What to wear to a swingers club
Updated 13 November 2026
Dress codes are stricter than most people think, and men are turned away more often than women. Read the club's page for the night you pick: the code often changes from one night to the next.
The common codes
| Code | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Smart casual | Dress or skirt, heels optional | Dark trousers or jeans, shirt, clean shoes |
| Sexy / chic | Short dress, lingerie under a coat | Black shirt, dark trousers, no trainers |
| Lingerie night | Lingerie, robe for the bar | Fitted boxers or black underwear, robe |
| Fetish | Latex, leather, PVC, harness | Same, or all black at the minimum |
| Towel / sauna | Towel or sarong | Towel |
What gets men turned away
Sports shoes, shorts, baseball caps, band T-shirts and white socks. When in doubt, wear black.
Practical things
- Bring a change of clothes or a robe. Many clubs give you a locker so you can arrive dressed for the street and change inside.
- Flat shoes in the bag. Stairs and play areas are often dim.
- Leave jewellery that catches on fabric at home.
Reviews in this atlas often mention the dress code. Look for it under "Dress code" on each club's page.