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No matter the season, denim is always the perfect go-to clothing item. After all, there are so many different styles, it can be dressed up or down and jeans pretty much go with anything. One of the trickiest types of denim to figure out, though, is definitely ripped jeans. Figuring out how to wear ripped jeans without someone’s parent asking you if you paid extra for the holes in your pants (My dad is guilty of this every! single! time!) can be difficult. Have no fear, though, because we turned to the experts— bloggers, influencers and street style queens—to get some major ripped jean outfit inspiration.
There’s no need to reserve your beloved ripped jeans for days when you’re just hanging around the house or going out to a bar on a weekend. It’s totally possible to make ripped jeans look super chic, and we found so many ideas to help you get started. Whether you’re trying to get your ripped jeans approved for casual Fridays at work or just want to amp up your weekend street style, we got you. Try pairing your favorite ripped jeans with a flow-y blouse and heels. Or, add a blazer and some booties to your ripped jeans look. A faux leather jacket and sneakers is also a fun way to style your ripped jeans. What we’re saying is: The possibilities are endless.
Below, you’ll find 29 different ripped jeans outfit ideas. Next time you’re searching through your closet trying to figure out what exactly to pair with your ripped jeans, take a gander at this list for some inspiration. You’re sure to find an outfit that ignites some excitement in you and gives you the perfect idea for your next ensemble.
Frankie Taveres.
1. Pair dark ripped jeans with a polka dot blouse & bright heels
Glam Radar.
2. Pair white ripped jeans with a chambray top & turquoise jewelry
Golden Confidence on Instagram.
3. Pair mid-wash ripped jeans with a Victorian-inspired blouse
Diaror Diary.
4. Pair black ripped denim overalls with an oversized tee
Stylish Vovo.
5. Pair black ripped jeans with an oversized denim jacket
Megan Barrows.
6. Pair light-wash ripped jeans with a mustard top
Outfitsz.com.
7. Pair light-wash ripped jeans with a white tee & leather jacket
Miss Pretty Pink.
8. Pair light-wash ripped jeans with a striped button down & hat
Jessica Gordon Ryan.
9. Pair white ripped jeans with a striped tee & oversized bag
Pinterest.
10. Pair mid-wash ripped jeans with a white top & corset belt
Pinterest.
11. Pair mid-wash ripped jeans with fishnet tights & a black tee
TrendyCurvy.
12. Pair light-wash ripped jeans with a kimono & booties
Pinterest.
13. Pair light-wash ripped jeans with a long patterned jacket
Stylish Sassy & Classy.
14. Pair light-wash ripped jeans with a green oversized button down & sneakers
Somewhere Lately.
15. Pair light-wash ripped jeans with a band tee & leather jacket
Fashion Activation.
16. Pair light-wash ripped jeans with a neutral v-neck sweater & tote
Pinterest.
17. Pair light-wash ripped jeans with a crop top, long cardigan & sneakers
Boho Beach Hut.
18. Pair dark-wash ripped denim with a mustard v-neck sweater
Style Vore.
19. Pair light-wash ripped denim with a white tie-front top
Pinterest.
20. Pair light-wash ripped denim with a bandeau top & hat
Style Me Curvy on Instagram.
21. Pair mid-wash ripped jeans with a graphic tee & bright blazer
Pinterest.
22. Pair light-wash ripped jeans with a bralette & bomber jacket
TrendyCurvy.
23. Pair light-wash ripped denim with a white tee & colorful kimono
Lulus.
24. Pair black ripped jeans with a denim shirt
Luvly Outfits.
25. Pair light-wash ripped jeans with a neutral silky blouse
Pinterest.
26. Pair light-wash ripped jeans with a graphic tee & white blazer
Pinterest.
27. Pair light-wash ripped denim with a corset top & sneakers
Pinterest.
28. Pair light-wash denim with a cropped graphic tee & mini backpack
Josi Pellicano on Instagram.
29. Pair black ripped jeans with a vintage tee & oversized denim jacket
A version of this article was originally published in 2013.