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Offered Without Comment: Team USA’s Opening Ceremony Cardigan

January 27, 2014 By Joe | Heads up: Buying via our links may result in us getting a commission. Also, we take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

 

 

Team USA Cardigan

Team USA Opening Ceremony Cardigan. Made in the USA – $595

 

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  1. Adam Simon says

    January 27, 2014 at 9:02 AM

    Will be very useful at all the Tacky Winter Olympics parties that no one will ever throw.

  2. WideEyesTWBlog says

    January 27, 2014 at 9:02 AM

    I’ve heard a lot of hate for it, but I honestly like it, haha. They aren’t trying to say (as far as I know) that this should be your everyday wear, and yeah it IS super busy and super AMERICA, but I love the shawl cardigan, the chunky knit…the patriotism is kept to a clean Americana aesthetic rather that too garish (IMO). Again, I wouldn’t wear one to work or anythign (maybe ok the ski slopes?), but I think it’s a cool look for the ceremony.

  3. Johdus says

    January 27, 2014 at 9:03 AM

    The good news is that there’s still a spot on the lower left-hand corner to knit a unicorn on there.

  4. Matthew Kent says

    January 27, 2014 at 9:15 AM

    Hey guys look what my grandma knitted for me. That is just a hot mess of patches and logos… the cardigan part looks nice though.

  5. Dan J. says

    January 27, 2014 at 9:20 AM

    Agreed. The only thing I don’t like about it for it’s designed purpose is the “Polo” on the collar/lapel. Wear it to the office or to the bar on a weekend? Hell no. Wear it for the Olympics opening ceremony? Rock on.

  6. upandatthem says

    January 27, 2014 at 9:21 AM

    Looks like something the little kid wore in The Shining.

  7. kryogenix says

    January 27, 2014 at 9:28 AM

    I can picture Don King wearing that, waving a mini-flag in each hand, while chanting, “USA…USA”.

  8. PSR says

    January 27, 2014 at 9:29 AM

    It’s like Betsy Ross went on a huge bender and then threw up on her Polo cardigan. I think i see Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri chunks on there…

  9. upandatthem says

    January 27, 2014 at 9:30 AM

    This looks like something the little kid wore in The Shining.

  10. Fred the Fiveo says

    January 27, 2014 at 9:39 AM

    RL’s “Tea Party” Collection

  11. Mark Johnson says

    January 27, 2014 at 9:40 AM

    Looks like something your crazy right-wing great aunt would knit you for Christmas.

  12. Matt M says

    January 27, 2014 at 10:16 AM

    “America’s a family oriented country. Our relatives still hand-knit our clothes and we’re showing that off at the Olympics!”

    The outfits look terrible. Hardly does anything to help change foreigners’ view that Americans are sloppy and clueless when it comes to style.

  13. Phil Davis says

    January 27, 2014 at 10:23 AM

    There are parts of this sweater that are well done … and parts that aren’t so much. The problem is they used ALL the parts. I could see striped shoulders, striped cuffs, an applique small flag on the sleeve or chest and large letters on the back, but the hand-knit thing is an awkward concept.

    At least the other pieces in the collection aren’t this … busy.

  14. Steven Bremer says

    January 27, 2014 at 10:26 AM

    If you look at this as a sporting uniform the boldness makes sense. The wearer’s team should be easily known by looking at what they wear. Here Polo succeeds.

    If you are looking at this from a fashion stand then you are doing it wrong.

  15. Domino says

    January 27, 2014 at 10:30 AM

    On the plus side, they’re not alone. Germany’s looks like a rainbow barfed all over some ugly pants, and the Sochi volunteer outfits look like a chopped up pastel quilt.

  16. Guest says

    January 27, 2014 at 10:33 AM

    Could be worse. At least it’s not Dazzle Camo like Norway’s curling team
    http://www.whby.com/assets/whby/images/PhilCast_Blog/July%20Photos/norway.jpg

  17. kryogenix says

    January 27, 2014 at 10:35 AM

    Wow! haha

  18. Dismally Scientific says

    January 27, 2014 at 10:40 AM

    Wear it to the bar on the weekend (post Olympics) and claim to be a member of the curling team?

  19. Winston Heard says

    January 27, 2014 at 10:41 AM

    such flag. such ‘murica.

  20. Winston Heard says

    January 27, 2014 at 10:48 AM

    600 bucks is a lot for a wearable wingman.

  21. RJC says

    January 27, 2014 at 10:51 AM

    To be honest, if I was an athlete I’d be stoked to wear that thing. It’s the kind of thing you can only own for 1 reason – you were there. Compare that to the navy double-breasted and white trousers from 2 years ago – you could own those for a dozen other good reasons, and wearing it again would be no big deal.

    This thing may be ugly but at least it’s special. It’s like bananas foster, or a $200 wine opener, or hell, a Lamborghini – it’s totally unnecessary and it might say to the world you have questionable taste but every time you use it it would be an event, and dammit that’s worth something.

  22. Patrick Patro Lind Lino says

    January 27, 2014 at 11:01 AM

    The Lo Heads (Polo Fanatics) in NYC will eat this up!!!!!!!!!!!

  23. Elocho says

    January 27, 2014 at 11:08 AM

    One more star on that cardigan and it would have been ridiculous don’t you think?

  24. Adam says

    January 27, 2014 at 11:11 AM

    CHEVRONS, YA?!

  25. Kiyoto.K says

    January 27, 2014 at 11:11 AM

    Dem cuffs doe…

  26. RJC says

    January 27, 2014 at 11:28 AM

    Nothing like pants that slide under your shoes when your sport takes place ON ICE

  27. Joe says

    January 27, 2014 at 11:32 AM

    Brilliantly stated.

  28. Carlos Alberto Valdez says

    January 27, 2014 at 12:12 PM

    I kinda love it.

  29. Furious Styles says

    January 27, 2014 at 12:21 PM

    I liked it immediately. If ever there’s a time to be a silly, over the top, wildly unfashionable supporter of your country, Olympics opening ceremonies is it.

  30. James Taylor says

    January 27, 2014 at 12:49 PM

    Hilary Knight would look absolutely fantastic in this sweater. What a babe.

  31. James Taylor says

    January 27, 2014 at 12:50 PM

    It also reminds me of the Nantucket-prep style I am so fond of. Want.

  32. Kory Leach says

    January 27, 2014 at 1:06 PM

    For it’s intended purpose I like it. It would be a fun wear around the lodge and keep warm cardigan. After the games it would best be worn as a uber casual cold weather sweater and not as something meant to up your style.

  33. southy says

    January 27, 2014 at 1:54 PM

    my sentiments exactly. I think it rocks. The only defensible thing about putting POLO on the lapel is that the rest of it is so busy I didn’t even notice at first.

  34. theYeti says

    January 27, 2014 at 2:14 PM

    Yeah I was gonna say…I can’t help but imagine the person wearing this submitting rambling letters in erratic capital letters to the local paper

  35. drocpsu says

    January 27, 2014 at 2:15 PM

    terrible.

  36. Bryant Turnage says

    January 27, 2014 at 2:46 PM

    Andre would totally wear that.

  37. Noah says

    January 27, 2014 at 3:34 PM

    I could care less how outlandish the thing is–these are folks representing our country as Olympians. I can’t say for sure, but I’d be willing to bet that not a single poster on this page has ever been to the Olympics as a competitor. What gives you the right to hate on their opening ceremony garb? Seriously, Joe? Shame on you. Don’t take shots at our country or those who represent it. Especially when they have worked so hard to get there. Who cares what they wear–I’ll be watching how they perform as some of the best athletes in the world.

  38. Hugh says

    January 27, 2014 at 4:04 PM

    Did you wander in here by accident? You do realize what this site is, right? It’s a style/fashion blog, not a sports page. If the proprietors of this site want to critique or analyze a certain piece of clothing, then let them.

    Take your finger-wagging someplace else.

  39. Joe says

    January 27, 2014 at 4:05 PM

    http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lss8m6qw2a1qhqyogo2_r1_500.gif

    (“Shame on” me? I don’t think we’re seeing this the same way Noah.)

  40. Quancho says

    January 27, 2014 at 4:22 PM

    I say they shoulda gone with subdued buckskins, cut on the pattern of Suitsupply’s Napoli line. Fringe on the ticket pocket flap. Add fine-gauge rustic turtlenecks made from the tummy fur of wild Dall’s sheep. And of course cap-toe Dalton boots with special-edition brick-red Vibram soles. In a nod to our hosts, Ushanka hats made from Alaskan brown bear fur. RL quilted driving gloves, of course.

    For the ladies, snug leather onesies made from fine Texas calfskin. Contrasting Lucchese riding boots, please.

  41. Domino says

    January 27, 2014 at 4:34 PM

    Mexico knows how to do it.

    http://www.nbcolympics.com/photos/prince-hubertus-von-hohenlohe-mexico-unveils-sochi-alpine-race-suit

  42. Rob says

    January 27, 2014 at 5:43 PM

    Way too busy. Eight or nine different things going on at once. Take any two or three and it might have been okay. The only thing that would make it worse is if they wear cowboy hats too.

  43. Default says

    January 27, 2014 at 7:07 PM

    I hope the back has a giant eagle

  44. johnqsmith says

    January 27, 2014 at 7:19 PM

    You know, the more I look at this sweater, the less I dislike it. I’d like to see how it looks without all those stars, however.

  45. LaMar says

    January 27, 2014 at 8:19 PM

    saw this and immediately thought: “The Three Amigos!!” Also: racist

  46. pierrot says

    January 28, 2014 at 2:37 AM

    haha jesus

  47. Mike N says

    January 28, 2014 at 6:01 AM

    I always imagined Betsy as a Mojito kind of chick.

  48. Mike N says

    January 28, 2014 at 6:03 AM

    Oh its not worse than the double-breasted look from the summer games. But still…. gross.

  49. Mark Johnson says

    January 28, 2014 at 8:50 AM

    Yeah, but they’re doing it on purpose.

  50. Mark Johnson says

    January 28, 2014 at 8:54 AM

    I like chunky knit shawl collars. I think if he’d limited it to the USA Sochi patch on one breast and the American + Olympic flags on the opposite breast it’s a winner. I could have lived with block red and white USA on the back. That would have been enough busy for me.

  51. Brailleyard says

    January 28, 2014 at 10:30 AM

    Not gonna lie, we got cheated…the Dutch had suitsupply design theirs….
    http://us.suitsupply.com/en_US/news-olympics.html

    I appreciate the ‘it’s only for one night’ concept…but damn if it isn’t a waste of an opportunity to stunt some real style.

  52. goldushapple says

    January 29, 2014 at 1:55 AM

    What the heck ….

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