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What to wear to a federal prison visit
FCI Lewisburg
Official rules (PDF) En español (PDF)
| Skirts and dresses | Skirts must cover the knee while standing: 0 inches above. |
|---|---|
| Shorts | Shorts must cover the knee while standing. |
| Colors to avoid | Not in the written rules. |
| Leggings, spandex | Not in the written rules. Many prisons still turn leggings away. |
| 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 | Children 12 and under may wear short shorts, tank tops, sleeveless. |
All 11 rules, in the BOP's own words
Length and fit
- Skirts must cover the knee while standing: 0 inches above.
Shorts and skirts that cover the knee while standing up, will be permitted.
- Shorts must cover the knee while standing.
Shorts and skirts that cover the knee while standing up, will be permitted.
- No tank tops or sleeveless clothing.
Additionally, tank tops, sleeveless clothing, or see-
- Shirts or blouses must cover the midriff while standing.
Shirts or blouses must cover the midriff while standing.
- No see-through tops.
tank tops, sleeveless clothing, or see- through tops are not permitted.
Bras, underwear and metal
- No smart watches.
sweat bands, do rags, smart watches or any other type
Hats, hoods and coats
- No ball caps, hats, bandanas, sweat bands, or do rags.
No ball caps, hats, bandanas, sweat bands, do rags,
- Religious head gear is allowed.
with the exception of religious head gear.
Children
- Children 12 and under may wear short shorts, tank tops, sleeveless.
Children , 12 and under, are the only individuals who will be
Everything else
- No revealing clothing; dress must suit an institutional setting.
Individuals who are dressed in revealing clothing will not be allowed to enter the institution for visiting.
If they say no
- Supervisory staff decide if dress is inappropriate; visit denied.
Visitors will be denied a visit when Supervisory Staff (i.e. , Lieutenant, Duty Officer, etc.) determine a visitor's dress is inappropriate
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.