Olympic Style 02/16/2010
 
After all the fun with the Bra Series last week... I caught a cold.  Wretched little virus.  So while I'm battling it, I'm also enjoying the Olympics.  Since I have trouble being witty with a runny nose, I thought I'd at least highlight some of the Olympic fashion we've been seeing.  I couldn't find a good shot of the Japanese speed skating uniforms. They are very cool!  Make me think of the Body Worlds exhibit.
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Did you know it was actually 72 degrees in the arena?  I think the Bermudan's were the only ones who got that memo.  You may have noticed lots of shed coats once the athletes were seated.
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Azerbaijan had some great pants.  I love anything remotely paisley.
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Czech Republic also had fun pants.  Very 80's influenced.  I had a painters cap with a similar print.  Remember those?
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This is what Ralph Lauren designed for the USA Snowboarding team. The "jeans" are actually Gore Tex.  How cool is that?  Plaid is very popular right now and I love the combo. Snowboarding is at its roots a casual sport with a rebel edge and I think the jeans reflect that perfectly.
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And then there are the Norwegian Curlers and their argyle pants.  Apparently the standard uniform for curling is black pants and solid shirts.  That the Norwegian's just turned that tradition on its ear is the understatement of the year.  Let's face it, curling isn't exactly the hippest sport at the Olympics.  But it just got a whole lot more fun to watch! I'm going to definitely have to check out these pants furiously sweeping their way down the ice.
 


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Krista link
02/16/2010 18:47

They have to have something for us non-sport spectators to watch. Fashion is a lot more fun and no one gets hurt - well, usually.

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Elaine, clothedmuch link
02/18/2010 10:47

Sorry but what I'm wondering is why uniforms are always so hideous! I really like the USA ones though :D

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Leslie Limon link
02/18/2010 11:06

Some of those costumes are pretty funny. It makes me even sadder that I'm missing the Olympics AND the fun fashion! (Mexico isn't airing the Olympics!) :(

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Mademoiselle Poirot link
02/18/2010 14:07

Aww, sorry about your cold, hope you feel better soon :-) Seriously though, does one really lose all fashion sense when doing sports? Hmmm might be my best excuse yet then ;-)

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Kristin link
02/19/2010 13:57

I was watching the girls snowboard last night and thought Team USA's unis were SUPER cool!

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Jill link
02/20/2010 10:19

Hey there! Happy Saturday...stopping by from SITS! :)

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Andrea link
02/20/2010 14:05

I haven't seen much of the Olympics yet, but I'm going to start watching more--to see some of those fantastic pants!

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Acting Balanced link
02/20/2010 18:14

Love the fashion commentary - I'm a total fan of the Bermudans! Stopping by from SITS

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Amy link
02/22/2010 10:02

I love everything about the Olympics, including the fashion aspect! Thanks for showing me some of the amazing outfits I've missed!

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Adrian link
02/22/2010 10:14

Those are hilarious. I am loving the Olympics all around. As I was part of the 2002 Olympics, I have a great Olympics post of my own over at my blog. Feel free to pop over and check it out.

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(always)alanna link
02/22/2010 15:26

ahhh i am totally abosessed with the olympics! thanks for sharing this- love the curling pants :)
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i adore your blog girl- be back soon!

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Cole link
02/22/2010 16:39

Okay, I totally want a pair of those argyle pants!

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