Emma Boot Destroyed, $49.90, shown in medium destroyed; also available in superlight destroyed, sizes 00S-8L, abercrombie.com
Revolt Destroyed Jean Capri, $36.50, available in sizes 1-13, alloy.com
True Boot Jean, $39.95, available in sizes 00-18 and in lengths short-x long, ae.com
Fragile Boyfriend Crop Jeans, $32.99, available in size 1-9, charlotterusse.com
Hydraulic Boyfriend Jeans, $39.99, available in sizes 0-9, charlotterusse.com
Charlie Low-Rise Boyfriend Jean, $49.50, available in sizes 0-13/14, delias.com
Decree Super Skinny Flare, $29.99, shown in light blue; also available in dark blue, sizes 0-15, jcpenney.com
H2j Cuffed Denim Capris, $21.99, available in sizes 0-13, kohls.com
H2j Distressed Boot-Cut Jeans, $34.99, available in sizes 1-13, kohls.com
Fire Destroyed Boyfriend Lisa Ankle Jeans, $29.99, available in sies 1-11, macys.com
Bleach Out Destructed, $34.00, shown in light denim; also available in medium denim, sizes 0-9/10, mandee.com
Destructed 5 Pocket Skinny, $39.99, available in sizes 0-13, mandee.com
Destructed Bootleg, $29.99, available in sizes 0-13, mandee.com
Destructed Cuffed Crop, $28.00, available in sizes 1-11, mandee.com
Destructed With Rainbow Stitch, $29.99, available in sizes 1-11, mandee.com
Light Wash Destructed, $29.99, available in sizes 0-11, mandee.com
Sunblast Flare W/ Braided Belt, $34.00, available in sizes 0-13, mandee.com
Tinted Destructed, $29.99, available in sizes 0-11, mandee.com
To look like a rock star, wear these jeans with a Rock & Roll graphic t-shirt, some hoop earrings, and a pair of studded boots. Also, try wearing some printed or bright colored tights under the jeans so that the tights are peeking out through the rips. For a western-inspired look, pair these jeans with a plaid button-down shirt, a braided belt, a cowboy or straw hat, and some slouch boots. For a grunge-inspired look, wear your ripped jeans with a plaid top and some sneakers. To get a modern-day hippie look, you can pair them with a tie-dyed shirt or peasant top (article on peasant tops coming soon) and some flip flops. Another cute Spring look I have in mind is wearing some destroyed denim capris with a butterfly or floral printed tunic top, a pair of ballet flats, and some bangles. This would be the perfect way to add a feminine touch to the tough edge that shredded denim provides.
Shredded Shorts:
Boyfriend Bermuda, $29.50, available in sizes 0-13, alloy.com
ZCO Cutoff Stretch Jean Short, $24.50, available in sizes 0-13, alloy.com
AE Cut-off Denim Shorts, $34.50, available in sizes 00-18, ae.com
AE Destroyed Cutoff Denim Shorts, $34.50, available in sizes 00-18, ae.com
Campbell Cuff Jean Short, $34.50, available in sizes 00-15/16, delias.com
Bleach Washed Bermuda, $17.80, available in sizes X-Small-Large, forever21.com
Dark Wash Distressed Shorts, $32.00, available in sizes 1-13, hottopic.com
Decree Roll Cuffed Boyfriend Bermuda, $19.99, shown in lt ultra destruct; also available in dk ultra destruct; sizes 0-17, jcpenney.com
Decree Rolled-Cuff Short, $16.99, available in sizes 0-17, jcpenney.com
Bongo Cuffed Denim Bermuda Shorts, $19.99, available in sizes 0-17, kohls.com
5" Destructed Cuff, $29.99, available in sizes S-L, mandee.com
Destructed Bermuda, $32.00, available in sizes 0, 1, 3, 9, and 11, mandee.com
Extend Tab Short, $24.00, available in sizes 1-13, mandee.com
Zipper Trim Bermuda, $28.00, available in size 0-11, mandee.com
Bullhead Coronado Light Blue Cut Off Short, $25.00, available in sizes 00-13, pacsun.com
Bullhead Redondo Light Blue Destroyed Denim Short, $25.00, available in sizes 00, 7, 9, and 11, pacsun.com
Urban Renewal Levi's Destroyed Denim Shorts, $28.00, shown in blue; also available in black, sizes x-small-large, urbanoutfitters.com
Roll Cuff Bermuda Short, $22.50, shown in lt sndblstd; also available in dk sndblstd, sizes 0-13, wetseal.com
To wear distressed Bermuda shorts; pair them with a ruffled or lace top, high-heeled slingbacks, bangle bracelets, and some chandelier earrings. This is the perfect way to add a feminine balance to this style. If you want to wear the shorter shredded shorts; grab a screen tee, a pair of flip flops or sneakers, and some shutter shades. To wear either ripped up Bermuda shorts or short shorts on the beach, pair them with a bathing suit of your choice (bikini, tankini, monokini, or one-piece), flip-flops, and sunglasses (do NOT wear shutter shades if you're actually going to be hanging out in the sun).
Distressed Skirts:
Belted Mini Skrit, $24.99, available in sizes 3, 5, and 9, charlotterusse.com
Diane Denim Skirt, $15.80, available in sizes X-Small-Large, forever21.com
Erin Frayed Denim Skirt, $19.80, available in sizes X-Small-Large, forever21.com
H81 Deena Denim Skirt, $19.90, shown in medium denim; also available in light denim, sizes 1, 3, 5, and 11 (medium denim only available in 1 and 3), forever21.com
C7P Destructed Mini, $24.99, available in sizes 0-17, jcpenney.com
Decree Destructed Mini, $19.99, shown in dk super destruc; also available in lt super spray, sizes 0-17, jcpenney.com
Paris Blues Distressed Denim Miniskirt, $17.99, available in sizes 3, 7, 11, and 15, kohls.com
SO Destructed Miniskirt, shown in light wash; also available in medium wash, sizes 0-17, kohls.com
Side Zipper Mini, $24.00, available in sizes 1-11, mandee.com
Tulip Back Pocket Mini, $24.00, available in sizes 1-11, mandee.com
Bullhead White Destroyed Denim Skirt, $35.99, available in sizes 00-13, pacsun.com
Juniors' Mossimo Supply Co. Denim Mini Skirt - Dark Wash, $19.99, available in sizes 1-19, target.com
Junior Mossimo Supply Co. Denim Mini Skirt, $19.99, available in sizes 1-19, target.com
Worn-In Denim Skirt, $39.50, available in sizes 0-10, victoriassecret.com
Destroyed Side Zip Mini Skirt, $19.50, shown in lt sndblstd; also available in dk sndblstd, available in sizes 3-11, wetseal.com
Notch Front Mini Skirt, $22.50, available in sizes 5-15, wetseal.com
For a bohemian look; wear a ripped denim skirt with a peasant top, oversized fringe handbag, and bangles. If you're going for a sexy look to wear on a date, pair your destroyed denim skirt with a halter or tube top, some hoop earrings, and high-heeled shoes. To get a cute cowgirl chic look, you can wear this skirt with a plaid shirt, a straw or cowboy hat, slouch boots, and a braided belt. If you want to look like a rock star, pair this skirt with a Rock & Roll graphic tank top, some studded or rhinestone embellished jewelry, and high heels.
I hope this article has made you as excited for the shredded denim trend as I am. I also hope my styling tips on different ways to wear this trend come in handy. Tell me if you know of any other ways to wear ripped denim. E-mail me at Charmed42787@gmail.com or talk to me on myspace.
