Dress Codes?

[mmmalchow]

Hello all. My husband and I are coming for a 2nd visit starting this weekend. I’m already starting to pack; I’m so excited. Are there any restaurants or other establishments that do not allow shorts or jeans?

[retiredguy123]

As far as I know, the only restaurant in or near The Villages that has a dress code is the Rose Plantation.

[mmmalchow]

As far as I know, the only restaurant in or near The Villages that has a dress code is the Rose Plantation.

Thank You!

[Stu from NYC]

Standard for guys in warm weather is shorts.

[dewilson58]

Casual, Casual, Casual.

If it's nice looking, no holes, pants/shorts above your hubby's butt................you're good.

Be comfortable.

[Altavia]

As far as I know, the only restaurant in or near The Villages that has a dress code is the Rose Plantation.

Correct, Rose Plantation requires slacks and collered shirt for the dining room.

A few other high end restaurants in Tampa/Orlando also.

[ThirdOfFive]

Hello all. My husband and I are coming for a 2nd visit starting this weekend. I’m already starting to pack; I’m so excited. Are there any restaurants or other establishments that do not allow shorts or jeans?
For "other establishments", the golf courses do not allow jeans. Also men's shirts have to have collars--no tees, sweatshirts, etc.

[Dusty_Star]

This is a link to the dress code for the golf courses at The Villages. As you can see, it is pretty open. No bathing suits, must wear shoes, but otherwise...

Golf The Villages (https://www.golfthevillages.com/golf-in-the-villages/howtodress.asp)

The link doesn't appear to work. It is to golfthevillages. com / golf-in-the-villages / howtodress.asp (remove the 5 spaces I put in inorder to show you the link)

[Pugchief]

As far as I know, the only restaurant in or near The Villages that has a dress code is the Rose Plantation.

Yes, but don't even THINK about playing golf, even on a pitch & putt, without a collard shirt.

[retiredguy123]

For "other establishments", the golf courses do not allow jeans. Also men's shirts have to have collars--no tees, sweatshirts, etc.
Golf courses, yes, but country club bars and restaurants, no. They want your money.

[CarlR33]

Standard for guys in warm weather is shorts.You forgot the long black or white socks.

[fdpaq0580]

[QUOTE=Altavia;2367558]Correct, Rose Plantation requires slacks and collered shirt for the dining room.

What about for the men? 😶

[MrChip72]

I was pleasantly surprised on my first time in TV on a lifestyle visit that even in the nicer restaurants most guys are wearing shorts and a tshirt or golf shirt. Some women seem to outpace the men quite a bit with dressing up but it's nice that no one seems forced to dress up.

[FredMitchell]

You'll find men wearing ball caps indoors even in the golf club restaurants.

[mntlblok]

This is a link to the dress code for the golf courses at The Villages. As you can see, it is pretty open. No bathing suits, must wear shoes, but otherwise...

Golf The Villages (https://www.golfthevillages.com/golf-in-the-villages/howtodress.asp)

The link doesn't appear to work. It is to golfthevillages. com / golf-in-the-villages / howtodress.asp (remove the 5 spaces I put in in order to show you the link)

Made it to the site and found the following. (Noted that denim pants are allowed - do those somehow differ from jeans?). Fun to have learnt new ways of spelling collared shirts in this thread. :-) Fascinating to learn that there's a category known as "fashion golf top". :-)

How To Dress
The following dress code is for all championship and executive golf courses, The Villages Golf Academy, driving ranges, warm-up nets and putting greens.
The acceptable golf attire includes, but is not limited to, the below:

Shoes must be worn at all times when on the golf courses. Tennis or golf shoes with soft spikes, or shoes with no more than a 1-inch heel, are mandatory.
Shorts or skirts must cover the majority of the thigh and may not be cut-off or have holes.
Denim pants are allowed.
No overall, tennis skirts, cut-offs, biking shorts, bathing suits or athletic exercise apparel.
Dress Code for Women
Fashion golf tops may be without a collar but should not expose the stomach and must have straps at least 2-inches wide.

Dress Code for Men
Shirts shall have a collar and sleeves. Turtle-necks or mock turtle-necks are acceptable. (Min. 1 1/4 inch collars.)

[mntlblok]

https://www.blockislandorganics.com/Blog/image.axd?picture=%2f2021%2f05%2fbio-blog-stewartcink-hattanline.jpgYou'll find men wearing ball caps indoors even in the golf club restaurants.

[billlaur]

Standard for guys in warm weather is shorts.

And that’s 10 months out of the year, yeah…:BigApplause:

[Stu from NYC]

You forgot the long black or white socks.

White socks for sure

[Berwin]

You'll find men wearing ball caps indoors even in the golf club restaurants.

Especially with the magnetic ball marker clip on the brim. Make sure you have a cool one. :laugh:

[MandoMan]

You'll find men wearing ball caps indoors even in the golf club restaurants.

I hate to see that. So impolite.

[Windguy]

I hate to see that. So impolite (to wear a cap when out for dinner).

I wear a cap in the CC bars after golf because my hair gets badly matted from sweating, but never when I go out to eat.

[Windguy]

I wear collared shirts and jeans as a minimum when I go to the nicer restaurants with tablecloths. Come on guys. Wear your big boy pants. If you’re just going from the car to the restaurant and back, the pants won’t make you hot. If you drive in a cart, then that’s different.

But, I also understand that big men are very inefficient at shedding heat, so I can see why they wear shorts.

[GizmoWhiskers]

Hello all. My husband and I are coming for a 2nd visit starting this weekend. I’m already starting to pack; I’m so excited. Are there any restaurants or other establishments that do not allow shorts or jeans?
Pickelball courts require white sole sneakers. Have never seen shoe police but Villagers will lock you up.

[bowlingal]

The World Equestrian Center in Ocala is a must to dress up! Great dining and hotel....expensive, but a must to do once

[coconutmama]

I hate to see that. So impolite.

Totally agree. I dislike seeing people wearing hats inside restaurants (other than a fast food establishment). Also appreciated the “old days” when collared shirts were required in country club restaurants. Added a touch of class. Oh well. Just another confirmation that I am old 😉

[retiredguy123]

The Villages doesn't actually have "country clubs". They are just restaurants. The Developer should change the name to represent reality.

[paulajr]

Incorrect. All golf courses allow jeans.

For "other establishments", the golf courses do not allow jeans. Also men's shirts have to have collars--no tees, sweatshirts, etc.

[Stu from NYC]

I wear a cap in the CC bars after golf because my hair gets badly matted from sweating, but never when I go out to eat.

After living here about a year developed skin cancer that was successfully treated with mohs surgery and a year ago turned out another problem area was not cancer.

As a result I never leave my house without a cap. Not going to be out in the sun from car to restaurant without covering my head. As a result wear I go my cap goes.

Sorry if that disturbs anyone but not going to change this. Do not think your food will taste any different with me wearing a cap.

[Dusty_Star]

Made it to the site and found the following. (Noted that denim pants are allowed - do those somehow differ from jeans?). Fun to have learnt new ways of spelling collared shirts in this thread. :-) Fascinating to learn that there's a category known as "fashion golf top". :-)

How To Dress
The following dress code is for all championship and executive golf courses, The Villages Golf Academy, driving ranges, warm-up nets and putting greens.
The acceptable golf attire includes, but is not limited to, the below:

Shoes must be worn at all times when on the golf courses. Tennis or golf shoes with soft spikes, or shoes with no more than a 1-inch heel, are mandatory.
Shorts or skirts must cover the majority of the thigh and may not be cut-off or have holes.
Denim pants are allowed.
No overall, tennis skirts, cut-offs, biking shorts, bathing suits or athletic exercise apparel.
Dress Code for Women
Fashion golf tops may be without a collar but should not expose the stomach and must have straps at least 2-inches wide.

Dress Code for Men
Shirts shall have a collar and sleeves. Turtle-necks or mock turtle-necks are acceptable. (Min. 1 1/4 inch collars.)

Thanks! I should have thought of that instead of trying to butcher the link.

Also, very funny comment on the spelling of collared shirts. :)

[Heytubes]

Make sure your husband removes his hat inside the restaurant unless he’s an illiterate redneck. Outside is ok though.

[pattik]

Hello all. My husband and I are coming for a 2nd visit starting this weekend. I’m already starting to pack; I’m so excited. Are there any restaurants or other establishments that do not allow shorts or jeans?

Shorts are fine everywhere you go. You won’t need jeans, it’s high 80’s-90 degrees every day! Lopez country club is a bit upscale but golfers eat there and they wear shorts. Enjoy your visit!

[mraines]

Hello all. My husband and I are coming for a 2nd visit starting this weekend. I’m already starting to pack; I’m so excited. Are there any restaurants or other establishments that do not allow shorts or jeans?

In Florida? Not likely. Oh, maybe Rose Plantation.

[golfer74]

Golf courses, yes, but country club bars and restaurants, no. They want your money.

golf courses do allow jeans and jeans shorts. Henley collared shirts are also allowed.

[TheWarriors]

After living here about a year developed skin cancer that was successfully treated with mohs surgery and a year ago turned out another problem area was not cancer.

As a result I never leave my house without a cap. Not going to be out in the sun from car to restaurant without covering my head. As a result wear I go my cap goes.

Sorry if that disturbs anyone but not going to change this. Do not think your food will taste any different with me wearing a cap.

Really? You can’t remove your cap after you enter the restaurant? Perhaps the problem is deeper than your skin?

[Velvet]

Really? You can’t remove your cap after you enter the restaurant? Perhaps the problem is deeper than your skin?

Well, I know at least two guys who keep their caps on all the time because they are ashamed of balding hair. They are lovely people with or without their caps, but they don’t feel it. I guess guys with the turbans don’t have this problem.

[tophcfa]

I wish there was a dress code for what people shouldn’t be wearing when they go out to their driveway in the morning and bend over to pick up the newspaper!

[Stu from NYC]

Really? You can’t remove your cap after you enter the restaurant? Perhaps the problem is deeper than your skin?

Why is my wearing a hat where I wish any of your concern or your business?

[retiredguy123]

Why is my wearing a hat where I wish any of your concern or your business?
It used to be an etiquette NO-NO for men to wear a hat indoors. But, I think that rule has been phased out, except maybe for the military? I remember when I worked with Army guys who would carry their hat in their hand everywhere they went indoors. But as soon as they stepped outside, they immediately put the hat on or they would be considered out-of-uniform. Also, Army guys could never use an umbrella when they were in uniform.

[BrianL99]

Really? You can’t remove your cap after you enter the restaurant? Perhaps the problem is deeper than your skin?

Why is my wearing a hat where I wish any of your concern or your business?

It should be your concern, not ours.

Wearing a hat indoors, is just simple poor manners. If you choose to display ignorance of good manners, you're surely welcome to do that. If you're sitting at a restaurant and see folks pointing at you, there's your 1st guess as to why they're pointing.

[Stu from NYC]

It should be your concern, not ours.

Wearing a hat indoors, is just simple poor manners. If you choose to display ignorance of good manners, you're surely welcome to do that. If you're sitting at a restaurant and see folks pointing at you, there's your 1st guess as to why they're pointing.

IMHO the world has changed. If you do not see it that way that is up to you.

[village dreamer]

Pickelball courts require white sole sneakers. Have never seen shoe police but Villagers will lock you up. wow , i have been playing pickleball for 8 years and most of my sneakers are blue or black soles boy am i in trouble now .

[Dusty_Star]

I wish there was a dress code for what people shouldn’t be wearing when they go out to their driveway in the morning and bend over to pick up the newspaper!

:laugh::laugh::laugh:

[Sherkugawa]

Hello all. My husband and I are coming for a 2nd visit starting this weekend. I’m already starting to pack; I’m so excited. Are there any restaurants or other establishments that do not allow shorts or jeans?

You will be fine in shorts everywhere!

[williep]

No Speedos!

[Stu from NYC]

I wish there was a dress code for what people shouldn’t be wearing when they go out to their driveway in the morning and bend over to pick up the newspaper!

Reminds me of an episode of Everyone loves Raymond where Frank goes out to get his paper in the morning.

[MandoMan]

Hello all. My husband and I are coming for a 2nd visit starting this weekend. I’m already starting to pack; I’m so excited. Are there any restaurants or other establishments that do not allow shorts or jeans?

While people may be seated who wear jeans or shorts or even caps, if you are going to one of the best restaurants in The Villages, why not dress up and show your respect for your date and for yourself and for the restaurant? When I have a date at a fancier restaurant, I wear dress slacks, a dress shirt, and a sport coat. In my experience, women appreciate a man who dresses well for an evening out and shows politeness and has good table manners. (If you are going to, say, Chili’s or TwoJay’s or something like that, wear whatever you like, and if you are going to listen to music or dance at a town square, dress for the weather.) If you are going to a symphony concert at The Sharon, dress up. If you are going to a rock concert, dress appropriately for a rock concert.

[Driller703]

Really? You can’t remove your cap after you enter the restaurant? Perhaps the problem is deeper than your skin?

I agree. You’re embarrassing yourself. TAKE YOUR HAT OFF!

[Velvet]

wow , i have been playing pickleball for 8 years and most of my sneakers are blue or black soles boy am i in trouble now .

Yes, like on boats they prefer people not to scuff up the surface.

[Driller703]

Why is my wearing a hat where I wish any of your concern or your business?

Right! You also have the right to be rude or stink.

[dewilson58]

wow , i have been playing pickleball for 8 years and most of my sneakers are blue or black soles boy am i in trouble now .

U R safe.

It's an old rule for old shoes.

[Velvet]

While people may be seated who wear jeans or shorts or even caps, if you are going to one of the best restaurants in The Villages, why not dress up and show your respect for your date and for yourself and for the restaurant? When I have a date at a fancier restaurant, I wear dress slacks, a dress shirt, and a sport coat. In my experience, women appreciate a man who dresses well for an evening out and shows politeness and has good table manners. (If you are going to, say, Chili’s or TwoJay’s or something like that, wear whatever you like, and if you are going to listen to music or dance at a town square, dress for the weather.) If you are going to a symphony concert at The Sharon, dress up. If you are going to a rock concert, dress appropriately for a rock concert.

Because some people are ashamed of their hair line. It’s like some people are ashamed of their receding gums etc and grow facial hair. Women get implants etc. I think we should accept their fears.

[Spikearoni]

After living here about a year developed skin cancer that was successfully treated with mohs surgery and a year ago turned out another problem area was not cancer.

As a result I never leave my house without a cap. Not going to be out in the sun from car to restaurant without covering my head. As a result wear I go my cap goes.

Sorry if that disturbs anyone but not going to change this. Do not think your food will taste any different with me wearing a cap.

Why can’t you remove your cap once inside the restaurant?

[HORNET]

When I go out , especially dinner, I don’t want to look Ike a slob! Slacks or dress shorts, and a collared shirt!

[Velvet]

When I go out , especially dinner, I don’t want to look Ike a slob! Slacks or dress shorts, and a collared shirt!

Because you have good self esteem. Lol. And manners.

[Skip]

Hello all. My husband and I are coming for a 2nd visit starting this weekend. I’m already starting to pack; I’m so excited. Are there any restaurants or other establishments that do not allow shorts or jeans?

If area restaurants have a dress code, you can find them by typing in the words "dress code" in Section 4c of The Villages Gourmet Club's Search Page (https://thevillagesgourmetclub.com/search.html), then hit SEARCH. Looks like they have info on 13 area restaurants.

Hope this helps.

Skip

[Topspinmo]

Pickelball courts require white sole sneakers. Have never seen shoe police but Villagers will lock you up.

Wrong require non-marking court shoes.

[JMintzer]

It should be your concern, not ours.

Wearing a hat indoors, is just simple poor manners. If you choose to display ignorance of good manners, you're surely welcome to do that. If you're sitting at a restaurant and see folks pointing at you, there's your 1st guess as to why they're pointing.

I was always taught that "pointing at people" was "poor manners"...

[JMintzer]

IMHO the world has changed. If you do not see it that way that is up to you.

Agreed... It used to be the norm for men to wear hats, and that wearing them inside was frowned upon...

JFK changed that, as he almost never wore a hat. The milliners took a bigh hit...

[mntlblok]

Agreed... It used to be the norm for men to wear hats, and that wearing them inside was frowned upon...

JFK changed that, as he almost never wore a hat. The milliners took a big hit...
Just happened across this Ken Jennings podcast on the subject. Hat Etiquette (Entry 571.1C1104) — Omnibus (https://www.omnibusproject.com/episodes/hat-etiquette-entry-5711c1104) JFK was brought up.