10 Ways to Wear Ripped Jeans and Heels for (Almost) Every Occasion

Distressed jeans are a weekend staple, but add heels and they can feel surprisingly sophisticated. Celebs including Ciara and Chrissy Teigen are wearing the combination, and you can give the look a spin everywhere from date night to dinner with the in-laws
By Lindy Segal
Updated October 26, 2015 05:27 PM

1 of 10

CIARA

Credit: Picture Perfect/REX

The singer went the super-distressed route at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Sports Awards. Simple gold ankle-strap heels and a leopard Bouchra Jarrar coat keep the look from being too casual for the event.

Advertisement
Advertisement

2 of 10

KOURTNEY KARDASHIAN

Credit: Splash News Online

There's a reason ripped jeans are a Kardashian family staple: They combine a laid-back vibe with maximum skin exposure. Kourtney pairs her OnexOneTeaspoon pair with a simple black tank and sandals for the easiest night-out look ever.

3 of 10

ROSIE HUNTINGTON-WHITELEY

Credit: GVK/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images

Not every pair of ripped jeans has to look like they went through a paper shredder. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley’s minimally torn Paige skinnies look polished with a Dior jacket and pale-gray pumps.

Advertisement
Continued on next slide.
Advertisement

4 of 10

OLIVIA PALERMO

Credit: Neil P. Mockford/GC Images

Leave it to Olivia Palermo to make ripped jeans look – dare we say – professional. Her outfit is proof that a blazer and the right pair of shoes can make pretty much anything office-appropriate.

Advertisement

5 of 10

Rihanna

Credit: X17 Online

Ever the denim-on-denim enthusiast, Rihanna pairs her jeans with an oversized chambray shirt. Metallic Christian Louboutin pumps, a leopard clutch, and a classic red lip make the look party-ready.

6 of 10

ERIN FOSTER

Credit: Stefanie Keenan/Getty

Distressed boyfriend jeans for a swanky dinner? It can be done! Barely Famous star Erin Foster makes the casual style work by adding a white tuxedo blazer and chunky black heels.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Continued on next slide.
Advertisement

7 of 10

KYLIE JENNER

Credit: Jacson/Splash News Online

Kylie’s jeans and a T-shirt feel instantly elevated thanks to her long vest (one of our favorite summer trends) and neutral heels.

Advertisement
Advertisement

8 of 10

CHRISSY TEIGEN

Credit: Papjuice/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images

Chrissy's drapey blouse and black skinny jeans would be perfect for a night out. Peep-toe booties are an easy addition to help transition the look for fall weather.

Advertisement

9 of 10

AUBREY PLAZA

Credit: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty

Proof that a little distressing goes a long way: Without the jeans, Aubrey Plaza's boxy jacket and nude heels could look stiff. The smallest bit of shredding makes her whole outfit feel more relaxed.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Continued on next slide.
Advertisement

10 of 10

BECCA TOBIN

Credit: Michael Simon/Startraks

Even with dressy add-ons like a cape and statement necklace, the Glee star's outfit couldn't seem comfier thanks to her roomy American Eagle jeans.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Replay gallery

Share the Gallery

Up Next

By Lindy Segal