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Browse all Dickies jeans →Women's 984 High Waist Jean Shorts, 5"
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The verdict
Fine for someone who wants a high-rise, workwear-adjacent short, but $59.99 is a lot to ask for five inches of denim from this brand.
Fit
High-waisted with a short 5-inch inseam; expect a fitted rise with a straight leg opening, true to size for most body types.
Quality
Dickies' denim durability reputation should carry over, but shorts see far less structural stress than pants, so the extra spend doesn't buy much added toughness.
Is the price fair?
At $59.99 this sits above what a short typically costs even from mid-tier denim brands, and it reads more like brand tax than material justification.
Best for
Someone who wants a durable, high-rise short for casual wear rather than technical workwear.
Care
Wash cold, inside out, to keep the color from fading unevenly at the pockets and hems.
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