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What to wear to a federal prison visit
FCI Marianna
12 years old. Ask your loved one to check the copy posted in the unit before you drive.
| Skirts and dresses | No skirts more than 1 inch above the knee. |
|---|---|
| Shorts | No shorts. |
| Colors to avoid | No khaki or brown clothing. No hunter green clothing. |
| Leggings, spandex | No spandex. |
| Bras and metal | Underwire bras, jewelry, hair pins may delay or block entry. |
| Camouflage, military | No camouflage clothing. |
| Shoes | Not in the written rules. |
| Children | Not in the written rules. |
All 14 rules, in the BOP's own words
Length and fit
- No skirts more than 1 inch above the knee.
skirts more than 1" above the knee,
- No shorts.
caps, hats, shorts, and clothing with logos
- No sleeveless blouses, tee shirts or dresses.
See-through or sleeveless blouses, sleeveless tee shirts,
- No see-through blouses.
See-through or sleeveless blouses, sleeveless tee shirts,
- No spandex.
wrap-around skirts, sleeveless dresses, spandex,
Colors and uniforms
- No khaki or brown clothing.
clothes colored in khaki, brown, camouflage or hunter green
- No hunter green clothing.
clothes colored in khaki, brown, camouflage or hunter green
- No camouflage clothing.
clothes colored in khaki, brown, camouflage or hunter green
Bras, underwear and metal
- Underwire bras, jewelry, hair pins may delay or block entry.
Items such as underwire bras, jewelry, hair pins, and other metal items may delay or prevent visitors from entering the institution
- Jewelry may delay or prevent entry if it sets off the detector.
jewelry, hair pins, and other metal items may delay or prevent visitors from entering
Hats, hoods and coats
- No caps or hats.
caps, hats, shorts, and clothing with logos
- No easily removed hairpieces or wigs unless medically approved.
easily-removed hair pieces or wigs (unless medically approved),
Everything else
- No clothing with logos that may be offensive.
clothing with logos that may be offensive in any way.
- No wrap-around skirts or plain white t-shirts.
Visitors wearing plain white t-shirts or clothes colored in khaki, brown, camouflage or hunter green are also not allowed.
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.