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DRESS CODE

Dress Code Policy

The Union Club is steeped in tradition and elegance. A distinguishing hallmark of our club is the expectation of proper attire. The Union Club Members and their guests are responsible for adhering to the dress code. The Board of Directors has directed and authorized the Union Club staff to inform a member or guest respectfully and discretely if they violate the dress code. Members and their guests are expected to acknowledge and correct the circumstance. Guests should be directed to the Visitor Page of The Union Club website for additional clarification.

Upon entering the Clubhouse, all hats are to be removed promptly. All jackets, topcoats, raincoats, and hats should be placed in our Cloak Room.

Business casual attire is permitted in all areas of the clubhouse, except the Main Dining Room.

In the Main Dining Room, men are required to wear a jacket or sport coat, with collared shirt and slacks. Ties are recommended, but optional. For women, dresses, skirts with blouses and sweaters, pantsuits, pants, and blazers, or dressy attire.

Athletic attire is only permitted on the parking level entry of the Clubhouse and while entering and leaving the fitness center. Members and their guests are expected to wear appropriate fitness attire. Shoes are to be always worn.

Business Casual

Business casual is defined accordingly:

For gentlemen, business casual attire includes collared shirts, turtlenecks, and knit or golf shirts with collars, tucked into tailored trousers or khakis. Jeans are permitted in dark denim dress jeans without rips or holes. Denim must be a dark wash or black. No low, tight, baggy, or faded jeans are permitted. Conservative or fashionable footwear, but athletic footwear is not permitted.

For ladies, business casual attire includes blouses, sweaters, shirts with collars, tailored skirts, slacks, leather pants, and dark denim jean pants without rips or holes. Denim must be a dark wash or black. No low, tight, baggy, or faded jeans are permitted. Conservative or fashionable footwear, but athletic footwear is not permitted.

Prohibited Club Attire

The following attire is always prohibited - shorts, tee shirts, flip flops, casual sandals, sweatshirts, ripped/torn clothes of any kind.

"Game Day" Attire

“Game Day” Attire is only permitted in the Bar/Grille area of the Clubhouse and only on days in which a Cleveland professional sports team is hosting a game. This attire includes team wear, tee shirts, shorts, and athletic shoes. Hats are never permitted to be worn inside.

Exceptions to the Dress Code
  • Special events with the advance written approval of the Board.
  • Ingress or egress to the Front Desk and overnight accommodations. 
  • Children under 10 years of age.
  • Members of the clergy and persons in military uniform.