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nanasam Wed 17-Aug-16 12:14:40

Has anyone noticed the dresses of the ladies holding the medals and gifts at the medal ceremony look just like those in Sound of Music, where Maria made play clothes out of the old curtains?

hildajenniJ Wed 17-Aug-16 15:28:12

nauseam. gringrin

hildajenniJ Wed 17-Aug-16 15:29:21

Oh dear, silly auto correct! Sorry nanasam

NotTooOld Wed 17-Aug-16 21:28:49

Well spotted, nanasam! You are right.

NotTooOld Wed 17-Aug-16 21:30:22

I thought at first your post was referring to the clothes the athletes wear, which I think are great and very stylish compared to some of the other countries. Well done, Stella MacCartney!

nanasam Thu 18-Aug-16 13:07:56

I agree, NotTooOld great competitor outfits, except one. I know it's toilet humour, but I can't bear seeing the cyclists' bits when they are lined up at the start. I know they need protection in their nether regions but I think the camel toes could be a little less obvious! blush

BBbevan Thu 18-Aug-16 13:41:11

I'll have to have a look. Missed that grin

LullyDully Thu 18-Aug-16 16:41:05

Those yellow dresses.look handmade , made on an old Singer sewing machine. Definitely some curtains have been recycled nanasam

watermeadow Thu 18-Aug-16 18:35:44

I've only seen pictures in the paper but thought the gymnasts' garments were obscene. Why do the girls have leg-holes up to their waists yet their arms covered? They really might as well be naked.

JessM Thu 18-Aug-16 19:38:12

Great frocks, cleverly designed with a spiral reinforcement to make them stand out. Gorgeous I think without being at all inappropriate and they seem to suit all the different shapes, which is quite an achievement.

JessM Thu 18-Aug-16 22:08:41

Just admiring the Kazakstan free-style wrestling uniform. Nice snow leopard. Came across this gem on YouTube - don't they look excited?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7MnG_OpflM
nanasam the crotches of the women cyclist uniforms are the same. The copeice look. Crotches are a big problem area for cyclists. Tricky designing something that is highly technical thin skin suit with minimal aerodynamic drag and include a padded nappy area... My DH uses Sudocreme when he gets on his bike smile
Yes I agree the UK uniforms are wonderful. A triumph for Stella McCartney and Adidas and a great showcase for the UK fashion industry. Makes everyone else's uniform look boring and the tracksuits on the podium hot and sweaty in the Rio sun.