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What to wear to a federal prison visit

FCI Jesup

Rules dated May 15, 2025 (1 year old)

These rules contradict themselves. When two rules disagree, dress by the stricter one.

Skirts and dresses Dresses/skirts must extend below the bend of the knee; slits not above knee.
Shorts Not in the written rules.
Colors to avoid No khaki or tan clothing resembling inmate attire. No orange pants, shirts or jumpsuits resembling inmate attire.
Leggings, spandex No tights, spandex tops/bottoms or yoga pants. No form-fitting or overly tight clothing.
Bras and metal No underwire bras. All women must wear undergarments (bra).
Camouflage, military No camouflage military clothing. Military must wear Class A or B uniform; no Class C BDUs.
Shoes No open-toed shoes; only closed-toe, thin-soled shoes. No flip flops, clogs, shower shoes, slippers or slip-ons.
Children Not in the written rules.
All 30 rules, in the BOP's own words

Length and fit

  • Dresses/skirts must extend below the bend of the knee; slits not above knee.Dresses and skirts must extend below the bend of the knee, splits may not extend above the knee.
  • No tank tops or sleeveless shirts.Tank tops, sleeveless shirts, and sheer blouses
  • No low plunging necklines or low-cut backs.Shirts and blouses with low plunging neckline, low cut back or
  • No exposed midriffs.low cut back or exposed midriffs
  • No halter tops/dresses or strapless dresses/tops.Halter tops or halter dresses, strapless dresses/tops, wrap
  • No sheer blouses.sleeveless shirts, and sheer blouses
  • No form-fitting or overly tight clothing.form fitting or overly tight- fitting clothing, yoga pants
  • No tights, spandex tops/bottoms or yoga pants.Tights, spandex-type top or bottom, form fitting or overly tight-
  • No shirts or pants with holes, cuts or tears.Shirts or pants with holes, cuts or tears
  • No sweat suits, sweatpants look-alikes or wind suits.Sweat Suits or clothing resembling sweatpants

Colors and uniforms

  • No khaki or tan clothing resembling inmate attire.Khaki, tan- or orange-colored pants, shirts or jump suits that
  • No orange pants, shirts or jumpsuits resembling inmate attire.Khaki, tan- or orange-colored pants, shirts or jump suits that resemble inmate attire
  • No camouflage military clothing.Camouflage military type clothing, will not be permitted
  • Military must wear Class A or B uniform; no Class C BDUs.Military personnel must be dressed in either Class “A” or Class “B” uniform attire.

Bras, underwear and metal

  • All women must wear undergarments (bra).All women must wear undergarments (bra, etc.).
  • Women must wear undergarments.All women must wear undergarments (bra, etc.).
  • No underwire bras.the split.  Underwire bras

Shoes

  • No open-toed shoes; only closed-toe, thin-soled shoes.Open Toed Shoes, Flip flops, clogs, shower shoes, slippers, etc. are not allowed in the visiting room.
  • No flip flops, clogs, shower shoes, slippers or slip-ons.Open Toes Shoes, Flip flops, bedroom slippers, shower or slip on shoes.

Hats, hoods and coats

  • No hats of any type.Hats & Hoods of any type, excluding religious head wear
  • Religious headwear (hijab) allowed.excluding religious head wear “Hijab.”
  • No hoods of any type.Hats & Hoods of any type, excluding religious head wear

Everything else

  • No offensive logos/lettering or gang attire, logos or colors.Gang related to attire, fashions, logos, or colors.
  • No heeled footwear or platforms; heels no higher than 1/2 inch.boots with heels no higher than 1/2” (athletic shoes, loafers, decks shoes, etc.)
  • All visitors, including children, must always wear shoes.All visitors, including children, must always wear shoes.
  • No sagging pants or clothing.Absolutely no sagging of pants or any other type of clothing by
  • No wrap skirts.strapless dresses/tops, wrap skirts;
  • No capris above mid-calf.Capris above mid-calf

If they say no

  • Visitors in revealing/inappropriate apparel will not be allowed in.Any visitor wearing apparel of a revealing or inappropriate nature will not be allowed to enter the Visitation Area;
  • Final decision on revealing attire is at the institution's discretion.final decision is at the discretion of the Institution.

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.