Bernie Sanders a style icon? No one expected that from the inauguration, especially given the gorgeous coats, amazing dresses, and fabulous hair the women were sporting. But there it is. He dressed as if "Joe's thing" was on his to-do list somewhere between stopping by the bodega for cheese and dropping an envelope at the post office. And his look — in the same jacket he wore in a previous meme — became an internet sensation.
The mittens, though? We all want a pair of those warm, knitted, colorful mittens. So we shopped. And you know what? You can have some, too.
Here are five options.
This pair that's made from repurposed sweaters
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The colors are a bit more muted here than Bernie's, but that's OK with me. These are gorgeous, made from sweaters that have been upcycled, and lined with fleece. They are convertible, so you don't have to take them off to use your phone — or drop an envelope at the post office. Just pull back the front to reveal your fingers.
This muted pair from Minnesota
These soft, muted stripes are right on-brand for the Bernie bro mitten club, and I love that these, too, are created from sweaters and lined with fleece. They are made in Minnesota, where keeping your hands warm is a necessary life skill.
This white cabled pair that's a bit more formal
This might not be Bernie's vibe, but this pair would look great with a colorful wool coat, and I'm there for it.
The cabling, the fleece lining, the fold-over cuff? Love it.
These black mittens with floral embroidery
I'd love to see Bernie sport this black and floral embroidery pair of mittens made from recycled sweaters. But I'd like to have them myself even more.
These are fleece lined for a soft, fuzzy feel against your hands. The embroidery takes them up a notch for those of us who are more feminine than Bernie, and the button on the fold-over cuff is a nice touch.
This red and fuzzy pair
In addition to Bernie's mittens, there were a lot of terrific, colorful coats at the inauguration. This red pair of mittens is both a pair of comfy, warm mittens that are perfect for a cold day outdoors and also colorful, bright, and optimistic. And that — let's hope — is the mood for 2021.
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