A screen shot from the Polo Ralph Lauren site shows the Olympic fashions in store for Team USA.

Think vintage village wear, sophisticated, apres chic, tight white pants, layered flannel and chunky-knit sweaters.

That, in short, is the look that Polo Ralph Lauren unveiled today for its team of Americans slated to compete in the upcoming Olympics. Here’s what Polo has to say about the styles:

“The 2010 U.S. Olympic Team Collection consists of authentic sporting apparel which embodies the spirit of American athleticism and sportsmanship. Celebrating the rich history of the Olympic Winter Games with a nod to the Lake Placid Games of 1932, the clothing will showcase a classic Americana and patriotic palette of red, white and blue.”

Olympic fashion is a funny thing. Remember the Salt Lake Games when those red and blue berets were selling on Ebay for exorbitant amounts? In Torino, athletes brought some of their uniform extras to the Opening Ceremonies to trade shwag with athletes from other countries. Erik Schlopy traded his jacket for an Italian team coat, and Chip (my husband) got me a German Team hat. The amount of stuff the athletes get barely fits in to a huge duffel bag, shirts, pants, shoes, hats, sweatshirts, jackets – the “team uniform” which athletes are encouraged to wear at all times is extensive.

Below are some photos of U.S. Athletes in 2010-wear.

Ted Ligety and his '06 gold medal in the new team uniforms.

Ryan St. Onge, an aerials athlete with ties to Stowe.

Resi Stiegler, an alpine skier from Jackson, Wyoming will the miss the Games because of an injury.

Tim Burke of Lake Placid will compete in men's biathlon.

Tags: off-beat, polo ralph lauren, team usa

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