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The Best Outfits at the Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony

  • <p>Bike shorts and fanny packs? To the opening ceremony? Groundbreaking! Ukraine's outfits were both comfortable and practical, with a place to store snacks! </p>
    1/27

    Ukraine

    Bike shorts and fanny packs? To the opening ceremony? Groundbreaking! Ukraine's outfits were both comfortable and practical, with a place to store snacks!

  • <p>While the men's uniforms were pretty basic, the women in Greek's delegation wore super-chic pleated skirts. </p>
    2/27

    Greece

    While the men's uniforms were pretty basic, the women in Greek's delegation wore super-chic pleated skirts.

  • <p>Afghanistan's flag bearers wore intricate, gorgeous outfits to represent their country. </p>
    3/27

    Afghanistan

    Afghanistan's flag bearers wore intricate, gorgeous outfits to represent their country.

  • <p>Not only did they dance their way into the stadium, the delegates from Brazil also wore tropical button-downs! </p>
    4/27

    Brazil

    Not only did they dance their way into the stadium, the delegates from Brazil also wore tropical button-downs!

  • <p>Paraguay's athletes looked like they were all headed to the nearest carnival. </p>
    5/27

    Paraguay

    Paraguay's athletes looked like they were all headed to the nearest carnival.

  • <p>Would you expect Bermuda to show up in anything other than the shorts they're famous for? </p> <p>*Sings the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wq43VPiGmc" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:'Bermuda Shorts' jingle;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">'Bermuda Shorts' jingle</a> from Old Navy's iconic 2005 commercial* </p>
    6/27

    Bermuda

    Would you expect Bermuda to show up in anything other than the shorts they're famous for?

    *Sings the 'Bermuda Shorts' jingle from Old Navy's iconic 2005 commercial*

  • <p>Business on top, party on the bottom! Team USA, <a href="https://people.com/style/caroline-marks-team-usa-ralph-lauren-opening-ceremony-uniforms/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:dressed by Ralph Lauren;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">dressed by Ralph Lauren</a>, wore dark denim pants, striped shirts and blazers to the opening ceremony. </p>
    7/27

    United States of America

    Business on top, party on the bottom! Team USA, dressed by Ralph Lauren, wore dark denim pants, striped shirts and blazers to the opening ceremony.

  • <p>Aruba's delegation brought bright colors to the opening ceremony, donning green and teal ensembles and matching hats. </p>
    8/27

    Aruba

    Aruba's delegation brought bright colors to the opening ceremony, donning green and teal ensembles and matching hats.

  • <p>The Ugandan delegates showed up looking like royalty. </p>
    9/27

    Uganda

    The Ugandan delegates showed up looking like royalty.

  • <p>Great Britain went casual with white trousers and red, white and blue striped sweat jackets.</p>
    10/27

    Great Britain

    Great Britain went casual with white trousers and red, white and blue striped sweat jackets.

  • <p>Sierra Leone paid homage to the flag in blue, green and white patterned sweatsuits. </p>
    11/27

    Sierra Leone

    Sierra Leone paid homage to the flag in blue, green and white patterned sweatsuits.

  • <p>Sao Tome and Principe stood out from the crowd in lime green. </p>
    12/27

    Sao Tome and Principe

    Sao Tome and Principe stood out from the crowd in lime green.

  • <p>Kenya donned striking blue and red plaid ensembles with red capes to the opening ceremony. </p>
    13/27

    Kenya

    Kenya donned striking blue and red plaid ensembles with red capes to the opening ceremony.

  • <p>At first glance, El Salvador's uniforms didn't look like anything to write home about, but look closer and you'll see the patterned bottoms. </p>
    14/27

    El Salvador

    At first glance, El Salvador's uniforms didn't look like anything to write home about, but look closer and you'll see the patterned bottoms.

  • <p>Australia went with a look we'll call 'Girl Scout Chic.' </p>
    15/27

    Australia

    Australia went with a look we'll call 'Girl Scout Chic.'

  • <p>Are the delegates from Netherlands heading to the opening ceremony or to the office? Some delegates wore belted burnt orange (the national color) and cream sleeveless jumpsuits, while others wore pinstripe suits. </p>
    16/27

    Netherlands

    Are the delegates from Netherlands heading to the opening ceremony or to the office? Some delegates wore belted burnt orange (the national color) and cream sleeveless jumpsuits, while others wore pinstripe suits.

  • <p>Ghana wore white outfits with intricate patterns in the color of their national flag. </p>
    17/27

    Ghana

    Ghana wore white outfits with intricate patterns in the color of their national flag.

  • <p>Kazakhstan also stood out in bright blue pants. </p>
    18/27

    Kazakhstan

    Kazakhstan also stood out in bright blue pants.

  • <p>Tonga had to be included in this roundup ... for <a href="https://people.com/sports/shirtless-tongan-olympian-pita-taufatofua-will-compete-tokyo-olympics/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:obvious reasons;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">obvious reasons</a>! </p>
    19/27

    Tonga

    Tonga had to be included in this roundup ... for obvious reasons!

  • <p>It's the same reason we're including Vanuatu, and it might have something to do with their flag bearer. </p>
    20/27

    Vanuatu

    It's the same reason we're including Vanuatu, and it might have something to do with their flag bearer.

  • <p>Canada made a statement with bright red athletic jackets, which shined on TV.</p>
    21/27

    Canada

    Canada made a statement with bright red athletic jackets, which shined on TV.

  • <p>Okay, we would absolutely wear these dresses. Where can we buy one? </p>
    22/27

    Croatia

    Okay, we would absolutely wear these dresses. Where can we buy one?

  • <p>The tiny delegation from Tuvalu showed out for the opening ceremony! </p>
    23/27

    Tuvalu

    The tiny delegation from Tuvalu showed out for the opening ceremony!

  • <p>Italy wore white ensembles — complete with an Italian flag on the belly — and red sneakers. Some athletes wore green, red and white scarves in their hair, too.</p>
    24/27

    Italy

    Italy wore white ensembles — complete with an Italian flag on the belly — and red sneakers. Some athletes wore green, red and white scarves in their hair, too.

  • <p>Angola made the opening ceremony their runway in black dresses with red and yellow detail. </p>
    25/27

    Angola

    Angola made the opening ceremony their runway in black dresses with red and yellow detail.

  • <p>If you look closely, you'll see that the suits worn by the Mexican delegates have a pop of color on the lapel, and that the women are wearing flower crowns. So cute! </p>
    26/27

    Mexico

    If you look closely, you'll see that the suits worn by the Mexican delegates have a pop of color on the lapel, and that the women are wearing flower crowns. So cute!

  • <p>Luxembourg rocked metallic jackets over their uniforms. </p>
    27/27

    Luxembourg

    Luxembourg rocked metallic jackets over their uniforms.

<p>Bike shorts and fanny packs? To the opening ceremony? Groundbreaking! Ukraine's outfits were both comfortable and practical, with a place to store snacks! </p>
<p>While the men's uniforms were pretty basic, the women in Greek's delegation wore super-chic pleated skirts. </p>
<p>Afghanistan's flag bearers wore intricate, gorgeous outfits to represent their country. </p>
<p>Not only did they dance their way into the stadium, the delegates from Brazil also wore tropical button-downs! </p>
<p>Paraguay's athletes looked like they were all headed to the nearest carnival. </p>
<p>Would you expect Bermuda to show up in anything other than the shorts they're famous for? </p> <p>*Sings the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wq43VPiGmc" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:'Bermuda Shorts' jingle;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">'Bermuda Shorts' jingle</a> from Old Navy's iconic 2005 commercial* </p>
<p>Business on top, party on the bottom! Team USA, <a href="https://people.com/style/caroline-marks-team-usa-ralph-lauren-opening-ceremony-uniforms/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:dressed by Ralph Lauren;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">dressed by Ralph Lauren</a>, wore dark denim pants, striped shirts and blazers to the opening ceremony. </p>
<p>Aruba's delegation brought bright colors to the opening ceremony, donning green and teal ensembles and matching hats. </p>
<p>The Ugandan delegates showed up looking like royalty. </p>
<p>Great Britain went casual with white trousers and red, white and blue striped sweat jackets.</p>
<p>Sierra Leone paid homage to the flag in blue, green and white patterned sweatsuits. </p>
<p>Sao Tome and Principe stood out from the crowd in lime green. </p>
<p>Kenya donned striking blue and red plaid ensembles with red capes to the opening ceremony. </p>
<p>At first glance, El Salvador's uniforms didn't look like anything to write home about, but look closer and you'll see the patterned bottoms. </p>
<p>Australia went with a look we'll call 'Girl Scout Chic.' </p>
<p>Are the delegates from Netherlands heading to the opening ceremony or to the office? Some delegates wore belted burnt orange (the national color) and cream sleeveless jumpsuits, while others wore pinstripe suits. </p>
<p>Ghana wore white outfits with intricate patterns in the color of their national flag. </p>
<p>Kazakhstan also stood out in bright blue pants. </p>
<p>Tonga had to be included in this roundup ... for <a href="https://people.com/sports/shirtless-tongan-olympian-pita-taufatofua-will-compete-tokyo-olympics/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:obvious reasons;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">obvious reasons</a>! </p>
<p>It's the same reason we're including Vanuatu, and it might have something to do with their flag bearer. </p>
<p>Canada made a statement with bright red athletic jackets, which shined on TV.</p>
<p>Okay, we would absolutely wear these dresses. Where can we buy one? </p>
<p>The tiny delegation from Tuvalu showed out for the opening ceremony! </p>
<p>Italy wore white ensembles — complete with an Italian flag on the belly — and red sneakers. Some athletes wore green, red and white scarves in their hair, too.</p>
<p>Angola made the opening ceremony their runway in black dresses with red and yellow detail. </p>
<p>If you look closely, you'll see that the suits worn by the Mexican delegates have a pop of color on the lapel, and that the women are wearing flower crowns. So cute! </p>
<p>Luxembourg rocked metallic jackets over their uniforms. </p>
Andrea Wurzburger

See the most stylish, standout outfits from the opening ceremony of this year's Olympics