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What to wear to a federal prison visit

FCI Florence

Rules dated June 26, 2018 (8 years old)

8 years old. Ask your loved one to check the copy posted in the unit before you drive.

Skirts and dresses Dresses (and slits) must reach back of knee: 0 inches above.
Shorts Shorts no higher than three inches above the knee.
Colors to avoid No khaki clothing when visiting the FCI. No olive drab clothing when visiting the camp (FPC).
Leggings, spandex No suggestive or revealing apparel such as 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.
Shoes No open toe shoes.
Children Not in the written rules.
All 20 rules, in the BOP's own words

Length and fit

  • Dresses (and slits) must reach back of knee: 0 inches above.the dress will not be shorter than the natural break of the wearers’ leg, at the back of the knee.
  • Shorts no higher than three inches above the knee.Shorts must be no higher than three inches above the knee,
  • No tank tops or sleeveless clothing.tube tops, tank tops, halter tops, crop tops, sleeveless clothing,
  • No low cut or V-neck shirts or dresses.no low cut (e.g., V-neck) shirts or dresses, see-through
  • No crop tops.halter tops, crop tops, sleeveless clothing,
  • No tube tops, halter tops, or backless clothing.clothing, tube tops, tank tops, halter tops, crop tops, sleeveless clothing, backless clothing,
  • No see-through or mesh clothing.see-through clothing, tube tops, tank tops, halter tops, crop tops, sleeveless clothing,
  • No suggestive or revealing apparel such as skin-tight clothing.skin-tight clothing, etc.).
  • No swim suits.backless clothing, swim suits, sweat suits, mesh clothing, break away pants,
  • No sweat suits or break away pants.backless clothing, swim suits, sweat suits, mesh clothing, break away pants,

Colors and uniforms

  • No khaki clothing when visiting the FCI.khaki colored clothing (when visiting at the FCI), olive drab colored clothing
  • No olive drab clothing when visiting the camp (FPC).olive drab colored clothing (when visiting at the FPC).
  • No camouflage clothing.Visitors are prohibited against wearing camouflage clothing,

Bras, underwear and metal

  • No wrist watches, timepieces, or electronic sports bands.Wrist watches/timepieces/electronic sports bands of any sort are not authorized

Shoes

  • No open toe shoes.open toe shoes, or any other apparel of a suggestive or revealing nature

Hats, hoods and coats

  • No hats, bandanas, or scarves.hats, bandanas and/or scarfs will not be worn during visits.
  • Religious headgear is allowed.With the exception of religious headgear,
  • Coats and jackets must be secured in lockers.Visitor purses, coats, jackets, and headgear must be secured in the lockers provided,

Everything else

  • No sundresses.Sundresses are not permitted.

If they say no

  • Visits may be denied for noncompliance or excessively provocative attire.Excessively provocative attire is reason to deny and/or preclude visiting.

What almost every prison bans

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.