-Find a pair of denim in your closet you aren’t wearing but still love the fit and style. And plan before you distress. With your jeans on, use a pencil to mark the spots you want to toughen up.

-Use the right tools and have fun. You can’t mess them up. The point is for them to look old. There are no rules but before you start making holes, consider this: A cheese grater gives the roughest texture. Sandpaper yields a slightly less worn look. And use a nail file around the hem and pickets, since those areas are more delicate.

-When finished, protect your work by dabbing fabric seam glue around each hole so they won’t get bigger.
Now you can look like a L.A. pirate too.

Hope