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.
-32%
Courrèges
Mini Multi Sangle Vinyl Skirt Black
$540.00
$792.00
Balardi
endless rose
Fringe Mini Skirt Black
$48.00
Rue La La
Cinq à Sept
Veena Vegan Leather Midi Skirt Black
$325.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Rotate
Studded pencil skirt Black
$390.00
Mytheresa
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
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Tory Burch
Double-T Croc Embossed Combat Boot in Perfect Black at Nordstrom, Size 10.5
$256.80
$428.00
Nordstrom
Miz Mooz
Lukas Lace-Up Bootie in Black at Nordstrom, Size 7.5
$219.95
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
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.
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Douuod
Grey/Blue Wool Blend Checked Skirt Multi
$126.00
$187.00
Balardi
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Maeve
Wool Blend Plaid Long Coat Jacket
$189.95
$258.00
Anthropologie
-21%
Exquise
The Tobie Mini Shirt Dress by Exquise Gray
$179.95
$228.00
Anthropologie
-27%
Talbots
Plus Size - Cotton Pajama Set - Solstice Plaid - Red - 2X Talbots
$79.99
$109.00
Talbots
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London Fog
Heritage Trench Raincoat with Removable Hood in Plaid at Nordstrom, Size X-Small
$229.99
$350.00
Nordstrom
-17%
Talbots
Plus Size - Cotton Flannel Pajama Set - Solstice Plaid - Red - 2X Talbots
$89.99
$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
7 For All Mankind
High-Rise Ankle Skinny Jean Green
$67.99
Rue La La
Original text and content: Kayla Kuefler
