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.  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.  Azerbaijan had some great pants. I love anything remotely paisley.  Czech Republic also had fun pants. Very 80's influenced. I had a painters cap with a similar print. Remember those?  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.  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. CommentsTue, 16 Feb 2010 6:47:19 pm 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. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 10:47:39 am Sorry but what I'm wondering is why uniforms are always so hideous! I really like the USA ones though :D Thu, 18 Feb 2010 11:06:28 am 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!) :( Thu, 18 Feb 2010 2:07:58 pm 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 ;-) Fri, 19 Feb 2010 1:57:11 pm I was watching the girls snowboard last night and thought Team USA's unis were SUPER cool! Sat, 20 Feb 2010 2:05:23 pm I haven't seen much of the Olympics yet, but I'm going to start watching more--to see some of those fantastic pants! Sat, 20 Feb 2010 6:14:52 pm Love the fashion commentary - I'm a total fan of the Bermudans! Stopping by from SITS Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:02:00 am I love everything about the Olympics, including the fashion aspect! Thanks for showing me some of the amazing outfits I've missed! Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:14:30 am 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. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 3:26:23 pm ahhh i am totally abosessed with the olympics! thanks for sharing this- love the curling pants :) Leave a Reply | AuthorJesslyn Weaver   ArchivesJuly 2010 CategoriesAll Snag a stylish button!
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