Dickies Women's Relaxed Cargo Pant

I’ve had one pair of these for a few years now, they were a little too big when I first got them then I had a baby so I’ve filled them out a little more since then but still need a belt. I originally bought them for working retail but have since used them for yard work, woodworking, painting, and other house projects and these are probably the best work pants I have ever owned. I’m able to keep my paint key, box cutter, pencils, scraper, paint brushes, screws, nails, car keys, credit card, air pods, phone, etc. all in my pockets and I’m not running around looking for stuff when working on projects like I would wearing normal jeans. I will definitely be purchasing another pair at some point!

I was a bit nervous about purchasing pants over the internet, but gained enough confidence to do so after reading a review from a woman who matched my description. I am 5'7 120-125lbs, wide hips with a small waist and a long torso. These pants (the olive green size 4) fit like a glove! Absolutely perfect length in the legs, no muffin top, no camel toe, no bulging thighs. I am so happy with these pants that I purchased the black and brown, and am waiting for the khaki to be available in my size.Why I purchased these pants:I am a UC college student and I walk to class each day with my clipboard and blank paper, pencil and eraser pen, phone, and wallet. I don't like wearing a backpack because not only do I have scoliosis so the walk kills my back, it is also just unnecessary to bring anything more than I described to class, as the desks can't fit anything but a notebook. I also don't like using a purse because it is just one more thing to worry about and look out for, when all I do on the daily is carry what I described.That said, I was looking for some cargo pants to hold my wallet, samsung galaxy s4 phone, pencil and eraser pen.These pants are very good in doing what bought them for. One small hitch is the fact that the rear and front pockets are pretty much worthless for holding anything but credit cards, because while my galaxy s4 fits entirely in the front pocket without peaking out, it is a tight fit. Deep pockets, but tight. The saving grace to this is the pouches on the legs. The pouches can hold my wallet and monstrosity of a phone with an otterbox case without issue. They are also very easy to access as they are large enough without seeming bulky, and velcro! Love velcro. So much easier to open and close than buttons; snaps or otherwise. On the left side slightly above and to the right of the pouch is a slit where you can hold pencils and pens. Sitting down and crossing my legs, or sitting normally in a chair isn't influenced by putting pens in this small pocket. Very well placed. Everything is also held without bulk, which is nice! Especially for such a slim looking pant!So, with my phone in the right pouch, wallet in the left, and pencils in their respective place, I can trudge onward towards class with comfort, style, and convenience. I even like the placement of my items a lot more-so than in my other cargo pants, where I held everything in the front thigh pockets, whatever they are called. There is far less bulk this way!I highly recommend if you are in a similar situation to me. Or, if you just want a nice looking slimming pant.

Fits perfectly

Update: I lost a little weight so tried a smaller size in the stretch camo. The camo "color" is cute but as others have noted, for some odd reason, the "phone" pocket on stretch versions is on the right leg and positioned behind the cargo pocket reducing the usefulness of both. I feel like the cargo pockets are also a little shorter, or at least the velcro is shorter. I plan to add velcro to the top of the pocket so the flap secures easier and more securely when carrying my phone. Unless you really need the stretch fabric, the 100% cotton version is more practical. I still wish the fabric was thicker.Original: I have these in several colors, all the 100% cotton versions (the "rinsed" ones--the non-rinsed colors are not 100% cotton). The material is comfortable but somewhat thin. I only use the flapped cargo pockets and the "phone" pocket--which is not large enough for my phone but works for a pen and 3x5 notepad (and is slightly in front of the cargo pocket), so I cannot comment on the usefulness of the other pockets. The flapped cargo pockets barely fit my phone. They are also positioned much too low to be comfortable long-term.I normally wear men's cargo pants which have huge pockets and thick material, but they are not "dressy" in the least. I wanted something more sleek and classy for social events that allows me to carry a phone and small wallet, and these fit the bill. As others have noted, the waistband is huge in the back. I typically wear a belt, so that doesn't bother me too much. The legs do flair a lot--they are not straight legged--but look fine with boots (also my normal footwear). I feel like the rise is too high in front, and I have received a few pairs that are much too high. So quality control isn't the best. I've received pairs where the front rise is more than an inch higher than other pairs of the same size and color.These "work" for my needs, barely. They are not work pants. They are too thin and the pockets are small and poorly positioned. But they are decent "dress" pants for someone who doesn't want to carry a purse. But you will need a belt.