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Sports Tops For Women

Find sports tops for women with the quality and versatile style you expect from L.L.Bean. Browse women’s athletic tops and compare individual product details for fit, sizing and design to find the right options for your wardrobe.

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Women's L.L.Bean Cozy Mixed-Knit Pullover
L.L.Bean Women's L.L.Bean Cozy Mixed-Knit Pullover
A slightly fitted darkest purple heather pullover with a funnelneck, thumbholes, and moisture-wicking fabric.
(4,735)
$89.95 $44.99
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What customers like:
High quality
Perfect fit
Stylish
Comfortable
Coziness
$89.95 $44.99
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Women's Streamside Tee, Short-Sleeve Splitneck Print
L.L.Bean Women's Streamside Tee, Short-Sleeve Splitneck Print
A lightweight, moisture-wicking multi-color tee made from a soft, Bluesign-approved polyester blend for cool comfort.
(2,268)
$54.95 $54.95
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$54.95 $54.95
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Women's Streamside Tee, Short-Sleeve Splitneck
L.L.Bean Women's Streamside Tee, Short-Sleeve Splitneck
A black splitneck tee that wicks moisture, dries quickly, and is made from eco-friendly fabric.
(1,310)
$49.95 $29.99
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What customers like:
Great fit
Stylish design
Durable quality
Comfortable
Eco-friendly fabric
$49.95 $29.99
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Women's Ridgeknit Crossneck Pullover
L.L.Bean Women's Ridgeknit Crossneck Pullover
A pink polyester-blend funnelneck pullover with four-way stretch, moisture-wicking fabric, kangaroo pocket, and thumbholes.
(731)
$89.95 $74.99
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What customers like:
Nice color combination
Attractive design
Stylish appearance
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 women's short-sleeve shirt in rhubarb, featuring UPF 50+ protection and a soft polyester/nylon blend.
(557)
$69.95 $44.99
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What customers like:
High quality
Lightweight
Great color
Perfect for hot days
Comfortable fit
$69.95 $44.99
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Women's Cresta Midweight 250 Crew Top
L.L.Bean Women's Cresta Midweight 250 Crew Top
A midweight merino wool crew top in carbon navy that wicks sweat, resists odor, and keeps you warm.
(364)
$99.95 $84.99
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What customers like:
Holds its shape
Perfect base layer
Breathability
Warmth
Regulates body temperature
$99.95 $84.99
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Women's Tropicwear Shirt, Short-Sleeve Print
L.L.Bean Women's Tropicwear Shirt, Short-Sleeve Print
A lightweight, multi-color synthetic shirt with UPF 50+, built-in stretch, and moisture-wicking performance.
(314)
$74.95 $49.99
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$74.95 $49.99
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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, form-fitting merino wool 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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Women's Cresta Ultralight 150 Crew Top, Stripe
L.L.Bean Women's Cresta Ultralight 150 Crew Top, Stripe
A lightweight, itch-free 100% merino wool base layer in ocean waves and storm teal, perfect for cold-weather sports.
(67)
$89.95 $75.99
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What customers like:
Provides good warmth
Ideal as long underwear
Soft merino wool material
$89.95 $75.99
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Women's SunSmart® UPF 50+ SunShirt, Long Sleeve
L.L.Bean Women's SunSmart® UPF 50+ SunShirt, Long Sleeve
A lightweight red long-sleeve sunshirt offering UPF 50+ protection in a silky recycled nylon-elastane blend.
(0)
$54.95 $37.99
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$54.95 $37.99
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Women's SunSmart Comfort Crew, Long-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Women's SunSmart Comfort Crew, Long-Sleeve
A buttery soft pink long-sleeve shirt offering UPF 50+ sun protection, stretch, and moisture-wicking comfort.
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$49.95 $36.99
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$49.95 $36.99
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Women's Cresta Ultralight 150 Turtleneck, Stripe
L.L.Bean Women's Cresta Ultralight 150 Turtleneck, Stripe
An itch-free 100% merino wool turtleneck that wicks moisture, resists odors, and features thumbhole cuffs.
(0)
$99.95 $84.99
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$99.95 $84.99
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Women's Sunwashed Waffle Top, Mockneck Henley
L.L.Bean Women's Sunwashed Waffle Top, Mockneck Henley
A soft green cotton-blend mockneck henley featuring waffle-knit texture and relaxed fit for all-day comfort.
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$79.95 $79.95
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$79.95 $79.95
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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.
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$69.95 $34.99
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$69.95 $34.99
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Women's Ribbed Performance Tee, Long-Sleeve Splitneck
L.L.Bean Women's Ribbed Performance Tee, Long-Sleeve Splitneck
A cadet blue, long-sleeve tee with UPF 50+ and moisture-wicking cotton blend for versatile wear.
(0)
$59.95 $29.99
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$59.95 $29.99
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Women's Multisport Hooded Pullover Sweatshirt
L.L.Bean Women's Multisport Hooded Pullover Sweatshirt
A pink cotton-blend hooded pullover featuring moisture-wicking fabric, zippered pockets, and ribbed shoulder details.
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$89.95 $64.99
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$89.95 $64.99
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Women's Mountainside V-Neck Pocket Tee, Short Sleeve
L.L.Bean Women's Mountainside V-Neck Pocket Tee, Short Sleeve
A super-soft white V-neck tee in a recycled polyester-cotton blend with moisture-wicking drirelease® technology.
(0)
$44.95 $29.99
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$44.95 $29.99
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Women's Mountainside Crewneck Tee, Short-Sleeve Graphic
L.L.Bean Women's Mountainside Crewneck Tee, Short-Sleeve Graphic
A super-soft pink crewneck tee in a recycled polyester-cotton blend with moisture-wicking drirelease® technology.
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$44.95 $29.99
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$44.95 $29.99
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Women's Ridgeknit Half-Zip Pullover, Oversized
L.L.Bean Women's Ridgeknit Half-Zip Pullover, Oversized
An oversized red pullover in a soft, stretchy polyester blend with moisture-wicking, quick-dry, and thumbhole details.
(0)
$89.95 $74.99
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$89.95 $74.99
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Women's Cresta Ultralight 150 Hoodie, Stripe
L.L.Bean Women's Cresta Ultralight 150 Hoodie, Stripe
An itch-free 100% merino wool hoodie that wicks moisture, resists odors, and fits comfortably under helmets.
(0)
$99.95 $84.99
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$99.95 $84.99
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Women's Streamside Tee, Short-Sleeve Ruched Crew
L.L.Bean Women's Streamside Tee, Short-Sleeve Ruched Crew
A black, ultrasoft tee with moisture-wicking fabric and ruching, perfect for relaxed outdoor adventures.
(0)
$44.95 $44.95
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$44.95 $44.95
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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 versatile midweight base layer with REPREVE® recycled polyester, offering warmth, moisture-wicking, and odor resistance.
(0)
$64.95 $64.95
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$64.95 $64.95
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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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Women's Access Polo, Short-Sleeve Print
L.L.Bean Women's Access Polo, Short-Sleeve Print
A lightweight blue polo in a recycled polyester blend with UPF 50+ and moisture-wicking performance.
(0)
$49.95 $24.99
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$49.95 $24.99
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Sports Tops For Women

Sports tops for women bring a familiar, athletic look to a wardrobe, with choices that reflect personal style as much as a connection to sports. The appeal is often in the details: a neckline that feels like a natural choice, a sleeve length that suits your preferences, or a hem that looks right with the bottoms you already own. Some women prefer a simple, understated silhouette, while others enjoy a more defined shape or a distinctive neckline. Neither approach needs to be complicated. A top that fits your sense of style is easier to picture among the clothes you reach for regularly, whether your wardrobe centers on coordinated outfits or pieces collected over time. Color can help establish that connection. Neutrals create a quiet, consistent look, while brighter shades bring a different character to an otherwise simple combination. Choosing a familiar color in a different silhouette, or a familiar silhouette in a different color, can offer a welcome change without making an outfit feel unlike you. Proportion matters just as much. The relationship between the top’s hem and the waistband of your bottoms can change the overall appearance, as can the balance between a closer-fitting top and a fuller lower half. A photograph of a complete outfit can provide useful context, but the most meaningful comparison is with your own wardrobe and preferences. Women’s sports tops need not follow a single formula, and an athletic style does not belong to one age, body shape, or level of experience. For someone with a long-established sports routine, the details may be familiar and specific; for someone just getting started, a familiar shape can be a straightforward place to begin. The broader Sports Tops collection offers another place to explore the category, with individual descriptions providing the details needed to compare choices beyond their appearance.

Fit is personal, and a size label tells only part of the story. Two tops with the same labeled size can have different proportions through the shoulders, chest, waist, and hem. Descriptions of the intended fit, garment measurements when provided, and the accompanying size chart offer a clearer picture than a size name alone. A top you already like can be a useful point of reference: consider where its shoulder seams sit, how long the body is, and how closely it follows your shape. Those details help make an online comparison more concrete. Length deserves particular attention because the same hem can fall differently depending on torso proportions. A shorter shape may be exactly what one person prefers, while another wants a longer line; the important distinction is preference rather than a universal idea of the right fit. Necklines and sleeve openings contribute to that decision, too, especially when you have strong preferences about how much of the shoulder or upper arm is visible. Materials are another part of the comparison, but their composition and characteristics belong to the individual top, not to the category as a whole. The fabric information in each description is the place to check what a garment contains and whether it matches your preferences. A photograph can show shape, color, and some surface detail, but it cannot establish how a material will feel to you. Likewise, the words “sports top” do not establish a particular level of support or any other performance feature. If a specific sport has clothing requirements, compare those requirements with the individual garment’s stated details rather than relying on an athletic appearance. This distinction keeps the choice grounded in what is actually described. The result is a more considered comparison: style and proportions help narrow the field, while the product information establishes whether a particular top meets the needs that matter to you.

Care and long-term ownership are worth considering alongside that first impression. Before choosing a women’s sports top, look at its care instructions and consider how they fit into your household routine. A garment that needs a different approach from the rest of your laundry deserves that attention from the start. Follow the individual label for washing, drying, and any other care directions rather than assuming that all sports clothing should be treated alike. Durability is also best considered through the information provided for each garment, not inferred from its name or appearance. Close-up images and construction details, when included, can help you examine the finishing and understand more about the piece. Beyond those practical details, lasting appeal has a personal side: a neckline you have always liked, a color that works with several favorites, or proportions that continue to feel like your style. During the cooler months, changing wardrobes can make these preferences especially noticeable. Comparing a prospective top with the pieces you keep in regular rotation helps establish whether its length, shape, and color belong in the same assortment, without needing an entirely new outfit around it. Sports tops can also be a thoughtful gift for a woman who enjoys sports, particularly when her clothing preferences are already familiar. The most useful clues are often ordinary ones: whether she favors a relaxed or more defined silhouette, which sleeve lengths she chooses, and which colors appear repeatedly in her wardrobe. Her interest in a sport is only a starting point; her personal taste should shape the selection. When sizing is uncertain, confirmed measurements and the relevant size chart are more helpful than guessing from another person’s build. Whether choosing for yourself or someone close to you, the strongest choice usually comes from that combination of attention and familiarity. A thoughtfully selected sports top reflects the person wearing it, with a look she enjoys and individual details that match her priorities. That is the value of looking beyond the category name and taking in the whole garment: its proportions, its stated construction and care, and its place among the clothes that already feel like her own.
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