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.
Ganni
Duchesse Skirt - Black
$235.79
Italist
Cinq à Sept
Veena Vegan Leather Midi Skirt Black
$325.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Courrèges
CourrèGes Vinyl Midi Skirt - Black
$639.87
Italist
Cinq à Sept
Veena Vegan Leather Midi Skirt Black
$325.00
Neiman Marcus
Nothing says pop-punk like combat boots. Ankle, thigh-high, and everything in between, they’ll add a touch of rebelliousness to any look.
Taos
Crave Boot in Tan at Nordstrom, Size 38 Brown
$250.00
Nordstrom
Nero Giardini
Clean Combat Boot in Bordeaux at Nordstrom, Size 37 Red
$295.00
Nordstrom
Nero Giardini
Block Heel Combat Boot in Taupe at Nordstrom, Size 36 Gray
$325.00
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.
Alessandra Rich
Studded Leather Belt - Black
$276.05
Italist
-40%
Lucky Brand
Western Concho & Studded Belt Black
$71.00
$119.00
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%
Marni
plaid-check fitted miniskirt - women - Polyester/Virgin Wool/Cupro/Silk - 40 - Grey Gray
$406.00
$811.00
FARFETCH
Guest In Residence
Fringe Plaid Mini Skirt
$225.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Sanctuary
Micro Balloon Pants Green
$119.00
Anthropologie
-30%
Pilcro
Percie Plaid Mini Dress by Pilcro Purple
$103.60
$148.00
Anthropologie
-30%
Maeve
Godet Plaid Skirty Shorts
$82.60
$118.00
Anthropologie
Pilcro
100% Cotton Mixed Knit Pullover Green
$128.00
Anthropologie
Avec Les Filles
Plaid Waisted Blazer Jacket
$168.00
Anthropologie
En Elly
Plaid Maxi Skirt White
$168.00
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.
Just Cavalli
Braided-Detail Skinny Jeans - Black
$185.50
Italist
Ermanno Scervino
Slim Fit Cotton Jeans - White
$185.50
Italist
Pinko
Slim Viscose Trousers - Black
$245.12
Italist
Original text and content: Kayla Kuefler
