What to wear to a federal prison visit

Length and fit

• No miniskirts; no specific length given.slacks, miniskirts, shorts, halter tops, strapless
• No shorts.slacks, miniskirts, shorts, halter tops, strapless
• No sleeveless shirts.spandex clothing, sleeveless shirts,
• No halter tops or strapless dresses/tops.halter tops, strapless dresses/tops,
• No excessively tight-fitting or revealing slacks.excessively tight-fitting or revealing slacks,
• No spandex clothing.spandex clothing, sleeveless shirts,
• No sweat pants.hats, bandanas, sweat pants, hooded jackets and scarves.

Colors and uniforms

• No khaki pants and shirts when visiting the FCI.khaki pants and shirts if visiting inmates at the FCI,
• No green pants and shirts when visiting the Camp.green pants and shirts if visiting inmates at the Camp.
• Khaki or green fine if it doesn't resemble inmate uniform.Visitors may wear khaki or green clothing as long as it does not resemble the inmate uniform.
• No camouflage attire.camouflaged attire, excessively tight-fitting
• No medical scrubs or clothing resembling staff uniforms.Visitors may not wear medical scrubs or clothing resembling staff uniforms.

Bras, underwear and metal

• Avoid clothing that sets off metal detector, e.g. underwire bras.Visitors will refrain from wearing clothing which would activate the metal detector.
• Jewelry normally worn is on the list of allowed items.10. Jewelry Normally Worn

Shoes

• No bare feet (including babies), open-toe or backless slip-on shoes.No bare feet (including babies), open toe shoes, flip flops, slip on shoes with no back, or sandals are allowed in the institution.
• No flip-flops or sandals.open toe shoes, flip flops, slip on shoes with no back, or sandals

Hats, hoods and coats

• No hats or bandanas.hats, bandanas, sweat pants, hooded jackets and scarves.
• Religious headwear obscuring the face must be partly removed for ID.Religious headwear that obscures a visitor’s face must be removed sufficiently to reveal the face for identification
• No hooded jackets.sweat pants, hooded jackets and scarves.

Everything else

• No scarves; no overly revealing or suggestive apparel.Adult visitors are to refrain from wearing apparel that is overly- revealing or suggestive.

If they say no

• Wearing inmate-like clothing, including boots or shoes, means denied entry.Any visitor wearing an item of clothing resembling the inmate uniform, including boots or shoes, will be denied entry into the institution.
• Supervisory staff may deny a visit for inappropriate dress.Visitors may be denied a visit if supervisory staff (i.e., Lieutenant, Institution Duty Officer, etc.) determine a visitor's dress is inappropriate for the institution setting.