Building out your closet doesn't have to mean starting with the most expensive piece first. Our Bottoms category — spanning Denim, Shorts, Skirts, and Pants — is designed so you can shop smart, starting with accessible everyday staples and working your way up to statement pieces as your budget allows. In this post, we're walking through the Bottoms lineup sorted from most to least budget-friendly, so you can build a well-rounded wardrobe at whatever price point makes sense for you right now.
Starting Under $30: The Most Budget-Friendly Bottoms
If you're working with a tighter budget or just want to test out a new style before committing to a bigger purchase, this is where to start.
Butter Soft Shorts ($42.00)
Part of our Travel Edit collection, the Butter Soft Shorts bring the same ultra-smooth, stretchy knit fabric as our Butter Soft Pants into a shorter silhouette — ideal for lounging, travel, or warm-weather errand days. Available in Black and Pink.
The $30–$40 Range: Everyday Athletic and Casual Styles
This price range is where our most versatile, everyday-wear shorts live — the pieces built for movement, comfort, and easy styling.
Go-Getter Shorts, Solid Colors ($29.00)
Our most accessible athletic short, available in Black, Red, Light Pink, Navy, and Baby Yellow. Built with an elastic waistband, functional pockets, and contrast binding detail, these shorts are true to size and built for everyday wear.
Go-Getter Shorts, Printed ($32.00)
The same great construction as our solid Go-Getter Shorts, in seven fun prints: Black/White Gingham, Leopard, Navy Stars, Pink Gingham, Pink Floral, Blue Floral, and Tropical.
The $34–$36 Range: Boxy Tees, Mesh Tops, and Dress Shorts
While most of our tops live in the Tops category, several graphic tees frequently get paired with Bottoms purchases, so it's worth calling out a few at this price point alongside our tailored shorts options:
Trouser Shorts, Black Linen ($36.00) & Chambray ($36.00)
Both bring a tailored, trouser-inspired silhouette to shorts, with a pleated front and button closure. One verified reviewer described the Chambray pair as comfortable and cool for a hot outdoor event, with roomy but not bulky pockets.
Pleated Dress Shorts, Cream ($36.00)
Our softest, dressiest neutral short, easy to dress up with a blouse or down with a simple tee.
White Linen Shorts ($36.00)
A relaxed, true linen-look short with functional front pockets and a side zipper, also available in Beige.
The $41 Range: Trouser Shorts and Striped Styles
Trouser Shorts, Striped ($41.00)
Available in five stripe colors — Pink, Green, Blue, Black, and Yellow — these vertical stripes are specifically designed to create a leg-lengthening effect, paired with a tailored button-closure waistband.
The $44–$49 Range: Everyday Pants
Pleat-Front Trousers ($48.00)
Wrinkle-resistant, straight-leg trousers built for travel and long workdays, available in Black, Tan, and Maroon.
Butter Soft Pants ($49.00)
Meet your new everyday essential. These pants are designed for effortless comfort with a sleek, flattering, relaxed wide-leg silhouette and subtle front seam detailing, made from an ultra-smooth, stretchy fabric. Model Taylor (5'7", typically a Size 8/M) and Mariah (5'5", typically a Size 4/M) both wear a Small. Available in Black, Slate Blue, Maroon, Brown, and Pink — with Black currently down to only 5 left in stock.
The $44 Range: Velvet Statement Pants
Velvet Straight-Leg Pants ($44.00)
A relaxed, high-stretch velvet pant perfect for holiday parties and festive occasions, available in Navy, Red, and Green. Our Green colorway currently holds a 5.0 out of 5 customer rating, with reviewers praising the fit, length, and subtle gold threading.
The $53–$65 Range: Statement Denim
Barrel Jeans, Leopard ($53.00) & Wide Leg Jeans, Dark Wash ($53.00)
Bold and classic options at the same accessible price point — part of our full Denim collection.
The $78–$88 Range: Premium Denim
Striped Straight-Leg Jeans, Dark Wash Straight-Leg Denim & The Valentina Mid-Wash Jeans (all $78.00)
Our classic, everyday denim silhouettes, each offering a flattering high-rise wide-leg fit.
Straight-Leg Jeans with Rhinestones & Straight-Leg Jeans with Pearl Studs ($88.00)
Our most embellished denim styles, perfect for anyone wanting a little extra sparkle in their everyday rotation.
Building a Bottoms Wardrobe on Any Budget
Here's how we'd recommend building out your Bottoms collection depending on your budget:
Starting Out (Under $150 total)
- One pair of Go-Getter Shorts in Black ($29) for everyday athletic wear
- One pair of Pleat-Front Trousers in Black ($48) for work or elevated occasions
- One pair of Butter Soft Pants ($49) for travel and lounging
Building Out Further ($150–$300)
- Add a printed Go-Getter Short or a Trouser Short in Black Stripes
- Add one statement denim piece, like the Barrel Jeans, Leopard
- Add the Velvet Straight-Leg Pants in Navy for holiday and evening occasions
Rounding Out Your Collection ($300+)
- Add one or two embellished denim pairs, like the Straight-Leg Jeans with Rhinestones
- Add additional colors of the Velvet Straight-Leg Pants or Pleat-Front Trousers
- Fill in with additional Go-Getter Shorts prints for warm-weather variety
Pairing Bottoms with Tops and Layers
No matter which price point you're shopping, here are a few reliable pairings to keep in mind:
- Athletic and casual shorts pair naturally with our Graphic Tees, like the Horse Bit Frame on Black Boxy Tee.
- Tailored trouser shorts and pants look best with pieces from our Blouses collection for office or dinner dressing.
- Statement and embellished denim pairs beautifully with simple basics — let the piece do the talking.
- Velvet pants work well with our Mock Neck Sweatshirts for cozy-casual, or dressed up with a simple top and heels.
- Finish any bottoms look with a piece from our Earrings collection to tie the whole outfit together.
Why Shopping by Price Makes Sense
It's easy to get overwhelmed scrolling through a full Bottoms category with dozens of styles, colors, and silhouettes. Sorting by price gives you a practical starting point: figure out your budget first, then work outward from there. Whether you're building a full wardrobe from scratch or just adding a few key pieces to what you already own, starting with the most accessible options and adding statement pieces as you go is a smart, sustainable way to shop.
Final Thoughts
From $29 Go-Getter Shorts to $88 embellished denim, our Bottoms category is built to meet you wherever your budget sits right now — and to grow with you as your wardrobe (and your GRACE+EMMA collection) expands. Start with the everyday basics, add a statement piece or two, and build out from there.
Ready to start shopping? Browse the full Bottoms collection, sorted by price, to find your next favorite piece.
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