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.
Cinq à Sept
Veena Vegan Leather Midi Skirt Black
$325.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Courrèges
CourrèGes Vinyl Midi Skirt - Black
$611.73
Italist
Cinq à Sept
Veena Vegan Leather Midi Skirt Black
$325.00
Neiman Marcus
Elisabetta Franchi
Faux Leather Scale-Texture Skirt - Black
$435.51
Italist
Nothing says pop-punk like combat boots. Ankle, thigh-high, and everything in between, they’ll add a touch of rebelliousness to any look.
-40%
Tory Burch
Double-T Croc Embossed Combat Boot in Perfect Black at Nordstrom, Size 10.5
$256.80
$428.00
Nordstrom
Nero Giardini
Stretch Combat Boot in Black at Nordstrom, Size 37
$375.00
Nordstrom
Nero Giardini
Charm Combat Boot in Black at Nordstrom, Size 39
$310.00
Nordstrom
Camper
Neuman Combat Boot in Black at Nordstrom, Size 40
$199.00
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.
-24%
HTC
Black Los Angeles Smooth Silver Studded Belt Gray
$289.86
$379.72
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.
-40%
Marni
plaid-check fitted miniskirt - women - Polyester/Virgin Wool/Cupro/Silk - 40 - Grey Gray
$487.00
$811.00
FARFETCH
Guest In Residence
Fringe Plaid Mini Skirt
$225.00
Bergdorf Goodman
-50%
Ganni
Check Cotton Smocked Maxi Skirt Blue
$200.00
$400.00
Neiman Marcus
Amish
America Shirt - Brown
$236.07
Italist
-22%
Pilcro
100% Cotton Mixed Knit Pullover Green
$99.95
$128.00
Anthropologie
Costume National
Linen Check Fringed Shawl - Blue
$102.40
Italist
Avec Les Filles
Plaid Waisted Blazer Jacket
$168.00
Anthropologie
Jacquemus
Jacquemus Scarf - Black
$220.64
Italist
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.
Ermanno Scervino
Slim Fit Cotton Jeans - White
$182.18
Italist
Costume National
Slim Fit Rayon-Cotton Jeans - Beige
$107.49
Italist
Diesel
Viscose-Blend Trousers - Gray
$181.76
Italist
Dolce & Gabbana
Cotton Stretch Skinny Denim Jeans - Black
$223.95
Italist
Original text and content: Kayla Kuefler
