Watching The O.C. was always kind of like watching Sex and the City [1]: there was one character who shared your sense of style [2]. Whether you loved how Marissa layered her necklaces or you were all about Summer's boleros, there was plenty of inspiration for the taking.
With '90s trends [3] resurfacing, we did some searching and uncovered a bunch of memorable looks that we'd wear today. Summer had Mary Janes we swear we just saw on the Prada runway, and you could easily find Kirsten's slinky cocktail dresses at Topshop. Read on for more fashion moments than you can totally handle right now.
Boho Crop Tops With Voluminous Sleeves
A Tube Top With a Satin Bow
Dresses With Lace Overlay and Tassel Straps
And Ones With Cutouts
Tops With Asymmetrical Sleeve Details
A Little Black Bikini Accessorized With Jewels
An Argyle Sweater in the Fall
It's a classic print.
Graphic Tees
But Especially a CBGB Vintage Tee in Black
Dangling Statement Earrings
A Rosy Slip Dress With Pleating
A Tiara
They're back within reason. If you want to feel like a princess, it's totally cool.
Layered Necklaces — Oh, and Any Chanel Dress Ever
We see you, Julie.
Mary Janes
Summer's might as well be Prada.
Paisley Print
A Piece That's Cinched at the Waist
Plaid Pants With Flats
It's very Audrey Hepburn.
Bag Keychains
See: Fendi, Shrimps, Anya Hindmarch . . .
A Subtly Sexy LBD
A Romantic Red Dress
In Any Silhouette You Choose
A Knit With Sporty Stripes
A Hobo Bag
Especially if it's got eye-catching details.
A Fit-and-Flare Printed Halter Dress For Summer Outings
A Slinky Slip Dress
Your College Sweatshirt
Because you'd better rep.
A Military-Inspired Blazer
Cara Delevingne would give approval.
A Voluminous White Cocktail Number
A Victorian-Inspired Top
A Silky, Sophisticated Top in Your Power Color
Tights With Combat Boots
A Scarf in Your Hair
Layered Shirts, Especially When You Mix Textures and Prints
