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.
Elie Tahari
Snap Detail Midi Skirt Black
$149.99
Rue La La
A.W.A.K.E.
Faux Leather Multi-Rectangle Midi Skirt Black
$714.00
Bergdorf Goodman
SIMKHAI
Arie Strapless Bustier Midi Dress Black
$185.00
Rue La La
Isabel Marant
Angele faux leather midi skirt Black
$555.00
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.
-23%
FLY London
Ragi Combat Boot in 047 Navy at Nordstrom, Size 8-8.5Us Blue
$235.00
$305.00
Nordstrom
-31%
Frye
Veronica Flex Combat Boot in Black - Cubana at Nordstrom, Size 10
$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.
-50%
Belle & Bloom
Cleopatra Pyramid Stud Leather Belt in Tan/black at Nordstrom
$29.98
$59.95
Nordstrom
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.
Pilcro
Plaid Petticoat Maxi Skirt
$198.00
Anthropologie
Alexia Admor
Classic Double-Breasted Wool-Blend Blazer Brown
$99.99
Rue La La
Bombas
Checkered Quarter Socks
$24.00
Anthropologie
Faherty
The Movement Shirt Blue
$54.00
Rue La La
Avec Les Filles
Double-Breasted Knit Plaid Blazer Jacket Beige
$148.00
Anthropologie
Staud
Sea Skirt
$89.99
Rue La La
Ramy Brook
Plaid Hamilton Button-Front Blouse Orange
$227.50
Bergdorf Goodman
Elie Tahari
Wide Leg Pant Gray
$45.00
Rue La La
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.
-82%
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
L'agence
Margot High-Rise Skinny Ankle Jeans
$245.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Original text and content: Kayla Kuefler
