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What to wear to a federal prison visit
FCI Jesup
Official rules (PDF) No Spanish version posted
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
- 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.