89.95 $89.95
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Women's Cresta Ultralight 150 Crew Top
L.L.Bean Women's Cresta Ultralight 150 Crew Top
An alloy gray, form-fitting crew top made of 100% merino wool, perfect as a lightweight base layer.
(147)
$89.95 $89.95
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What customers like:
Not itchy
Lightweight
Warmth
Versatile
Comfortable
$89.95 $89.95
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Sports Tops

Sports tops bring an athletic point of view to a familiar wardrobe essential: the shirt. The category gives you a place to explore tops with a sports-inspired look while keeping your own preferences for shape, coverage, and style at the center of the choice. A top does not need to look complicated to feel like a thoughtful addition to your wardrobe. Often, the details that matter most are the ones you already appreciate in a favorite shirt—a neckline that sits where you like it, sleeves with the proportions you prefer, and a hem that looks right with the bottoms you reach for most. Start with that familiar reference rather than choosing by size alone. Think about whether you like a close silhouette or a little more room, whether you usually tuck a shirt in or leave it untucked, and how much length you prefer through the body. Product photos can help you compare the overall shape, while measurements and fit descriptions offer a more concrete basis for narrowing your choices. A top shown on a model may fall differently on someone with a longer torso, broader shoulders, or different proportions, so the size chart deserves as much attention as the photograph. Color and visual detail are personal considerations, too. A simple design can keep the focus on the shape of an outfit, while a contrasting detail or more noticeable pattern can become its starting point. Picture the top alongside clothes you already own, not just as a separate piece on a screen. That small step helps distinguish a style you admire from one that genuinely belongs in your wardrobe. The most satisfying choice is often the one that reflects your own taste without requiring you to rethink everything around it.

Comparing sports tops is easier when you separate what you can see from what needs a closer look in the description. Neckline, sleeve length, and overall silhouette are visible starting points; fabric composition, exact measurements, construction details, and care directions belong in the individual product information. Appearance alone does not tell you how a fabric will feel or how a garment should be washed, and the broad category name cannot answer those questions for every top. If you have a clear material preference, read the composition rather than relying on a photograph or a familiar-looking texture. If you are choosing for a particular sport, look for intended-use information in the individual description instead of assuming that every athletic-looking shirt serves the same purpose. Fit deserves that same attention to detail. Compare the listed measurements with a shirt you already enjoy wearing, taking note of where that shirt fits well and where you would welcome a change. Perhaps the body length is just right but the sleeves feel too short, or the shoulders fit well while the hem is longer than you prefer. Those observations are more useful than a general impression that a size usually works. Where garment measurements are provided, make sure you distinguish them from body measurements before comparing numbers. Care is another practical part of the decision, particularly if you prefer a straightforward laundry routine. Check the label’s washing and drying directions before choosing, and follow those directions rather than treating every sports top alike. For questions about durability, look for documented construction details rather than judging by fabric weight or appearance alone. Quality is worth considering alongside style, but a useful comparison rests on the information provided for the garment. Keeping these details together—fit, composition, care, and intended use—makes the selection feel less like guesswork and more like finding a top that matches your priorities.

A well-considered sports top also fits into the way you like to put an outfit together. Some people prefer a consistent silhouette and enjoy small differences in neckline or detail; others like a mix of shapes that gives familiar clothing a different look. Neither approach requires an entirely new wardrobe. Imagine the top with a pair of bottoms you already own, paying attention to the balance between their shapes and where the two pieces meet. If you like an untucked shirt, the hem becomes part of the overall proportion. If you prefer a tucked-in look, check the listed length and consider how much fabric you generally like through the body. These are small distinctions, but they help make an online comparison more personal and useful. For a related selection, Ladies Performance Tops offers another place to browse, with individual descriptions providing the details needed to evaluate each choice. Sports tops can also be a thoughtful gift for someone who enjoys an athletic style, especially when you know more than their usual size. A familiar neckline, a preferred sleeve length, or a color they wear often can tell you more about their taste than a broad label such as sporty or casual. Look to the clothes they choose repeatedly for clues, and avoid assuming that sharing an interest in sports means sharing the same preferences in clothing. When choosing for yourself, give equal weight to those everyday preferences. The appealing photograph may catch your attention, but the fit information and care label help you decide whether the top belongs in your routine. There is value in a considered choice: a style that looks like you, proportions that reflect what you enjoy wearing, and clear product details that support the decision. Whether you are replacing a familiar favorite, exploring a different silhouette, or choosing a gift, those personal details provide a grounded place to begin.
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