As an avid '90s fan I have been stoked on recent trends, flannel and acid wash to name a couple.  (If only music would catch a clue and bring back some nineties influence.)  And the latest trend has me the most ecstatic - torn skinny jeans.  These are like those 'distressed' American Eagle jeans from a few years ago, minus dragging on the ground and making you look white trash.  Skinnies work great under flowy babydoll tees or oversized shirts, but my fave will always be with a slinky tank or slim-fitting t-shirt.  Classic, but edgy.

Jeans above from Oak (around $200).

Always a fan of grunge (a few months apart from me in age, she was a child in the '90s), Mary-Kate Olsen (left) is a fan of ripped skinnies.  While I don't like this outfit on the whole, I would love those jeans with some pumps and a clingy top.  I like Ashley Olsen's look better simply because it is more fitted.

Another reason I adore this trend is that it really lets you wear the hell out of your skinnies.  I know that my favorite skinny denim (from Forever 21 almost three years ago) looked all the better when I snagged them by accident.  Rips and tears aren't for everyday (skip this trend when heading into the office or to an interview), but it's a laidback style that lets you get added wear out of old clothes.  I think most women have a pair of jeans in a perfect fit, but that look as though they've seen better days.  Whether just slightly shabby chic in a vibrant blue jean or denim that's seen a few cycles in your washing machine, this look will let you ride out those fave pants, at least until summer when you can cut them into perfect-fitting shorts.

Photos from Fashion Zealot, Refinery 29