We already know Spain doesn't expect to win gold for its Olympic athletic uniforms this year. But who "won" the fashion event at the opening ceremony for the London Games? In the parade of athletes during last night's ceremony, several outfits screamed for attention. Some shouted national pride, while others just called for a costume change.
So we turn to you, reader, to tell us which teams deserve a medal in the following categories:
The Party Team
Throughout the ceremony, athletes smiled and cried, and took pictures. But some just seemed to be having more fun. Based on their uniforms, which team would you invite to your Olympics party?
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— Members of the German Olympic team parade through the Olympic stadium in London during the opening ceremony on Friday.
Members of the German Olympic team parade through the Olympic stadium in London during the opening ceremony on Friday.
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— Finland
Finland
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— Belarus
Belarus
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— Great Britain
Great Britain
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— Mexico
Mexico
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— Malaysia
Malaysia
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— Sweden
Sweden
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— The Czech Republic
The Czech Republic
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The Airline Crew
Flight attendants aren't necessarily known for being fashion-forward. But there was a certain something about a few of the Olympic uniforms that may make you want to ask for a bag of peanuts. If you owned an airline, which team would you employ as your flight crew?
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— Athletes from the Netherlands walk through the Olympic stadium Friday in London.
Athletes from the Netherlands walk through the Olympic stadium Friday in London.
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— U.S.
U.S.
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— Spain
Spain
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— Belgium
Belgium
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— Japan
Japan
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— Brazil
Brazil
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