Do you own a pair of jeans that look just too boring and simple? You want a little punky-funk in the hems by ripping these a little, or then maybe a lot? Well, worry not, here is a guide to help you learn how to rip jeans. Ripped jeans are like a blast from the past, they are back with a bang! If you want to get one of these, the easiest thing to do is walk into a store and buy them, or then just keep reading and make yourself one. Read more and then make your choice.
My Style
These are a few styles that are available. Choose what you think would fit you best.
Ripped Skinny Jeans
The most popular style are the skinny ripped jeans. The slim fit accentuates your figure. But if you are not comfortable with this style, you can always go for a different one.
Ripped Boyfriend Jeans
These jeans have a wider, baggy look, and with the correct distressed look, they appear like you just grabbed them from your boyfriends wardrobe. Boyfriend jeans teamed with the correct top will give you a casual but chic look. So, if you think you can pull it off just the way Kate Beckinsale does, go ahead and get yourself one. Sometimes these are not the jeans for curvy women. So try one on before you get them.
Ripped Slim Boot-Cut Jeans
Not all can carry this off. But if you are 'Miss Long Legs', then you should definitely give this a shot. Slim boot-cut ripped jeans look best with heels and a collared, well fitted shirt with a waist-coat. Nothing can go wrong if you have the legs for these.
All these styles are available with leading brands, so they can work out to be a little heavy on the pocket. The best way to get them cheap is to make them. You don't need to be a designer to do this, but just need to know a few simple steps to rock the ripped look!
Do it Yourself
All you need to rip your jeans at home are, a pair of scissors, sandpaper and of course a pair of jeans. Before you start tearing the jeans apart, be sure you have the right pair. Try this out on your , not-so-favorite jeans! Once you know how to fray jeans, you would be sure of your level of expertise in ripping!
- Wear your jeans and make sure these are the ones that you want to rip. The color of your jeans must be simple and not very snazzy.
- Go through a fashion magazine, to know where exactly do you want the frays to be. Also, find out whether you want horizontal rips or something that looks unsymmetrical.
- Mark the places you wish to rip with a fabric marker chalk or a pencil. Wear the jeans again and see if the marked places look alright.
- Cut a tiny hole at the marked sections, grab a sandpaper and starting scrubbing the hole vigorously, to give the distressed look. You can make the hole bigger with a pair of scissors if you wish to.
- Once you finish with the scrubbing, wash the jeans in a washing machine, but be sure you adjust the dryer settings to low, for about 10 minutes.
- Dry them, and your funky pair of ripped jeans are ready to steal the show.
- Remember to keep a close look on the threads coming out of the ripped parts. Very long threads make the pair look shabby than elegant. Trim these threads regularly. The more you take care, the longer they will last.
Once you have the perfect looking pair of ripped jeans, teaming it up with the right top and accessories is crucial. Skinny jeans would look good with an unsymmetrical, off shoulder top. Heels go well with these jeans. Ripped boyfriend jeans look good with flat sandals, and if you are not a fan of flats, go for wedged heels. A loose tee with simple colors give these jeans a casual look. If you have a continuous rip on the entire jeans, you could try wearing fish net leggings inside or even simple bright colored ones. This will definitely make a statement. Now that you are ready and know how to distress jeans, just spice up your look with a lot of confidence. These jeans can be worn anywhere, right from the mall to the club. It's all in the way you carry it off!
Ripped jeans have brought back the grunge look, if you want to be 'in style', these jeans are the way to go.
