US Summer Olympics Outfits
Saturday, August 9, 5:13 PM
I don't watch TV, amazingly. I do regret not being able to see the Summer Olympics. I remember watching Athens four years ago, and I regarded the Olympics as the "coolest event" ever aired. I wasn't a big fan of Miss Universe, but the Olympics, I was always up for. I asked my father why Hong Kong separated from China, as I wasn't aware of the China-land controversies back then. Not being able to watch TV has its disadvantages, but I found photos of the competing teams from the Opening Ceremonies. I was intrigued, there was fashion in the works. A familiar brand label was in the midst...Ralph Lauren. Wait? The man who popularised the polo -correction- practically made the polo, toned and trimmed athletes alike donned his outfits. To me, they make the perfect models.
The suits and offwhite pants showed these men and women at their best. Featuring a polished and tailored silhouette, the ensemble is comprised of a crisp white shirt and cuffed pants,and layered over a timeless navy blue blazer. Classic canvas sneakers with red and blue lateral stripes, topped off with a white twill hat. Scarves of red and blue for the women, and ties for the men, very classy. Their outfits went well with the professional environment, US represented fabulousity.
I would say, the designs are much much nicer than I'd expect. I have a loving for formal wear as most know. Though, on the side note, I like the super hero-isque Nike uniforms and I'm hating the formals vests. Vests-Uninspired, a mock medallion band neckline and Olympic stripe across the mid drift. In the end, we're doing way better than Canada.
Worth a look at: Mental Floss Blogpost on Olympic Team Uniforms.
