Rachel Bilson’s special brand of effortless chic is quickly becoming one of my favorite young Hollywood looks. She always looks so pulled together, but not the least be contrived. Ms. Bilson was recently snapped wearing wide leg black denim paired with a tie-neck blouse from Stretsis. What could have come across way too stuffed shirt actually looks quite casual. The trick to toning down this buttoned-up look? The opened tie-neck gives off the same laid back cool vibe as a Wall Street banker loosening his tie at the end of the day, while the brown belt paired with black jeans gives the impression that the wearer just pulled on what was handy. The result is fabulous. Want to steal Rachel Bilson’s California casual style for less? Here’s how:

• Sunglasses – $15.95 by SW, available at sunglasswarehouse.com
• Blouse – $68.00 (was $78—save 13%!) by Pixie Hopkins, available at victoriassecret.com
• Jeans – $30.00 by Heritage 1981, available at forever21.com
• Belt – $28.00 by Fossil, available at macys.com

photo source: instyle.com