Bust out those knees!

BUT this doesn’t mean have them torn until every Tom, Dick and Harry can see your essentials.

Just be a little more cautious and don’t let your ripped jeans boarder around rags or something out of a vagabonds’ wardrobe.

Ripped jeans or call them destroyed denims have become a hot fashion trend which if executed well can be a good base for some of the freshest looks.

This pair of jeans will go with virtually anything – high heeled shoes, strappy sandals, waffles or Converse All Stars.

All it takes is a little tact and creating the perfect balance.

If you’re thinking of going smart casual in your ripped jeans, carefully consider just how ripped the jeans are.

You can’t pull off a clean smart casual look in ripped jeans with ruffled threads and too much skin showing.

Just some slits on the knees will do the trick.

The idea is to show sophistication without necessarily completely letting go of your fashion savvy side.

The denim wash should also be a clean one – black, midnight blue or light blue.

These washes work well if you need to pair the jeans with a blazer and a shirt.

The look will be executive enough with a blazer, shirt and high heels.

The blazer will dress up the jeans and give them a touch of class appropriate for a formal space. 

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You need to own at least one good one.

Black will do to start your collection.

Get the neutral colours first – white, cream, beige and blue until you’re ready to go bright and elaborate.

Mustard, pink, green, red and African print would be excellent additions to make to the collection as time goes by.

You just never know when you’ll need a good blazer to save the day!

If sexy for a night out on the town is what you’re looking for – allow yourself a little liberty by going for a pair that’s ripped beyond just the slits at the knees.

You want to bring sexy back by showing just a little skin under the jeans.

Remember, you don’t want to give away too much – let the next person’s imagination run wild for itself.

This pair of ripped jeans will be good for the club with a flattering blouse or a simple top layered with a biker or denim jacket.

The look will also work during the day with strappy sandals and an asymmetrical blouse.

This will say, “I’m laid back but I’m a fabric slayer”.

A time piece and earrings will be the only accessories you’ll need.

Over accessorising will make you look cheap and seem like you’re trying too hard to impress. Less is more when it comes to jewellery.

If you happen to wake up on the other side of the bed and don’t feel like dressing up like a girly girl – swap your heels and strappy sandals for waffles or Converse All Stars.

These will change the look of your destroyed denims completely.

I’d say choose a crop top to go with it but I won’t.

The crop top trend is one I wish would pass already! I loathe it.

Rather go for a body hugging vest layered with a checkered shirt and turn up your ripped jeans at the hem.

This will make your shoes show more. Besides, it’ll make you seem like you know what you’re doing.

If something more laid back is what you’re looking for, a decent T-shirt will do.

Don’t go baggy – find something that will accentuate your waist and bust line.

The last thing you want is drowning your figure in clothes that don’t fit and throwing your femininity out the window in the process.