Whether you’re headed to a rock concert or doing chores around the house, distressed denim gives off an effortless vibe. Plus, it’s a tad ridiculous to spend more than $100 on jeans that are all torn up, if you ask me.

Left: AE Hipster Flare Jean, $39.50



One shopper says these are a “great pair of jeans for running around town on the weekend.” “So easy to wear with just a T-shirt and sandals,” she adds. Another woman says they work when you want to look dressed up, too. “Even though they’re ripped up, I still dress them up with heels and a tight shirt,” she says. Plus, there’s no need to break them in, according to one shopper who says, “These jeans are like your favorites you’ve been wearing for years.”

Right: Tripp NYC — The Fishnet Underlay Jean in Black, $65



Now here’s a pair of jeans that definitely have an attitude. One woman loves these jeans because “you can dress them up or down,” and thinks they look great with a great pair of heels. Another shopper was worried about the look of the fishnet underlay, but she soon found out “the fishnet is not the least bit trashy — definitely more edgy.”