What To Wear To An Olympics-Watching Party
The summer Olympics kick off on July 27 with the opening ceremony in London, and continue for two sports-filled weeks. Will you be watching your favorite athletes duke it out at competition viewing parties? We sure hope so. And dressing for such an occasion is a snap, thanks to the slew of Olympic and America-themed gear available this season.
Plan your outfit around one piece that will make a truly patriotic statement. You'll want to find the right balance between sticking with your personal style and showing off your team spirit. Throw on a casual tee and a fitted navy blazer with American flag shorts, or pair a feminine red frock with a classic chambray shirt and flag high tops. Want to be a bit more low-key? Try out a red, white, and blue tote, or don a belt in the colors of the Olympic rings and go for the gold!
Fashion Click blogger Stefanie Kuncman looks patriotic and ready to cheer on Team USA in red and blue separates.
1/12The 2012 Olympic Games opening ceremony is next week, which means patriotic gatherings are just around the corner. Whether you want to go subtle or all-out in your of support Team USA, we've got you covered with our stylish, sporty picks.
2/12Shorts
Make a statement with a pair of bold American flag bottoms. The vintage denim wash perfectly complements the patriotic print.
BDG Denim Flag Shorts, $54. Urbanoutfitters.com.
3/12Blazer
You may not be an Olympian, but you can still look like one of the athletes making their rounds at the opening ceremony in a fitted navy blazer. Plus, this piece will smartly dress up any ensemble.
J.CrewMaritime Blazer, $98. J.crew.com.
4/12Earrings
Be subtly patriotic with a pair of red drop earrings. (And if that isn’t your color, they also come in an equally USA-centric blue!)
Anthropologie Polished Planes Earrings, $32. Anthropologie.com.
5/12Pullover
This cropped Olympic ring piece is cute, cheeky, and not too literal. How can you say no to Elmo?
Forever21Multi-Color Elmo Pullover, $20. Forever21.com.
6/12Sneakers
Show up in these Betsy Ross-approved kicks, and people will be saluting your style all night.
ConverseAll Star Flag, $65. Converse.com.
7/12Shirt
This dark-washed denim button-down is a little bit country in a very good way. Not to mention, it’s a staple every girl should have in her closet.
Gap1969 Classic Western Shirt, $50. Gap.com.
8/12Dress
Get the most out of the red part of red, white, and blue. This frock was specially designed by Opening Ceremony for its Olympic collaboration with Adidas.
Adidas Originals X Opening CeremonyLong-Sleeve Dress, $195. Openingceremony.us.com.
9/12Belt
If you’ve chosen a safe color palette, why not add a dash of festive color? This braided rainbow belt not only comes in the colors of the Olympic rings, it will also amp up your trendiness factor.
MadewellSpectrum Braid Belt, $40. Madewell.com.
10/12Skirt
Blue tie-dye is a fun and summer-appropriate way to dress the part of a Team USA fan.
TopshopBlue Tie Dye Skater Skirt, $40. Topshop.com.
11/12Bag
Let your bag highlight your national loyalty, and stuff it with all of your party essentials—lip gloss, gum, phone, and more.
Free PeopleTreasured Flag Tote, $398. Freepeople.com.
12/12Olympic Pin
Show off your love of the games with this small and simple Olympic pin. Clip it on a tote or jean jacket, and cheer on the competitors!
NBC Universal2012 Olympic Rings Pin, $10. NBCUniversal.com.
