I can’t say I’ve ever owned a pair of ripped jeans before. Formerly full-length pairs that I’ve mauled into various guises of denim bottoms – pedal pushers, ridiculous bum-skimming shorts – yes, but purposefully knee-torn ones? No. This is mainly due to the fact that shredded knees come with connotations of coolness; a trait I most definitely do not possess. But then I spotted a pair on Whistles. And armed with the Grazia 25% off code? Well that changed everything… 

There is something about that site that puts a spell on me and makes me believe that I need a pair of flamingo emblazoned silk trousers in my life. Don’t ask. However it was the Distressed Maysa Skinny Jean that I succumbed to, voucher in hand and with a sliver of doubt in my mind that I’d ever be able to actually pull them off. But you know what? I think I can. Firstly they make a nice alternative to my usual uniform of black Topshop Leighs. Secondly they have that whole ‘dress up, dress down’ quality going on that every single piece I pick up from Whistles seems to magically have woven into them. Paired with pointy courts and a strappy top for the evening or clomppy boots and a knit for the day are my favourite ways to incorporate them. They’re comfy, not too high (nor low) in cut and the fact that they’re only flesh showing on the knee means you can be tactical in your shaving routine.

I’m rather enjoying my jeans with a badass edge. They serve as poignant reminder in my wardrobe that perhaps the denim mauling is best left to others. #PedalPusherProblems

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