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Browse all Dickies jeans →Women's 997 Loose Straight Carpenter Jeans
The verdict
Fit
Carpenter cut runs loose and straight through the hip and leg, built for movement rather than shape; expect to size true, or down if you want a closer fit through the waist.
Quality
Dickies' workwear reputation is built on sturdy stitching and heavier denim meant to survive actual labor, so construction should hold up better than the price alone would suggest.
Is the price fair?
At $74.99 this is priced above Dickies' traditional workwear range, closer to mid-tier jeans money, so the fair-price case rests on getting real carpenter durability rather than just a cut.
Best for
Someone who wants a genuinely functional loose jean with real pockets, not just a workwear-inspired silhouette.
Care
Wash inside out in cold water to protect the color and any contrast stitching.