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Customer Reviews for L.L.Bean Women's Tropicwear Comfort Shorts With UPF 50+ And Stretch
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The shorts are made of high-quality, lightweight, and breathable material that provides comfort in hot weather. However, some customers reported issues with the sizing, particularly the waistband being too tight or not stretching enough. Additionally, a few experienced quality problems like staining or poor durability. The fit seems to work well for some but not for others, resulting in mixed opinions about the product.
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July 15, 2026
Great!
I absolutely love these shorts. The only way that I would pay the price is because I used Bean Bucks. They are well worth the price. I am 5'2" and weigh 129lbs. I am in my 70's so
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July 7, 2026
Surprisingly great
Weight: 130-140 lbs
Height: 5'5"
Size Purchased: Medium
Used for: Camping, Hiking
After reading the reviews I was hesitant to buy these shorts for hiking and backpacking. I’m 5’5, 130 pounds and usually wear a small, but I got these in a medium. These shorts are
Raphine, VA
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June 27, 2026
Minimal strectch in the waist.
Weight: 110-120 lbs
Height: 5'0"
Size Purchased: X-Small
Used for: Travel, Relaxing, Casual or Every Day, Paddling
I bought these in an extra small loved everything about the fit except the waistband. It has an internal drawstring but there is almost no stretch in the waist. I then purchased th
Pennsylvania
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June 27, 2026
Favorite Shorts in Closet
Weight: 100-110 lbs
Height: 5'2"
Size Purchased: X-Small
Used for: Relaxing, Casual or Every Day, Paddling, Running or Fitness, Fishing, Camping, Hiking
I find these shorts to be extremely comfortable and functional. Purchased in grey.
Jasper, GA
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June 14, 2026
Horrible sizing
Weight: 120-130 lbs
Height: 5'7"
Size Purchased: Small
Used for: Running or Fitness
I bought a pair last year..small. I wanted another pair and the small was more like a medium. so I reordered an extra small which was too small. Why can’t the sizing on the same s
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October 24, 2025
Fast Drying
Weight: 170-180 lbs
Height: 5'3"
Size Purchased: 14
Used for: Relaxing, Casual or Every Day
Very nice weight for a summer short and if you get them wet, they dry quick.
VA
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September 20, 2025
Something is off with these shorts
Weight: 140-150 lbs
Height: 5'4"
Size Purchased: 8
Used for: Casual or Every Day
These shorts fit weird, especially in the crotch area. I returned them. The material is great and it's well made, so I was disappointed that they didn't fit well.
N. Calif.
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September 19, 2025
Love these comfortable shorts!
Weight: 220-230 lbs
Height: 5'7"
Size Purchased: 1X
Used for: Relaxing, Casual or Every Day
These shorts are so comfortable! The inseam is long enough that they don’t ride up, but not too long either. Perfect length for me. The color is also beautiful. I bought the grey-b
NoVA
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August 16, 2025
odd fit
Weight: 120-130 lbs
Height: 5'7"
Size Purchased: Small
Used for: Casual or Every Day
The legs were a bit wide for the narrowness of the waist and hips. I also prefer clothes without a logo.
Tennessee
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July 27, 2025
Poor
Weight: 120-130 lbs
Height: 5'4"
Size Purchased: Small
Used for: Paddling
Wore once and they stained so badly they are unwearable. For a company that makes clothing for outdoor use, you’d think a little dirt would be expected but these shorts could not h
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July 23, 2025
I love these shorts
Weight: 160-170 lbs
Height: 5'2"
Size Purchased: Large
Used for: Relaxing, Casual or Every Day, Yoga
These shorts are quite good. The legs don't bind, nor are they too baggy. They don't ride up when I walk. The waistband sits perfectly comfortably at my waist. I am glad there's an
Greenfield MA
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July 21, 2025
LOVE these shorts !
Weight: 130-140 lbs
Height: 5'6"
Size Purchased: X-Small
Used for: Cycling, Relaxing, Casual or Every Day, Paddling, Running or Fitness, Hiking
I have 2 of every color and they fit perfect! The band is a little tight but not too tight, I wish they came in more colors like black or hot pink. Really any color id buy them.
Maine
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July 16, 2025
Perfect fit. Love these shorts.
Height: 5'4"
Size Purchased: Medium
Perfect fit Love these shorts. Will get more. Very comfortable
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June 16, 2025
comfort short
Great shorts at a super price. Fit is true to size and they are cool to wear.
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May 26, 2025
Waistband has no stretch
I usually wear a medium so that's what I bought but the waistband doesn't stretch at all so putting them on or removing them is prohibitively challenging; I had to return them. The
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April 30, 2025
Love
Weight: 120-130 lbs
Height: 5'7"
Size Purchased: Small
Used for: Running or Fitness
I needed running shorts with pockets for phone. 👍
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April 26, 2025
Waistband should stretch
Weight: 120-130 lbs
Height: 5'4"
Size Purchased: Medium
Used for: Hiking
Love the fabric of these and the shorts part, but the waistband … there is no zipper or button, these are slip on. And when they’re on the waist for me fits fine. But it’s really h
Virginia
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March 30, 2025
Lovely but sizing iffy
Weight: 130-140 lbs
Height: 5'3"
Size Purchased: Large
Used for: Relaxing, Paddling
Love the fabric and style. Unfortunately, the Medium was too small/tight and the Large is too loose/big.
Alexandria, VA
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February 28, 2025
The waistband does not stretch.
Size Purchased: Medium
The waistband doesn’t stretch , the body of the shorts were great but the waist was too small.
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August 30, 2024
My favorite shorts for the hot and humid weather
Weight: 140-150 lbs
Height: 5'3"
Size Purchased: Large
Used for: Relaxing, Casual or Every Day
I love these shorts. They are extremely comfortable once you get them on. Thank goodness I read the previous reviews about being hard to get over the hips, and the advice to move
Long Island, New York
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