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Browse all Dickies shorts →Women's Hickory Carpenter Shorts, 7"
The verdict
Fit
Carpenter-style Dickies shorts typically run relaxed through the seat and thigh to accommodate tool loops and movement; true to size to slightly roomy.
Quality
Hickory stripe is a heritage Dickies workwear fabric known for holding up to hard use, with reinforced pockets typical of the carpenter line.
Is the price fair?
At $59.99 this is mid-tier pricing for carpenter shorts, justified by the durable fabric and functional tool-loop detail.
Best for
Tradespeople or anyone wanting genuine workwear-grade shorts with carpenter pockets.
Care
Machine wash cold and tumble dry low; the heavier hickory fabric may take longer to fully dry.
What owners report about Dickies shorts
Owner reviews on retailer pages split into two camps. Many describe the shorts as durable and long-wearing, with one longtime buyer calling them 'the best work shorts on the market' that 'stand the test of time' through regular use, and noting they take many washes before fading becomes noticeable. Others report the opposite: zippers failing after only a few wears, seams tearing out at the seat, and sizing that varies noticeably between pairs of the same marked size.
- Strengths
- Long-term durability and comfort in daily wear are the most repeated praise, with several owners saying a pair lasted years without issue.
- Watch out for
- A recurring complaint is zipper failure after light use, plus some reports of seams tearing at the seat and sizing that varies between pairs.
- Sizing
- Sizing isn't fully consistent pair to pair — one owner said a marked size fit closer to two sizes down — so checking recent buyer comments before ordering is worth it.
About Dickies's shorts line as a whole. Sources: Dickies 11" Relaxed Fit Work Shorts Reviews | Zappos.com · Dickies 11" Relaxed Fit Work Shorts Reviews | Zappos.com
