Rising to fame in the 80’s, ripped jeans became a staple for pop princess wannabe’s everywhere, and so began fashion’s on and off love affair with distressed denim. Right now, the relationship is stronger than ever. And whether you opt to go all with barely there jeans (see Kim K for inspiration), or keep it understated like Jessica Alba (pictured above), there’s  really only one ultimate way to wear the trend.

Style tip: From a lunchtime coffee with friends to an evening dinner date, pair your distressed denim with a white shirt, killer heels, sunglasses and a stand-out handbag for a weekend look that transitions seamlessly from AM to PM.

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