How to Dress Like an Olympian
The 2012 London Summer Olympics, where the world’s best athletes gather are an ideal time to dress like an athlete. Designers gave a collective thumbs up on Olympic style dressing with the sports-inspired looks shown during the spring/summer collections when a profusion of parkas, track pants and rugby style sweaters held sway.
Kenzo Summer 2012
Sterling Silver Band-Style Ring by Maria Canale for Jewelista
Sterling Silver & Blue Topaz Earrings by Elena Kriegner
Anodized Aluminum Circle Necklace by Filip Vanas
One needs to look no further for the perfect items to sport during the Olympics than the fashion runways. Designers such as Kenzo, Tommy Hilfiger, Ruffian, Daks and Isabelle Marant and others turned out great sport style attire. Whether it’s a great anorak, a fencing style jacket or a midriff and track pant, sport style is in the fashion vernacular for summer. Look for looks inspired by swimming, fencing, racing and track in bright colorations that do double duty for day and evening as well as functional tech and sport fibers, like nylon in black, white or color for casual dressing.
Silver & 18K Gold Plated Bottle Locket Necklace by Maureen Lynch
Sterling Silver & 18K Gold Blue Chalcedony Ring by Caroline Ballou
Stainless Steel & Aluminum Drop Earrings by Veto
Ruffian Summer 2012
Brightly colored sandals or sport style track shoes, aviator sunglasses, sleek slicked back hair and brightly colored or sterling silver jewelry – pendants, collars, bangles, small stud like earrings or hoops provide the requisite winning edge.
Y.3 Summer 2012
Anodized Aluminum Wide Bangle by Filip Vanas
Nitrile Rubber & Steel Pendant Necklace by Veto
Anodized Aluminum Wide Black Bangle by Filip Vanas
So whether you travel to London and sit among the royals, with Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, or channel your inner spectator sport self stateside, Olympic style dressing is a winner. Let the games begin!
