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Browse all Dickies button-ups →FLEX Relaxed Fit Short Sleeve Work Shirt
The verdict
Fit
Relaxed fit as labeled, so expect a roomier cut through the body, true to size or slightly loose.
Quality
As a FLEX best-seller this should deliver the stretch and movement typical of the line, with construction geared toward function over refinement.
Is the price fair?
At under $22 this is genuinely budget pricing and fair value for a stretch work shirt in this category.
Best for
Someone who wants an affordable, comfortable, relaxed-fit work shirt for daily wear or light labor.
Care
Machine washable; lower heat drying helps preserve the stretch fabric's recovery over time.
What owners report about Dickies button-ups
Owners of Dickies' short- and long-sleeve twill work shirts report years of regular wear before the shirts show damage — several describe four-plus years of daily use, and one long-term account cites a shirt still holding up after 16 years. Reviewers compare the well-washed twill to broken-in jeans, and note the shirts come out of the dryer wrinkle-free without needing to be ironed. Eventual wear-through is the main complaint after years of hard use.
- Strengths
- Longevity through years of daily wear and washing is the most consistent praise, along with wrinkle resistance that skips ironing.
- Watch out for
- Some long-term owners report the shirts do eventually wear out after several years of hard daily use.
- Sizing
- Fits true to size for most owners; those who tuck the shirt in recommend sizing up to a Long/Tall so the tail stays tucked.
About Dickies's button-ups line as a whole. Sources: Battle-Tested Workwear: What Redditors Say About Carhartt, Dickies, and Filson | LogoSportswear Library · Dickies Short Sleeve Work Shirt Reviews | Zappos.com
