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.
-40%
Courrèges
Mini Multi Sangle Vinyl Skirt Black
$478.00
$792.00
Balardi
-21%
Contemporaine
Womens Ultra-lightweight faux-leather short skirt Black
$69.95
$89.00
Simons
-21%
Isabel Marant
Skirts Black
$384.00
$485.00
Balardi
-55%
Contemporaine
Womens Ultra-lightweight faux-leather maxi skirt Black
$49.95
$110.00
Simons
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
Michael Kors
Blake Black Combat Boot
$385.00
Balardi
Proenza Schouler
Black Lug Sole Platform Combat Boots
$1,050.00
SSENSE
Michael Kors
BLAKE BLACK COMBAT BOOT
$313.62
Ferraris Boutique
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
-65%
Isabel Marant
Belts Black
$216.00
$626.00
Yoox
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.
-23%
Douuod
Grey/Blue Wool Blend Checked Skirt Multi
$144.00
$187.00
Balardi
-71%
Part Two
Womens Checkered tweed jacket Green
$69.95
$239.00
Simons
-56%
Marc O'Polo
Womens Coffee-coloured Prince of Wales wool pant Fit: Wide leg, high rise Brown
$129.95
$295.00
Simons
Twik
Womens Checkered felt puffer jacket Brown
$135.00
Simons
-49%
Twik
Womens Checkered short-sleeve blouse Yellow
$29.95
$59.00
Simons
Only
Womens Checkered maxi skirt Blue
$85.00
Simons
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
Nike
Trousers Black
$93.00
Balardi
-31%
Guess
Jeans Black
$91.00
$132.00
Yoox
Original text and content: Kayla Kuefler
