It’s not illegal to wear a hoodie, but it’s recommended in some places to only wear the hood up if it’s raining or very cold. Wearing the hood in other circumstances can make you seem suspicious, particularly if you’re also wearing sunglasses. It can also make people cautious of your intentions, as you may look like you’re trying to hide your identity or conceal a weapon. Oklahoma tried to make them illegal, but it was denied, while police in the UK have also attempted to ban youths from wearing hoodies as it makes them harder to identify.