Chicago, IL · Cold winters

Funny Gifts and Cozy Hoodies in Chicago, IL

Funny gift and wardrobe ideas for Chicago, IL: what the winters are really like, what to wear, and when to order.

Typical January low: 20^°F
First real chill: mid October
Hoodie weather: late October through April
Winter snow: Regular

Every Illinoisan has a winter opinion, and in Chicago it starts with a January low of around 20 degrees and winters that run cold. Here is what that means for what you wear and what you give. Sweatshirts and hoodies lead in Chicago, with tees as the base layer underneath.

When Chicago gets cold enough for a hoodie

Hoodie weather in Chicago usually runs late October through April, and the first real chill typically shows up mid October. Wind off the lake makes 25 degrees feel like 10. Snow shows up several times a season, which makes layers a habit rather than an event.

What to wear in Chicago, layer by layer

Here is what works in Chicago. A sweatshirt or hoodie is the everyday middle layer from late fall through early spring. Wear it over a tee, then add a coat on the coldest days. Check the size guide if you plan to layer.

Game days, gatherings and other reasons to dress up

Winter in Chicago comes with a calendar: football Sundays and loud hockey nights, plus downtown holiday markets and lakefront walks. Each one is a reason to wear something that makes people laugh. Our designs are all original and never use team names or brands.

Funny gifts that fit Chicago

A gift that gets worn all winter beats one that gets admired once. For Chicago, begin with the hoodies and sweatshirts collection, then narrow it down by the person you are buying for.

For the friend who takes orders from the cat, there are tree defenders, couch sharers and soft-spoken tyrants. Shop Cat People
For holiday tables in Chicago, there are funny shirts for the whole group, from the host to the dessert recovery crew. Shop Family & New Baby
For two people who share a blanket and a remote, there are matching and mix-and-match funny pieces. Shop Couples

Ordering for Chicago

If you are buying for yourself, order before the first chill, typically mid October, so you are not shopping in the cold. Everything is printed to order. Delivery is typically 6 to 11 business days, and US shipping is free on orders of $50 or more. For Christmas delivery in the US, order by December 8. The shipping policy has the current details. For Thanksgiving gifts, order early in November.

Local notes, Chicago

Game days: Football sundays and loud hockey nights.
Gatherings: Downtown holiday markets and lakefront walks.
The cold, locally: Wind off the lake makes 25 degrees feel like 10.
Climate zone: Great Lakes

Shop by what fits

Wear the joke

Printed to order in the US. Free US shipping over $50.

Questions people ask in Chicago

What should I wear for winter in Chicago?

Winters in Chicago are cold, with a typical January low of around 20 degrees. A sweatshirt or hoodie over a tee is the everyday layer, with a coat on the coldest days.

When is it cold enough for a hoodie in Chicago?

The first real chill typically arrives mid October, and hoodie weather usually runs late October through April. Local weather varies year to year, so treat these as typical timing, not a promise.

What are good funny gifts for people in Chicago?

Pick by person, not by place: dog people, cat people, family gatherings, couples and Thanksgiving hosts each have a collection.Sweatshirts and hoodies lead in cold months, and tees are the easy year-round gift.

How long does an Inkida order take to reach Chicago?

Everything is printed to order. Delivery is typically 6 to 11 business days, and US shipping is free on orders of $50 or more. Order by December 8 for Christmas, and see the shipping policy for current details.

Weather figures are typical and rounded, and local conditions vary from year to year.

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