Ripped jeans are hip, edgy, and sexy denim pants with holes in them. These holes are usually found on the knees, although many pairs contain a scattering throughout.
Sub-categories include distressed denim, deconstructed pants, and torn jeans. Distressed denim is popular these days, and many celebrities incorporate it into their everyday street styles. That is no surprise, considering that ripped jeans provide a stylish edge, especially when paired with the right boots and shoes.
Let’s explore the different cuts of ripped jeans and how you can revamp your ripped jeans look by matching them with the right pair of shoes.
1. Going the Boyfriend and Heels Route
Boyfriend jeans are denim pants that are folded above the ankle. Ripped boyfriend jeans look fantastic when paired with heels, whether ankle boots with heels, stiletto sandals, or pumps. Select ripped boyfriend jeans that are torn on the knees and have some bits of rips here and there.
Georgia Salpa effortlessly chic in distressed boyfriend jeans during a sunny Dublin day, July 16, 2013 (Credit: L. Gallo / JP / JFXimages / WENN)
Khloé Kardashian elevates airport fashion with sleek ripped jeans, Los Angeles, November 13, 2013 (Credit: L. Gallo / JP / JFXimages / WENN)
Rihanna rocks edgy ripped jeans for a night out at Boujis, post-DWT Twickenham show, London, June 16, 2013 (Credit: L. Gallo / JP / JFXimages / WENN)
2. Getting Glamorous
Balance the edgy pair of ripped jeans with some glamorous pieces. Wear them with a glitzy top, a fur topper, and a fabulous pair of shoes. The look is multidimensional and never boring.
Kim Kardashian in glamorous ripped jeans on her way to an event at The Grove, Los Angeles, April 7, 2010 (Credit: L. Gallo / JP / JFXimages / WENN)
Vanessa White steals the show in stylish ripped jeans, Winter Wonderland VIP Night, Hyde Park, London, November 21, 2013 (Credit: L. Gallo / JP / JFXimages / WENN)
Tamara Ecclestone showcases casual luxury in ripped jeans while shopping at The Grove, West Hollywood, December 10, 2013 (Credit: L. Gallo / JP / JFXimages / WENN)
3. Pairing Skinny Ripped Jeans with Sexy Shoes
Make a pair of sexy ripped skinny jeans look even sexier with a pair of hot shoes. For this type of ripped jeans, it doesn’t matter if you go for heels or choose flats. Heels create a more inviting look, but flats are great, too, for those easy, effortless styles that still maintain some sexiness.
Any shade of ripped skinny jeans will work just fine. Wear a loose-fitting blouse, which you can leave alone, or layer with a blazer for a more tailored look. A body-hugging top is perfect to emphasize your curves.
Kourtney Kardashian elegantly casual in ripped jeans, Beverly Hills, California, November 20, 2013 (Credit: L. Gallo / JP / JFXimages / WENN)
Ashley Benson makes a chic departure in ripped jeans from Andy LeCompte Salon, West Hollywood, March 20, 2013 (Credit: L. Gallo / JP / JFXimages / WENN)
Khloé Kardashian arrives in style, sporting ripped jeans at Kim’s house, West Hollywood, May 24, 2013 (Credit: L. Gallo / JP / JFXimages / WENN)
4. Going Rocker-Chic
Ripped jeans are also perfect when you want to rock that rocker-chic style. Add a leather jacket over a dark top, a pair of edgy ankle boots, and the requisite studded silver accessories.
Whether you choose a pair of blue or black ripped denim, you can easily rock the style.
Peaches Geldof embodies rocker chic in her ripped jeans outside The May Fair Hotel, London, February 9, 2009 (Credit: L. Gallo / JP / JFXimages / WENN)
Taylor Momsen flaunts her rock attitude in ripped jeans, New York, March 4, 2010 (Credit: L. Gallo / JP / JFXimages / WENN)
5. Staying Comfy with an Edge
Nothing pulls off that comfy-with-some-style look than a pair of ripped jeans with an equally comfortable pair of sneakers.
If you’re tired of dressing to the nines and want to go easy and laid-back but still want to maintain some style, try the ripped-jeans-with-sneakers combo or, better yet, the more trendy ripped-jeans-with-wedge-sneakers look.
Jessica Alba nails the comfy yet stylish look in ripped jeans, Beverly Hills, September 28, 2013 (Credit: L. Gallo / JP / JFXimages / WENN)
Gwen Stefani showcases casual cool in ripped jeans at Lake Arrowhead fair, Los Angeles, October 12, 2013 (Credit: L. Gallo / JP / JFXimages / WENN)
Rachel Bilson perfects laid-back chic in her ripped jeans, Studio City, Los Angeles, October 10, 2013 (Credit: L. Gallo / JP / JFXimages / WENN)