Fame10 Fashion Evolution: Rachel Bilson
Published on March 14, 2014. Updated April 5, 2017Rachel Bilson grabbed our attention as the adorable and hilarious Summer Roberts on “The O.C.,” but she’s kept our attention over the past decade with her killer sense of style. The “Hart of Dixie” star has always been fashionable, but her red carpet outfits seem to get better with each event. See how Rachel’s style has transformed since 2005:
10. Writers Guild Awards (2005)
The calf-length dress that Rachel Bilson wore to the Writers Awards in 2005 is simple but classic. Even though a black dress is pretty standard and safe, this one is definitely unique, with the sheer sections at the top, the frills and the length. “The O.C.” star is proving that she is a budding fashionista.
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Bilson rocked another little black dress at the 2006 Teen Choice Awards. This Zac Posen dress is definitely riskier than the one she wore to the Writers Guild Awards. The overlapping straps on the décolletage make this dress interesting. The cut is perfect on Bilson and her style is already becoming more sophisticated.
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Rachel Bilson seems to have a thing for little black dresses but, unlike some celebrities, her black dresses always stand out. This bejeweled Chanel dress that she wore to the Chanel and P.S. Party in 2007 is a stunner. She looks sleek but sultry and the jeweled details give the look an extra kick.
s_bukley / Shutterstock.com7. Independent Spirit Awards (2007)
Rachel wore this white Olga Kasputina dress with a vintage necklace to the Independent Spirit Awards in 2007, proving that, once again, she has a keen eye for fashion. The dress is simple and the necklace definitely adds some sophistication to the outfit. Bilson clearly knows how to take a really simple look and turn into a something great on the red carpet.
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The “Jumper” star wore this one-shouldered turquoise Brian Reyes mini-dress and a pair of Khaki Lanvin gladiator hills to the Teen Choice Awards in 2008. The budding actress is starting to take more risks on the carpet and this one is definitely a winner. The color and the style of the dress are both perfect on her.
s_bukley / Shutterstock.com5. MOCA’s Annual Gala “The Artist’s Museum Happening” (2010)
Rachel Bilson is clearly one of the more fashionable women of her generation. She wore this gold textured Chanel dress paired with Camila Skovgaard sandals to the MOCA’s Annual Gala “The Artist’s Museum Happening,” proving that, when it comes to style, she is unbeatable. This look is breathtaking.
Helga Esteb / Shutterstock.com4. 9th Annual Awards Season Diamond Fashion Show (2010)
“The Last Kiss” star loves her Chanel. She wore this Chanel Apron dress from the Spring 2010 collection with peep-toe pumps to the 9th Annual Awards Season Diamond Fashion Show. The dress looks lovely on Bilson and she keeps the look simple with a minimal amount of makeup and softly curled hair.
Jaguar PS / Shutterstock.com3. “Waiting For Forever” LA Premiere (2011)
Rachel Bilson looked stunning in this grey Burberry Prorsum Spring 2011 leather trimmed dress that she wore to the “Waiting For Forever” premiere. Even though the movie didn’t get rave reviews, she did for her impeccable sense of fashion. The dress is simple but sexy and no one could rock it better than Bilson.
Helga Esteb / Shutterstock.com2. CBS, CW and Showtime Summer TCA Party (2012)
The “Hart of Dixie” star looked sophisticated and feminine in a blush-colored sleeveless crepe “Laurensa” blouse from By Malene Birger with black grosgrain contrast trimmed front pockets with matching satin neckline viscose-crepe trousers from Alexander McQueen with a ruffled peplum floating around the upper back of the pant.
Helga Esteb / Shutterstock.com1. “The To Do List” Premiere (2013)
Rachel Bilson looked lovely at “The To Do List” premiere in this strapless Oscar de la Renta Resort 2014 blue dress with taffeta flower sequins and thread-work-embroidered detailing. She has always had a great sense of fashion, but we think is well on her way to becoming a fashion icon.
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