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What to wear to a federal prison visit

FCI Gilmer

Rules dated July 24, 2026 (this year)

Skirts and dresses No skirt slits above the knee; skirts/dresses/culottes/capris listed as banned.
Shorts No shorts of any type, except children under six.
Colors to avoid No khaki clothing resembling inmate clothing. No gray clothing. No white clothing (resembles inmate clothing).
Leggings, spandex No spandex.
Bras and metal Female visitors must wear a bra.
Camouflage, military No camouflage clothing.
Shoes No bare feet (including babies), open-toe or backless slip-on shoes. No flip-flops or sandals.
Children Children under six may wear shorts.
All 22 rules, in the BOP's own words

Length and fit

  • No skirt slits above the knee; skirts/dresses/culottes/capris listed as banned.or skirts with slits above the knee).
  • No shorts of any type, except children under six.tops/dresses, shorts of any type, skirts, dresses,
  • No sleeveless tops or dresses.jogging suits, sleeveless tops/dresses, shorts of any type,
  • No low-cut or V-neck tops.suggestive nature (i.e., low-cut, V-neck or any garment that reveals the mid-section,
  • No garment that reveals the mid-section.any garment that reveals the mid-section,
  • No halter tops.sheer clothing, spandex, halter tops,
  • No transparent or sheer clothing.Hats, watches, transparent or sheer clothing, spandex, halter tops,
  • No spandex.sheer clothing, spandex, halter tops,
  • No sweatpants of any type or jogging suits.sweatpants of any type, jogging suits, sleeveless

Colors and uniforms

  • No khaki clothing resembling inmate clothing.Clothing resembling the style or color of inmate clothing (i.e., khaki, white, gray or camouflage in color clothing),
  • No gray clothing.(i.e., khaki, white, gray or camouflage in color clothing),
  • No white clothing (resembles inmate clothing).(i.e., khaki, white, gray or camouflage in color clothing),
  • No camouflage clothing.khaki, white, gray or camouflage in color clothing),

Bras, underwear and metal

  • Female visitors must wear a bra.All female visitors are required to wear a bra.
  • All visitors must wear underclothing.All visitors will wear underclothing garments.
  • No watches.WILL NOT be allowed: Hats, watches, transparent or sheer clothing,

Shoes

  • No bare feet (including babies), open-toe or backless slip-on shoes.Bare feet (including babies), open toe shoes, flip flops, slip on shoes with no backs, and sandals are not permitted
  • No flip-flops or sandals.open toe shoes, flip flops, slip on shoes with no backs, and sandals are not permitted

Hats, hoods and coats

  • No hats.WILL NOT be allowed: Hats, watches, transparent or sheer clothing,
  • Winter coats allowed in cold months if X-rayed; hung in designated area.Winter coats/jackets are approved during cold weather months but must be scanned through an X-ray machine

Children

  • Children under six may wear shorts.Children under the age of six (6) will be allowed to wear shorts.

Everything else

  • No derogatory, sexually suggestive or gang-related logos.no clothing with derogatory, sexually suggestive or gang-related logos are allowed.

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.