Dress Code Policy

Bay Club Dress Code
In keeping with the continuing evolution of The Colony Bay Club, The Colony Foundation Board of Directors has approved the following as The Bay Club Dress Code Policy, effective January 20, 2020.

Our Dress Code is an important aspect of enjoying The Bay Club and is designed to complement today's more casual lifestyles while still respecting The Colony's longstanding traditions and the excellence in standards for which The Colony is noted. Dress Code applies to all Members and Guests over 12 years of age as we understand young children sometimes require a bit of leniency in attire. If a Resident or Reciprocal Member brings a guest or guests, it is the Resident/Member’s responsibility to make sure they are in compliance with the dress code. We hope that the following guidelines will be helpful in making your visit enjoyable and comfortable for you and your guests. All dress code decisions are at the discretion of Club Management, and may be waived if management deems fit to do so. Thank you for your cooperation in maintaining our cultured family environment.

Dining Attire for Lunch, Brunch and 3rd Floor Top of the Bay Dinner
“Dressy Casual” is the minimum standard attire for  Dining:
For gentlemen, this means tucked-in collared shirts and dress trousers or dress shorts. Collared shirts may be left untucked if they are designed to be worn as such, e.g. Tommy Bahama Style shirts. Please note that dress jeans with no rips or frays are permitted. Please also note that dress shorts are only permitted if they are of walking length with no cargo pockets. Ladies are requested to dress in a compatible style with the dress of the gentlemen. Shoes are required for all patrons of the Bay Club at all times.

Dining Attire for 2nd Floor Main Dining Room Dinner & Events unless otherwise noted.
It is expected that Residents and guests will elevate their attire to match the gracious nature of the main dining room and upscale Florida Casual Attire is the minimum required. Please note that shorts cannot be worn in the MDR during season, November 1-April 30 (unless the third floor is full, at which time management may waive this rule. to accommodate.)

Unacceptable Dining  Attire
The following items are never acceptable attire for dining at the Bay Club: “Workout Wear” of any kind (including tee shirts, tank tops, cutoffs, sweat pants, athletic shorts, workout leggings, biking shorts or yoga attire), crop-tops and sheer attire, frayed, tattered apparel, “short-shorts”, cargo shorts, bathing suits or beach cover-ups, and "flip-flops" (flat, rubber or sponge foam soled.) Additionally, gentlemen are expected to remove their hats for dining at The Bay Club.

Morning Coffee
Attire for Morning Coffee Service: Morning coffee service is considered separate from all other food services, and as such has a slightly more lenient dress code that permits workout attire and wearing hats.