Olympic Fashion

I'm kind of torn how Ralph Lauren dressed the American athletes for the opening ceremonies of the Olympics. Maybe I can't get passed the idea that athletic wear should be comfortable, not dressy. It should be soft and pliable. I don't think athletes - check out Kobe here - should look like they are going to High Tea. It's so pretentious. But that's exactly how Ralph Lauren dressed the Americans. He harkened a bygone era. True, it's nice to see people looking crisp and Americans need a good polishing up. It's just that this look: this pressed navy blue jacket, and white beret and cream pants esemble -  reminds me of a time when all Americans weren't equal. And that's a frightening image to project on the world's stage in 2008. What do you think? By the way pieces will be available at Polo stores and on-line soon.