The closest you’ll get to the London games is living vicariously through Matt Lauer. Still, that’s no reason not to sit on the sidelines in style. Click through our top picks for channeling Olympic glory without breaking a sweat.
Bring on the patriotic pomp and circumstance. An eyeful of the lockstitched banner design (the brand dates back to Abraham Lincoln’s inauguration) would make any Americanaphile proud.
Available at bestmadeco.com, $30-$42.
Kick things up a notch with sneaker prints inspired by nations known to bring the game-season heat, from Union Jacks and USA flags to Carnivàle-worthy Brazilian feathers.
Available at converse.com, $75.
Think globally; win locally. The London game makers’ traditional set brings across-the-pond garden fun to any backyard.
Available at jaquesamerica.com, $60.
Colorful, woolen armbands push our pommel horse routine fantasies to their limits (and beyond).
Available at fancyponyland.com, $16-$32.
The limited-edition, unisex top screams stateside pride while quietly nodding to its California design studio roots.
Available at stampdla.com, $42.
Let’s be honest: We watch polo as much for the love of the fashion as for the love of the game. A preppy-chic, leather-trimmed carryall is sure a bet.
Available at mrporter.com, $325.
The unity-spreading, bomb metal-based jewelry line’s latest pieces show off hues inspired by the Olympic rings.
Available at peace-bomb.com, $20 each; $90 for a set of five.
Designer Diane von Furstenberg hails from Belgium, but she’s got a killer eye for red, white, and blue. Case in point: all-American rounded sunnies.
Available at dvf.com, $165.
Natural buckthorn wood prongs and a preworn leather carrying pouch make target practice that much more fun.
Available at landsend.com, $30.
We couldn’t have said it better. The sparkly blend promises to take you “from beauty buff to style Olympian” in a single set.
Available at sephora.com, $9.50.
Eye-catching, pin-on brooches make going for the gold (or green or teal or turquoise) a win-win situation.
Available at curiosityshoppeonline.com, $10 each.
Shot put, archery, and discus records be damned. This centuries-old, novice-friendly tossing game combines the most fun parts of all three.
Available at brookstone.com, $24.
With waterproof compartments for your checkbook, ID, and writing tools, the zippy, retro-style money trapper comes in handy on the fly.
Available at wintercheckfactory.com, $25.
Attention all tall drinks of water (and those who like to watch them train): The stainless steel, condensation-proof bottles keep iced drinks chilly for 24 hours and hot for up to twelve.
Available at swellbottle.com, $35.
The lightweight kicks keep wearers ahead of the pack. (No, really: They were designed for U.S. team sprinters to train in this summer.)
Available at newbalance.com, $125.
Mountaineer-inspired design and modern color blocking make schlepping the pouch anything but a drag.
Available at madewell.com, $45.
The bad news: Double Dutch isn’t an Olympic sport (yet). The good news: Packable workout tools (first created by a Portland schoolteacher and gym coach 45 years ago) are manufactured in Portland to this day.
Available at archivalclothing.com, $14-$16.
Earn your racing stripes in zip-front denim pants, which look great paired with heels but are miles sportier than our favorite tuxedo trousers.
Available at net-a-porter.com, $200.
Punch-colored short shorts are made for no-excuses sweat sessions and people whose names rhyme with Banya Brichards-Bross. Channel both in a hot pink pair.
Available at ronherman.com, $60.
The Manhattan photographer’s limited-edition run displays swimming pros in their element — underwater mugging, breathtaking bubble making, and all.
Available at openingceremony.us, $220.
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