How to Dress Like Mischa Barton
Mischa Barton may be best known for her role as Marissa Cooper on "The O.C.," but she is rapidly becoming known for her breezy sense of style. Youthful exuberance radiates from her when she walks down the street and down the red carpet. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- V-neck, knee-length dress
- Fitted peacoat
- Fun bag
- Halter top
- Flattering jeans
Instructions
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Choose a flirty dress with a V-neck. Mischa Barton likes to wear dresses that hit her knee while showing off her cleavage, like the silver Zac Posen dress she wore to a "Cosmopolitan" event recently.
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Buy a fitted peacoat that hits at your waist or your knee. Mischa has been seen wearing both lengths, such as Roberto Cavalli's short white jacket and a long, black Matthew Williamson coat.
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Invest in a bag with a personality. Mischa Barton's taste in bags runs the gamut from a detailed, tan Chloe Paddington bag to an industrial-looking Fendi Compilation bag.
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Wear jeans with lots of different fits. Mischa Barton loves everything from a simple boot-cut jean like the Siouxie by Rock & Republic, or Juicy Couture's Wave cropped jeans in a slightly darker wash. Whatever jeans you choose, don't buy anything with holes or rips. Mischa likes to look put together, not pulled apart.
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Pick out a flattering halter top. Mischa Barton's small frame looks great in a shiny champagne or matte rose top. Paparazzi have spotted Mischa in tops by Tracy Reese and Sass & Bide. If you're not the halter type, try a spaghetti strap tank.
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Put on a bikini like Mischa's when you go to the beach. She tends to wear string bikinis in flattering patterns and colors, like a teal Rusty bikini or a patterned M Missoni bikini. However, she has been seen in more body-covering suits, like a One tsp. Miss Princess Paddler suit. This suit has a fun pattern and a slit on the stomach.
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Tips & Warnings
You don't have to spend your entire bank account to look like Mischa Barton. Visit The Style Notes websiteto see how editors put together a cheaper version of Mischa's look (see Resources below) .
Don't wear Mischa's heels unless you've practiced walking in stilettos. The actress is partial to Stella McCartney and Gucci heels, but shoes that high can lead to injury for the unpracticed heel wearer. Try a 2- or 3-inch heel.
