Customers overwhelmingly praise the shirt's lightweight, breathable gauze fabric and exceptional comfort in warm weather, with many highlighting its soft, airy feel and suitability for summer. However, a notable portion report significant fit inconsistencies, noting the shirt runs large and fits boxy around the torso. Several express frustration with shrinkage after washing, even when following care instructions, with some reporting the fabric lost its shape after minimal wear. Despite these drawbacks, most customers consider the comfort and breathability worthwhile for hot climates.
Great shirt, I got the dark blue one. Feels soft and wears nicely. I washed it and layed it out to dry. I then noticed that the sleeves shrunk a bit in circumference. That wasn
Jill
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★★★★★★★★★★
August 13, 2026
Fit: True to size
Had to send back for a smaller size. Received replacement quickly & really like this top. It’s great for those really hot humid days. Very light weight. Good purchase!
Jean27
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August 12, 2026
Arm width too narrow
Weight: 230-240 lbs
Height: 5'6"
Size Purchased: XX-Large
Fit: Too small
Used for: Travel
Unfortunately the sleeve width was way too narrow. I ordered a plus size, plus sized women have plus sized arms. Sad because the material and style is beautiful. The body of the
Response from L.L.Bean
August 14, 2026
By Customer Service
We're sorry to hear that the cut of this shirt did not work for you. A member of our customer service team will be reaching out to you shortly with return options.
Disappointed
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★★★★★★★★★★
August 11, 2026
Weight: 170-180 lbs
Height: 5'5"
Size Purchased: Large
Fit: True to size
Used for: Casual or Every Day
Great professional top!! It shrinks a little (and gets shorter) if you put it in the dryer but I found that it turned out to be the perfect length for high waisted pants once it sh
Josie T
Poncha Springs, CO
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★★★★★★★★★★
August 9, 2026
Cute top
Weight: 150-160 lbs
Height: 5'4"
Size Purchased: Medium
Fit: True to size
Used for: Travel, Casual or Every Day
Cute top! Fits well, and is an easy summer match it with shorts or cropped linen pants. Washes up okay, but I think the navy color saves it from looking as wrinkled as a light one
Ohio
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★★★★★★★★★★
August 8, 2026
Very comfortable
Weight: 140-150 lbs
Height: 5'2"
Size Purchased: Medium
Fit: True to size
I love this top! I like that it has a collar, that’s it is a V-neck and that the fabric has a bit of give to it so it’s not tight. I look forward to other colors next year. Perhap
Didi
Albuquerque, NM
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★★★★★★★★★★
August 5, 2026
Exactly what I needed!
Weight: 130-140 lbs
Height: 5'2"
Size Purchased: Medium
Fit: True to size
Used for: Casual or Every Day
Shirt is so soft! Lightweight but not see-through. Fit is perfect and the teal and dark rose colors are very pretty.
Southern Illinois
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★★★★★★★★★★
August 5, 2026
Fit: Too small
I washed this more gently than required, with cold water and line-drying. It still lost shape and was too small afterward.
Chuck
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July 30, 2026
Fabric Didn't Suit My Body Frame
Fit: Too large
The fabric and shirt were fine, but it just didn't fit well on me. Too much material in the back. Will be donating 3 shirts made with this fabric that I purchased since I've wash
Response from L.L.Bean
August 4, 2026
By L.L.Bean Customer Service Team
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We apologize for the sizing issue you encountered. A member of our team will be in touch.
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★★★★★★★★★★
July 30, 2026
Fit: Too large
I brought my usual size and it was too big . The shoulders were way off and I hate that look so I returned it.
Mrs D
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July 26, 2026
Cute design, tight sleeves
Weight: 140-150 lbs
Height: 5'2"
Size Purchased: Medium
Fit: A little small
Used for: Travel, Casual or Every Day
I wanted to love this top, as I like the shorter length, the fabric and the popover style, however, this one is going back because the sleeves are too tight in my usual size, and t
3SCWT
southeast U.S.
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★★★★★★★★★★
July 26, 2026
Lightweight Material
Weight: 150-160 lbs
Height: 5'5"
Size Purchased: Large
Fit: True to size
Used for: Casual or Every Day
I bought two of these shirts. The first one I bought is red and I love it. Lightweight material and loose fit which is cool and comfortable in summer heat. That one is 5 stars. How
Lily02
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July 26, 2026
Perfect on all counts!
Weight: 150-160 lbs
Height: 5'5"
Size Purchased: Medium
Fit: True to size
Used for: Casual or Every Day
Fit is perfect and gauze material is of a nice weight, not thin. Good length.
Robbie
Ct
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★★★★★★★★★★
July 25, 2026
Nice
Height: 5'6"
Size Purchased: 2X
Fit: True to size
Used for: Travel, Relaxing, Casual or Every Day, Camping, Hiking
Bought this in white in 3X and the striped 2X and love it. Wish it was a tad longer and a bit roomier in the sleeve in both sizes. Bought this because of the sleeve. Love an elb
Dimo
CT
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★★★★★★★★★★
July 25, 2026
Shrinkage
Height: 5'11"
Size Purchased: X-Large
Fit: Too small
Used for: Casual or Every Day
I love the shirt design and material but unfortunately it shrunk a lot with washing/drying making it unusable for me so passed it along to my more petite portioned mom.
Molly
Michigan
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★★★★★★★★★★
July 24, 2026
Very Stylish & Comfortable
Weight: 130-140 lbs
Height: 5'4"
Size Purchased: Small
Fit: True to size
Used for: Casual or Every Day
Lightweight and very comfortable. Looks great with jeans. Love the pinstriped colors .
CMGirl
CMCH, NJ
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★★★★★★★★★★
July 23, 2026
I shrank it on purpose
Fit: True to size
I wanted this airy summer shirt in white, but did not want it to be transparent. So I sized up, machine washed it warm, and dried in the dryer. It is no longer transparent. I would
aikigal
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★★★★★★★★★★
July 23, 2026
Just not right
Fit: A little small
Loved the color and initial fit Followed the washing Instruction on the label but the shirt shrank and no longer fit so was returned
Missy51
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★★★★★★★★★★
July 22, 2026
Cool comfortable quick-drying summer shirt
Weight: 160-170 lbs
Height: 5'4"
Size Purchased: Medium
Fit: True to size
Used for: Casual or Every Day
I hesitated buying this shirt because of negative reviews about the fit. I'm 5'4" with a little extra around the middle, and the size M (I'm a 12) fits me just fine. It looks like
Hikeaday
NY upstate
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★★★★★★★★★★
July 22, 2026
stylish
Fit: A little large
i bought this shirt a few weeks ago and it is so comfortable and love how it looks on
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