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Women's Button Sweaters

Explore women's button sweaters and cardigans with classic button-front styling. Compare each sweater's neckline, length and fit to find a look that suits your style, and check individual product details for sizing and care information.

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Women's Signature Cotton Fisherman Sweater, Short Cardigan
L.L.Bean Women's Signature Cotton Fisherman Sweater, Short Cardigan
A fitted, beige cotton cardigan with authentic cable patterns, perfect for layering over dresses or shirts.
(751)
$140 $140
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What customers like:
Great fit
Beautiful design
High quality
Warm and comfortable
Versatile for layering
$140 $140
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Women's Mariner Shaker Sweater, V-Neck Cardigan
L.L.Bean Women's Mariner Shaker Sweater, V-Neck Cardigan
A timeless V-neck cardigan in marled brown cotton blend with a relaxed fit and split hem.
(0)
$89.95 $75.99
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$89.95 $75.99
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Women's Pima Cotton Tee, Long-Sleeve Crewneck Cardigan Stripe
L.L.Bean Women's Pima Cotton Tee, Long-Sleeve Crewneck Cardigan Stripe
A blue long-sleeve cardigan crafted from luxurious, durable American-grown Supima cotton with a button-front placket.
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$54.95 $54.95
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$54.95 $54.95
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Women's Waterfowl Sweater, Full-Zip
L.L.Bean Women's Waterfowl Sweater, Full-Zip
A brown full-zip sweater crafted from warm merino wool with leather accents and fleece-lined pockets.
(0)
$140 $140
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$140 $140
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Women's The Original Double L® Sweater, Cable Cardigan
L.L.Bean Women's The Original Double L® Sweater, Cable Cardigan
A timeless blue cotton cardigan featuring an allover cable design, silky sheen, and exceptional durability.
(0)
$89.95 $89.95
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$89.95 $89.95
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Women's Signature Cotton Fisherman Sweater, Short Cardigan Fair Isle
L.L.Bean Women's Signature Cotton Fisherman Sweater, Short Cardigan Fair Isle
A fitted brown cotton cardigan with an open-stitch Fair Isle pattern and button-front styling.
(675)
$150 $109.99
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$150 $109.99
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Women's Wicked Soft Cotton/Cashmere Cardigan
L.L.Bean Women's Wicked Soft Cotton/Cashmere Cardigan
A classic brown cardigan in an ultrasoft cotton-cashmere blend with ribbed trim and front patch pockets.
(0)
$99.95 $99.95
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$99.95 $99.95
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Women's Essential Merino Wool Sweater, Cardigan
L.L.Bean Women's Essential Merino Wool Sweater, Cardigan
A timeless brown cardigan crafted from ultrasoft, responsibly sourced Merino wool with a classic button-front design.
(0)
$99.95 $99.95
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$99.95 $99.95
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Women's Pima Cotton Tee, Long-Sleeve Crewneck Cardigan
L.L.Bean Women's Pima Cotton Tee, Long-Sleeve Crewneck Cardigan
A luxuriously soft blue cardigan crafted from 100% American-grown Supima cotton with a button-front placket.
(0)
$49.95 $49.95
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$49.95 $49.95
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Women's Classic Cashmere Sweater, Button-Front Cardigan
L.L.Bean Women's Classic Cashmere Sweater, Button-Front Cardigan
A luxuriously soft gray cardigan crafted from 100% Inner Mongolian two-ply cashmere with button-front closure.
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$180 $180
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$180 $180
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Women's Essential Merino Wool Sweater, Polo
L.L.Bean Women's Essential Merino Wool Sweater, Polo
An ultrasoft gray Merino wool polo sweater with ribbed cuffs, hem, and a classic button-front placket.
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$99.95 $99.95
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$99.95 $99.95
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Women's Super-Soft Shrink-Free Button Front Pajama Set, Stripe
L.L.Bean Women's Super-Soft Shrink-Free Button Front Pajama Set, Stripe
A multi-color striped pajama set in a soft cotton blend with a button-front top and drawstring pants.
(764)
$99.95 $74.99
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What customers like:
Exceptional softness
Attractive design
High-quality fabric
Comfortable fit
Breathable and warm
$99.95 $74.99
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Women's Signature Original Cotton Sweater, Shawl Cardigan Stripe
L.L.Bean Women's Signature Original Cotton Sweater, Shawl Cardigan Stripe
A timeless brown striped shawl-collar cardigan crafted from 100% organic cotton with ribbed trim.
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$149 $125.99
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$149 $125.99
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Women's Sunwashed Openwork Sweater, Short-Sleeve Henley
L.L.Bean Women's Sunwashed Openwork Sweater, Short-Sleeve Henley
A soft yellow short-sleeve henley sweater featuring open stitchwork and a relaxed cotton blend fit.
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$69.95 $69.95
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$69.95 $69.95
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Women's Classic Lambswool Peacoat, Pattern
L.L.Bean Women's Classic Lambswool Peacoat, Pattern
A patterned peacoat in black watch tartan, made from premium Italian lambswool with Thinsulate™ insulation.
(0)
$290 $290
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$290 $290
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Women's Essential Merino Wool Sweater, Polo Stripe
L.L.Bean Women's Essential Merino Wool Sweater, Polo Stripe
A relaxed-fit red sweater crafted from ultrasoft, responsibly sourced Merino wool with classic polo stripes.
(0)
$99.95 $99.95
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$99.95 $99.95
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Women's Button Sweaters

Women's Button Sweaters bring together familiar style and the small details that make a piece feel like your own. A rounded neckline, a deeper V-neck or a distinctive row of buttons can give otherwise similar sweaters a different look. As you browse, notice the proportions first: where the hem falls, how the sleeves are shaped and whether the overall silhouette is close-fitting or more relaxed. Then look at the details you naturally gravitate toward in your wardrobe. You might prefer buttons that blend into the sweater for a simple, understated finish, or contrasting buttons that stand out. Neither approach needs much embellishment. The appeal is in finding a combination of shape, color and detail that feels familiar without looking exactly like everything else you own.

Choosing a button sweater is often easier when you start with the clothes you already love. Think of a favorite pair of jeans, a skirt with just the right shape or the shirt you reach for more than any other. Compare the sweater’s length and neckline with those pieces rather than considering it in isolation. A shorter hem creates a different proportion than one that falls below the hip, and the spacing and size of the buttons can change the visual balance of the front. Product photographs can help you see those differences, while individual size charts and garment measurements offer a more useful starting point than your usual size alone. If you have a sweater whose fit you particularly like, keep its measurements nearby as you compare options. Look closely at the listed fit, sleeve length and care directions, too; those practical details deserve as much attention as the color that first caught your eye.

A button sweater can also be a thoughtful gift when the choice reflects someone’s personal taste. Start with what you have noticed: perhaps she favors softly muted colors, chooses simple necklines or always appreciates an interesting button. Those observations are more helpful than choosing a style you would like for yourself. Confirm her preferred size and silhouette when possible, and check the individual item’s details rather than assuming two sweaters will fit the same way. Whether you are selecting a gift or adding to your own wardrobe, give yourself room to be particular. The shade, the length and the way the buttons complement the design all contribute to the overall impression. A well-considered choice does not have to be a departure from your usual style; sometimes it is simply a fresh expression of what you have liked all along.

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