Customers praise the shirt's lightweight, breathable gauze fabric and exceptional comfort in hot weather, with many calling it their go-to summer choice. The soft, airy material allows excellent airflow and washes well without ironing. However, many report sleeve lengths run excessively long, requiring tailoring or rolling up. Several note color accuracy issues, with online images not matching received shades. Despite these sizing and color inconsistencies, most reviewers consider the comfort and fabric quality worthwhile, though a few question whether it meets traditional brand standards.
The shirt is soft, comfortable and perfect for hot muggy days and nights. Unfortunately the material is subject to shrinkage and the sleeves are crazy long. I have a 38" sleeve a
Robert
PA
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★★★★★★★★★★
August 14, 2026
Size runs large.
Weight: 150-160 lbs
Height: 5'11"
Size Purchased: Medium
Fit: Too large
Used for: Casual or Every Day
I consistently wear a medium shirt size from LL Bean, but when I received this shirt and tried it on it was too big. I had to return it for a small which fits more like a medium sh
Mort
Denver metro
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★★★★★★★★★★
August 12, 2026
Light weight shirt
Fit: True to size
Very light material. Good fit hot day and the color is really good. Good fit too.
Patrick
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★★★★★★★★★★
August 8, 2026
Unusual texture
Weight: 180-190 lbs
Height: 6'1"
Size Purchased: Large
Fit: True to size
Used for: Casual or Every Day
The first two times I wore this shirt I took it off after about fifteen minutes because it was too warm. Today I wore it for several hours and still found it to be too warm. It i
Response from L.L.Bean
August 10, 2026
By L.L.Bean Customer Service Team
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We apologize for the issue you encountered. A member of our team will be in touch to help resolve this.
GeneTN
Spring City, TN
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★★★★★★★★★★
August 6, 2026
Adaptable Material
Weight: 120-130 lbs
Height: 5'0"
Fit: A little large
Used for: Casual or Every Day
Very light weight and breathable in hot weather, but texture of material makes it comfortable when the air conditioning is on.
Brookline, MA
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★★★★★★★★★★
August 1, 2026
Wonderfully Soft Feel
The feel of the shirt is wonderful. The only reason I would not assign 5 stars is that the “No iron” feature isn’t on par with other no iron shirts wear. The shirt tends to run lon
JB26
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★★★★★★★★★★
July 31, 2026
unexpected shrinkage
When the shirt was new it fit very well, but after one washing it shrank to the point that was uncomfortable to wear. I liked the material, so I'm ordering the same shirt in a lar
JD44
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151
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★★★★★★★★★★
July 26, 2026
Cloud Gauze Shirt
Used for: Relaxing, Casual or Every Day
I haven't warn this shirt yet, but it is very nice. The only issue is the sleeves are just a bit too long. But not enough to return it.
Mansfield CT
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★★★★★★★★★★
July 26, 2026
Shapeless
Used for: Relaxing, Casual or Every Day
This shirt drapes like a sack, the fabric is limp and lifeless, and the sleeve length seems to have been designed with a baboon in mind. A very disappointing purchase, and not up t
Weymouth, MA
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102
★★★★★★★★★★
July 26, 2026
Great shirt for Florida
Used for: Casual or Every Day
Perfect fit and extremely comfortable, in the hot Florida summer. I liked them so much that I bought two more.
BenK
Miami
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Verified Purchase
★★★★★★★★★★
July 25, 2026
Summer comfort
Used for: Casual or Every Day
I love the fit and look of the shirt. I did make a mistake by putting on the shirt too quickly after applying deodorant. It did stain the shirt noticeably; but pre-treating the sta
AGJR
Lakeside/Marblehead, Ohio
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★★★★★★★★★★
July 25, 2026
lovely color complements fabric
Used for: Casual or Every Day
gift for husband. He likes all aspects but sleeves do not agree with sizing. Roll up only option.
Susan
Elizabeth, CO
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★★★★★★★★★★
July 24, 2026
Almost perfect
Like the comfort in the hot and humid weather, but the sleeves are too tight to roll up easily.
Richard M
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40
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★★★★★★★★★★
July 24, 2026
Not as advertised
Purchased this, on sale item, as a summer long sleeve. I find it's too heavy and too tight along the sleeves. I haven't yet found a reason to wear it. Maybe in the Fall?
Bob M
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★★★★★★★★★★
July 22, 2026
I bought this shirt as a light weight cover up for my husband. The slightly fitted, tall medium was a perfect fit. I bought two. Would recommend the shirts.
Ellie
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★★★★★★★★★★
July 21, 2026
Used for: Relaxing, Casual or Every Day
This shirt turned out to be a bit on the small side for size Large and I will most likely be giving it away. I like the indigo blue color and would like for the shirt to have been
Jaime
Georgia
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★★★★★★★★★★
July 17, 2026
L/S Gauze Shirt
The shirt is well made and looks good. My only note is the material seems (to me) quite heavy for a gauze warm weather shirt.
hiwasseguy
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★★★★★★★★★★
July 16, 2026
Sleeves long, shirt is good
Ok shirt. As others have noted THE SLEEVES ARE DISPROPORTIONATELY LONG. Not an impossible problem (I roll my sleeves), but something to consider.)
The gauze fabric is indeed very
Delaware
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★★★★★★★★★★
July 15, 2026
Very light
I bought this for its light weight and it is extremely comfortable.
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Verified Purchase
★★★★★★★★★★
July 8, 2026
Specs wrong
Disappointed in this shirt and I usually like LLBean! This shirts sleeve length specs are totally wrong! Bought for Bdy present and he is a 6' 175 lb. Slim man! The
Sleeves are 27
Response from L.L.Bean
July 11, 2026
By Customer service team
Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry the sleeve length is longer than expected. You may return or exchange within 1 year with proof of purchase. A member of our team will be reaching out to you.
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