Dickies Scrubs Women: 4 Best Lines by Fit, Fabric, Price
Yes, Dickies still makes women's scrubs, and the dickies scrubs women can buy today come in four lines worth comparing. EDS Signature suits you if you want dependable everyday basics. EDS Essentials suits you if you want the widest choice of styles. Balance suits you if you want stretch and a sportier cut. EDS NXT suits you if price comes first. You can buy them from Dickies, from Dickies Medical, or from uniform retailers such as Allheart and Uniform Advantage.
The hard part is the catalog. Dickies Medical alone lists more than 50 women's products across several sub-brands, and the names tell you little about fit, fabric or price. This article sorts the four main lines by what they fit like, what their tops, pants, sets and jackets cost, and who each one suits. Then it covers where to buy and what to check before you order.
We make scrubs ourselves at Blue Sky Scrubs, in Austin, Texas, and we have done it for over 20 years. We do not sell Dickies, so the comparison below is neutral. The last section also shows where one of our own sets lands on price, in case you want a second option.
1. EDS Signature by Dickies
EDS Signature is the line to start with if you want a classic cut, familiar pocket layouts and plenty of colors at modest prices. It is the line most women's scrub sets from Dickies are built around.
Fit and styles
Dickies describes its EDS Signature cargo pants as a classic fit with a natural rise, with cargo pockets and an instrument loop on the right side. The tops follow the same logic: V-necks with three or five pockets, cut to meet most facility dress codes. Prices below are the ranges shown at Dickies Medical and shift with size, color and sales.
- Women's Core 3-Pocket V-Neck Top: $15.20 to $19.00, 14 colors
- Women's 5-Pocket Shaped V-Neck Top: $16.80 to $21.00, 13 colors
- Women's Pull On Scrub Pant: $17.60 to $22.00, 16 colors
- Women's Mid Rise Drawstring Cargo Pant: $17.60 to $22.00, 11 colors
- Women's Scrub Set, Core 3-Pocket Top and Pull On Pant: $41.00, 12 colors
EDS Signature is the safe default: separates under $22 and a full set for $41.
Who it suits
Pick this line if you want a uniform you can replace easily and a color for every unit or dress code. A 37" women's lab coat sits in the same line at $34, so you can match your outer layer too.
Three complete sets cost about $123 at the $41 set price, which is less than two sets from the Balance line. The tradeoff is fabric. This is a standard scrub feel, not a stretch-first design, so try a size up in the pants if you like room to squat and climb.
2. EDS Essentials by Dickies
EDS Essentials is the best pick when you want options. It has the largest color counts and the most pant and top silhouettes of the four lines, including a mock wrap top and a warm-up jacket.
Fit and styles
This line mixes classic and modern shapes, from utility V-necks to a knit waistband pant and a cargo jogger. The price spread on some items is wide, because the low end usually applies to certain colors and sizes. Check the exact color and size you want before you compare prices.
- Women's 2-Pocket Utility V-Neck Top: $13.00 to $26.00, 18 colors
- Women's Mock Wrap Solid Top: $28.00, 11 colors
- Women's Knit Waistband Pant: $24.80 to $31.00, 16 colors
- Women's Mid Rise Cargo Jogger Pant: $17.00 to $34.00, 14 colors
- Women's Drawstring Cargo Pant: $32.00, 10 colors
- Women's Snap Front Warm-Up Jacket: $34.00, 10 colors
If you want to mix and match, EDS Essentials gives you the most combinations.
Who it suits
Choose it if you wear separates rather than matched sets, or if your workplace runs cold. The snap front jacket has a pen slot and two patch pockets, so it works as a layer at the desk and on the floor.
Because the line has no bundled set in the listings, you build your own. A top at $13 to $26 plus a jogger at $17 to $34 lands between $30 and $60. That is a wide range, so decide on color first, then compare.
3. Balance by Dickies
Balance is the stretch line. Dickies says its Balance scrubs use a stretch fabric blend for flexibility during active shifts, and the cuts lean toward joggers and tapered legs.
Fit and styles
The shapes are more athletic than EDS Signature, with side panels, tapered legs and a five-pocket top. It is also the priciest of the four lines. Prices are from Dickies Medical's listings.
- Women's 5-Pocket V-Neck Top: $17.00 to $34.00, 11 colors
- Women's Mid Rise Tapered Leg Pull-On Pant: $18.50 to $37.00, 9 colors
- Women's Stretch Side Panel 4-Pocket Jogger Pant: $40.00, 9 colors
- Women's Zip Front Solid Jacket: $44.00, 3 colors
- Women's Scrub Set, 5-Pocket Top and Stretch Jogger: $74.00, 8 colors
Balance costs the most of the four lines, and the extra money buys stretch and a jogger fit.
Who it suits
This line fits you if you are on your feet, lifting or moving between units all shift. The jogger set at $74 costs $33 more than the EDS Signature set, so it makes sense as one or two sets in your rotation, not all of them.
The jacket comes in only three colors, so pick your set colors with that in mind. If you want stretch and a smaller budget, the tapered pull-on pant at the low end of its range is the cheapest way into the line.
4. EDS NXT by Dickies
EDS NXT is the budget and trend line. At Dickies Medical, its women's styles were marked down to roughly half of their earlier prices, which makes it the cheapest of the four.
Fit and styles
The silhouettes are more current than the other lines, including a wide leg cargo pant and a henley top. The fabric blend is not spelled out in the listings, so read the composition on the product page before you buy.
- Women's Zip Fly Wide Leg Cargo Pant: $14.00, reduced from $28.00, 14 colors
- Women's Logo Waistband 5-Pocket Jogger Pant: $14.50, reduced from $29.00, 14 colors
- Women's 4-Pocket Utility V-Neck Top: $12.50, reduced from $25.00, 14 colors
- Women's Round Neck Henley Top: $12.00 to $15.00, reduced from $24.00, 12 colors
At the reduced price, EDS NXT is the cheapest way to try a newer Dickies cut.
Who it suits
Buy it as a backup set or a first Dickies order. A top and a pant at the marked-down prices come to about $27, which is less than a single EDS Signature set.
Check that the markdown is still active when you order. At the original prices of $25 to $29 per piece, EDS NXT costs about the same as EDS Essentials, and that line has more proven options.
Where to buy Dickies women's scrubs and what to check
Buy from Dickies directly or from a retailer that lists the exact style number, and compare the same item across two sites before you pay. Prices for the same piece differ between sellers.
Compare the four lines side by side
The table pulls the figures from the sections above. The ranges cover women's separates, and sets are noted separately.
| Line | Typical styles | Listed price range | Colors per style | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDS Signature | V-necks, pull-on and cargo pants | $15.20 to $22 (set $41) | 11 to 16 | Everyday basics |
| EDS Essentials | Utility tops, knit waistband, jogger, jacket | $13 to $34 | 10 to 18 | Variety and mixing |
| Balance | Stretch tops, tapered and jogger pants | $17 to $44 (set $74) | 3 to 11 | Active shifts |
| EDS NXT | Wide leg cargo, joggers, henley | $12 to $15 (marked down) | 12 to 14 | Budget and trend |
Dickies also sells Forge and Dynamix women's lines. Forge straight leg cargo pants were listed at $32 in 8 colors, and the Dynamix drawstring cargo pant at $40.99 in 6 colors. Both have fewer colors than the four lines above.
Where to shop
Dickies sells women's scrubs on its own US store and through the separate Dickies Medical site. The brand also runs a storefront on Amazon, and Allheart and Uniform Advantage both carry Dickies scrubs. Used sets turn up on eBay, but fit and wear are a gamble, so buy new if you need a dependable uniform.
Checks before you order
Start with the size guide on Dickies, then look at the inseam and length options on the exact product page. If you need petite or tall, confirm them before you add to your cart. Colors also vary by monitor, so choose the shade by name and compare with your facility's dress code.
If Dickies is not the right fit
We do not carry Dickies, but if you want a second price point, our Peyton Cargo 7-Pocket Scrub Pants are $36 and our Logan 2-Pocket Scrub Top is $31. Together that is $67 for a top and pant in 94% polyester and 6% spandex Medleisure fabric. The sizes run XXS to XL in 11 colors, and the pants come in regular and tall. That puts the pair between the EDS Signature set at $41 and the Balance set at $74.
Final thoughts on Dickies women's scrubs
Dickies is a sound mid-priced choice, and the right line depends on your shift. Take EDS Signature for dependable basics, EDS Essentials for variety, Balance for stretch, and EDS NXT when budget leads. Whichever you choose, compare the same style across two sellers and check lengths and colors first.
Once your scrubs are settled, finish the outfit with a matching cap. You can browse matching women's scrub caps at Blue Sky Scrubs in solids and prints.
