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What to wear to a federal prison visit
FCI Danbury
Official rules (PDF) En español (PDF)
| Skirts and dresses | Dresses/skirts may not be hemmed above the knee (0 inches). |
|---|---|
| Shorts | No shorts. |
| Colors to avoid | No khaki clothing. No green clothing at the FPC (camp) only. No orange clothing. No clothing resembling inmate issued clothing. |
| Leggings, spandex | No spandex, yoga pants, leggings, or jeggings. No form fitting pants or skin-tight clothing. |
| Bras and metal | Not in the written rules. Some prisons ban underwire bras anyway, and the penalty can be more than being sent home. Wear a sports bra or a bra with no wire. |
| Camouflage, military | No camouflage clothing of any kind. |
| Shoes | No open toe shoes. No flip flops; footwear must have a back strap. |
| Children | Dress code applies to adults and pre-teens 12 and older. |
All 24 rules, in the BOP's own words
Length and fit
- Dresses/skirts may not be hemmed above the knee (0 inches).
sleeveless shirts, dresses/skirts (hemmed above the knee),
- No shorts.
or midriff clothing, shorts, flip flops, open toe shoes or
- No sleeveless shirts.
sleeveless shirts, dresses/skirts (hemmed above the knee),
- No midriff clothing.
or midriff clothing, shorts, flip flops, open toe shoes or
- No halter or tube tops.
see-through, sheer clothing, halter, tube tops, spandex,
- No see-through or sheer clothing.
see-through, sheer clothing, halter, tube tops, spandex,
- No form fitting pants or skin-tight clothing.
jeggings, form fitting pants, skin-tight,
- No spandex, yoga pants, leggings, or jeggings.
halter, tube tops, spandex, yoga, leggings, jeggings, form fitting pants, skin-tight,
- No sweat suits or jogging suits.
any clothing with a hood, sweat suits/jogging suits,
Colors and uniforms
- No khaki clothing.
(i.e., orange, khaki, or green (FPC only) colored clothing.
- No green clothing at the FPC (camp) only.
(i.e., orange, khaki, or green (FPC only) colored clothing.
- No orange clothing.
(i.e., orange, khaki, or green (FPC only) colored clothing.
- No clothing resembling inmate issued clothing.
wearing clothing which resembles inmate issued clothing
- No camouflage clothing of any kind.
camouflage clothing of any kind.
Bras, underwear and metal
- No watches; jewelry limited to wedding band, one earring set, one necklace.
Jewelry is limited to a wedding band, one set of earrings, and one necklace.
Shoes
- No open toe shoes.
or midriff clothing, shorts, flip flops, open toe shoes or
- No flip flops; footwear must have a back strap.
All footwear must have a strap on the back securing the shoe to the foot.
Hats, hoods and coats
- No hats, other than religious headwear.
wearing hats (other than religious headwear),
- Religious headwear is allowed.
hats (other than religious headwear),
- No clothing with a hood.
any clothing with a hood, sweat suits/jogging suits,
Children
- Dress code applies to adults and pre-teens 12 and older.
comply with the adult and pre-teen (12 years and older) dress code.
Everything else
- No provocative or suggestive clothing styles.
avoid clothing styles that are provocative or suggestive in nature.
If they say no
- Visit may be terminated for excessively provocative attire.
excessively provocative attire not previously detected by the Lobby or Escorting Officer;
- Visit may be terminated to maintain good taste.
A visit may be terminated in order to maintain good taste and consideration for others in the visiting room.
What almost every prison bans
- Short skirts and dresses (each prison sets its own length)
- Sleeveless tops
- See-through or mesh clothing
- Shorts (kids are often an exception)
- Hats (religious head coverings usually allowed)
- Khaki, or anything like the inmate uniform
- Open-toe shoes
- Backless, strapless or halter tops
- Tight or form-fitting clothing
- Sweatpants and sweatshirts
- Leggings and spandex
- Flip-flops and sandals
- Offensive words, gang colors or symbols
- Low-cut tops
- Camouflage
- Anything showing the stomach
An outfit that passes almost everywhere: jeans or slacks with no holes, a plain t-shirt with sleeves (no words, not khaki or green), closed-toe shoes, a sports bra, no hat.
From each prison's visiting rules on bop.gov, checked November 2, 2026. Turned away for something not in the rules? Tell Scooter.