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What to wear to a federal prison visit

FCI Lompoc II

Rules dated July 16, 2025 (1 year old)

Skirts and dresses Skirts/dresses, including slits, not above bend of knee (0 inches).
Shorts No jogging shorts; knee-length Bermuda-type shorts allowed.
Colors to avoid No khaki-colored clothing of any type. No grey-colored clothing of any type.
Leggings, spandex No tight pants or tight or revealing shirts or blouses.
Bras and metal Female visitors must wear undergarments (bra).
Camouflage, military Not in the written rules. Many prisons ban both; leave them home.
Shoes No open-toed shoes; shoes must be worn at all times.
Children No exceptions: clothing rules apply to all visitors regardless of age.
All 21 rules, in the BOP's own words

Length and fit

  • Skirts/dresses, including slits, not above bend of knee (0 inches).type shorts are permitted. Skirts with slits or dresses that
  • No jogging shorts; knee-length Bermuda-type shorts allowed.jogging shorts, are not allowed. However, knee length Bermuda-
  • No sleeveless shirts.blouses, halter or sleeveless shirts, hoodies, athletic pants or
  • No halter shirts.blouses, halter or sleeveless shirts, hoodies, athletic pants or
  • No see-through clothing.Watches, sunglasses, hats, scarfs, gloves, open toed shoes, see-
  • No tight pants or tight or revealing shirts or blouses.through clothing, tight pants, tight or revealing shirts or
  • No athletic pants or jogging shorts.blouses, halter or sleeveless shirts, hoodies, athletic pants or

Colors and uniforms

  • No khaki-colored clothing of any type.type of khaki or grey colored clothing is also prohibited. The
  • No grey-colored clothing of any type.type of khaki or grey colored clothing is also prohibited. The

Bras, underwear and metal

  • Female visitors must wear undergarments (bra).visitors must wear undergarments (bra). Visitors will not be

Shoes

  • No open-toed shoes; shoes must be worn at all times.Watches, sunglasses, hats, scarfs, gloves, open toed shoes, see-

Hats, hoods and coats

  • No hats or scarves.Watches, sunglasses, hats, scarfs, gloves, open toed shoes, see-
  • No hoodies.blouses, halter or sleeveless shirts, hoodies, athletic pants or
  • Prohibited clothing may not be worn under coats or jackets.wearing of prohibited clothing items under coats or jackets is

Children

  • No exceptions: clothing rules apply to all visitors regardless of age.Clothing regulations apply to all visitors, regardless of age.

Everything else

  • No club, gang, or other organization symbols.gang, or other organization symbols is strictly prohibited.
  • No plain white T-shirt as the only shirt.allowed to wear plain white T-shirts as their only shirt. Shoes
  • No professional sports team items or clothing.also prohibited. No professional sport’s team related items or
  • No watches, sunglasses, or gloves.Watches, sunglasses, hats, scarfs, gloves, open toed shoes, see-

If they say no

  • Immodestly or provocatively dressed visitors may be denied visiting.provocatively dressed may be denied the privilege of visiting.
  • Operations Lieutenant or IDO decides on questionable attire.the Operations Lieutenant or the IDO who will make the decision

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.