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Photos: Olympic opening ceremony outfits, who wore it best?

Hayley Wickenheiser of Canada carries the national flag as she leads the team during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. AP Photo/Mark Humphrey

On Friday, representatives of 88 nations marched into Russia’s Fisht Olympic Stadium as part of the Parade of Nations during the Sochi Olympics opening ceremony.

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Representatives of Canada’s 220-athlete team looked undeniably sharp in red and black coats and hats designed by Hudson’s Bay.

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Canada’s female athletes wore black turtlenecks and V-neck sweaters, while the men sported tailored white dress shirts, wool cardigans and red and white striped ties.

Following a few minor controversies with past Olympic outfits, the red and black digs hit a high note.

Who looked better than Team Canada? Have a look and vote in our poll.

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United States of America

American athletes marched on Friday in Ralph Lauren-designed sweaters. Some called them cozy, others likened them to “ugly Christmas sweaters,” but the athletes seemed thrilled to be there either way.

Nordic combined skier Todd Lodwick of the United States Olympic team carries his country’s flag during the Opening Ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium on February 7, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

Germany

Members of the German delegation wave during the Opening Ceremony of the Sochi Winter Olympics at the Fisht Olympic Stadium on February 7, 2014 in Sochi. ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP/Getty Images

Japan

Members of the Japanese delegation wave during the Opening Ceremony of the Sochi Winter Olympics at the Fisht Olympic Stadium on February 7, 2014 in Sochi. JUNG YEON-JE/AFP/Getty Images

Russia

Athletes of the Russian delegation wave during the Opening Ceremony of the Sochi Winter Olympics at the Fisht Olympic Stadium on February 7, 2014 in Sochi. ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP/Getty Images

Mexico

Mexico’s flag bearer, alpine skier Hubertus Von Hohenlohe, leads his national delegation during the Opening Ceremony of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics at the Fisht Olympic Stadium on February 7, 2014 in Sochi. AFP PHOTO / ALBERTO PIZZOLI (ALBERTO PIZZOLI/AFP/Getty Images).

 

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