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Re:Bernie's mittens: A lesson for S.F. high school students ... by kaymanb on Monday February 01, 2021 @01:59PM (#25992115)
The article answers this.

"I don’t know many poor, or working class, or female, or struggling-to-be-taken-seriously folk who would show up at the inauguration of our 46th president dressed like Bernie."

Given the importance of the event, there is a socially constructed "dress code". The privilege comes from Bernie being able to break this code without fear of negative repercussions.

Re:Bernie's mittens: A lesson for S.F. high school students ... by BitwiseFool on Monday February 01, 2021 @02:09PM (#25992273)
All I see is winter-wear. And, looking at the photograph again, I just can't see anyone getting in trouble for wearing the exact same outfit.

Edit: Did any non-privileged persons get called out for wearing similar attire at the inauguration? Or is this a hypothetical situation where Bernie gets a pass and someone else wouldn't?