Fashion and physical competition have not always been the best of friends. In fact, there was a time when style and sports were practically antithetical.
Anyone who suffered through a grade school badminton game in gym class wearing an itchy polyester scrimmage penny knows what I’m talking about.
Thankfully, those days are long gone. From an NBA (or WNBA!) tunnel walk to an F1 paddock, there’s never been a better time to show off your fashion chops at a sporting event.
But stylish sports gear isn’t just for athletes, and there’s no better example than the upcoming Summer Olympics.
Whether you’re visiting Paris for the games, or cheering your favorites on from closer to home, we’ve got you covered on how to to look your best.
Below, check out stylish Olympics gear to wear right now:
For looking like you walked out of Olympic Village
Keep your eyes peeled for Team USA’s flagbearer to wear this polo during the Closing Ceremony of the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024.
Made with US-grown cotton and assembled in American factories, the whole collection is worth shopping if you (like me) love that wasp-y Polo look and feel.
To convey casual fandom
I love the washed-out color of this Smathers and Branson American flag hat, like something you’d steal out of your dad’s closet who’s had it since he was a teenager.
It’s not specifically Olympics-related, but it’s giving U-S-A!
You know Team SG is all in on a man in soccer shorts this summer. So of course, some Team USA soccer shorts made the cut.
And apparently, The U.S. men’s soccer team will be playing at the Olympics for the first time since 2008, so you’ll not just look good, you’ll look in the know, as well.
For those who liked the old Olympics better
You will never get me to say anything bad about vintage-inspired merch when sweatshirts like this exist.
Sure, it would be great if you’d saved your oversized Olympics gear from when you were, what, twelve years old? But in a pinch, throwback styles like what you can find from Abercrombie & Fitch’s Olympics collection will work just fine when repping your love of the Games.
While the ceremony looks for France were designed by Berluti, Le Coq Sportif is the main outfitter for Team France.
If you want to feel like you’re strolling the Seine while waiting for the track and field competition you snagged tickets to starts, this is the tee for you.
J.Lindeberg is the official clothing sponsor for Team USA Golf this summer in Paris. I’m partial to this cardigan, which looks much less patriotic (complementary) when you pair it with something other than bright blue pants.
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Curious about what else you can sport on the green this summer? You can shop the entire collection here.
If you simply want to show some sartorial love for the good ol’ US of of A while watching your favorite events, this crewneck sweatshirt (from PacSun! Remember them?) has you covered.
It’s got the letters. The flag is there. Olympic rings? Present. And it’s only $50. What else could you need?
Shop stylish Olympics gear
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