Lands' End vs L.L.Bean: which sweater wins?
Both land in the budget tier — the Lands' End Supima Cotton Crew Sweater at $55, the L.L.Bean Cotton Ragg Crew Sweater at $60, just $5 apart. Here's how they stack up, head to head.
| Lands' End | L.L.Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $55 | $60 |
| Material | Supima cotton, lambswool or cashmere blends depending on style, mid gauge. | Cotton, cotton-ragg or lambswool depending on the style; mid-heavy gauge. |
| Fit | Classic traditional fit, true to size; wide size range. | Traditional roomy fit, true to size; reads classic, not trim. |
| Quality | Solid for the price — durable, classic, well-finished; cotton styles less warm than wool. | Durable heritage build — sturdy knit, holds shape, backed by a generous return policy. |
| Best for | Classic everyday layering, a wide size and colour range, and dependable value. | Classic cold-weather layering, durable everyday wear, and traditional styling. |
| Care | Wash per the fibre; Supima cotton machine-washes, wool needs a wool cycle. Lay flat to dry. | Wash per the fibre (cotton machine-washes; wool needs a gentle wool cycle); lay flat to dry. |
Which should you buy?
They sit in the same tier and are within $5 of each other, so it comes down to what you want out of a sweater. Lean Lands' End for classic everyday layering, a wide size and colour range, and dependable value; pick L.L.Bean for classic cold-weather layering, durable everyday wear, and traditional styling.
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