Bear Grips Pro ShopsWine Club Clothing and Attire For Members
- Casual member tees for monthly tastings.
- Host polos and quarter-zips for hosting nights.
- Hoodies and crewnecks for fall and winter tastings.
- Embroidered hats for outdoor winery visits.
Wine club clothing and attire varies by club type: subscription wine clubs typically don't mandate a dress code; social tasting clubs lean smart casual or themed; in-home host clubs lean comfortable; and traveling clubs that visit wineries dress for the season. Below is the apparel guide for each scenario, with the pieces that work for hosts, members, and the occasional guest who wants to look like they belong.
Monthly Tasting Night: Smart Casual
For the typical monthly tasting at someone's home:
- Soft cotton or CVC tee with the club logo, optionally tucked or untucked.
- Optional cardigan or unlined blazer for cooler nights.
- For women, the Womens Favorite Tee or Premium Cotton Tee with the club logo.
- For men, the Airlume Cotton Athletic Tee or Premium CVC Jersey Tee.
Most members default to "comfortable enough to spend three hours tasting" rather than dressed-up.
Hosting Night: Subtle Distinguishing Piece
The host of any given tasting often wants a piece that signals "I'm the host" without screaming it. Options:
- Embroidered Premium Cotton Pique Polo with "HOST" on the sleeve.
- Quarter-zip pullover with small logo (Sport-Tek Ladies' Quarter-Zip or Men's Performance Quarter-Zip).
- A specific host-only color of the club tee that rotates among hosts.
Fall and Winter Tastings: Hoodie and Crewneck Layer
For fall and winter tastings, especially at outdoor patio events or in cold tasting rooms:
- Perfect Soft Crewneck Sweatshirt ($40.96 Free, $34.88 VIP) — reads more refined than a hoodie.
- Comfort Soft Hoodie ($44.94 Free, $36.88 VIP) — for casual home tastings.
- Long Sleeve Cotton Shirt (Bella+Canvas, $35.94 Free) — for shoulder-season indoor tastings.
Winery Travel Visits: Embroidered Hats
For clubs that travel to wineries together, embroidered hats become memorable group photos:
- Classic Rope Hat embroidered with the club logo.
- Classic Flat Bill Snapback for the younger-skewing club.
- Cuffed Winter Hat for cold-weather Napa or Pacific Northwest visits.
What About The Lobster Shirt Dress?
Wine club searches sometimes turn up "lobster shirt dress" — the coastal-prep aesthetic shirt dress some clubs adopt for warm-weather outdoor tastings. We do not currently offer shirt dresses in the catalog. The closest alternative: wine club shirt dress alternatives covers the long-tee and oversized boxy crop tee options that capture a similar relaxed-feminine vibe.
Dress Codes Most Clubs Skip
Most wine clubs explicitly avoid formal dress codes. The point is the social warmth and the wine, not the apparel. A loosely-coordinated club tee or host polo gives the group visible identity without making the gathering feel formal.
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Should there be a dress code?
Most clubs skip formal dress codes. A casual club tee or polo as the recurring "uniform" gives members visible identity without dictating wardrobe choices.
What about gift sets for new members?
Many subscription clubs include a member tee or polo in the new-member welcome gift. Use the Done-For-You VIP plan if you want help with packaging and presentation.
Can we have a different shirt for each season?
Yes. Many clubs do seasonal apparel drops — a spring tee, a fall hoodie, a winter long sleeve. Each piece lives in the same shop as a separate product.
How do we handle members in different cities?
Each member orders their own size and the shirt ships to their own address. The club never collects sizes from members across multiple cities.
