Customer Reviews L.L.Bean Pima Crew Neck Long Sleeve

I like the shirt and I washed it on cold and didn't put it in the dryer but it just seems too short in the length. I am disappointed and won't purchase again.

I have collected at least ten of these tees over the years, some in size small, some in size medium for lounge wear. They were my favorite, fit perfectly and lovely colors. I purchased one in the lovely sea glass color about a month ago, and am heartbroken that you changed the style. This one is about two inches longer than all the others I purchased last year and before. I am five foot two and this shirt is practically a tunic, it hits my hips at just the wrong spot and looks awful on me! Sadly, I was so confident in the style and llbean quality, I washed it before trying it on. Where is your quality control? Why would you change the length on one of your staples? I gave it a 2 because it is such a lovely color. You also changed the cut of the sun-washed slacks I love so much. I am beginning to lose confidence in shopping here, especially when there is a $6.00 charge to return anything.

I have been buying pima cotton tees for many years and have loved the way they look, fit and feel. Wouldn't buy any other brand. I ordered this shirt recently and when it came it was marked the same size but comparing it to another recently purchased shirt it is smaller across the chest and 2 inches longer and it is a petite! It doesn't fit! Why has this been changed? It was a great shirt until now and all the colors were so great. I will have to find another place to purchase these shirts now.

I absolutely love these tees - the style is awesome, the material is so soft and a great weight - quality workmanship. My issue is shrinkage. I put these in the dryer ONE time and the sleeves were like 3/4 sleeves and the body shrank vertically about 2-3". Because of that I gave it a Fair rating. I'd recommend if you're not that tall. I'm 5'8" and have long-ish arms & legs (wear a 33" inseam and tall shirts typically fit my arms better). These tees are great the first time you wear them (at least for me). As soon as they're washed...shrinkage. It's uncomfortable to want to constantly pull the sleeves to my wrist but I can't. I'm going to try the other similar Bean tee and hope that isn't the same.

I really liked the pima cotton tee I bought last year so I recently ordered a couple more. I find the new ones to be baggier and the cotton seems to be thinner.

I have many LL Bean's tees. I like the colors and the fit and the durability. I just purchased two more, and there was a problem with each. The lighter one is on the sheer side; even with appropriate undergarments, too much is on display. The darker one was better because less can be seen under darker clothing, but the shirt had a stain. Both went back, and I'm taking a chance on a new dark shirt. The big issue is the sheerness of the pima cotton material.

I was really excited about this tee and the 3/4 length pima too. They were both too short and did not compliment my figure. I returned both of these.

I've bought these tee shirt over and over again so I'm aware of the chances. Now a days, they are no longer substantial. They are thin and stretchy. I will look elsewhere for these jerseys. I'm not sure what is going on, but I've notice skimping in polatec and down products also.

One of L.L. Bean's all-time great items, its long sleeved, Pima cotton tee, has taken a tumble. A personal wardrobe favorite for about 15 years, the soft cotton, long sleeved shirt no longer fits. This year's model is boxy and barrel shaped as worn. Describing it as oversized would be an understatement for this classic now hit by fit and sizing problems. As a result, Bean's long-sleeved Pima cotton tee lacks style. For this onetime appreciator, it is hard to wear, at all, without tucking it in. Former devotees such as I can hope L.L. Bean restores the former fab styling, fit and sizing to this casual sportswear and personal luxury, once so versatile.

I must have about 20 of these cotton t-shirts. Always my go-to shirt. Bought 3 new ones for a trip north last week. These 3 are clingy, run tight at the wrist (huh?) and fabric feels cheap. Don't have a clue what's going on here. Manufacturer must have changed fabric. That's the part of online shopping that's tough. Going to be at LLBean next month. I'll be able to try them on there before buying. Darn it.

I'm older and 5'9". I have been a size 12 (M to L) forever. All my old shirts fit fine but the arms on these beautiful shirts are too tight. I should have returned them but a bigger size would be too large in the body. If you don't have ingenue arms, beware.

The fabric is very soft, but it's thin and very short. I washed it once. The length of the front and sleeves is too short for me. I'm 5'9 and weigh 145.

I was totally disappointed when I got this Tee. Last year I ordered the same thing in a different color and the fabric was a good, heavy weight cotton. This year the fabric was really flimsy and not suitable for winter wear. I plan to return this with regret that the fabric was changed.

Just purchased another pima cotton shirt. I have many. It is now cut much longer...too long and I think larger overall. looks baggy from the waist down. Bring back the old cut, it was perfect.

In the last 2 months I purchased azure and butter XS shirts. While I would prefer a heavier shirt, I agree that yours are excellent quality and look good. HOWEVER, the tightness of the sleeves ruins the whole thing. I am just under 100# and 5'3" with thinnish arms and find the sleeves are awkwardly tight. I am returning them. If you care to put my name on a list and notify me if or when you will carry these shirts with a redesigned more proportionate sleeve width, I would certainly buy more.

I have purchased women's clothing from LL Bean in the past and have had no issues with sizing until now. This was my first purchase of the Pima cotton tees. All of my past LL Bean clothing is a misses or women's medium. I am 5' 6" and 130 lbs. The sleeves were always long enough and the torso length was always just right. I read the reviews on the Pima cotton long sleeve tees and decided to try them. Well, the fabric is soft and comfy as per the reviews. The fabric seems of good quality and will last a long time.The sleeves and shoulders fit fine. The torso length is another matter. The tees run short in the torso compared to the other LL Bean long sleeve t-shirts I have purchased in the past, even though they are supposed to "fall at the hip". I didn't think it would be an issue, since the shirts are supposed to have a "fit and feel that lasts wash after wash". Well, after wearing & washing them, following the laundering instructions, the shirts got even shorter in the torso. I will try to return them, "100% satisfaction guaranteed". So disappointed!

The fabric is fine, the fit is OK, the finishing is good, but the shirt is altogether too short. I got two wearings out of it and already it is untucking itself from normal, slightly below the waist blue jeans. The shirt was in the dryer only briefly both times I washed it.

This shirt is very comfortable. Fabric is soft and smooth. The shirt is; however, too short. I wear these shirts w/pajama pants and I need the shirt to be longer. It falls only at the top of the hip or bottom of waist. When I raise my arms, my stomach shows. I find that many garments, in general, lack the required amount of cloth yardage in the finished product. Must be a way to save money. I prefer my shirts to fall at least to the hip, if not lower.

Yes, I agree that this top is beautiful and the fabric feels great. I bought it early last spring and only wore it once. Today I put it on again and now I remember why I only wore it once. The sleeves are so tight they are squeezing my arms. I'm not a heavy person -- 5ft. 2in and weigh 110 and have rather thin arms. So, I hate to say it, but this top is a disappointment. Another pima cotton top with a button front that I ordered from LLBean also has tight sleeves but not as tight as this one.

For the first time, I am disappointed in LL Bean. I have been ordering the same shirts for a number of years and could always count on consistency in sizing and a perfect fit. The last 3 I have ordered are longer than the original ones even though they are the same shirt and the same petite size. I wonder if any other customers have noticed a change.

There are two problems with this shirt. First, as others have also said, they are too short. I am short-waisted, and they are short on me! Please make them longer or have a tall size. Second, please don't have colors that are a combination of two colors, such as Coral Rose. The people who want coral, like me, don't want rose mixed in, and I'm sure the people who want rose are not happy with coral tones. Also, I would really like to have your true purple brought back.

I don't know why you are changing the quality of the items you sell but I fear you are cutting off your nose to spite your face. I don't like the slick, sleazy, thin, slippery fabrics you seem to be using for all your Tees. Now to add insult to injury the sleeves are so long they need to be turned up TWICE! or I look like a gorilla dragging my arms along the ground. I'm not an especially short person (5'5") and I've never before had sleeves this long. I really liked the quality of the fabrics you used that had a little body to them; they just fit better. I don't know what your rationale is; money? environment? China (for some reason)? but I'll be continuing my search for a product that better fits my needs. So Sorry!!!

I opened the package and set the shirt down on my desk where it accidentally got a small bit of ink on the front of the shirt. I immediately used cold water with some soap but it didn't come out. I tried a bit of alcohol and rubbed a little which resulted in a big hole in the shirt! It was unwearable and I knew I would be blamed for the hole. I don't think I was. I think it wasn't actually cotton because cotton doesn't usually dissolve when a bit of alcohol touches it.

These tops are very uncomfortable and the arm opening is huge! Horrible looking tops.

I asked the online chat what the back length of the tops were. I was assured that they were longer than the ones I already had. They are not