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
$237.26
Italist
Cinq à Sept
Veena Vegan Leather Midi Skirt Black
$325.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Cinq à Sept
Veena Vegan Leather Midi Skirt Black
$325.00
Neiman Marcus
Nude
Croco-Embossed Faux Leather Skirt - Black
$354.95
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.
Taos
Crave Boot in Tan at Nordstrom, Size 38 Brown
$250.00
Nordstrom
Nero Giardini
Stretch Combat Boot in Black at Nordstrom, Size 38
$375.00
Nordstrom
Guess
Olanna Boot in Black at Nordstrom, Size 6.5
$119.00
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
$278.39
Italist
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Lucky Brand
Western Concho & Studded Belt Black
$60.00
$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.
Guest In Residence
Fringe Plaid Mini Skirt
$225.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Pilcro
100% Cotton Mixed Knit Pullover Green
$128.00
Anthropologie
Sanctuary
Micro Balloon Pants Green
$119.00
Anthropologie
Pilcro
Percie Plaid Mini Dress by Pilcro Purple
$148.00
Anthropologie
Maeve
Godet Plaid Skirty Shorts
$118.00
Anthropologie
Commando
Check Plaid Sheer Tights Black
$48.00
Anthropologie
Pilcro
Square-Neck Midi Dress Purple
$178.00
Anthropologie
Pilcro
Hadley Relaxed Plaid Buttondown Shirt
$98.00
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.
Ermanno Scervino
Cotton Blend Jeans - Black
$202.89
Italist
Costume National
Mid-Waist Skinny Jeans - Black
$180.06
Italist
Pantaloni Torino
Sigaretta Trousers - Black
$243.18
Italist
Original text and content: Kayla Kuefler
