Attire matching the elegance of the Club and respectful of its traditions is required on the first through fifth floors. All members, guests, and visitors are expected to respect the Dress Code, and members should advise their guests of the Club’s Dress Code before they visit the Club.
Women shall wear dresses, skirts, tailored pants, dress pants, or suits. Dresses and skirts must be longer than fingertip length. Leggings are acceptable but only if worn with an appropriate top of mid-thigh length such as a jacket, tunic, or elegant sweater. Gentlemen shall wear a jacket with a collared shirt or turtleneck. Ties are optional.*
Denim of any color, beach flip flops, ball caps, cargo pants, shorts, athletic and athleisure wear are not acceptable for the clubhouse on the first through fifth floors.
The choice of footwear should be in keeping with the Club’s dress code. Alternative footwear, such as hiking sandals, crocs, sneakers, including designer sneakers, are only permitted if required for a medical condition.
Children (defined as those 8 years and younger) are welcome in clothing that is neat, respectful, and appropriate for the Chilton Club including footwear. Children are not permitted in T-shirts, denim of any color, ball caps, flip flops, or cargo pants.
Overnight guests may wear informal travel clothing when entering and exiting the building. If overnight guests plan on spending any time on the first through fifth floors of the Club, they must adhere to the Dress Code stated above.
For members and overnight guests, breakfast will be served in the dining room until 10:00 AM. Casual attire is permitted at breakfast in the dining room (i.e., no jacket required for gentlemen).
Traditional dress of a country, culture, or religion is exempt from the Dress Code.
The Founders Room is available to members and guests at all times of day and evening for casual meals, snacks, afternoon tea, cocktails, television, a quiet workspace, and relaxation. Consistent with the space, the Founders Room Dress Code is more relaxed although still excluded are skimpy athletic wear (i.e., sports bras and short compression shorts) and denim that is distressed. To access the room while casually dressed, please use the Garden Level entrance located at 150 Commonwealth Avenue or the elevator if coming from the guest rooms.
Should you have a specific question about appropriate attire, please contact the Club.
*For the months of June and July, our Summer Dress Code permits gentlemen to forgo a jacket in the Main Dining Room, however, a collared shirt must be worn.