Here Are 14 of the Best and Worst Team Looks from Last Night’s Olympic Opening Ceremony

Aug 07, 2016

Last night marked the beginning of the 2016 Rio Olympics with its opening ceremony, and all eyes were on each country’s athletes as they made their team debuts to the world. Needless to say, their choice of outfit was an important one!

BEST OPENING CEREMONY UNIFORMS

1. Hungary: Forget being the best dressed at the opening ceremony — we’d wear these cute little dresses by fashion agency Use Unused in everyday life! (Photo via Elsa/Getty)

2. Romania: Romania got preppy chic right in their cute white blazer and blue skirt combo unis. (Photo via Cameron Spencer/Getty)

3. Poland: These guys looked crisp, sharp and clean-cut in their Tommy Hilfiger-looking numbers. The ladies were a sight to see as well in flowing Technicolor maxis that, TBH, we didn’t hate! (Photo via Paul Gilham/Getty)

4. Brazil: Olympic hosts Brazil didn’t disappoint, acting as a breath of fresh air with their breezy patterned dresses and straw hats in a sea of suits. (Photo via Buda Mendes/Getty)

5. Uruguay: Call us crazy, but we kind of dig the cheeky vibe of these baby powder blue suits and white top hats. (Photo via Buda Mendes/Getty)

6. Canada: Fans loved the oversized hockey-like blazers Canada donned atop their black slacks and red sneakers. (Photo via Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty)

7. Peru: A pop of red was all Peru needed to add to these flowing white pieces to make them stand out from the crowd. (Photo via Elsa/Getty)

WORST OPENING CEREMONY UNIFORMS

1. Italy: At first glance, these don’t really strike us as being either super great or super awful, but when you take into account the fact that they were designed by Giorgio Armani — Armani, people! — they quickly become one giant letdown. We would’ve expected more from the fashion legend: MUCH more. (Photo via Jamie Squire/Getty)

2. Thailand: Unless they’re auditioning to be backup singers for a ‘60s jazz group, this is a no from us. (Photo via Cameron Spencer/Getty)

3. Indonesia: While many thought the festive vibe Indonesia brought was on point, we found it to be a bit… much. (Photo via Elsa/Getty)

6. Norway: No, Norway. Just no. That busy pattern is hurting our eyes and we need it to stop. (Photo via Cameron Spencer/Getty)

4. Japan: Despite their best efforts, the red blazers with gold buttons Japan wore reminded us more of a marching band or pool of Hogwarts’ students than a team of champions. (Photo via Cameron Spencer/Getty)

5. Germany: The color did Germany in: Awash in a sea of gray in what looked like lab coats over leggings, the only word that comes to mind is “blurgh.” (Photo via Cameron Spencer/Getty)

6. Mongolia: The rest of the world seemed to love these bright yellow head-to-toe suits, but all we could think about was Curious George, scanning every “man in the yellow hat’s” shoulders for a sighting of him. (Photo via Jamie Squire/Getty)

7. Australia: We didn’t hate the striped blazers Australia donned as much as the rest of the world seemed to, but we did despise the boxiness of their fit, which made everyone look uniformly broad-shouldered. Maybe they needed all that space to fit all 139 names of Australian gold medalists from Olympics past in their jacket lining? (No, but really — they did). (Photo via Cameron Spencer/Getty)

Which uniform was your favorite? Tell us over @BritandCo!

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7 “Impressive” Whole Foods Deals Will Save You Major Cash On Your Grocery Bill

I truly feel like I’ve been living under a rock when it comes to what’s good at Whole Foods. Turns out, they’ve been hiding some really impressive deals on groceries in the shadows, but I’m here to shed some light on ‘em. Whole Foods offers savings every week, and I’m fully convinced that my local Whole Foods will be seeing a whole lot more of me from now on.

Scroll on for details on Whole Foods’ top deals to shop starting today!

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1. BOGO 50% off packaged soups (Tuesdays)

Tuesdays and Fridays are the main days of the week that Whole Foods offers savings on their groceries. The first amazing deal for Tuesdays is BOGO 50% off packaged soups – perfect for this time of year!

They’ve got every kind of flavor from minestrone and chicken noodle to Italian wedding and broccoli cheddar. Their packaged soups average out at about $9 per 24-ounce tub, so saving 50% on one when you buy one is pretty good, especially for meal prep purposes.

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2. $2 off classic and organic rotisserie chickens (Tuesdays)

You can take $2 off two kinds of Whole Foods’ rotisserie chickens every Tuesday. Their classic rotisserie chicken goes for $9 while the organic version sells for $13. I love using rotisserie chicken for soups, sandwiches, wraps, and pastas, so getting a whole chicken to use for recipes all week long for just $7 is so nice!

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3. $8 large cheese pizzas (Friday)

Sometimes you just do not feel like cooking on a Friday evening after work – that’s where this Whole Foods savings hack comes in! Every Friday, you can get a large cheese pizza for $8. While there’s nothing wrong with a plain cheese pizza (nostalgia galore!), I’d take advantage of this deal then bulk up my slices with various toppings like peppers, pepperoni, and olives.

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4. 12 for $12 wild caught oysters (Friday)

Ooh, fancy! Every Friday, Whole Foods’ wild caught oysters go for $1 a pop. Buy a dozen for just $12, and you’re golden. This deal would be perfect for a bougie at-home date night.

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5. BOGO 50% off packaged sushi rolls (Friday)

This is another great date night pick! Buy one packaged sushi roll, and get another 50% off on Fridays only. From rainbow rolls to California rolls, this Whole Foods savings hack has my cravings going crazy.

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6. $10 family-sized tiramisu (Friday)

Got a hankering for a sweet treat? Don’t fret – you can shop a whole family-sized serving of tiramisu at Whole Foods for just $10 every Friday.

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7. $12 bottles of prosecco (Friday)

The death of the work week and start of the weekend is obviously a cause for celebration, and Whole Foods has you covered with $12 bottles of Presto prosecco every Friday. Cheers!

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Elle Fanning "Uncontrollably Sobbed" During One Of Dakota's Movies As A Kid

As much as I love celebrity couples, I love celebrity sibling relationships even more. And Elle and Dakota Fanning are two sisters I've grown up watching since I first saw Dreamer in 2005. Considering Elle Fanning is only five months older than me, and I have a sister of my own, this is one relationship that feels particularly familiar. And while Elle has also watched Dakota Fanning act since we were kids, Dakota just revealed seeing Elle onscreen is just as special for her.

Here's why Dakota & Elle Fanning get emotional seeing each other onscreen.

Elle remembers "sobbing" during one particularly emotional Dakota Fanning movie.

“When Elle’s in anything, it makes me feel it deeper,” Dakota Fanning said at TheWrap’s Power Women Summit on December 3. “She never can fully disappear into a character totally for me as her sister. She obviously does an amazing job, but I’m always gonna see my little sister a little bit.”

And Elle is just as touched by Dakota's roles, and remembers "uncontrollably sobbing" after seeing Now Is Good, a movie where Dakota's character was dying of cancer. “Because it was my sister, I had a real traumatic reaction after that premiere and the screening,” Elle says. “Obviously the acting, but it was something felt on a deeper level.”

“I’m doing this job, I’m an actor because my sister started before me and I watched her,” Elle continues. “I wanted to do exactly what my big sister wanted to do.”

And their movies have also made an impact on everyone who watches them.

When Brit + Co caught up with Dakota Fanning at the world premiere of The Watchers, I had to ask about one of her most iconic movies: Uptown Girls. "I love it," she says of TikTok memes and edits giving the movie new life. "It's nostalgic for people who are kind of around my age, who grew up watching that movie, I think it's like a comfort movie for people. And so I love that people are still revisiting it and loving it. And maybe now that everyone's older [they're] understanding different things about it."

Dakota starred opposite Brittany Murphy, who also had roles in movies like Clueless, 8 Mile, and Girl, Interrupted. Brittany passed away in 2009 when Dakota was 15. "I loved Brittany so much and I still miss her," she says. "So anytime that she has, you know, a moment where people think about her is also nice."

You can see Elle Fanning in A Complete Unknown, in theaters December 25, and you can also stream Dakota Fanning's new show The Perfect Couple on Netflix now.

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13 Yummy Christmas Cookies From Around The World

Heaping plates of Christmas cookies are synonymous with the holidays. It seems that nearly every country around the globe has their own variation on the holiday classic. In fact, some of these regions have been making their version of Christmas cookies for literal hundreds of years.

If you’re looking for a way to reconnect with your heritage, or maybe just want a little baking inspiration, check out our picks for the yummiest Christmas cookies from around the world.

The Noshery

Mantecaditos con Guayaba

These may look like ordinary thumbprint cookies, but these almond shortbreads from Puerto Rico are filled with a special guava marmalade. (via The Noshery)

Broma Bakery

Meringues

French meringues are a classic crumbly egg white cookie with a chewy interior. These get an extra European twist with the addition of Nutella. (via Broma Bakery)

Pretty. Simple. Sweet.

Alfajores

Deeply flavored dulce de leche, a caramel made from whole milk commonly found in Spain and many Latin American countries, is the key ingredient in these super pretty sandwiched Christmas cookies. (via Pretty. Simple. Sweet.)

Fancy Peasant

Melomakarona

These Christmas cookies that hail from Greece get their sweetness from a generous soaking of fresh honey! (via Fancy Peasant)

Very Eatalian

Baci di Dama

The name of this Italian treat translates to “lady’s kisses” — how adorable is that? These bite-sized cuties are made with ground hazelnuts and filled with a dollop of dark chocolate. (via Very Eatalian)

Cooking Classy

Linzer Cookies

These Austrian Christmas cookies are typically made with raspberry jam, but feel free to get crazy with a filling of your choice. Plus, the gorgeous windowpane look will make them a prize takeaway at your next cookie exchange. (via Cooking Classy)

Olivia’s Cuisine

Basler Brunsli

If you’re hanging out in Switzerland around Christmas time, you’ll definitely see these chocolate treats around. They’re often described as Swiss brownies due to their deliciously chewy texture. Perfect with a cup of eggnog or coffee! (via Olivia’s Cuisine)

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This post has been updated with additional reporting by Meredith Holser.

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