These arrived in the same order as my&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Dickies-Womens-13-inches-Slim-Denim-Shorts/dp/B004HO6JNW/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Dickies Womens 13 inches Slim Denim Shorts</a>.  I bought the same size in each.  Here's the thing:  I'm between sizes which means my fat clothes are too loose and my skinny clothes are too tight.  The denim shorts run true to size, but they are not a "slim fit."  These twill shorts are marked "classic fit," but rather than looser, they fit much more closely, especially in the waist.  I'm a bigger size in my waist than my hips and thighs, and I have plenty of room in the nether regions, but I would classify these as a slim fit.  It may make no difference to very petite women, but if you wear a 12 or higher, I recommend sizing up unless you have a teensy weensy waist.

Now that I have that out, the shorts are a nice weight and wearable any place casual is appropriate - including work, if your workplace allows shorts on casual days.  You could wear them shopping, or to lunch; even to dinner.  They're fine for sitting around the house or vacation outings.  Dress them up or down depending on what you're doing.  They're versatile and you'll get a lot of mileage from them.  A versatile addition to your wardrobe.