Sochi’s best and worst ice skating outfits

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The skaters of Sochi wowed audiences across the world. Beyond the impressive moves on the ice, the artistry of the outfits became part of the show. Spain’s Javier Fernandez took a risk with mustard yellow, ketchup red and knee socks at the Exhibition Gala -- but points for the superhero nod and cape. Click through to see more of the best and worst skating costumes at Sochi. (JOHN MACDOUGALL/AFP/Getty Images)

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This outfit on Canada’s Kristen Moore-Towers is just tutu much.( ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP/Getty Images)

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Gracie Gold channels cool class in the graduated blues and sparkling accents of this high-necked number. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune/MCT)

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Gold looks adorable in anything and pulls off this glam-gangster getup. (AP Photo/Ivan Sekretarev)

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The geek chic glasses, bow-tie and sweater vest works for Nelli Zhiganshina and Alexander Gazsi of Germany. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

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Julia Lipnitskaia saved this all-red outfit for the exhibition gala. It’s sweet and simple. (James Lang-USA TODAY Sports)

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We loved Adelina Sotnikova of Russia in this outfit. (Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

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But the colors go wild on Sotnikova’s bird-of-paradise number. (Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports)

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Impressive jeweled and embroidered accents on gold medalists Meryl Davis and Charlie White. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

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Mae Berenice Meite of France opts for pants and a metallic top instead of the more traditional dress. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images)

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Danielle O’Brien and Gregory Merriman of Australia pull off these playful blocks of color. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

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The outfit on France’s Pernelle Carron has overtones of early Madonna but it doesn’t quite come together. (ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP/Getty Images)

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This combo on Great Britain’s Nicholas Buckland and Penny Coomes is too cool. (DAMIEN MEYER/AFP/Getty Images)

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The black swan outfits on Elena Ilinykh and Nikita Katsalopov of Russia are striking and cinematic. (Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

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This feathered creation on Mao Asada of Japan is a true work of art. (Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

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The colors are cool, but the off-the-shoulder design doesn’t quite come together for Kanako Murakami of Japan. (Paul Gilham/Getty Images)

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The plunging neckline and necklace on Kaetlyn Osmond of Canada takes a successful note from red carpet gowns.(Paul Gilham/Getty Images)

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The simplicity works for the outfit on Elizaveta Ukolova of Czech Republic. (Paul Gilham/Getty Images)

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It’s an overwhelming blend of colors and patchwork of Nathalie Pechalat and Fabian Bourzat of France.(Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

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The outfit on Sara Hurtado of Spain deserves a special shout-out for the back. (Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

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Anna Cappellini and Luca Lanotte of Italy chose a ruffle-heavy and busy outfit for their event. (Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

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Polina Edmunds’ choice successfully channels a Greek goddess. (Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

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Xintong Huang and Xun Zheng of China keep it simple but it is hard to stand out in gray on the ice. (Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

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