What to wear this winter in Chicago?

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measjulie

You want to make sure that you have a long winter coat; I was just there this past week and I am from Orlando...
Lucky for us, the weather was pretty mild. My long coat is wool and make sure you get some leggins or tights to wear under your jeans...the wind cuts right through your clothes. Make sure you get a nice big scarf, you could probably find a nice one at GAP, I actually just purchased one, they are having a sale. Long socks also helps and make sure you have leather gloves! AND a beanie :) BUT if you are planning on going sight seeing, wear sneakers because if you are going to wear your high heeled boots or whatever, you'll be crying at the end of the day! Have a great time while you are there, hope this helps..

books are cool

Warm coat, Hat Scarf and gloves. It's cold here!

Sven B

An astronaut suit! That's the only way to keep warm!

lauriep2500

They don't call it the "Windy City" for nothing.. When it's cold it is very, very cold. The wind comes off the lake and can be unbearable. I would dress in layers. So if you are cold you are set. If it turns out to be warm you could start taking off the layers. I absolutely love Chicago! You'll have a great time.

redrancherogirl

I see lots of long black coats there... and Ugg boots.

Girl

well, it's been in the 50's for the past week, all the snow melted. because of global warming, you can come to chicago now in tank top and shorts~! hopefully by new year's it'll get cold and snowy, so then you will need a warm jacket, gloves, scarf, sweater, and pants. go with boots that are flats or platformed not heels cause there will be ice and unless you have excellent balance, you shouldn't try. and winter clothes will be everywhere because it is the holidays. shop down michigan. have fun~!

bruce_aurora

Go shop at Kohls!

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Snow Jackets If You Like Brand Jackets Some Are Apple Bottom, Baby Phat , Rocawear, South Pole ..................The boots Are In fashion right now the ones with fur on them.....you Can find the clothes anywear

cadaholic

Chicago is not predictable! There are many stores in the city proper to go to here. Check the malls for more help here.

Waldeck

Black leather jackets are in style, but it you want one that also keeps you warm, be prepared to spend $400.
Instead, you might want to buy a winter coat that is less stylish, but that will keep you warm and save the leather jacket for nights out and you'll just suffer a little as you try to hail a cab.

Ugg boots are the best for keeping your feet warm.

blinkingsupastar!Â©

Black leather coat.

cindy

one winter i was waiting on a CTA that's a bus for non Chicagoans we were on the corner of 63rd and Pulaski on the south side of Chicago and i was dressed like an Eskimo and i was so cold it took 3 days to thaw me out

What goes up must come down

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nottashygirl

Sweaters, jeans, pants, boots. Long sleeves. Scarf, gloves.

Amy P

Well, it really depends on what you plan on doing while in chicago. I live here and yes, it gets bitter cold. Most people wear jeans, boots and stylish coats. But if you're gonna be doing alot of sightseeing where gymshoes. If not you'll regret it. There's lots of walking.

HaveUmetTed

winter stuff and don't forget a scarf, gloves and hat. You can find everything on michigan avenue there's a north face store(if you're really cold) a nordstrom(for boots) and much, much more.
Don' forget to protect your (face) skin and lips because the wind is the worst thing in Chicago

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