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What to wear to a federal prison visit

USP McCreary

Rules dated January 24, 2022 (4 years old)

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

Skirts and dresses Skirts no more than two inches above the knee.
Shorts Adult visitors may not wear shorts.
Colors to avoid No khaki colored clothing.
Leggings, spandex No yoga/exercise pants (attachment version). No body suits or hip huggers.
Bras and metal Undergarments must be made of material that passes screening. Female visitors must wear a brassiere, no exceptions.
Camouflage, military No camouflage clothing.
Shoes No open toe shoes. No flip flops.
Children Shorts/sweats/khaki ban stated for adult visitors only.
All 20 rules, in the BOP's own words

Length and fit

  • Skirts no more than two inches above the knee.may not wear skirts ending ~ore than two inches above the knee, halter tops,
  • Adult visitors may not wear shorts.Adult visitors (r:,ale/female) will net be permitted to wear shorts,
  • No sleeveless shirts or tank tops for women.s1eeveless shirts, tank tops, bacidess sh.jrts/dresses, body suits, hip huggers,
  • No halter tops or backless shirts/dresses.halter tops, s1eeveless shirts, tank tops, bacidess sh.jrts/dresses, body suits, hip huggers,
  • No see-through clothing.wrap-around skirts, or see-through clot:iing.
  • No body suits or hip huggers.body suits, hip huggers,
  • No yoga/exercise pants (attachment version).shirts/dresses, body suits, yoga/exercise pants, hip huggers, wrap-around skirts, or see-
  • No sweat pants or athletic jump suits.sweat pants, athletic jump suits, camoufJ.age or khaki

Colors and uniforms

  • No khaki colored clothing.camoufJ.age or khaki colored clothing,
  • No camouflage clothing.sweat pants, athletic jump suits, camoufJ.age or khaki colored clothing,

Bras, underwear and metal

  • Female visitors must wear a brassiere, no exceptions.Female visitors must wear a brassiere and other undergarments without exception.
  • Female visitors must wear undergarments, no exceptions.brassiere and other undergarments without exception.
  • Undergarments must be made of material that passes screening.These items must be made of a material that will allow the visitor to pass the screening process.

Shoes

  • No open toe shoes.or open toe shoes (i.e., flip flops).
  • No flip flops.or open toe shoes (i.e., flip flops).

Hats, hoods and coats

  • Hats should be left in the vehicle.Purses, food, hats, pictures, games, etc., should be secured in your vehicle.

Children

  • Shorts/sweats/khaki ban stated for adult visitors only.Adult visitors (r:,ale/female) will net

Everything else

  • No sexually provocative clothing.Visitors wearing sexually provocative clothing will be
  • No wrap-around skirts.wrap-around skirts, or see-through clot:iing.

If they say no

  • Anyone not appropriately dressed will be asked to leave.Any individual not appropriately dressed will be asked to leave the institution.

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 us.