How The Mighty Have Fallen: Mischa Barton

by Ruthie Friedlander | 4:29 pm, April 5th, 2010

Mischa, Mischa, Mischa. What can we say?

Once upon a time, we’d tune into the O.C. obsessively every week and crave your media mentions so that we could drool over your outfits. Chanel and Chloe were regulars of your wardrobe. You looked impeccable, clean, and put together — even when you were sporting your more casual L.A. look. On and off screen, we wanted to be you. And now there’s this.

First, let’s address the midriff. I don’t care if you’re rail thin — it’s not about weight. That much skin is not okay. Besides, it’s only March! How hot could it be outside? There was no conceivable reason that you had to wear a floral button-down tied in a knot, exposing both your black bra and your stomach, ribcage to waist line.

Then there are the pants. They could use a boost of color; I’m not sure if at one point they were a bright, sunny yellow and were simply washed too many times, or whether you bought them knowing they look like a pale banana. And we can’t mention the pants without mentioning the red heels which, besides looking worn, are the wrong color for 100 reasons.

Mischa, what were you thinking?

We miss you — the old you. May we suggest giving your still well-dressed former co-star Rachel Bilson a call?

We’ll be waiting.

xx,
Styleite

Mischa during her better days…

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Mischa knew how to do yellow in September of 2006

Mischa in October, 2008

Mischa in September, 2008

Mischa in May, 2007

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kathy kitt

She used to have someone dressing her. Obviously, that’s not the case anymore.
garboesque

Well, let’s face it ladies. Even a super-fashionista has to have days when she just wants to be herself, and this is probably one of them. I have no doubt that the Mischa we all know and love will be back soon!
http://www.heelshield.com HeelShields

The outfit was horrific – Someone on the Oprah show said something about “just throw on a pair of red shoes…..” Mischa must have heard it and just threw on some red shoes. And I hate to say it but she looks FAT in that picture – which is really strange.
MKG

It’s cheap and ridiculous to post a picture of her running errands in the middle of the day and compare them to fabulous outfits from Red Carpet event photos! (“It’s not about the weight…” Uh-huh. Otherwise you wouldn’t publish contrasting photos of her when she was 20 pounds lighter!)

I’m so sick of “fashion police” monitoring every little outfit celebrities wear. It’s cheap and boring. (Why can’t Misha throw on a pair of pants and an old blouse to dash to the store?) I thought Styleite might offer interesting fashion coverage but most of it has been inflammatory gossip. I’m removing this site from my bookmarks.
uniqueny

i am a fan of adding a splash of color to an outfit, but those red heels are all wrong.
and her tied up shirt makes her look like a hillbilly.
she might have gained some weight since her fashionista days, but those pants are what make her look bigger. she would look perfectly healthy in a normal outfit.
i miss old mischa too!
freebathwater

I’ve never been a fan. Initially I thought she was too skinny, but now that she’s gained some weight and could be likable and somewhat believable, apparently no stylist will work with her and she looks ridiculous. It’s a lose for her but a win for all of us wanting something more than an anorexic barbie doll that can’t even dress itself.

How The Mighty Have Fallen: Mischa Barton

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