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.
-29%
Courrèges
Mini Multi Sangle Vinyl Skirt Black
$560.00
$792.00
Balardi
L'agence
Gerard Croc-Embossed Faux Leather Mini Skirt Black
$395.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Norma Kamali
Grace faux leather midi skirt Black
$340.00
Mytheresa
-70%
endless rose
Fringe Mini Skirt Black
$33.00
$110.00
Rue La La
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
-40%
Tory Burch
Double-T Croc Embossed Combat Boot in Perfect Black at Nordstrom, Size 10.5
$256.80
$428.00
Nordstrom
Nero Giardini
Clean Combat Boot in Black at Nordstrom, Size 11Us
$285.00
Nordstrom
Ara
Deon Zip Combat Boot in Sesame at Nordstrom, Size 10.5
$234.95
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.
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HTC
Studded Belt - White
$322.15
$352.58
ShopSimon
-50%
Good American
Womens Classic Studded Silver Belt | Chrome, Size Large/XL | Good American by KhloÈ Kardashian
$49.99
$99.00
Good American
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.
-23%
Douuod
Grey/Blue Wool Blend Checked Skirt Multi
$144.00
$187.00
Balardi
-30%
Douuod
Ebony/beige checked wool coat Brown
$221.96
$317.08
TheDoubleF
-36%
-33%
Arket
Maxi dresses Pink
$73.00
$109.00
Yoox.com
-36%
Lauren Ralph Lauren
Plaid Wool Blend Longline Coat in Navy/Grey Windowpane at Nordstrom, Size 10 Gray
$229.99
$360.00
Nordstrom
Ellen Tracy
Plaid Tweed Double-Breasted Coat Jacket Orange
$178.00
Anthropologie
-33%
Avec Les Filles
Plaid Double Breasted Belted Trench Coat in Midnight Plaid at Nordstrom, Size Small Blue
$159.99
$240.00
Nordstrom
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.
-70%
7 For All Mankind
Aubrey Super High-Waist Rinse Skinny Jean Black
$56.99
$188.00
Rue La La
-74%
Trussardi
Pants Brown
$67.00
$255.00
Yoox.com
-63%
7 For All Mankind
Black Ankle Skinny Jean
$79.99
$218.00
Rue La La
Original text and content: Kayla Kuefler
