People Are Hilariously Roasting Team USA's Opening Ceremony Outfits

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The opening ceremony is an excellent opportunity to play E! fashion critic and judge what every country wore for their opening ceremony outfits.

A large group of people in festive attire are on a boat cruising under a brightly lit bridge at night. They are waving flags and celebrating
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This year, Mongolia had a cool fit.

Group in traditional attire holding flags in the rain near the Eiffel Tower during an event
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South Sudan had another good one.

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And there's something intriguing to me about the Czech Republic's blotchy cow-like trench coat...

Group of people in matching patterned jackets wave small flags on a boat under a "Batobus Paris" sign
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The USA... now that's another story.

People waving American flags, many in matching outfits with white jackets and black pants, are celebrating, including one person holding a large U.S. flag
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The US was styled by Ralph Lauren, and here's what they wore:

Three individuals wear matching berets, blazers, and jeans, posing energetically in a garden setting
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Here's another view:

Several individuals sit and talk, wearing matching casual outfits with white blazers, blue jeans, and white shoes. One person holds an American flag
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And another:

Group of athletes, including Coco Gauff, wearing USA blazers with American flags on a boat, celebrating in a city with buildings and a bridge in the background
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People have a whole lot of feelings about it.

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Especially the jeans.

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"Team USA’s uniforms make them look like bullies from a very expensive private school. Which…accurate," one person said.

Twitter: @ashleyeleigh

"Why does team USA look like they’re about to perform an a cappella performance of 'Teenage Dream' at a private high school in Ohio?" another person asked.

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And here's my favorite comment of them all because it really does take me back to the time when people wore casual wear to the club.

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Not eveyrone hated it, though!

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Some people thought it was cute.

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As this person explained, it's kind of Ralph Lauren's signature look, so that's what you're gonna get!

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I find this discourse funny, so here are my favorite reactions to the jeans/blazer combo:

Twitter: @berzattto

Twitter: @JustCallMeKourt

Twitter: @chrisperfett

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Twitter: @Ronvstypos

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