Ripped Jeans

"How to Look Chic in Distressed Ripped Jeans"

The ripped jeans trend is back from the 80s and 90s and are hotter than ever. These super-trendy destroyed jeans range in a variety of styles, from the sexy skinny leg to cool and casual boyfriend jeans with a cropped hem.

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They're awesome for adding a little bit of cool edge to your style. You can create chic outfits with distressed jeans by cross-mixing with other styles such as a feminine blouse (classy and tough), American Apparel tee (casual and rough), button down shirt (classy mix), plaid shirt (for a trendy look), and the list goes on.

How to Select the Right Destroyed Jeans

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Skinny ripped jeans are definitely a hot choice for those who want to inject some sexy rock 'n roll edge to their outfit. They con is that the slim fit along with the distressed effects of the pants can over-emphasize a butt, hips and thighs which not every woman is comfortable with.

Here's an example of how horizontal rip details can make you like wider and shorter:

Denise Richards looking shorter with ripped jeans

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The casual ripped boyfriend jeans serve a different vibe, with its slightly wide legs and baggy cut you'll look effortlessly cool, as if you grabbed the jeans out from your boyfriend's wardrobe. Very sexyyy.

The slightly baggy boyfriend look is definitely one of my favorite looks because it looks so laid-back yet chic compared to tight skinnys. That's just my opinion though. You should choose whatever style you feel comfortable in.

Here are a couple of more guidelines:

Always be sure to check where the rip is on the jeans.

Straight leg ripped jeans
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If you're on the heavier side opt for simple distress and rips. To look leaner find jeans with vertical rips instead of horizontal which will only widen your figure. However if you want curves then do the exact opposite.

Determine your body figure and height.

This is actually a basic tip: Determine your body shape and figure out if you're bottom or top heavy. Basically, if you want to slim down your butt, hips and thighs, slightly wide leg boyfriend jeans will minimize this area. If you have no problem showing off your figure, slimmer jeans such as straight and skinny leg jeans should be your option.

Note: If you're petite/ have short legs/or have muscular legs, make sure that the hem of the jeans doesn't hit the widest part of your calves because this will widen them and make you look shorter.

The Right Ways To Wear Ripped Jeans: Modernize the Look

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If you love the destroyed jeans look but aren't sure if you could pull it off, I suggest you start with something simple, with just a few rips and tears (nothing drastic that will expose to much skin) and in a fit that doesn't hug around your legs.

Balance, balance, baaaaalaaaance

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Also remember to balance out the look, so if the jeans have multiple or large rips you should keep the rest of your outfit simple. Tone down the rough look with a basic, solid colored tunic tee along with gladiator sandals or simple canvas sneakers.

You could go for a dressy top but then again, there should be minimal with rips on the jeans or at least top it off with a black boyfriend jeans.

How to accessorize with the ripped jeans

To give your distressed jeans a more dressy and trendy look throw in bangle bracelet, high heels, necklace or a fedora hat. Make sure that they're simple in color and design and that they don't look too shabby with the rest of the outfit.

Best shoes with ripped jeans

High heel shoes can look good with ripped jeans but it depends on the style of the shoes. Thin and flashy looking high heels outdate the pants and make you look tacky. Instead go for trendy shoes with wider heels and/or platform. Open toe shoes add a feminine flair to the jeans.

Other things to remember

Also, go easy and natural on the makeup and hair to avoid looking overdone. The best look with these type of jeans is often balanced, combined with classy and feminine pieces.

Make sure you check out my guidelines for selecting the best denim jeans for your body type.

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