Australia unveils "retro" Olympic uniform ahead of Rio Games

Australia's Olympic team on Wednesday revealed the uniforms which it will wear to the opening ceremony of this year's Rio Olympic Games.

Debuting the "retro candy stripe" get-ups, Australian athletes looked comfortable and "preppy" in the green and white striped blazers, which were coupled with bright white shorts and skirts.

The uniforms were topped off with a subtle hint of gold, with the men's ties and the women's scarves employing the signature "Aussie" green and gold look.

Australia's Chef de Mission Kitty Chiller said the uniforms reflected the fun nature of Rio de Janeiro while also keeping the tradition of the uniforms being "integral" to the Games.

"Our athletes have trained for years, for decades ... to earn the right to have that blazer and it's a blazer that they will keep, they'll treasure and they'll wear for the rest of their lives," Chiller said at Wednesday's launch.

"Rio's going to be a colorful games, a vibrant games, and our uniform will look right in place there."

Designed by Australian company Sportscraft, the uniforms are made of a lightweight, breathable material and will feature each individual athlete's name.

Despite the overwhelmingly positive response from the athletes, who described the outfits as "fantastic", "amazing", "vintage" and "retro", the uniforms didn't get the approval of all Australians, with many taking to social media to critique the uniforms.

"Is it just me or does the new Australian Olympic team kit look as though they are for flight attendants?" one Twitter user asked.

Celebrity chef Adam Liaw said he liked the design, but admitted it would not look great on camera when the athletes walk out in front of the world.

"Only in Australia could we design uniforms that strobe awfully on camera, specifically for the world's most televised sporting event," he said on Twitter.

The Rio Olympics begin in Brazil on Aug. 5. Endit