”Going by the books, Fuchsia Mink faux fur fabric designer Sanchita Ajjampur believes comfort is king, and so is tweaking in one’s personal sense of style .

As far as sartorial rules go, the disheveled appeal continues to reign supreme. The ‘ripped jeans’ look screams casual chic. So, pair it with neutral-hued tops, cold shoulders, off shoulders, summery cotton blouses. Steer clear of extreme ripped denims at work. But more than the body type, I urge youngsters to re-access their personality.

“Personally I like to juxtapose ripped or distressed denim with a classic such as a white shirt or a top made from tactile fabric such as silk or velvet to inject a feminine touch or a pair of embellished sandals for a little glamour.” Despite millions raving about it, sporting the raging trend, according to her, requires putting enough thought into your attire in order to avoid an ‘overwhelming over the top’ vibe. The ones who’ve been keeping up with the trends, can get experimental and dramatic with their ripped denims.. For me this look is all about balancing ripped jeans, scuffed sneakers and a baggy top might look cool on a skater boy or girl in Venice Beach but perhaps it’s not the right look for the office or a night out. If you’re willing to give ripped denims a try, you might as well go all out. Mules, slip-ons and moccasins are great footwear options to go with.

Consider your body shape.. You can team it with a formal jacket to jazz up the look. “Opt for a pair of very shredded jeans, and wear contrast printed leggings underneath. Ideally, ripped denims are cut for the slim and sleek.”. For beginners, I suggest sticking to scraping that’s controlled.Hinting at how it’s about going all out with the trend, designer Manoviraj Khosla opines, “The ‘extremely shredded’ look is very cool. With the ripped denims going steady in the fashion scene, it comes as little surprise to witness celebs and fashionistas sporting the trend with gusto! But how much is too much? When does one stop the shred to prevent a dud? Popular names from the fashion fraternity lay down the rules to slay the trend. Designer Deepika Govind reveals, “I’ve always believed that there needs to be a sense of aesthetic and balance.” Khosla also recommends taking things up a notch by choosing contrasts to match. However, with so many variants and poor emulations going around, some of the results have been appalling. If you are pear shaped with short legs, a loose boyfriend fit might suit you better than spray-on skinnies