Mischa Barton, Jessica Simpson Get High... Pants

Mischa Barton knows all about getting high.

Putting aside her penchant for pot, though, the former star of The OC seems to be following a disturbing trend: cute actresses dressing like old ladies.

From the pictures below, it's evident Barton and Jessica Simpson are trying a bit too hard to shed their reputation as nothing but airheaded beauties. You gals could maybe star in quality shows or movies instead of dressing like Dorothy from The Golden Girls. 

Simpson's choice to host an event featuring The Pussycat Dolls isn't exactly what we have in mind. Saying goodbye to that lame singer/boyfriend, John Mayer, might be a good idea, however.

As for Mischa, our career advice would follow a three-pronged approach:

1. Stop vomiting in public
2. Eat
3. Stay away from Nicole Richie

And, seriously, lose those pants.