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
-40%
Isabel Marant
Angele faux leather midi skirt Black
$411.00
$685.00
Mytheresa
-20%
Norma Kamali
Faux leather pencil skirt Black
$212.00
$265.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Max Mara
Ethel midi skirt Black
$207.00
$295.00
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
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.
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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.
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Douuod
Grey/Blue Wool Blend Checked Skirt Multi
$126.00
$187.00
Balardi
-30%
Norma Kamali
Pleated plaid wide-leg pants Green
$238.00
$340.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Norma Kamali
Turtleneck plaid jumpsuit Black
$228.00
$325.00
Mytheresa
Bananhot
Solay gingham semi-sheer maxi skirt Brown
$215.00
Mytheresa
-20%
SIMKHAI
Ainsley gingham bikini top Blue
$240.00
$300.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Velvet
Abigail high-rise straight pants Grey
$249.00
$356.00
Mytheresa
-20%
Possé
Aurelia gingham cotton shorts Blue
$228.00
$285.00
Mytheresa
-50%
Marysia Swim
Mott checked reversible bikini bottoms Red
$101.00
$202.00
Mytheresa
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
-60%
Rotate
High-rise vinyl slim pants Black
$114.00
$285.00
Mytheresa
Nike
Trousers Purple
$215.00
Balardi
Original text and content: Kayla Kuefler
