Pop-punk fashion is back: Here’s how to wear it
Pop-punk fashion is back: should we be surprised? Thanks to nostalgic TikTokers, pop-punk is the latest 90s trend to find its way to social media. An aesthetic made famous by bands like Blink-182, Green Day, Sum 41, and Good Charlotte, pop-punk in 2025 is much more than angsty band tees, ultra skinny jeans, plaid, and platform boots.
Here are the five quintessential pop-punk staples and how to style them.
1. Fishnet tights
Fishnet items—especially dresses—are a huge part of pop-punk fashion, and tights are definitely also part of the trend. Pair them with statement-making, oversized outfits or with white socks and a chic leather ensemble à la Chanel.
Norma Kamali
Pleated faux leather miniskirt Black
$305.00
Mytheresa
Cinq à Sept
Veena Vegan Leather Midi Skirt Black
$325.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Rotate
Studded pencil skirt Black
$390.00
Mytheresa
A.W.A.K.E.
Faux Leather Multi-Rectangle Midi Skirt Black
$714.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Nothing says pop-punk like combat boots. Ankle, thigh-high, and everything in between, they’ll add a touch of rebelliousness to any look.
A.S.98
Emper Combat Boot in Black at Nordstrom, Size 10.5-11Us
$439.95
Nordstrom
-50%
Guess
Neadyn Lace-Up Bootie in Black 1 at Nordstrom, Size 11
$59.00
$119.00
Nordstrom
Karl Lagerfeld
Marlee Combat Boot in Black at Nordstrom, Size 7.5
$209.00
Nordstrom
Bold statement belts were all the rage this past year; studded belts are the pop-punk take on the trend. Take a note from Alexander McQueen’s Autumn/Winter 2019 collection and pair your studded belt with a romantic, frilly dress for a balanced hard/soft look.
-9%
HTC
Studded Belt - White
$322.15
$352.58
ShopSimon
Plaid is the must-have pop-punk staple, and no one is doing plaid in 2024 like Chopova Lowena. The London-based brand puts a contemporary twist on plaid through materials and silhouettes that we just can’t get enough of.
An always-cool pop-punk print: plaid is making its way to our wardrobes this season, either styled with an edge or a touch of prep.
-50%
Avec Les Filles
Plaid Double Breasted Blazer in Brownbeige Plaid at Nordstrom, Size Medium
$68.97
$139.00
Nordstrom
-32%
Avec Les Filles
Double-Breasted Knit Plaid Blazer Jacket Blue
$99.95
$148.00
Anthropologie
-60%
Madewell
Plaid Tie Back Linen Tank Top in Pink Plaid at Nordstrom, Size 4
$34.97
$88.00
Nordstrom
-29%
Maeve
Plaid Wool Blend Jacket Blue
$119.95
$168.00
Anthropologie
-34%
London Fog
Heritage Trench Raincoat with Removable Hood in Plaid at Nordstrom, Size X-Small
$229.99
$350.00
Nordstrom
Johnny Was
Flutter Sleeve Tiered Dress Brown
$139.99
Rue La La
5. Skinny trousers
The skinny jeans trend might not be back just yet, but that doesn’t mean you can’t rock a pair of pop-punk skinny trousers! They look perfectly balanced (big/slim) with an oversized top, or with chunky shoes.
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Veronica Beard
Beverly High-Rise Skinny Flare Faux Leather Jeans Black
$60.00
$328.00
Neiman Marcus
-40%
Moussy Vintage
Calvert Mid-Rise Skinny Jeans White
$210.00
$350.00
Neiman Marcus
-40%
AG - Adriano Goldschmied
Farrah Skinny Ankle high-rise jeans Brown
$214.00
$358.00
Mytheresa
Original text and content: Kayla Kuefler
