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Olympic Opening Ceremonies Fashion Rewind

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Aug 02, 2016 12:00 AM
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All-White Everything

Great Britain entered their home Olympic stadium cheerfully, clad in all white.


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Pastel Perfection

Team Cuba at the London Olympics was a sea of pastel yellow. How on trend!


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All Suited Up

In true Jamaica fashion, the team donned their native colors in the form of perfectly tailored suits.


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Colorful Celebration

The bright shades of Team Cameroon really lit up the stadium. Their tip to you? Never be afraid to wear too much color.


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Casual Fridays

Team Serbia at the London Olympics nailed casual office attire.


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Dark Neutrals

Team France rocked dark Lacoste neutrals for their entrance at the 2014 Sochi Olympics.


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Muted Shades

Muted colors looked amazing on Team Germany at the S


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Bundled Up

Bundled in whites and blues, Team Finland stormed the Sochi Olympics wearing the coziest of attire.


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Peacoats and Cardigans

Of course, much has been made about Ralph Lauren's Christmas-sweater-esque design on the shawl-cardigan sweaters sported by Team USA at the 2014 Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Sochi.


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Blazers and Berets

Outfitted by Ralph Lauren, Team USA donned crisp navy blazers and berets for the 2012 London Olympics. 


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Casual Fridays

Inspired by "Casual Fridays," Denmark dressed in laid back outfits created by Danish fashion labels Jack & Jones and Vero Moda for the 2012 London Olympics.


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Snazzy Suits

For the 2012 London Olympics, Spain dressed in bright red blazers, navy slacks and snazzy printed ties with a matching hat. 


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Patriotic Prep

All American, indeed! Ouftitted by Ralph Lauren, Team USA looked crisp and classic in their red, white and blue ensembles at the 2008 games in Beijing.


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We Wear Short Shorts

Sure it's snowing, but that doesn't mean Bermuda needs to compromise their go-to style! At the 2010 games in Vancouver, the team suited up in sport coats and—wouldn't you know it—Bermuda shorts.


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Slick Slashes

The Turkish delegation off set their crisp white suits with bright red sashes at Beijing's opening ceremonies in 2008.


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Well Suited

Fact: Everybody's crazy 'bout a sharp-dressed man. The Netherlands took note in 2008 and outfitted their athletes in dapper gray suits and orange ties for Beijing's opening ceremonies. 


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Très Chic

Team France went for a classic black and white look at the 2006 Olympics in Turin. How stylish are their matching beanies and scarves?


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Pops of Color

At Beijing's games, Team India paired eye-catching scarves with their all-white ensembles. 


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Cool, Calm and Collected

For the 2010 Olympics, Team USA looked cozy and chic in their fuzzy Ralph Lauren woolen caps.


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The Green Team

When in Rome, er, Turin! At the 2006 games, the German delegation gave a sartorial shout out to the host country by wearing red, green and white uniforms.


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Banding Together

At the Vancouver games, athletes from Georgia wore black arm bands to honor their fallen teammate—luger Nodar Kumaritashvili tragically died during a practice run earlier in the day.


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Paisley on Parade

While most teams stick to solids, Team Azerbaijan made a bold statement by wearing playful Paisley pants at the 2010 games in Vancouver.


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Shiny Happy People

When the games are on your home turf, you've got to bring it. Which is exactly what Team Italy did at the 2006 games in Turin.

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