I have a few "sun shirts" I've collected over the years, but my recent purchase of LL Bean's Tropicwear Shirt is the softest and most comfortable fabric of them all. This is definitely my favorite new shirt!
I bought this shirt to wear while traveling in a hot climate known for pickpockets. It is nicely made shirt with zippered pockets large enough to hold a passport and some cash. Unfortunately, I found it a bit large in the bust (I'm a 36C) and not large enough in the waist in size medium. Could be I need to return to Weight Watchers and trim my waistline! In any case, it appears to be tailored for a man? I would recommend this shirt to a friend who is built straight up and down. The color, charmingly named lapis quartz, and appearing pale turquoise on my computer screen, is actually powder blue (not a color I can wear easily). Fortunately, my local dept. store carries a similar item at a higher price. So I am returning the shirt asap and do not plan to re-order a larger size. This is not the first time I've found size inconsistencies in LL Bean products, usually in petite lengths that range from 27.5"-28.5". FWIW, I prefer 28.5".
This shirt is extremely comfortable, lightweight and keeps you protected all day from the sun's harmful rays. I like the tabbed sleeves that give you the option of completely covering up or use as a short-sleeve shirt. Plenty of pockets, I especially like the zipper pocket on the left front - it keeps items easily accessible whenever you need them.
