Easy doesn’t always have to mean sloppy. If you crave for a no-fuss daytime outfit, try wearing your favorite pair of ripped jeans. Torn denim jeans are (almost) always a good idea. They are current, casual, and easy to style.
Take a look at these celebrity outfits featuring the still-popular ripped jeans and learn a thing or two on how to style this daytime staple:
1. Dress up with a structured blazer
If you want to inject a semblance of formality to casual jeans, throwing in a sleek blazer is always a good idea.
Naomi Watts wears ripped casual jeans with a structured blazer and metallic sneakers
Naomi Watts chose a black structured blazer and wore it with a perforated white blouse and silver laceless sneakers.
Naomi Watts leaves Brentwood Mart after shopping with a friend in Los Angeles on March 8, 2014
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2. Keep it neat with a button-down shirt
Rather than a shirt, give your pair of distressed jeans more depth by wearing it with a printed button-down shirt.
Julianne Hough wears a printed button-down shirt with ripped jeans
This is a great look to wear if you want to have more age-appropriate attire. Style it up with a bucket bag and ankle boots.
Julianne Hough in good spirits as she grabs a Starbucks coffee-to-go in Los Angeles on March 7, 2014
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3. Mix with printed outerwear
Take advantage of the sunny season and pair up your trusty distressed jeans with printed outerwear.
Lea Michele shows how to mix distressed jeans with printed outerwear
One just like Lea Michele’s floral jacket will definitely suffice.
Lea Michele wears a floral jacket while leaving her hotel in New York on May 20, 2014
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4. Pair up with an oversized coat
There’s something about skinny jeans and oversized coat pairings that always scream “cool girl”. If a coat is too heavy for you, try a long cardigan for a similar look. Cap it off with a pair of high top sneakers just like Cara Delevingne’s.
Cara Delevingne leaves her hotel wearing high top sneakers in London on May 15, 2014
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5. Wear a V-neck tee tucked into your jeans
Stick with the basics if you want an easy dressing up formula. A basic V-neck tee worn with your distressed pants will never fail you.
Hilary Duff styled her ripped jeans with a basic V-neck tee
But try to amp it up with statement accessories like a pair of hoop earrings or long necklaces.
Hilary Duff leaving Rise Movement Gym in Los Angeles on April 21, 2014
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6. High waisted distressed jeans with vintage-inspired pieces
Distressed jeans also work with vintage-inspired pieces. Try January Jones’ button-down shirt tucked into jeans look.
January Jones’ button-down shirt tucked into her distressed jeans
Wear this with a pair of loafers and a satchel bag for a chic daytime garb.
January Jones takes son Xander to lunch at Houston’s restaurant before grocery shopping in Pasadena in Los Angeles on April 7, 2014
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There’s no excuse not to look great when you are out and about in the city! Try these celebrity-inspired daytime outfits featuring your ripped jeans!
While some celebrities prefer to stay away from ripped jeans that focus on exposing the knees for fear of having their “knee face” criticized, some of the riskier ones couldn’t care less. The exposed knee ripped jeans trend can get pretty awkward if not done properly, often resulting in questioning as to whether said celebrity still has enough money to buy herself a decent pair of jeans.
Luckily, there were some celebrities who’ve done the trend justice.
7. Mommy jeans and sneakers
I’m not a fan of the mommy-jeans-and-sneakers combination because the proportion it creates is that of one who was stunted at puberty. But seeing that Leona Lewis was traveling when this photo was taken, I decided to be a bit more understanding.
Paired with the right heels, this blazer-and-denim look can easily go from the office to a casual dinner out with friends.
Leona Lewis rocks ripped mommy jeans with sneakers while arriving at the Heathrow Airport – 20 May 2014
8. White ripped skinny jeans
It’s pretty hard to pull off the ripped jeans trend in a chic all-white ensemble while around children who are happily kicking up dirt, but Heidi Klum is not your ordinary everyday mom (okay, so she has the advantage of being a supermodel).
We love how she paired her skinnies with sneakers and a comfortable looking sweater. She doused her outfit with simple silver jewelry and a clutch to take her outfit from plain to casual sophistication.
Heidi Klum wears ripped white jeans with an asymmetrical hem Helmut Lang sweater in Brentwood on November 2, 2013
9. Ripped knee jeans
Ashley Benson inserted a little bit of Western flair into her bare knee look by pairing her dark jeans with an oversized plaid shirt, fedora hat, and suede boots.
She chose a structured black tote to balance out the country flavor with a bit of the city. Accessorize the look with minimalistic silver jewelry to give the boyish look a slender feel.
Ashley Benson wears ripped knee jeans and ankle boots in Santa Monica on October 16, 2013
10. Frayed denim
If there’s one word that comes to mind when seeing Jenna’s outfit, it’s the word fresh.
We admire how Jenna Dewan was able to pull together frayed denim, a pleated top, and suede gladiator sandals (definitely not your typical combination) and emerge unscathed. She perfected the look right down to her tortoiseshell sunglasses and simple gold cuffs.
Jenna Dewan Tatum looking casual in West Hollywood on March 19, 2014
11. Pinstripes and contrast stitching
If you’re as tall as Alessandra Ambrosio, then, by all means, throw on a bunch of oversized clothes and a pair of flat sandals while throwing caution to the wind.
For the rest of us mere human beings, however, a little precaution should be taken when picking out oversized clothing. Ironically, the oversized trend needs to be just the right size, otherwise, you may end up looking like your clothes swallowed you whole.
Pay attention to the proportions you create by using the rule of thirds. Pinstripes and contrast stitching bring a vintage appeal to Alessandra Ambrosio’s relaxed sass & bide jeans, while heavy fading and shreds complete the worn-in look.
Alessandra Ambrosio carries her son, Noah Phoenix Ambrosio Mazur, in Santa Monica on April 27, 2014
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