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What to wear to a federal prison visit
USP Florence ADMAX
Official rules (PDF) En español (PDF)
12 years old. Ask your loved one to check the copy posted in the unit before you drive.
| Skirts and dresses | ADX: no mini-skirts. Camp: dresses/slits must reach back of knee. |
|---|---|
| Shorts | ADX: no shorts. Camp: shorts must reach mid-thigh. |
| Colors to avoid | Camp: visitors must not wear khaki-colored clothing. |
| Leggings, spandex | No tight-fitting 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 | Not in the written rules. Many prisons ban both; leave them home. |
| Shoes | Not in the written rules. |
| Children | Not in the written rules. |
All 16 rules, in the BOP's own words
Length and fit
- ADX: no mini-skirts. Camp: dresses/slits must reach back of knee.
the length of the dress will not be shorter than the natural break of the wearer’s leg, at the back of the knee.
- ADX: no shorts. Camp: shorts must reach mid-thigh.
Visitors may not wear shorts, mini-skirts, sheer or tight fitting clothing,
- No sleeveless clothing or tank tops.
low cut, or see-through clothing, tube or tank tops, backless
- No excessively short or low-cut clothing.
excessively short or low cut clothing, backless clothing, halter tops, or sleeveless clothing.
- No backless clothing, halter tops or tube tops.
excessively short or low cut clothing, backless clothing, halter tops, or sleeveless clothing.
- No sheer or see-through clothing.
Visitors may not wear shorts, mini-skirts, sheer or tight fitting clothing,
- No tight-fitting or skin-tight clothing.
or revealing nature (e.g., skin-tight clothing, etc.).
- Camp: no swim suits.
clothing, swim suits, sweat suits, or any other apparel of a suggestive or
- Camp: no sweat suits.
clothing, swim suits, sweat suits, or any other apparel of a suggestive or
Colors and uniforms
- Camp: visitors must not wear khaki-colored clothing.
including not wearing clothing khaki in color.
Hats, hoods and coats
- Camp: no hats during visits.
With the exception of religious headgear, hats may not be worn during visits.
- Camp: religious headgear is allowed.
With the exception of religious headgear, hats may not be worn during visits.
- ADX: coats not permitted in the Visiting Room.
Coats will not be permitted in the Visiting Room.
Everything else
- No suggestive or revealing dresses, blouses or other apparel.
Dresses, blouses or other apparel of a suggestive or revealing nature may not be worn.
If they say no
- Excessively provocative attire is reason to deny visiting.
Excessively provocative attire is reason to deny and/or preclude visiting.
- Lieutenant and Duty Officer decide whether to deny visit for attire.
he/she will contact the Operations Lieutenant and Institution Duty Officer to determine whether to deny or terminate 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.