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.
SIMKHAI
Arie Strapless Bustier Midi Dress Black
$185.00
Rue La La
-30%
Isabel Marant
Kimmy miniskirt Black
$273.00
$390.00
Mytheresa
Elie Tahari
Snap Detail Midi Skirt Black
$149.99
Rue La La
L'agence
Milan Faux Leather Midi Skirt Black
$425.00
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.
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FLY London
Ragi Combat Boot in 047 Navy at Nordstrom, Size 10-10.5Us Blue
$235.00
$305.00
Nordstrom
-31%
Frye
Veronica Flex Combat Boot in Caramel - Avalon at Nordstrom, Size 6.5
$169.98
$248.00
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.
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HTC
Studded Belt - White
$322.15
$352.58
ShopSimon
HTC
Belts, female, Black, Size: 105 CM Studded Belt
$291.55
Miinto
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.
-66%
Walter Baker
Sleeveless Plaid Mini Dress Black
$109.95
$328.00
Anthropologie
-71%
BOSS
Coats White
$230.00
$795.00
Yoox.com
-39%
Mare Mare
Basque-Waist Plaid Mini Skirt
$89.95
$148.00
Anthropologie
Faherty
The Movement Shirt Blue
$54.00
Rue La La
-60%
Bombas
Checkered Quarter Socks
$24.00
Anthropologie
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
NYDJ
Plus Ami Smokey Mountain Skinny Leg Jean
$44.99
Rue La La
Original text and content: Kayla Kuefler
