They’re almost here! The Rio Olympics open on Friday, and we can’t wait. Every two years, we glue ourselves to the TV to watch athletes compete to be the best in the world. Whether you’re rooting for Michael Phelps to make history (again) or are more interested in watching the women’s soccer team win back-to-back gold, show your support for the athletes by hosting an Olympics watch party at your house.
Hosting an Olympics watch party can be as easy as Simone Biles makes tumbling look. (Seriously. Is this even human?) Dickinson Jewelers has all the ideas you need to make your party a success.
The Look
Make sure you show your support for Team USA by wearing all the red, white, and blue you can find. This is no time to be bashful! Break out that American flag tank top you picked up last time you went to the Outer Banks and put that novelty headband you picked up for the Fourth of July to work.
Keep your look from being too over-the-top by going for the gold – gold bangles, that is! Alex and Ani has a line of Team USA jewelry that’s perfect to finish your party look. Try a stack of bangles representing your favorite sports, and mix in some toucan or tree frog charms to represent Brazil. The bangles are available in both gold and silver, so mix and match to achieve a perfectly funky look – or go all gold to wish luck to our athletes in Rio!
If you want to show even more support, check out some of our other gold pieces. We’ve got too many to picture here, but with so many options, you know we’ve got the perfect accessory for you! Browse through our online showcase, or pop in to our Prince Frederick or Dunkirk locations and let one of our jewelry stylists help you.
Keep the look casual with these red, white, and blue Endless bracelets. These are perfect for layering and stacking and are a subtle way to show your support for Team USA. You can even wear them with your Alex and Ani bracelets for maximum enthusiasm!
The Eats
Rio is known for its beautiful beaches, so inspire a tropical feel at your party with tiki torches and outdoor eating. Keep up your support for US athletes by blending American party staples with Brazilian touches.
Grill up some burgers (Bobby Flay claims he’s got the best one!) and hot dogs, and serve them alongside Brazilian acai berry smoothies and feijoada, a black bean stew popular in Brazil.
End your meal with some brigadeiros, a chocolate truffle famous in Brazil. The truffles can be topped with all sorts of different things, making this dessert perfectly customizable. Try yours with coconut or pistachio! Brigadeiros are best served with coffee, the national beverage of Brazil.
While you’re grilling out, be sure to cheer loudly for the athletes at every completed tumble pass, wall touch, basket, goal, or hurdle. And if you cheer extra loudly every time you see a Dickinson Jewelers commercial, we promise not to tell!