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What to wear to a federal prison visit

FCI Loretto

Rules dated 10/27/2020 (6 years old)

6 years old. Ask your loved one to check the copy posted in the unit before you drive.

Skirts and dresses No skirts at all, except for approved religious reasons (no inch limit given).
Shorts No shorts.
Colors to avoid No khaki pants and shirts when visiting the FCI. No yellow pants, shirts or jumpsuits when visiting the Camp.
Leggings, spandex No yoga pants or stretch clothing. No tight-fitting clothing.
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 No camouflage or utility clothing.
Shoes No open-toe shoes. No sandals.
Children Not in the written rules.
All 24 rules, in the BOP's own words

Length and fit

  • No skirts at all, except for approved religious reasons (no inch limit given).*No skirts (with exception of approved religious reasons)
  • No shorts.Sweat Pants or Yoga pants) *No shorts
  • No tank tops; shirts must cover shoulders and backs.*No tank tops or halter tops - All shirts and blouses must cover
  • No low-cut shirts/blouses.*No Low cut shirts/blouses
  • No crop tops.*No crop tops
  • No halter tops or open-back shirts/dresses.*No shirts/dresses with open backs
  • No see-through clothing.*No see-through clothing including tears, rips, or holes
  • No tight-fitting clothing.*No tight fitting or stretch clothing
  • No yoga pants or stretch clothing.*No tight fitting or stretch clothing
  • No tears, rips or holes.*No see-through clothing including tears, rips, or holes
  • No workout clothing like sweat pants or yoga pants.*No work out type clothing (Sweat Pants or Yoga pants)

Colors and uniforms

  • No khaki pants and shirts when visiting the FCI.(Khaki pants and shirts if visiting
  • No yellow pants, shirts or jumpsuits when visiting the Camp.inmates at the FCI or yellow pants and shirts, or yellow jumpsuits, if visiting inmates at the Camp).
  • No camouflage or utility clothing.*No utility clothing, camouflage in color, or clothing

Bras, underwear and metal

  • Visitors 16+ must wear an inner garment covering breast/chest.will be expected to wear an inner garment covering the breast or chest area.

Shoes

  • No open-toe shoes.*No sandals or open toe shoes
  • No sandals.*No sandals or open toe shoes

Hats, hoods and coats

  • No hats, head gear or scarves.*No hats or head gear (with exception of approved religious
  • Approved religious headgear allowed.(with exception of approved religious headgear)

Everything else

  • No vulgar or obscene language or pictures.*No clothing with vulgar or obscene language or picture.
  • No sunglasses, watches or gloves.*No sunglasses *No watches *No gloves
  • Shoes required in the Visiting Room.all visitors will wear shoes in the Visiting Room

If they say no

  • Denial for dress; covering required if chest area revealing.Visitors may be denied entry based on their dress attire.
  • Front Entrance Officer and Lieutenant decide admittance.Admittance of the visitors is up to the discretion of the Front Entrance Officer and the attending Lieutenant.

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.