For a casual look, try mixing light distressed denim shorts with a medium ... slinky heel. Skinny jeans are probably the easiest to pull off. But it’s all about proportions.

Josh Le turns jeans into a science experiment, wears them 330 times. Jan. 20, 2011 — -- Canadian college student Josh Le has redefined distressed denim by turning his own pair of jeans into a ...

Step 4: Pull ... denim, so if you only want to make the fabric more soft, choose one that’s less coarse. Step 6 (also optional): Fade the dye. FYI: Do this step first for distressed/ripped jeans ...

It's time to say goodbye to the oddly fussy approach to looking laidback, and look toward the future with more timeless denim trends.

Distressed denim, on the other hand, is easier to pull off. Just make sure the distressing ... Big tears also make it easier for the jeans to wear out quickly. For an even subtler distressing ...

We especially loved talking spring denim trends, but we know that some looks may be tougher than others to pull off. That’s why we road-tested pastel, engineer stripe and super-distressed jeans ...

Can you distress jeans with a cheese grater? Similar to sandpaper, a cheese grater can help create a simple distressed effect on the denim. A shaving razor can also provide a similar effect.

Read more about our Product Review Guidelines here. You can pick up these Levi's 501 Light Wash Distressed Denim Jeans ($152) in a size XL at I Am That, which is based out of Portland, Oregon.