Ripped jeans are not a new trend. Rather, it is proof that fashion is cyclical. Pants with holes were the first to be worn by hippies back in the 60s. With deliberately careless clothes, the “flower children” wanted to emphasize their protest against the generally accepted rules. The trend was picked up by rock stars: in the 70s, every self-respecting rocker wore ripped jeans, thereby challenging society. Naturally, at that time, ripped jeans were not on sale: the rebels simply sewed up their trousers to the holes and did not sew them up - that was the whole "fashionable" secret.
That all changed when modern designers began to look for inspiration in the informal styles of yesteryear. So, the catwalks, and then the streets were filled with "perforated" jeans.
Holes in the pants add a touch of playfulness, sexuality, freedom to the image of the fair sex. Men's frayed jeans are associated with rebellion. The trend, which fashion critics predicted transience, has not given up its positions for three seasons, and it seems that it will not give up soon.
Choice of model, fabric and color
Want to replenish your wardrobe with trendy ripped jeans? Go ... no, no, not to the store, but to revise your closet. Surely there are denim pants that you do not wear because the model is outdated or seems too boring. Or maybe you have favorite jeans that are frayed, but you were sorry to throw them away? Finally, pity for old things paid off: give your trousers a new life.
You can rip any pants. But your task is to arrange everything so that no one would suspect "amateur performance". This is only possible if the "correct" basis is chosen. Which jeans are better to rip?
- Model. The flight of designer imagination knows no bounds: the couturier is "ripped" by boyfriend jeans, mom jeans, and skinny jeans. For home experiments, it is better to choose pants that are not too wide and not too tight: in the first case, the torn areas will simply get lost, in the second, the holes will look unaesthetic.
- Textile. For the experiment, fit classic denim pants - moderately dense. If you want to "upgrade" elastic jeggings with holes, then it is better to give up this idea. The result is unlikely to impress: if the base of the pants is made of elastane, you can make holes, but they will not look beautiful.
- Color. It is better to tear jeans classics - blue or blue denim. The contrast of the threads creates a stunning effect: even old trousers will look stylish.
Have you thrown away all your old jeans and there is nothing to carry out fashion experiments on? Take a look at the nearest second-hand and pick up pants there, from which you can make "candy". Do you like used clothes? Then buy the simplest jeans at a regular store and turn them into trendy ones. The savings will turn out to be significant: usually torn models cost twice or even three times more than those without holes.
4 ways to design holes in your pants
Decide on the shape of the holes and their location. Of course, a lot depends on your imagination: do not be afraid to show it. However, you should first look for inspiration, so as not to end up with pants, which you can only walk in at the dacha, where no one can see. Ideas can be found on the Internet. By examining the star bows, you'll understand what the perfect ripped jeans should look like.
You can run into a couple of stores and try on the "perforated" models that are sold there. A boutique raid will also give you an idea of what your jeans should ultimately look like. Remember, beauty lies in simplicity. Ideally - a couple of holes or one large, a couple of frayed areas. Ridiculous - “solid hole” jeans or pants that reveal areas of the body that are usually hidden. In short, do not overdo it.
Stylish holes with white threads
What you need:
- a piece of plywood or thick cardboard;
- utility knife or sharp blade;
- tweezers.
How to do
- Mark with chalk the future "perforated" areas.
- Lay the jeans on a flat surface, place a piece of cardboard or plywood under the cut. This is protection against through holes.
- Using a utility knife, make several horizontal cuts of the same size in the outlined area. They should be parallel to each other. With a knife you need to lead along the threads located across.
- Pull out the blue threads with tweezers. The white crossbars should remain: they will nicely cover the hole.
- Carefully cut off the white threads that are sticking out. You can cut off some of the white threads to make the gap larger.
A pumice stone will help to hide traces of "creativity": rub it around the edges. To make the holes look stylish, bleach the fabric around them. You can use bleach or any commercial bleach to do this. Then wash your jeans as usual.
Sloppy holes in grunge style
What you need:
- plank or plywood;
- stationery knife.
How to do
- Place a piece of plywood inside the leg. Use a utility knife to make several parallel cuts. They should be located close to each other.
- Gently walk the knife between the cuts, peeling off the transverse threads and freeing the longitudinal threads.
- Trim (or simply tear off) some of the longitudinal threads from one end for the most casual effect. The grunge jeans are ready!
Don't try to make the cuts pretty if you want to end up with a grunge-style model. No wonder this style is called a rebellion against glamor: deliberate negligence is very much welcomed. Jeans should look like they've been torn from long wear, and you don't care.
Hole fragments
What you need:
- chalk or pencil;
- scissors;
- tweezers;
- scallop;
- bleach.
How to do
- Spread your jeans on a flat surface. Mark with chalk or pencil the fragment that will be "empty".
- Carefully cut out the marked section.
- Walk along the border of the fragment with tweezers, removing the threads. Fluff the edges with a comb.
- Dip a cotton pad in the bleach and blot the edges of the cut section. Then wash your jeans.
"Voids" should not be placed on the knees, behind and too close to the waist. If you decide to cut a rectangle on the leg, then it is better not to make any more conspicuous holes on it, otherwise the jeans will look vulgar. But scuffs - you can.
Torn knees
What you need:
- chalk or pencil;
- stationery knife;
- grater.
How to do
- Put on jeans. Mark with chalk or pencil a “knee” line that will become the cut.
- Take off your jeans and carefully cut along the marked line.
- Rub the slots. Wash the jeans, which will make the cuts a little tousled, giving a “just torn” effect.
If black denim trousers are gathering dust in the closet, it's time to get them out and turn them into trendy ones - cut in the “knee” area. This is a squeak of fashion for several seasons in a row. Not only women's trousers are "upgraded" with neat holes on the knee: the guys also liked this trend.
How to create a scuffed effect
Ripped jeans are an option for daring fashionistas and fashionistas. Even a relaxed look with perforated pants carries a bold message. If you are not ready to "rebel", but also do not want to lag behind fashion, try a less flashy (but no less stylish) version of the "upgrade" - wipe your jeans. The scuffs are not as conspicuous as the holes, but this can be done from old or just boring trendy trousers. All you need is sandpaper or pumice, and a backing pad so you don't wipe your pants through. Proceed in four steps.
- Get it wet. You need to wet the areas in which scuffs will be located. This will enhance the effect.
- Install the backing. Place a piece of plywood, a board, or heavy cardboard between the two parts of the leg.
- Rub with pumice stone or sandpaper... Until you get the desired result.
- Wash your pants. And wear them for a couple of days in a row - the effect will increase.
If the denim is too tight, then a pumice stone will help to "age" the jeans. Take the most common one. "Sandpaper" will have to work longer, but the result is indistinguishable from factory scuffs. It is better to use fine-grained sandpaper and not overdo it if holes in your pants are not part of your plans.
3 more trending ideas
Although ripped and frayed jeans have been at their peak for several seasons, trends are changing. Want to keep up with the fashion world? Complete your ripped pants with trendy touches.
- Create a fringe. A disheveled bottom to complement the holes in jeans is a new trend that resonated with fashionistas. It is not difficult to copy a trend at home: you need to rip off the fold of the trousers with a blade and draw out the transverse threads with a needle. This is how you can transform old denim shorts: nothing fancy, but it looks fresh.
- Decorate the holes with lace. Have you dreamed of ripped jeans for a long time, but still can't dare to bare your knees? Feel free to rip your old trousers! Large holes can be bridged with lace - stylish and sexy. You can alternate between "naked" holes and "lace", make scuffs and fringes. The main thing is not to overdo it: everything will immediately look inappropriate.
- Wear mesh tights under your ripped jeans. This trend clearly shows how changeable everything is in the world of fashion. Until recently, a "fishing net" on the legs was considered vulgar and a sign of bad taste, but as soon as models put on mesh tights under ripped jeans, everyone around them lost their heads from such a decision. Do you want to be known as a real fashionista? Punch big holes in your jeans, put on mesh, and voila! The only condition: do not make many holes, otherwise it will be difficult to get rid of the notes of vulgarity in the image. Make one or two big rips, pull the tights over the belt so that they protrude from under the jeans - a stylish bow is ready!
Converting pants is really easy. It is much more difficult to correctly combine torn pants with clothes and shoes. It is believed that perforated models can be worn with anything (with boats and a jacket, with plain T-shirts and loafers, with a vest and white sneakers), but on some they look stylish, on others - ridiculous. Show your imagination, be inspired by the bows of the stars, pay attention to street fashionistas - and you will be able to harmoniously fit ripped jeans into your wardrobe.
The most advanced women of fashion noticed the torn ones last year, although it is worth noting that such a phenomenon then had a small scale. Now you can find styles in which almost half of all the material is torn - but this only attracts the attention of fashionistas from all over the world, and in the summer it even becomes a topical trend.
Fashionable ripped jeans 2019 are unusual options for cutting and arrangement of decorative elements in combination with sewn fringe and genuine leather appliqués. How to make a fashionable outfit for everyday life at home with your own hands is described in this material. Also, stylists' advice is given on the rules for choosing, combining and using a similar item of clothing for women of different ages. It is important to understand what to wear them stylishly with and how to properly assemble a single image for a particular occasion.
Look at the photo of fashionable women's jeans 2019, the most relevant and stylish trends of the current season are illustrated:
Women's ripped jeans are stylish and attractive!
The model became so popular that it moved into various jeans styles and simply flooded the counters of boutiques and online stores where you can buy the most unimaginable pants. Today, such a model of clothing is not only stylish, but also very attractive for the look of the opposite sex.
Ripped women's jeans are usually worn in the off-season, when the weather is not cold yet, but not warm anymore, and of course they are especially relevant in summer. The color scheme will hardly surprise you either, since the main line is represented by the classic colors - blue, light blue, black and white.
The choice of a ripped jeans model depends on your figure - some are more stylish, but the owners of slender legs may well boast of them in stylish and sexy skinny. Girls with problem areas often prefer those that perfectly stretch the proportions and make you even more attractive. There are also current high-waisted models that allow you to emphasize the beautiful forms of its owner.
Another feature that designers recommend paying attention to is the shape and size of the breaks. For example, we have come across both asymmetrically and chaotically located drawings. And if you want to combine several trends in one bottle at once, then there should undoubtedly be boyfriends (perhaps even with a high waist) with asymmetrically torn lines (asymmetry is another of the topical trends of the season).
In the photo you can see several of the most popular styles that will allow you to finally determine your affections and choose a model that will be ideal for you and your figure.
How to make ripped jeans at home with your own hands?
Undoubtedly, ripped jeans are a very popular and demanded item this year, and therefore the prices of some models can bite a lot. But in this case, there is always a way out - you can make a similar style with your own hands at home, spending a minimum of money and making a little effort. As a result, you will get a unique thing made with your own hands - such things always stand out from the crowd and attract attention. This is another reason why girls all over the world have started to practice this way of creating ripped jeans.
Let's see how you can make ripped jeans at home with your own hands already on the basis of a ready-made, fitted product. There are several effective ways, some of which we will talk about today. From the available tools, you will need a hard surface, a utility knife, fabric chalk or soap, as well as a sewing needle and tweezers.
The first method is the most common, since it is not the most difficult to reproduce at home. Everything is actually very simple - under the legs, namely in the place where you plan to tear them, you need to put plywood and draw several lines with chalk for fabric at a distance of 2-5 centimeters from each other. To begin with, it is worth stopping at five lines, and if you have enough patience, then you may well continue the process of creation. Then everything is simple and logical: you need to cut out the drawn part of the line and pull the threads along its edges to create a ragged effect. In the photo you can see what the result should be.
Another unusual way is the effect of worn jeans. Here you can just use asymmetric patterns - cut (but do not cut) three or four strips and begin to slowly pull the threads out of them. Here the tweezers, which we talked about a little earlier, will come in handy. Difficulties can arise only with the first thread, the rest usually go like clockwork. As a result, you should be left with only white threads, as shown in the picture below. It looks like your pants are just worn out - but it looks both fashionable and stylish, especially considering the fact that you created such beauty with your own hands. Another plus of this method is that you can improve the model with the help of other materials and textures that are inserted into worn out places. It looks very impressive in 2019.
The most curious and restless in 2019 combine two in one at once - some are cut off, and the rest is left as worn out. In appearance, they are in no way inferior to the design option that you can easily find in a boutique.
This is a great way to save money, especially if you have very old jeans in your wardrobe that you can't even part with. The best way is to breathe new life into them. In the process of creating, do not forget about intermediate fittings, which will allow you to make timely adjustments and see all the subtleties of the work done. By the way, experienced users recommend not to make holes in the knee area, as this part of the legs can tear even more over time and ruin the whole picture.
Before choosing one or another method, you should think about the choice of model and denim density. So, on flared jeans, the cut lines will simply not be visible, while on skinny jeans, on the contrary, they will be very stretched. And what to do in this case, you ask? Medium and tight fit is a great choice in any season. And one more thing, about which not everyone remembers - the skin of the legs must be carefully monitored and epilated, so that later you would not be ashamed of the shown parts of the body.
What to wear with ripped jeans? Let's look at the photo
And so, we've created the perfect pair of ripped jeans. And so, we were faced with another equally important question: what is it worth in 2019, and what is not worth wearing them. Before you figure out what to wear with ripped jeans, it is important to decide on the general style of the outfit and its purpose. Let's take a look at the photo, where and with what you can wear trendy ripped jeans in everyday life:
Designers consider ripped jeans an integral part of the grunge style, therefore, firstly, their style should be a little baggy, and worn scattered - as if they themselves were from the 90s. The most worthy combination for them is a snow-white elongated sleeveless blouse with sandals. A small clutch bag with a metal handle and matching glasses will be a great addition for a stylish everyday look.
By the way, the top can be any, as well as the style of jeans. For example, skinny suits are more suitable for white and black shirts, and boyfriends and straight models look quite harmoniously with a sweater or T-shirt with a bright pattern.
Such worn trousers in 2019 will help diversify the everyday classic outfit with a blouse and a wine-colored jacket. As a bright accessory, we have stocked pumps with a leopard print in black and white.
If you prefer hipster style, then you will love black pipe jeans paired with a knitted tunic, chunky sweater and oversized coat. The look will be complemented by a cute black hat, chesters and a bag of an unusual shape - it is desirable that all this be the same color scheme.
While we're on the subject of styles, it's worth trying a bit of rock and roll as well. To do this, metal pendants are added to worn-out jeans instead of fabric. It remains only to add a couple more things in a similar style - let it be a black sweater with a bright pattern and a leather sleeveless jacket. Accessories include a rosehip bracelet, long jewelry and metallic-colored shoes.
And if you combine ripped boyfriends with a romantic mint top with a floral print and ballet flats in the same color, you get a romantic look for every day.
Flesh-colored shoes are a must-have for any fashionista! First, they are versatile in their combinations. Secondly, they visually slim and lengthen the legs. And if you rely on boats, you will create an elegant and expensive look.
When a trend, forgotten by everyone for a while, returns, its new success always overshadows the previous one. The excitement around ripped jeans last flared up in the late nineties - early zero. He slept quickly, and some did not have time to dare to purchase a strange novelty. A couple of years ago, designers recalled this stylish move, and since then, almost every new collection has a place for artificially aged and ripped jeans.
The stores offer a large selection of trendy pants. But turning ordinary denim pants into trendy ones is much more interesting on your own. Moreover, it is very simple! We will tell you how you can cut your jeans beautifully.
What jeans are best for cuts?
In this matter, two factors are important - the style and material of the jeans. The first one is pretty easy to define.
Choose a model that will fit you perfectly and emphasize all the dignity of your figure. In this case, the pants should not be too loose.
It is also not permissible that they be tight and literally burst at the seams.
With the choice of fabric, the situation is more serious. Not every cut jeans look and wear equally well. There are fabrics that absolutely must not be "shredded". For example, those that are made on the basis of fleece.
This option will not look aesthetically pleasing, besides, during the first wash, the fabric in the area of the cuts will creep in all directions.
You should opt for medium-weight fabrics. It can be raw denim or gin denim.
If your goal is to give a second life to old frayed jeans, here, of course, you will not have to choose. Experiment with what you have.
Try making small cuts and see how they look when worn, how they change after washing. And if all goes well, you're in luck: instead of a discarded pair of old trousers, you get an updated and trendy piece.
Where are the holes made?
The most popular place for cuts and holes on jeans is in the knee area. Scuffs from knee to mid-thigh also look good. There are also interesting options for the entire length of the leg.
But neat cuts look the most advantageous in this case. As a rule, they "perforate" the front of the leg.
Fans of extreme style will like the cut-out option. It can be done on one of the legs.
The location is chosen individually, depending on your desire. As well as the shape, which can be standard (rectangular, square), or unusual (heart, flower, star).
To mark the places of future holes and cuts on jeans, they must be placed on a hanger. When the pants are in limbo, they should be marked with chalk or remnant (on white jeans, you can use a soft pencil). Mark the lines of future cuts neatly, with thin strokes.
If you plan to make several cuts, calculate the distance between them so that they are 2-3 centimeters apart. When the marks are done, evaluate the picture from the side.
To finally make sure that the outlined fashionable touches will be in place, jeans with these sketches need to be tried on. You can try to outline different options and compare them. After several fittings, you can confidently choose the optimal number and location of holes on your jeans.
How to make incisions correctly?
There are some simple, but very important nuances that will help you get the right cuts on your jeans:
- Equip yourself with a utility knife to make perfect cuts. It, unlike scissors or a kitchen knife, guarantees accuracy and ease of the process.
- Before making cuts and holes, place a metal or wooden strip (for example, a wide ruler) under the "operated" side of the leg. This will protect the back of the leg from unwanted damage.
- Cut horizontally only. This is important because any denim fabric is loose in its weave structure. If you cut at an angle, you risk losing control of the decorative element being produced. It may turn out to be completely different from what you want.
How to rip jeans on your knees?
You will also need the following tools to create stylish knee holes:
- brush for clothes with a hard bristle;
- a nail file (metal), you can use a small file;
- a thin sheet of sandpaper;
- pumice stone or fine kitchen grater.
All this inventory will help you to achieve an antiquated effect easily. The holes made with it will look stylish and original. When all the tools are ready, you can get down to business!
- Place the batten under the spot on the jeans where you intend to make the cut.
- Smoothly, but at the same time pressing hard, cut the intended place.
- From the resulting cut, pull out several threads of the longitudinal direction, cut on both sides.
- This is followed by the design of the resulting cuts. Straighten your jeans. Thoroughly brush the fabric around the edges of the sections to ruffle the vertical threads.
- The next manipulation is processing the edges with a nail file. In this case, you need to straighten all the ends of the threads outward. After this stage, the cuts, as a rule, still have a very neat appearance. This is fine.
- Final touches - Use a few firm strokes of the pumice stone, sandpaper or fine float around the edges of the cuts. The resulting fringe will become thinner and more delicate.
- Try on jeans and evaluate the result of the work done from the side. If you want to add more cuts, do so. If everything suits you, then it's time to throw the jeans in the mirror will completely satisfy you, send the jeans to the washing machine. There the slots will take on their finished look.
The ripped jeans trend is nothing out of the ordinary, but echoes of the country style, where scuffs, protruding threads and large holes are common. Simple jeans are easy to turn into stylish ones at home. Instead of buying designer masterpieces at exorbitant prices, it is enough to use scissors and tweezers correctly.
Training
To make ripped jeans, you need to stock up on these tools:
- fabric scissors, knife or blade;
- sandpaper, grater, pumice - to create abrasions;
- tweezers for pulling threads;
- chalk or a bar of soap for marking.
Experiments with scuffs and holes are not suitable for all models. Tight and stretchy trousers are unlikely to break beautifully. Holes and threads will add style to straight and wide jeans.
Where to begin
To rip your jeans properly, mark them first. It is better to draw places of the future decor with chalk. It can be easily wiped off after work and will be noticeable during it. Put on your pants before marking: this makes it easier to choose the final processing location. Another option for marking is to put thick cardboard or something hard and flat under the leg.
The size of the hole can be anything, and the most common places are the hips and knees. In the latter case, the incision markings are placed just above the joint.
Advice! If the jeans are old, it is better to keep the cuts small and avoid places where there are bends. New jeans can be torn in all directions - their material is still quite strong.
How to rip jeans
How to make ripped jeans the right way:
- It is recommended to make cuts a little less marking, so as not to accidentally damage the product.
- It is convenient to cut jeans according to the markings, folding them in half in the supposed center of the cut.
- To create holes and protruding threads, two parallel cuts are made with an interval of 5 mm. Using tweezers, the transverse threads are pulled. Only the longitudinal ones remain. If you make several cuts, the hole will be larger. The length of the cuts does not have to be the same - different ones will make the decor more interesting.
- The threads look very impressive, but you don't need to leave them all. Some holes on jeans look good without the threads. You just need to process the edge.
- To create abrasion, the fabric is processed with sandpaper, a grater or pumice stone. You can even try a nail file. The fringe is made along the edges of the incisions, while trying not to damage the transverse or lobar threads.
- A fluffy edge is also obtained with tweezers: you need to pull several threads with them.
- To make the legs seem long, the incisions are placed vertically, chaotically and rarely.
Advice! Washing in hot water with aggressive powder will help to give jeans a worn look. And the "burnt-out effect" is achieved with a bleach solution. The liquid is applied with a piece of cotton wool or cloth. After processing, the product is immediately washed, since the substance is able to go through the fabric through and through.
A little courage, neatness and imagination - and your ordinary jeans become a stylish exclusive item.
Pick up a pair of jeans. It doesn't have to be new jeans. You can buy inexpensive jeans from a thrift store.
- The result will be better if you have already worn these jeans. However, this shouldn't deter you from buying new jeans.
- Light-colored jeans look better when ripped because they look naturally worn. Dark jeans won't look right realistically.
Prepare the necessary tools. Usually, it's a pair of jeans and something sharp. Depending on your idea, you, in all likelihood, may need the following materials to work:
- If you want to make big holes then take scissors, razor or knife. A tool or clerical knife is perfect.
- If you want a shabby look then use sandpaper, cheese grater, steel wool, or pumice stone.
Mark the location of the cut. Place your jeans on a smooth surface and use a pencil to mark the cuts. Use a measuring tape to determine the exact length of your incision. Imagine what the cut will look like and how wide it should be.
- Usually, most people prefer incisions near the knees. However, you can rip them anywhere else.
- Make an incision just above the knee so that the hole doesn't get bigger every time you move or bend your leg at the knee.
- Do not cut too high or your underwear will be exposed.
Place your jeans on a smooth surface. Insert a small piece of wood into the leg to avoid damaging the fabric at the back.
- Alternatively, you can use a cutting board, an old book, or a stack of magazines. In short, everything that you do not mind damaging. You are not going to damage the kitchen table with a sharp knife.
Before making an incision in the fabric, take sandpaper or steel wool and rub the fabric with it until it is much thinner. This process will help loosen the fibers.
- You can use a variety of tools: sandpaper, steel wool, and even a pumice stone. It will take a little time depending on the thickness of the fabric on your jeans.
- If you want to rip your jeans straight away and don't want to create a worn look, then go for it.
Loosen the fibers more to form holes. If you want to get torn fibers instead of holes, use scissors or a knife to gently stretch the part of the fabric that you rubbed with the pumice stone. This way, this area will be heavily frayed, and your skin will be slightly visible through it. Pull on the white fibers of this frayed part to make the wear more believable.
Add holes with a knife or scissors. Take a pair of scissors and make several cuts in the worn part. The cuts should not be large, or you will ruin your jeans. The length of the incisions should not exceed one and a half centimeters.
- Make cuts across, not along. This will make it look more natural.
