Warning: This is not your average basic tee.
Sporting ripped clothing isn’t exactly new or anything, but when Gigi Hadid reminds you how cool it looks mid-April, it’s time to bring out your tattered goods again.
Now, if your overall wardrobe goal is to seem put-together and polished (at all times), this isn’t for you. Distressed tops send the message you’re too cool to care—especially when you’re also donning a steely facial expression like Gigi’s. Baggy boyfriend jeans will complete the look, but if you need to pull back on the rebellious appeal, throw on a mini or midi skirt.
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RtA Jewel Tee, $ 87
Anine Bing Distressed T-Shirt, $ 99
Ragdoll Distressed Vintage Tee, $ 79
Minor changes (like Ashley Tisdale‘s perfectly placed holes) can add major edge to any basic tee. Throw on shorts, some sunglasses and the coolest boots or booties you own, and you’ve got yourself a rockin’ summer-ready outfit.
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IRO Distressed Linen T-Shirt, $ 125
T by Alexander Wang Distressed Jersey Tank, $ 75
IRO Distressed T-Shirt, $ 99
If you’re not ready to commit to a totally thrashed tee, there are other options to help you ease into it. Take Fergie‘s casual sweater, for example. Hers might still be too distressed for you, but with help from the options below, you’ll be able to visualize more subtle options. Treat them as you would any sweater—they’re easy to work into any wardrobe.
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H&M Trashed Sweatshirt, $ 30
RtA Chris Sweater, $ 347
R13 Distressed Cashmere Sweater, $ 595
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