See Mischa Barton's Chic New Look

last updated 14 August 2019

News that former The O.C. star Mischa Barton would be joining the reboot of The Hills broke yesterday, and the internet collectively freaked out. In perhaps a savvy PR move (or just a handy coincidence), Barton dined at Craig's last night, arguably the most paparazzi-laden restaurant in Los Angeles.

Reportedly, the reason Barton is joining The Hills is to document her comeback, according to Us Weekly. Well, said comeback seems to be off to a good start, at least as far as her wardrobe is concerned. When we typically think of Barton, the popular early-aughts high schooler that she portrayed in The O.C. comes to mind, but she seems to be out to change that perception, as her outfit for her dinner outing last night was more sophisticated and polished. Barton paired a striped tee with a black coat, black trousers, and simple black pumps, topping off the understated look with a mini Saint Laurent bag. If this is any indication of how she'll dress in The Hills, we're looking forward to the reboot even more than we already were, just to see how her style evolves.

See the new Mischa Barton below and shop pieces that we think would complement the new reality star's look.

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On Mischa Barton: Saint Laurent bag

Shop Pieces Inspired by Her New Look

Ganni

Fenn Peacoat

The Row

Champagne Leather Pumps

Isabel Marant

Raynor Wool Tapered Pants

Reformation

Alto Top

Chloé

Tess Small Leather and Suede Shoulder Bag

Topshop

Corduroy Suit

Victoria by Victoria Beckham

Crystal-Embellished Crepe Mini Dress

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Allyson is a senior editor for Who What Wear. She joined the company in 2014 as co-founder Katherine Power's executive assistant and over the years has written hundreds of stories for Who What Wear. Prior to her career in fashion, Allyson worked in the entertainment industry at companies such as Sony Pictures Television. Allyson is now based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and is originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She holds a BFA in theater. Her path to fashion may not have been linear, but based on the number of fashion magazines she collected as a child and young adult, it was meant to be.