Mischa Barton Makes Her Red Carpet Return In Printed Maxi Dress

Mischa Barton Makes Her Red Carpet Return In Printed Maxi Dress

Ever wondered what former star of The OCMischa Barton is up to these days?

Since her dramatic exit from the television series, Barton has launched a clothing line, got arrested and been sectioned (really) but in more recent months, things have quietened down for the actress.

She's been seen filming a new movie Hope Lost (The Hollywood Reporter says Barton is playing a young Romanian girl) and when she's not on set, Barton has been busy party-hopping all over Los Angeles.

This weekend however, Barton surprised us with a rare red carpet appearance in Atlantic City as the unlikely host of The Pool After Dark party at Harrah's Resort.

Was she kitted out in her summer swimwear ready for a dip in the pool? Er, no.

Barton attended the event in a plunging navy maxi dress paired with sparkly silver pumps and a matching belt.

She completed her look with glossy blue nails, a tousled down do and smoky turquoise eye makeup - a perfectly sensible choice for a night out, but a pool party? We'd never have guessed that was the theme of Barton's bash from this look.

A swimsuit isn't exactly an appropriate outfit choice for the red carpet, but a tropical print, a pair of sandals, or at least some statement sunglasses might have done the trick.

If only Tara Reid had been available...

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