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Spring Short Sleeve Tops

Find spring short sleeve tops to round out your seasonal wardrobe. Browse the selection with your favorite pants and skirts in mind, comparing necklines, silhouettes and styling details to choose a look that feels like you.

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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 soft green cotton tee that resists shrinking, wrinkles, fading and pilling for lasting everyday comfort.
(12,867)
$26.95 $26.95
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What customers like:
High quality
Variety of colors
Perfect fit
Durable
Comfortable
$26.95 $26.95
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Women's Midweight Cotton Slub Rollneck Pullover
L.L.Bean Women's Midweight Cotton Slub Rollneck Pullover
A softly textured green cotton pullover with a comfortable roll neck, rib-trimmed cuffs and hem.
(5,823)
$59.95 $44.99
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What customers like:
Softness and warmth
High quality
Versatile
Comfortable
Good fit
$59.95 $44.99
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Women's Pima Cotton Shaped V-Neck, Short-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Women's Pima Cotton Shaped V-Neck, Short-Sleeve
A soft, slightly fitted green tee crafted from luxurious, durable American-grown Supima cotton.
(5,787)
$26.95 $26.95
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$26.95 $26.95
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Women's L.L.Bean Tee, Short-Sleeve Crewneck
L.L.Bean Women's L.L.Bean Tee, Short-Sleeve Crewneck
A soft, ultrasmooth blue cotton crewneck tee with a slightly shaped fit and pill-resistant interlock knit.
(3,868)
$24.95 $24.95
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What customers like:
Sensitive skin-friendly fabric
Good quality
Fits perfectly
Pretty color
Comfortable
$24.95 $24.95
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Men's Premium Double L® Polo, Hemmed Short-Sleeve with Pocket
L.L.Bean Men's Premium Double L® Polo, Hemmed Short-Sleeve with Pocket
A supersoft white cotton pique polo with pocket, no-roll collar and wrinkle-resistant finish.
(2,956)
$44.95 $44.95
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What customers like:
Great fit
High quality
Good color options
Durable
Comfortable
$44.95 $44.95
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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 100% cotton poplin shirt with wrinkle-free, moisture-wicking performance 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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Women's Streamside Tee, Short-Sleeve Splitneck Print
L.L.Bean Women's Streamside Tee, Short-Sleeve Splitneck Print
A blue short-sleeve splitneck tee in a lightweight polyester-spandex blend offers moisture-wicking, quick-drying comfort.
(2,268)
$54.95 $24.99
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What customers like:
Durable and well-made
Soft and lightweight fabric
Stylish and flattering design
Great color options
Comfortable fit
$54.95 $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, extra-soft green cotton shirt with a tropical print, short sleeves and relaxed traditional 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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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 softly shaped striped crewneck tee in smooth Supima cotton, TENCEL™ modal and spandex with comfortable stretch.
(1,327)
$44.95 $37.99
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What customers like:
Comfortable and breathable
Soft and high-quality fabric
Durable material
Perfect size and fitting
Beautiful color
$44.95 $37.99
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Women's Streamside Tee, Short-Sleeve Splitneck
L.L.Bean Women's Streamside Tee, Short-Sleeve Splitneck
A blue polyester-blend performance top with a splitneck design that wicks moisture and dries quickly.
(1,310)
$49.95 $29.99
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$49.95 $29.99
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Women's Soft Stretch Supima-Blend Tee, Crewneck Short-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Women's Soft Stretch Supima-Blend Tee, Crewneck Short-Sleeve
A soft green crewneck tee in a smooth, stretchy Supima cotton, TENCEL modal and spandex blend.
(1,143)
$39.95 $39.95
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$39.95 $39.95
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Men's SunSmart® Cool Weave Shirt Short-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Men's SunSmart® Cool Weave Shirt Short-Sleeve
A green, lightweight polyester-nylon shirt with stretch, moisture-wicking performance and UPF 50+ sun protection.
(600)
$59.95 $34.99
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What customers like:
Cool-looking design
Excellent for summer
True to size
Good quality material
Comfortable fit
$59.95 $34.99
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Men's Everyday SunSmart® Tee, Short-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Men's Everyday SunSmart® Tee, Short-Sleeve
A blue polyester-blend tee with UPF 50+ sun protection, moisture-wicking stretch, quick-dry performance, and chafe-free seams.
(587)
$44.95 $29.99
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What customers like:
Versatile for various activities
Effective sun protection
Lightweight and breathable
Soft and cozy material
Comfortable fit
$44.95 $29.99
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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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Men's Tropicwear Shirt, Short-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Men's Tropicwear Shirt, Short-Sleeve
A gray, lightweight polyester-nylon shirt with stretch, UPF 50+ sun protection, venting, and practical chest pockets.
(461)
$69.95 $44.99
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What customers like:
High quality
Attractive appearance
Durable fabric
Functional pockets
Comfortable fit
$69.95 $44.99
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Men's Swift River Cooling Sun Shirt, Short-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Men's Swift River Cooling Sun Shirt, Short-Sleeve
A blue polyester-spandex sun shirt with quick-drying, moisture-wicking fabric, UPF 50+ protection and chafe-free flatlock seams.
(338)
$49.95 $29.99
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What customers like:
High quality
True to size
Quick-drying
Soft fabric
Comfortable fit
$49.95 $29.99
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Women's Soft Stretch Supima-Blend Tee, Scoopneck Short-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Women's Soft Stretch Supima-Blend Tee, Scoopneck Short-Sleeve
A soft pink Supima-blend tee with comfortable stretch, ribbed scoopneck, and short sleeves for versatile layering.
(326)
$39.95 $24.99
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$39.95 $24.99
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Women's Tropicwear Shirt, Short-Sleeve Print
L.L.Bean Women's Tropicwear Shirt, Short-Sleeve Print
A pink short-sleeve shirt with UPF 50+ stretch polyester/nylon fabric, moisture-wicking performance and breathable venting.
(314)
$74.95 $49.99
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What customers like:
Lightweight and comfortable
Perfect for summer
Fun and playful design
Great color and fit
Durable and washes well
$74.95 $49.99
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Women's Tropicwear Shirt, Plaid Short-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Women's Tropicwear Shirt, Plaid Short-Sleeve
A purple plaid synthetic-nylon shirt with UPF 50+ sun protection, stretch comfort, venting and wrinkle-free performance.
(314)
$74.95 $49.99
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What customers like:
Washes well
High quality
Great for summer
Good fit
Sharp look
$74.95 $49.99
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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 tan 100% cotton jersey top featuring nautical stripes, a boatneck, dropped shoulders, and three-quarter sleeves.
(309)
$49.95 $24.99
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What customers like:
Wonderful fabric
Perfect fit
Cute print
Cute design
Snug fit
$49.95 $24.99
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Men's Comfort Stretch® Oxford Shirt, Slightly Fitted
L.L.Bean Men's Comfort Stretch® Oxford Shirt, Slightly Fitted
A red cotton-blend oxford shirt with stretch, moisture-wicking TrueCool® fabric, and easy untucked styling.
(251)
$74.95 $54.99
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What customers like:
High material quality
Well-made construction
Attractive appearance
Cute print
Comfortable fit
$74.95 $54.99
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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 short-sleeve shirt made from stretch cotton poplin for a slim, untucked fit.
(0)
$69.95 $34.99
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$69.95 $34.99
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Women's Premium Washable Linen Shirt, Short-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Women's Premium Washable Linen Shirt, Short-Sleeve
A cool, breathable pink linen shirt with a flattering boatneck and easy-care machine-washable design.
(0)
$64.95 $44.99
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$64.95 $44.99
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Men's Comfort Stretch Performance® Shirt, Slightly Fitted, Short-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Men's Comfort Stretch Performance® Shirt, Slightly Fitted, Short-Sleeve
A green short-sleeve shirt in lightweight stretch cotton blend fabric that wicks moisture and dries quickly.
(0)
$59.95 $29.99
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$59.95 $29.99
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Spring Short Sleeve Tops

Spring short sleeve tops offer a familiar starting point for a spring wardrobe, with a simple silhouette that leaves plenty of room for personal style. Sleeve length is only part of the look: the neckline, shoulder shape, hem and overall proportions all help distinguish one top from another. A rounded neckline creates a different frame for the face than a V-shaped opening, while a collar adds a more defined line. A straight hem and a curved hem can give the same outfit noticeably different proportions, especially when worn untucked. These small distinctions matter more than following a particular trend. The most appealing choice often echoes something already loved in a wardrobe, whether that is a clean outline, an understated detail or a favorite color. Spring style can take its cues from nature without relying on a single palette. Leaf green, soft blue and the pale tones of flowering branches suggest one direction; navy, black and other familiar neutrals suggest another. Neither approach needs an entirely new outfit around it. Picture a light-colored top against dark trousers, or a deeper shade paired with a pale skirt: the contrast gives each piece a clear place in the outfit. A print changes that balance again, becoming a focal point rather than a quiet background. Scale matters here, too, since a small repeated motif reads differently from a larger design with more space between its elements. Short sleeves also make the relationship between the shoulder, sleeve opening and neckline more visible. Together, those details can create a look that feels understated, expressive or somewhere in between. The appeal of this category lies in those choices, not in a single prescribed version of spring dressing. Timeless style leaves room for individual preferences, including the colors someone returns to year after year and the shapes that feel most like their own.

Fit gives those visual details their full context. Two tops with the same labeled size can have different measurements, so size information is more useful when considered alongside the shape of the garment. Chest measurements, shoulder placement and body length each answer a different question about proportion. A favorite top can serve as a helpful point of comparison, especially when its length and outline already feel right. Some people prefer a closer silhouette; others like more space through the body. Neither preference needs to be treated as the standard. The relationship between a top and the rest of an outfit matters just as much: a longer hem creates a different line over trousers than a shorter one, and a tucked hem changes where the eye settles. Sleeve openings deserve attention as well, since their shape affects the overall outline even when the sleeves are similar in length. A photograph can help show these details, while measurements provide a clearer basis for comparison. Fabric composition and care information are separate considerations worth reviewing in the individual description rather than judging from appearance alone. The short-sleeve shape does not establish what a top is made from or how it should be washed. Care labels provide the relevant directions for laundering and drying, including any special instructions. Following those directions keeps the routine specific to the garment instead of applying the same treatment to every top in a wardrobe. Expectations about durability likewise deserve more context than a silhouette can provide; construction details and individual product information are better reference points than a category name. Together, fit, composition and care information help turn a visual preference into a considered choice. That attention to detail can be reassuring when comparing similar-looking options, particularly when the main difference is something less obvious than color. A neckline may catch the eye first, but the measurements, hem shape and care requirements complete the picture.

Building a spring wardrobe around short sleeve tops does not have to mean changing a personal style. Often, the starting point is an outfit that already feels familiar: favorite jeans, a skirt with a distinctive shape or trousers in a dependable neutral. Changing the top can shift the balance without changing everything else. A quiet color lets a patterned bottom take the lead, while a more expressive top can give simple separates a focal point. Tonal combinations offer another approach, bringing neighboring shades together rather than relying on strong contrast. For anyone drawn to a darker palette, Black Spring Tops provides a related place to explore that preference. Black can be part of spring style without needing a seasonal print or a bright accent; the neckline and proportions can supply the distinction. Accessories bring another layer of individuality, whether the preference is for a single small piece of jewelry or no added detail at all. The same attention to personal taste matters when a top is intended as a gift. A recipient’s familiar sleeve length, preferred neckline and usual size are more helpful clues than guessing what they might want to try. Looking at the colors they often wear can also make the choice feel thoughtful rather than arbitrary. For a partner, parent, adult child or friend, a gift that reflects an established style shows attention to the person receiving it. Care preferences are worth considering, too, especially when the recipient has a particular laundry routine. Spring is a useful theme for this kind of gift, but the strongest connection is still personal: a color that recalls a favorite landscape, a silhouette similar to a much-loved piece or a detail that suits the recipient’s taste. Whether choosing for someone else or adding to an existing wardrobe, the result should feel recognizable and individual. A well-considered short sleeve top earns its place through the combination of style, fit and the details that matter to its wearer.
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