Customers overwhelmingly praise this top for its soft, well-weighted fabric and relaxed, boxy fit that pairs easily with various outfits. The mid-weight French terry with brushed lining is frequently noted as comfortable and breathable, retaining color and shape through multiple washes. Many love the boatneck and three-quarter sleeves for their modern appeal. However, reviewers consistently report the top runs large, requiring sizing down for a flattering fit. Several also mention noticeable shrinkage after heat drying. Despite these concerns, most customers consider the quality and versatility worthwhile.
I'm not sure what is going on with the sizing. I bought the PXL and it was too large for a petite, then I exchanged it for a regular medium, which was too small. I then bought a re
Sherry from PA
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★★★★★★★★★★
October 1, 2026
Perfect in any season
Fit: True to size
Love how it looks and how it feels with just a little bit of extra substance so should be perfectly in any season
Meli
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September 26, 2026
Awkward shoulder seams
Weight: 110-120 lbs
Height: 5'0"
Size Purchased: X-Small
Fit: Too large
I had to return this twice. Petite Small was too large, and Petite X-Small was also too large. Yes, I know it's supposed to be boxy, but the sleeves were too wide and too long. The
Kate
OLD ORCHARD BEACH, ME
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★★★★★★★★★★
September 26, 2026
Versatile shirt, very comfy
Weight: 140-150 lbs
Height: 5'2"
Size Purchased: Large
Fit: True to size
Used for: Relaxing, Casual or Every Day
I love these shirts. Very comfortable no shrinkage runs true to size priced right well made wear it casual or dress it up! Versatile…wear it anywhere many compliments
Barb
Milford, CT
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★★★★★★★★★★
September 26, 2026
Pleased with this purchase!
Fit: True to size
I just grabbed this from the LLBean outlet next door while I was on a lunch break from work. It's probably the best 'unpremeditated' purchase I've ever made! I promptly wore it th
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★★★★★★★★★★
September 25, 2026
Great Top
Fit: True to size
Absolutely love this top!!!!!
Soft and comfortable and a perfect fit.
The neckline and bell shaped sleeves make it a classic sporty look.
Lovie
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September 25, 2026
Fit: True to size
Very comfortable and washes well. Glad I purchased it
Boom
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September 23, 2026
Fit: Too large
The sweater was not true to the size marked. It was very large in the arms and the body.
Shopper
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September 22, 2026
Attractive but Not My Style
Weight: 120-130 lbs
Height: 5'5"
Size Purchased: Medium
Fit: A little large
Used for: Casual or Every Day
I used to have several colors of LL Bean's Breton Striped Boat Neck shirts with a nice weave and drape, and much narrower stripes. I heeded reviews of this top being oversized, bo
Log Cabin Lady
Hayfork, CA
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September 22, 2026
Pretty and fun
Weight: 170-180 lbs
Height: 5'3"
Size Purchased: Medium
Fit: True to size
Used for: Travel, Relaxing, Casual or Every Day
This is a really wonderful early fall shirt to pull over a T-shirt or wear by itself. I love the material and the stripe color.
By the Pond
New Hampshire
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September 21, 2026
Not my style
Weight: 150-160 lbs
Height: 5'6"
Size Purchased: X-Large
Fit: A little large
Used for: Relaxing, Casual or Every Day
Didn't like the fit. Neckline was very loose. Color was great.
croal128
CT
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September 18, 2026
my new favorite!
Fit: True to size
I am so happy that I bought this sweater - beautiful colors, and snuggly warm!
Sharon
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September 18, 2026
Sizing all wrong
Weight: 110-120 lbs
Height: 5'5"
Size Purchased: X-Small
Fit: Too large
I am 5" 5" and 114 lbs I ordered the Women's Peak Island top , Relaxed, Boat neck long sleeve in xtra small (there was no XX Sm. Talk about relaxed - the boatneck was so wide it s
Sue R
SF,CA
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September 18, 2026
Peak Island Boatneck
Weight: 220-230 lbs
Height: 5'10"
Fit: True to size
Still not sure if I will be keeping this - I expected a deep, vibrant maroon sweatshirt, but it has a slightly faded look. It had a new size sticker on it, but it was easy to ima
CasualGal
Little Rhody
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September 16, 2026
Love this top
Weight: 150-160 lbs
Height: 5'4"
Size Purchased: Medium
Fit: True to size
Used for: Travel, Casual or Every Day
My husband loves this top on me. I’m very happy with my purchase.
LLReba
Anchorage Alaska
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September 13, 2026
Bulky
Weight: 150-160 lbs
Height: 5'5"
Size Purchased: Large
Fit: A little large
Used for: Casual or Every Day
So bulky and shapeless. Felt like I was in a barrel. Not for me.
gk dc
DC
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September 10, 2026
Beautiful color
Fit: True to size
When I bought this I thought the sleeves were too long and it didn’t fit just right. I loved the color, so I took a chance that it might fit better after washing. I was right. It f
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★★★★★★★★★★
September 6, 2026
Very comfortable
Weight: 130-140 lbs
Height: 5'6"
Size Purchased: Large
Fit: True to size
Used for: Casual or Every Day
I loved this top so much that I ordered 4 of these tops
Debra
Georgia
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September 3, 2026
Love the Stripes
Weight: 140-150 lbs
Size Purchased: Medium
Fit: True to size
Used for: Casual or Every Day
Great too. Just the right length. Not too cropped.
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August 30, 2026
Not great
Height: 5'6"
Size Purchased: Large
Fit: True to size
Used for: Travel, Relaxing, Casual or Every Day
I was very disappointed in the texture of the fabric. It is stiff and does not feel soft at all. I do however love the color. It will have to be washed multiple times fmbefore I
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