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Sunwashed Apparel

Explore sunwashed apparel with an easygoing look and timeless style. Browse clothing that complements your wardrobe, and check individual product details for fit, sizing and care information to help you choose the right pieces.

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Men's Sunwashed Canvas Shirt, Traditional Fit
L.L.Bean Men's Sunwashed Canvas Shirt, Traditional Fit
A blue cotton canvas shirt with a broken-in feel, button-flap pockets, and durable double-needle stitching.
(5,386)
$69.95 $58.99
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What customers like:
High quality
Durable construction
Great color options
Perfect for spring and fall
Comfortable fit
$69.95 $58.99
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Women's Sunwashed Canvas Pants, High-Rise Straight-Leg
L.L.Bean Women's Sunwashed Canvas Pants, High-Rise Straight-Leg
Women’s tan cotton canvas pants with a high-rise straight-leg fit, elastic drawcord waist, and four pockets.
(2,077)
$44.95 $29.99
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What customers like:
Versatile style
Practical design
Deep pockets
High-quality fabric
Comfortable fit
$44.95 $29.99
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Men's Sunwashed Denim Shirt, Slightly Fitted
L.L.Bean Men's Sunwashed Denim Shirt, Slightly Fitted
A blue cotton denim shirt with a sunwashed, broken-in feel, Western snaps and double chest pockets.
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$59.95 $59.95
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$59.95 $59.95
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Men's Sunwashed Canvas Shirt, Traditional Fit, Short-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Men's Sunwashed Canvas Shirt, Traditional Fit, Short-Sleeve
A tan cotton canvas shirt with short sleeves, rugged buttons, patch pockets, and a comfortable traditional fit.
(1,629)
$59.95 $59.95
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What customers like:
Perfect fit
Durable and sturdy
Versatile style
Comfortable to wear
Soft fabric
$59.95 $59.95
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Women's Sunwashed Lightweight Utility Jacket
L.L.Bean Women's Sunwashed Lightweight Utility Jacket
A lightweight green utility jacket in a soft cotton-TENCEL™ blend, featuring a generous fit and multiple pockets.
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$89.95 $89.95
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$89.95 $89.95
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Women's Sunwashed Sweats, Splitneck Polo
L.L.Bean Women's Sunwashed Sweats, Splitneck Polo
A gray cotton-blend splitneck polo sweatshirt with a soft-brushed interior and lived-in, garment-washed feel.
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$79.95 $39.99
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$79.95 $39.99
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Women's Sunwashed Cotton-Blend Pull-On Pants, Mid-Rise Cargo
L.L.Bean Women's Sunwashed Cotton-Blend Pull-On Pants, Mid-Rise Cargo
Green cotton-blend cargo pants with a comfortable elastic drawstring waist, stretch and lived-in softness.
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$89.95 $89.95
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$89.95 $89.95
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Women's Sunwashed Waffle Sweater, Pullover Stripe
L.L.Bean Women's Sunwashed Waffle Sweater, Pullover Stripe
A white striped waffle sweater in 100% cotton, specially washed for lived-in comfort and textured softness.
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$79.95 $59.99
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$79.95 $59.99
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Adults' L.L.Bean Sunwashed Baseball Cap
L.L.Bean Adults' L.L.Bean Sunwashed Baseball Cap
A blue cotton baseball cap with a pre-washed, lived-in look and adjustable closure for comfort.
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$29.95 $29.95
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$29.95 $29.95
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Women's Sunwashed Textured Popover Shirt
L.L.Bean Women's Sunwashed Textured Popover Shirt
A white textured popover shirt in a soft cotton-TENCEL blend with split neck and elastic cuffs.
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$69.95 $54.99
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$69.95 $54.99
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Women's Sunwashed Waffle Sweater, Pullover
L.L.Bean Women's Sunwashed Waffle Sweater, Pullover
A tan women’s cotton waffle sweater with a softly shaped fit, open neckline, and lived-in texture.
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$69.95 $54.99
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$69.95 $54.99
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Men's Sunwashed Sweatshirt, Full-Zip
L.L.Bean Men's Sunwashed Sweatshirt, Full-Zip
A blue full-zip sweatshirt in brushed cotton-blend French terry with a garment-washed, lived-in feel.
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$89.95 $64.99
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$89.95 $64.99
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Women's Sunwashed Textured Big Shirt
L.L.Bean Women's Sunwashed Textured Big Shirt
An oversized white button-down shirt in soft cotton-TENCEL™ blend with curved hem 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 Sunwashed Sweats, Quarter-Zip
L.L.Bean Women's Sunwashed Sweats, Quarter-Zip
A blue cotton-blend quarter-zip sweatshirt with a soft-brushed interior and lived-in garment-washed feel.
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$89.95 $44.99
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$89.95 $44.99
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Men's Sunwashed Sweatshirt, Crewneck
L.L.Bean Men's Sunwashed Sweatshirt, Crewneck
A tan cotton-blend crewneck sweatshirt with a garment-washed look and soft-brushed French terry interior.
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$69.95 $54.99
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$69.95 $54.99
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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 blue short-sleeve button-front shirt in soft TENCEL lyocell blend with textured knit and relaxed fit.
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$74.95 $49.99
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$74.95 $49.99
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Women's Sunwashed Openwork Sweater, Crewneck Stripe
L.L.Bean Women's Sunwashed Openwork Sweater, Crewneck Stripe
A striped crewneck sweater in a soft cotton-recycled polyester blend with oversized fit and open stitchwork.
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$89.95 $59.99
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$89.95 $59.99
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Women's Sunwashed Waffle Top, Mockneck Henley
L.L.Bean Women's Sunwashed Waffle Top, Mockneck Henley
A yellow waffle-knit henley top in a soft cotton-blend fabric, featuring a mockneck and ribbed trim.
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$79.95 $79.95
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$79.95 $79.95
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Women's Sunwashed Corduroy Shirt
L.L.Bean Women's Sunwashed Corduroy Shirt
A white cotton-corduroy shirt with soft-washed 18-wale fabric, relaxed fit, henley neckline, and curved hem.
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$69.95 $69.95
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$69.95 $69.95
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Women's Sunwashed Cotton-Blend Pull-On Pants, Mid-Rise Ankle
L.L.Bean Women's Sunwashed Cotton-Blend Pull-On Pants, Mid-Rise Ankle
An easygoing brown cotton-blend pull-on pant with sunwashed softness, stretch, and a comfortable elastic waistband.
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$89.95 $89.95
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$89.95 $89.95
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Men's Sunwashed Sweatshirt, Quarter-Zip Polo, Long-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Men's Sunwashed Sweatshirt, Quarter-Zip Polo, Long-Sleeve
A tan quarter-zip polo sweatshirt in cotton-polyester French terry, garment washed with a soft-brushed interior.
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$79.95 $54.99
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$79.95 $54.99
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Men's Sunwashed Textured Cotton Sweater, Crewneck
L.L.Bean Men's Sunwashed Textured Cotton Sweater, Crewneck
A textured cotton crewneck sweater in tan, washed for a weathered look and relaxed feel.
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$69.95 $49.99
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$69.95 $49.99
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Men's Sunwashed Summer Shirt, Slightly Fitted
L.L.Bean Men's Sunwashed Summer Shirt, Slightly Fitted
A lightweight multicolor camp-collar shirt with textured modal-polyester fabric, a front pocket and soft sunwashed finish.
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$69.95 $44.99
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$69.95 $44.99
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Men's Sunwashed Ripstop Cargo Pants, Standard Fit
L.L.Bean Men's Sunwashed Ripstop Cargo Pants, Standard Fit
Men’s gray cargo pants in soft, durable cotton-blend ripstop with stretch and classic workwear styling.
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$99.95 $69.99
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$99.95 $69.99
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Sunwashed Apparel

Sunwashed apparel brings a gently faded look to classic clothing, with color that feels more understated than crisp or saturated. The appeal is in that easygoing appearance: familiar shades, subtle contrasts, and a sense of character without a bold pattern or elaborate detail. Think of the quiet colors of a shoreline, a weathered garden gate, or stones along a favorite path. Those natural references help describe the look, rather than a particular fabric or manufacturing process. Sunwashed is best understood as a description of appearance, not a promise that every piece has the same texture, weight, or fit. It also leaves plenty of room for personal style. Someone who gravitates toward neutral colors might appreciate the way a faded shade adds interest without changing the overall mood of an outfit. Someone who enjoys more color might prefer its less saturated expression, especially alongside familiar wardrobe favorites. The result can feel relaxed without looking careless, and coordinated without requiring everything to match. A slightly different tone between two pieces often creates a more natural combination than an exact color match. That flexibility is part of what makes sunwashed clothing appealing as a collection: the look has a clear identity, yet it does not depend on one head-to-toe formula. It can be a small addition to an established wardrobe rather than a complete change in direction. For a closer look at one expression of the theme, explore Sunwashed Woven Shirts. Across the broader theme, the most useful distinction is between the visual effect and the individual garment details. A washed-looking color may draw the eye first, while the cut, proportions, and care information help determine whether a piece belongs among the clothes someone reaches for most often. Both matter when choosing clothing with lasting personal appeal.

The character of sunwashed apparel becomes clearer when color is considered alongside shape and proportion. A muted shade can look quite different in a close silhouette than in a roomier one, and a relaxed appearance does not necessarily mean a relaxed fit. Length, shoulder placement, sleeve shape, and the line through the body all influence how a garment looks on the person wearing it. Individual measurements and fit descriptions are more useful than assuming the collection shares a single cut. Comparing those details with a well-liked garment at home gives familiar numbers a practical purpose: a preferred length, for example, can be easier to recognize than a general description of fit. Photographs offer another perspective, particularly when they show the garment from more than one angle, but they cannot establish how a fabric will feel. Materials deserve the same individual attention. The sunwashed name alone does not identify fiber content, construction, thickness, or stretch, so the composition and other details listed for each garment remain the place to look for those distinctions. Keeping appearance separate from construction makes it easier to appreciate the collection without expecting every piece to behave alike. It also opens up more thoughtful combinations. Similar muted tones can give an outfit a quiet, unified look, while a pale shade beside a deeper one creates definition. A less saturated color can sit between two stronger shades, bringing the combination together without becoming its focus. As wardrobes change during the cooler months, that approach keeps attention on the relationship between colors rather than on a strictly seasonal palette. There is no need to reserve a washed-looking shade for a particular time of year. Its place in an outfit depends on personal taste and the individual garment, with the collection offering a common visual thread rather than a fixed set of rules.

A sunwashed look also invites a useful distinction between clothing that appears faded and clothing that has actually worn out. The visual character is part of the style; it does not establish durability, tell the story of previous wear, or predict how a garment will change over time. Construction information and care directions provide a better basis for those expectations. Washing and drying requirements can differ from piece to piece, even when the colors look similar, and the individual care label should take precedence over assumptions about the collection. Before choosing, it is worth considering whether those directions fit the recipient’s usual routine. A garment someone enjoys looking at should also make sense among the things they already own and care for. That is especially relevant when sunwashed apparel is being considered as a gift. Familiarity with someone’s preferred colors and proportions is often more helpful than guessing what might represent a change of style. A person whose wardrobe is full of quieter shades may appreciate a related tone with a faded appearance; someone with a favorite color may enjoy seeing it expressed a little differently. Knowing whether they prefer a more defined shape or extra room offers another useful starting point, though the individual fit details still matter. The thoughtfulness comes from recognizing their preferences rather than selecting an entire new look for them. For personal shopping, the same idea keeps the collection grounded in real choices. Picture the colors already grouped together in a closet, the proportions that feel familiar in the mirror, and the details that make an outfit feel like its wearer. Sunwashed apparel can add variety while staying close to that established sense of style. Its appeal is not about recreating a particular decade or making clothes look older than they are. It is about a quieter treatment of color, an easygoing visual character, and classic styling that leaves room for individuality. Those qualities give the theme its continuity, whether a single faded shade becomes a favorite accent or several related tones become part of a familiar wardrobe.
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