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What to wear to a federal prison visit
FCI El Reno
Official rules (PDF) En español (PDF)
9 years old. Ask your loved one to check the copy posted in the unit before you drive.
| Skirts and dresses | No miniskirts or clothing ending at or above the knee. |
|---|---|
| Shorts | No clothing ending at the knee or above, so no shorts. |
| Colors to avoid | Avoid clothing that could be confused with inmate khaki. |
| Leggings, spandex | No hip huggers (FCI visitor handout). No form-fitting clothing or body suits. |
| Bras and metal | Female visitors must wear a bra, no exceptions. |
| Camouflage, military | Not in the written rules. Many prisons ban both; leave them home. |
| Shoes | No open-toed shoes or high heels. |
| Children | Dress rules apply to minors over age ten. |
All 17 rules, in the BOP's own words
Length and fit
- No miniskirts or clothing ending at or above the knee.
or clothing which ends at the knee or above.
- No clothing ending at the knee or above, so no shorts.
see-through clothing, or clothing which ends at the knee or above.
- No sleeveless shirts or tank tops.
halter tops, sleeveless shirts, tank tops,
- No halter tops or backless shirts/dresses.
Visitors may not wear miniskirts, halter tops, sleeveless shirts, tank tops, backless shirts/dresses, body suits,
- No see-through clothing.
form fitting, see-through clothing,
- No form-fitting clothing or body suits.
body suits, sweat-suits or sweatpants, form fitting,
- No hip huggers (FCI visitor handout).
body suits, hip huggers, see-through clothing,
- No clothing with holes that show skin.
Any clothing with holes in the material that allows the viewing of flesh-tones will not be allowed.
- No sweat-suits or sweatpants.
suits, sweat-suits or sweatpants, form fitting,
Colors and uniforms
- Avoid clothing that could be confused with inmate khaki.
could easily be confused with inmate clothing (i.e., khaki).
Bras, underwear and metal
- Female visitors must wear a bra, no exceptions.
Female visitors must wear a brassiere and other undergarments without any exception.
- Female visitors must wear undergarments.
Female visitors must wear a brassiere and other undergarments without any exception.
Shoes
- No open-toed shoes or high heels.
It is prohibited for a visitor to wear open-toed shoes or high heels, for visitor safety.
Children
- Dress rules apply to minors over age ten.
Visitors, including minors over age ten, will dress appropriately
Everything else
- No sexually provocative clothing, including minors.
Visitors (including minors) wearing sexually provocative clothing will be prohibited from admission to the institution visiting room.
If they say no
- A visit may be terminated to maintain good taste.
A visit may be terminated in order to maintain good taste and consideration for others.
- Questionable attire referred to IDO and/or Operations Lieutenant.
Any questionable attire will be referred to the Institution Duty Officer and/or the Operations Lieutenant prior to denial of the visit.
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.