Stylish Men: Fashion Inspired by Seth Cohen from The OC
Right around this time of year, I get in the true Christmukkah spirit and reach the DVD box set of one of my all-time favorite shows — the OC! Set in southern California, the OC told the story of four teens and their families, and the many conflicts that arose in their upper-class community.
Every girl who watched the show had a giant crush on Seth Cohen, played by Adam Brody. The character of Seth is credited for championing the “geek chic” trend that was so popular a few years ago. Seth perfectly personifies the adorably nerdy “beta male” archetype that we see in a lot of today’s film and TV shows. A throwback to Woody Allen, Seth was neurotic and overly obsessed with his many interests, including indie music, sailing, and comic books. Seth’s “geekdom” is reflected in the unique way he dressed, which is why he’s the subject of today’s post!
(For more on stylish men, see our posts on Michael Jackson, Kurt Cobain, Andre 3000, Freddie Mercury, and Mick Jagger)
The TV show might be cancelled, but Seth’s legacy lives on! Want to steal some of his quirky style? Read on!
Outfit Inspiration
The Seth Cohen Starter Pack
Sweater, Cords,Tee, Scarf, Shoes, Socks, Necklace
Get in the holiday spirit by evoking a little bit of Seth Cohen style! Start with a pair of oh-so-slightly-nerdy corduroy pants, and add your favorite v-neck. Add a quirky reindeer sweater, a scarf, and a sailboat necklace, a nod to one of Seth’s favorite hobbies. Finish with some argyle socks and a comfy pair of shoes.
Captain Oats
T-Shirt, Shoes, Earrings, Jeans, Cardigan, Beanie, Glasses
Dig up your favorite graphic t-shirt (or steal one from your boyfriend!) and pair it with some skinny jeans and your trusty Chuck’s for a base, then add a striped cardigan and beanie to stay warm. Finish the look with a pair of thick-framed glasses (if you dare!) and horse earrings, paying homage to Seth’s trusty sidekick Captain Oats!
The Ironist
Sweater, Shirt, Pants, Ring, Earrings, Shoes
Kick up an argyle sweater’s style by pairing it with a pink dress shirt and purple skinny jeans. Add a pair of loafers, and finish the look with some vinyl record earrings and a comic book caption ring, referencing a few of Seth’s favorite things!
Thoughts?
Did you love the OC? Who was your favorite character? What do you think about Seth’s quirky style? What other males (real or fictional) would you like to see CF cover? Leave us a comment and tell us what you think!
Posted on on December 22, 2011 / Filed Under: Inspiration / Tags: Geek Chic, Menswear, The OC, TV
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Essy
Love this post basically because I love Seth! Always get into the oc mood around christmakkuh! It’s been almost 10 years since season one crazy
Charlie
TV’s first hipster? :D Loveeed Seth. One of the major reasons why I watched the show in the first place. I still hope deep down him and Rachel would get back together. Summer and Seth!
Love the outfits.
Jennifer
Seth Cohen was probably my first fictional character crush that wasn’t a cartoon character or in a book. I was set on marrying a Jewish boy when I was 13 so we could celebrate Christmukkah.
Lizzy
I love Seth :D
That second outfit’s perfect, I’ll definitely try to recreate that!
Ashley
I’m so glad I’m not the only one who still grabs the OC this time of year. And really, how can you not love Chrismukkah? I love the second outfit, as well as the names you picked for each outfit.
NB
I’ve never been a fan of a guy in a v-neck. Maybe it’s just me…
Natali
As a canadian, I was super excited to see the reindeer sweater from Aritzia!
Maddie
Super cute!
Jamie
I love the vinyl record earrings! Too bad they’re not clip-on, lol.
Julz
OMG I love this.. I could wear this geeky-fun style everyday ! (And I have a big crush on him) (:
Calli
I love Seth Cohen! Ahh this post is perfect! Every outfit is perfect, as always, Chelsea!
Dilara
This article put a huge smile on my face! I’m a huge OC fan, still to this day. It makes me so happy to see that there are some people who still remember The OC. Thank you for the great post! :) Happy Chrismukkah everybody!
Noémie
The first look is perfect! I like the sailboat necklace. So cute!
Kristina
Yay!! I love The O.C. and Seth is my favorite character :)
dome
christmukah i love seth cohen. great post
the O.C amazing show
Court
This was the greatest post!! The O.C. is still my favorite show. My friends & I have an annual Chrismukkah marathon to kickstart the holidays. Loved the outfits, especially the Seth Cohen Starter Pack. Pure Brilliance
Chloe
cute!
Sarah
You should so one on the boys of One Direction! I think Louis especially has amazing style.
Marcy
I love the OC although I finally started watching it this year on DVD! I can’t believe I missed this show when it was on TV! I would love for you to do a Ryan Atwood cover because he has this simple yet occasionally tough kind of look going on that I adore!
Catie
PLEASE do the boys of One Direction! They all have sch great style.