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Customer Reviews for L.L.Bean Women's Summer Knit Dress, Short-Sleeve Faux-Surplice Jersey
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The dress is described as lightweight, comfortable, and flattering, with an empire waist and v-neck design that customers find universally flattering. It is suitable for a variety of occasions. Some customers wished for more solid color options, and a few noted the neckline could be a bit low, though they were able to address this. Overall, the dress is well-reviewed and customers would highly recommend it.
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September 18, 2026
Comfortable fit
Though the material is flimsy compared to other dresses I've gotten from LLBean it fits well and comfortable.
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September 16, 2026
Not LlBean best dress!
Weight: 140-150 lbs
Height: 5'1"
Used for: Relaxing, Casual or Every Day
Very disappointed in the material, very flimsy, have to return for a petite. The opening for the bust is to large. I have been able to purchase other dresses in regular when there
Carlisle Pa
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September 13, 2026
Great casual dress
I love my two dresses. I wish there were in different colors. So I can order more. I can add a blazer, a jacket, or a sweater and make them my perfect Fall dresses.
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September 8, 2026
Great Summer Dress
Size Purchased: Medium
Used for: Travel, Casual or Every Day
Love this dress so much! It's flattering, comfortable, does not wrinkle easily, and the fabric is thin but great quality! I loved it so much I bought another in a different color.
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September 8, 2026
Effortless, Comfy & Perfect for Summer
Weight: 110-120 lbs
Height: 5'4"
Size Purchased: Small
Used for: Casual or Every Day
I really like this dress! It’s effortless, comfortable, and wonderfully breezy, which makes it perfect for warm summer days. The knit is lightweight and keeps me cool without feeli
VA
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September 5, 2026
Very comfortable. Would definitely recommend Also packs great without wrinkling
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September 4, 2026
Just what I wanted. Easy, flattering, versatile and it has pockets!
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September 2, 2026
Weight: 130-140 lbs
Height: 5'7"
Size Purchased: Small
Used for: Casual or Every Day
I wish the material was thicker and a bit more durable. Otherwise, it’s a lovely dress.
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August 24, 2026
It’ll do
Weight: 150-160 lbs
Height: 5'3"
Size Purchased: Medium
I bought this just this past week because I’ve been on the lookout for a basic, short sleeved black dress, I used to get this style from their sister store in the past. I’m honestl
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August 18, 2026
I liked the color, but it was cut too low for my comfort. Definitely for casual outings.
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July 29, 2026
Lovely dress
Weight: 160-170 lbs
Height: 5'7"
Size Purchased: Medium
Used for: Travel, Relaxing, Casual or Every Day, Hiking
Love the fit and fabric of this dress. Its really easy to dress up or dress down depending on the occasion and fits true to size. My only complaint....there are no pockets!
Madison, WI
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July 13, 2026
I love this style
Weight: 120-130 lbs
Height: 5'7"
Size Purchased: Small
Please LLBean, keep making this style in various jersey patterns and colors..They are machine washable on the gentle cycle, and dry quickly on a hanger, or in the dryer on the low
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June 19, 2026
comfortable
Weight: 130-140 lbs
Height: 5'4"
Size Purchased: Small
Used for: Casual or Every Day
Beautiful dress, nice fabric, but with my bulging belly it was not flattering on me in solid color, so I returned it.
Bellevue, WA
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June 6, 2026
Comfortable
Perfect fit and comfortable! I had bought en one several years ago in different color and I loved it. Again very satisfied!
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June 5, 2026
Cute for many occassions
Weight: 180-190 lbs
Height: 5'3"
Size Purchased: Large
Good cute basic black dress! I actually returned because I realized I have on already that was too similar, but in general it was a great dress and you can't go wrong.
Boston, MA
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March 19, 2026
Not for me
Just did not work for me. Sizing and material. I ordered according to sizing recommendations but dress did not fit. I am running into this problem with LL Bean clothes.
Response from L.L.Bean
March 20, 2026
By LL Bean Customer Service Team
Hello Therese, I’m sorry to hear the Women’s Summer Knit Dress didn’t fit as expected. I’m glad you were able to find the return options, and please let me know if I can help with anything else.
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March 4, 2026
Quality has gone downhill
Weight: 150-160 lbs
Height: 5'6"
Size Purchased: Large
I’ve been buying these dresses from LLBean for years - they’ve been a wardrobe staple. I ordered three styles and in all of them, the fabric is so flimsy it’s nearly transparent a
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January 18, 2026
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Size Purchased: Medium
Used for: Travel
does the trick for travel, but not all that stylish
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November 1, 2025
Summer Dress
Weight: 170-180 lbs
Height: 5'4"
Size Purchased: Medium
Used for: Casual or Every Day
I already reviewed the black one and they are exactly alike. Nice dress, fits well, washes well.
Maryland
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October 12, 2025
Easy care and comfy fit
Weight: 170-180 lbs
Height: 5'7"
Size Purchased: Large
Used for: Travel
Super comfy. Easy wash and dry. Needed a dart sewn at the V to make it wearable and appropriate for me.
Standish, Maine
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