Unless you’re also sitting outside by yourself, you’ve seen the image of Sen. Bernie Sanders doing just that at the inauguration, all bundled up, trying to stay warm, while social distancing, of course.
While his lonesome image was immediately taken and photoshopped into countless memes across the internet, one cozy aspect of the image also blew up: his brown-and-white handmade mittens.
Made by a Vermont school teacher, the mittens are now completely sold out, with no promises of coming back in stock anytime soon, according to their creator, Jen Ellis. Sanders himself made a statement about his choice of winterwear, saying it really wasn’t a fashion decision as much as what the weather dictated that chilly morning on the Capitol steps.
“In Vermont, we dress warm — we know something about the cold, and we’re not so concerned about good fashion. We want to keep warm, and that’s what I did today,” he told Gayle King on “CBS This Morning” Wednesday.
He may not have been concerned about fashion, but the internet has since declared the mittens must-haves. Even though the original ones aren’t for sale, don’t sit in sadness just yet, as there are plenty of dupes to stay warm in.
Check out some mittens that mimic the senator’s, from handmade options on Etsy to warm winter warmers from Amazon, Walmart and more.
Muk Luks Fairisle convertible mittens, $34
Rock the same colors as Sanders with this dupe from Muk Luks. It’s pretty close to the real thing, and a lot easier to get your mitts on than the OG pair from Vermont.
This pair is sold at Kohl’s, featuring a very similar pattern and color to that of the senator. They are a convertible option as well, switching from fingerless gloves to cozy mittens with a flip of the top and a button to keep them secure.
Agan Traders wool knit mittens, $27.95
From Agan Traders, the mittens are made of 100% lamb’s wool, keeping you warm for all the chilly outdoor inaugurations and events to come. They are one size that fits most, hand-knit by women in the community of Bhaktapur, Nepal.
Muk Luks “Lukees” brown geometric print mittens, $31.49
If you weren’t one of the lucky ones to snag a pair of Bernie’s Vermont mittens, these are a close second.
The Muk Luk “Lukees” mittens feature the same brown and white, patterned energy as the OG mitts, but with the added bonus of fur around the wrists to lock in warmth on cold days. Sold on Amazon, the gloves are one size and fit most hands.
BambooMN thermal pompom beanie and mittens set, $19.99
Get two for the price of one, including a beanie we think Bernie would approve of.
The set is sold at Walmart for just $19.99. Both mittens and hat are made of supersoft thermal material and fleece-lined for extra warmth. Check out the rest of BambooMN offerings on their own Walmart page for even more gloves, mittens and hats for the whole family.
MittensSockShop hand-knit wool mittens, $58.08+
We know Bernie’s pair are from Vermont, but these mittens traveled a bit farther to get to you.
From Latvia, these Scandinavian mittens are handmade with traditional Latvian patterns and designs. If you like the Bernie brown color, go for Option 2 on the Etsy page, or take a look at the other six patterns available for purchase.
Frye women’s chunky-knit mittens, $33.60
From Macy’s, this pair of mittens will keep you warm and fashionable all winter long.
The mittens from Frye are acrylic with a leather logo patch. They come in the brown and white combination close to the senator’s gloves, and there’s also a brown and light purple version for a pop of color.
Colorblock mittens, $9
A more simple dupe for the Sanders mittens, this colorblock option is great to pair with any color coat, including Bernie’s gray parka.
From Urban Outfitters, the mittens are blocked with brown, white, black and gray stripes, mismatched on either mitt. They are made of a nylon knit fabric with a slim banded cuff to keep the wind and chill out and the warmth in.