“I’m so upset. I think the Olympic Committee should be ashamed of themselves,” said Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid when asked about a news report on the origin of the Ralph Lauren-designed uniforms. “I think they should take all the uniforms, put them in a big pile and burn them,” an outraged Reid added. It was the strongest of reactions about the outfits heard on Capitol Hill.

Fashion faux pas: Ralph Lauren’s Olympic outfits consists of a beret, blazer and patch