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What to wear to a federal prison visit
FCI Marion
3 years old. Ask your loved one to check the copy posted in the unit before you drive.
| Skirts and dresses | No mini-skirts; no specific length given. |
|---|---|
| Shorts | Not in the written rules. |
| 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 | Not in the written rules. |
All 4 rules, in the BOP's own words
Length and fit
- No mini-skirts; no specific length given.
Visitors wearing mini-skirts, low-cut blouses, and other types of revealing clothes,
- No low-cut blouses.
Visitors wearing mini-skirts, low-cut blouses, and other types of revealing clothes,
Everything else
- No clothes showing obscene gestures, language or disruptive symbols.
clothes displaying obscene gestures, language or disruptive symbols, will not be permitted in the Visiting Room.
- No other revealing clothes.
and other types of revealing clothes,
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.