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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.

Women's L.L.Bean Everyday Performance Tank, Cropped
L.L.Bean Women's L.L.Bean Everyday Performance Tank, Cropped
A black cropped performance tank with UPF 50+, moisture-wicking stretch fabric and a built-in shelf bra.
(0)
$69.95 $34.99
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$69.95 $34.99
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Women's Cresta Ultralight 150 Crew Top, Stripe
L.L.Bean Women's Cresta Ultralight 150 Crew Top, Stripe
A striped 100% merino wool base-layer crew top with moisture-wicking warmth and thumbhole cuffs.
(67)
$89.95 $75.99
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What customers like:
Ideal as long underwear
Provides excellent warmth
Soft merino wool material
$89.95 $75.99
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Men's Cresta Ultralight 150 Turtleneck, Stripe
L.L.Bean Men's Cresta Ultralight 150 Turtleneck, Stripe
A lightweight blue striped merino-wool turtleneck with moisture-wicking warmth, odor resistance and thumbhole cuffs.
(0)
$99.95 $84.99
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$99.95 $84.99
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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 gray short-sleeve performance T-shirt in recycled polyester blend with quick-drying, moisture-wicking UPF 50+ protection.
(0)
$49.95 $29.99
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$49.95 $29.99
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Women's Cresta Ultralight 150 Turtleneck, Stripe
L.L.Bean Women's Cresta Ultralight 150 Turtleneck, Stripe
A striped turtleneck base layer in itch-free 100% merino wool with moisture-wicking, odor-resistant comfort.
(0)
$99.95 $84.99
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$99.95 $84.99
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Men's Bold Coast Lifestyle Tee, Short-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Men's Bold Coast Lifestyle Tee, Short-Sleeve
A yellow performance T-shirt in recycled polyester blend with quick-drying, moisture-wicking, UPF 50+ stretch fabric.
(0)
$44.95 $29.99
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$44.95 $29.99
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Women's Ribbed Performance Tee, Long-Sleeve Splitneck
L.L.Bean Women's Ribbed Performance Tee, Long-Sleeve Splitneck
A blue ribbed long-sleeve performance tee with UPF 50+ protection, moisture-wicking stretch fabric, and thumbholes.
(0)
$59.95 $24.99
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$59.95 $24.99
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Women's Streamside Tee, Short-Sleeve Splitneck
L.L.Bean Women's Streamside Tee, Short-Sleeve Splitneck
A lightweight splitneck performance tee in black polyester blend with moisture-wicking, quick-drying comfort and Bluesign-approved fabric.
(1,310)
$49.95 $29.99
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What customers like:
Well-made
Lightweight
Stylish design
Comfortable
Great color options
$49.95 $29.99
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Women's Cresta Ultralight 150 Hoodie, Stripe
L.L.Bean Women's Cresta Ultralight 150 Hoodie, Stripe
A striped merino-wool hoodie with moisture-wicking, odor-resistant performance, thumbhole cuffs and a helmet-compatible fitted hood.
(0)
$99.95 $74.99
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$99.95 $74.99
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Men's Multisport Lifestyle Tee, Short-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Men's Multisport Lifestyle Tee, Short-Sleeve
A black short-sleeve tee in a soft recycled polyester-cotton blend with quick-drying, moisture-wicking performance fabric.
(0)
$39.95 $29.99
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$39.95 $29.99
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Women's Access Trail Polo, Short-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Women's Access Trail Polo, Short-Sleeve
A red performance polo in moisture-wicking recycled polyester blend with UPF 50+ protection and quick-drying comfort.
(0)
$44.95 $29.99
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$44.95 $29.99
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Men's Cresta Ultralight 150 Crew Top
L.L.Bean Men's Cresta Ultralight 150 Crew Top
A gray merino wool base-layer crew top with thumbhole cuffs, flat-lock seams and lightweight warmth.
(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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Women's Cresta Midweight 250 T-Zip Top
L.L.Bean Women's Cresta Midweight 250 T-Zip Top
A black merino wool base-layer top with a T-zip, thumbhole cuffs and naturally odor-resistant warmth.
(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 Multisport Lifestyle Henley, Long-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Men's Multisport Lifestyle Henley, Long-Sleeve
A brown long-sleeve henley made from quick-drying, moisture-wicking recycled polyester and cotton blend.
(0)
$54.95 $39.99
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$54.95 $39.99
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Women's Cresta Ultralight 150 Crew Top
L.L.Bean Women's Cresta Ultralight 150 Crew Top
A gray merino wool base-layer crew top with thumbhole cuffs, flat-lock seams, and lightweight warmth.
(147)
$89.95 $89.95
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What customers like:
Not itchy
Lightweight
Versatile
Comfortable
Warm
$89.95 $89.95
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Men's Cresta Midweight 250 Quarter-Zip Top
L.L.Bean Men's Cresta Midweight 250 Quarter-Zip Top
A blue 100% merino wool quarter-zip base layer that wicks moisture, resists odor and retains warmth.
(375)
$120 $120
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What customers like:
Convenience
Keeps you warm
Comfort
Durability
Versatility
$120 $120
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Men's Cresta Ultralight 150 Hoodie, Stripe
L.L.Bean Men's Cresta Ultralight 150 Hoodie, Stripe
A blue merino wool hoodie with built-in balaclava hood, thumbhole cuffs, and moisture-wicking, odor-resistant performance.
(0)
$99.95 $74.99
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$99.95 $74.99
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Men's Cresta Ultralight 150 Crew Top, Stripe
L.L.Bean Men's Cresta Ultralight 150 Crew Top, Stripe
A lightweight striped blue merino wool base-layer crew top with flat-lock seams and thumbhole cuffs.
(75)
$89.95 $75.99
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$89.95 $75.99
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Women's Access Polo, Short-Sleeve Print
L.L.Bean Women's Access Polo, Short-Sleeve Print
A black printed performance polo in recycled polyester-spandex with moisture-wicking, quick-drying fabric and UPF 50+ protection.
(0)
$49.95 $29.99
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$49.95 $29.99
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Men's Cresta Wool Midweight 250 Crew Top
L.L.Bean Men's Cresta Wool Midweight 250 Crew Top
A black merino wool base-layer crew top with moisture-wicking warmth, flat-lock seams and 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 Bold Coast Lifestyle Tee, Long-Sleeve Hooded
L.L.Bean Men's Bold Coast Lifestyle Tee, Long-Sleeve Hooded
A yellow hooded long-sleeve top in recycled polyester blend with quick-drying, moisture-wicking UPF 50+ performance.
(0)
$59.95 $50.99
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$59.95 $50.99
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Women's L.L.Bean Midweight Base Layer Crew Top, 1/4 Zip
L.L.Bean Women's L.L.Bean Midweight Base Layer Crew Top, 1/4 Zip
A black synthetic midweight base-layer top with 1/4-zip, moisture-wicking fabric, thumbholes, and odor resistance.
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$64.95 $64.95
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$64.95 $64.95
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Men's Technical Fishing Graphic Tees, Short-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Men's Technical Fishing Graphic Tees, Short-Sleeve
A gray cotton-blend performance T-shirt with fishing graphics that helps keep you cool and dry.
(190)
$29.95 $29.95
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$29.95 $29.95
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Men's L.L.Bean Midweight Base Layer Crew Top, 1/4 Zip
L.L.Bean Men's L.L.Bean Midweight Base Layer Crew Top, 1/4 Zip
A black synthetic base-layer top with quarter-zip styling, moisture-wicking fabric, antimicrobial finish, raglan sleeves, and thumbholes.
(0)
$64.95 $64.95
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$64.95 $64.95
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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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