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
endless rose
Fringe Mini Skirt Black
$48.00
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.
Karl Lagerfeld
Marlee Combat Boot in Black at Nordstrom, Size 7.5
$209.00
Nordstrom
Miz Mooz
Lukas Lace-Up Bootie in Black at Nordstrom, Size 7.5
$219.95
Nordstrom
Aldo
Goer Cap Toe Combat Boot in Black at Nordstrom, Size 6.5
$130.00
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.
Alexia Admor
Classic Double-Breasted Wool-Blend Blazer Brown
$99.99
Rue La La
-33%
Walter Baker
Sleeveless Plaid Mini Dress Black
$219.95
$328.00
Anthropologie
Avec Les Filles
Relaxed Double Face Walker Coat Gray
$58.00
Rue La La
Bombas
Checkered Quarter Socks
$24.00
Anthropologie
Avec Les Filles
Relaxed Trench Coat Gray
$89.99
Rue La La
-64%
Maeve
Plaid Wool Blend Jacket Blue
$59.95
$168.00
Anthropologie
-27%
Talbots
Plus Size - Cotton Pajama Set - Solstice Plaid - Red - 3X Talbots
$79.99
$109.00
Talbots
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
L'agence
Margot High-Rise Skinny Ankle Jeans
$245.00
Bergdorf Goodman
-40%
AG - Adriano Goldschmied
Farrah Skinny Ankle high-rise jeans Brown
$214.00
$358.00
Mytheresa
Original text and content: Kayla Kuefler
