Denim In Distress: How To Wear Destroyed Jeans

With the recent ubiquity of all things 90s — think plaid shirts, slip dresses, and lived-in denim — the neo-grunge movement shows no signs of slowing down. And yet there have been subtle evolutions happening within this trend that are worth noting. Case in point? Destroyed jeans, typically worn with deliberate tears at the knee, are now riddled with other equally distressed details.

Whether it’s your age, occupation or general aesthetics, we can all agree that destroyed denim isn’t for everyone. But when paired with the right accents, these pants can look downright good. Here, 4 failsafe options for making the most of your destroyed jeans.

White T-shirt + Red Lip:

Keep the rest of your slate clean with a simple classic like a white tee. Balancing out the busy denim with a casual top and a sexy shade of lipstick makes this one of our favorite go-to looks.

Denim: Regular Fit

Breezy Button Down  + Neutral Crossbody

Give your off-duty wardrobe the official stamp of undone approval by pairing your destroyed jeans with a relaxed, oversized button-down (bonus points if it’s borrowed) and anchor your look with a sleek little bag.

Denim: Boyfriend

Tailored Blazer + Clean Kicks

Add some polish to these ultra-casual jeans by throwing on a menswear-inspired blazer and finishing with crisp white sneakers. You can easily go from the boardroom (on Casual Friday) to the bar without looking sloppy.

Denim: Skinny

Long-Sleeve Bodysuit + Heels

If the Kardashians have taught us anything, it’s that one shouldn’t underestimate the styling power of a plain black bodysuit. Pair one with some ultra-feminine jeans and sky high heels for an edgy yet effortless evening outfit.

Denim: High-Waisted

Do those tears some justice by pairing your destroyed jeans with the pieces that’ll make the most of them.

Do your destroyed jeans some justice.

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