What to wear to a federal prison visit

Length and fit

• Dresses/skirts must be knee length when seated (0 inches above).Visitors who prefer to wear dresses or skirts may do so provided the hem line is knee length when seated.
• No shorts of any kind.10)Shorts of any kind
• No sleeveless shirts or tank tops.1) Sleeveless shirts
• No plunging necklines.3) Shirts/blouses with plunging necklines
• No halter, tank or tube tops; no strapless dresses/tops.2) Halter, tank or tube tops
• No transparent or see-through clothing.4) Transparent/see-through clothing
• No form-fitting clothing or tight-fitting slacks.5) Spandex/form fitting clothing
• No spandex.5) Spandex/form fitting clothing
• No clothing with holes.6) Clothing with holes

Colors and uniforms

• No khaki-colored clothing.8) Khaki colored clothing
• No camouflage clothing.9) Camouflage clothing

Bras, underwear and metal

• Jewelry normally worn is permitted.1) Jewelry normally worn

Shoes

• No open-toed or open-heel shoes; heels max 3 inches.15)No open-toed or open-heel shoes or heels higher than 3 inches
• No flip flops or shower shoes.12)Flip flops or shower shoes

Hats, hoods and coats

• No hats or caps.7) Hats, caps or shirts with hoods
• No shirts with hoods.7) Hats, caps or shirts with hoods
• No coats, jackets, gloves or scarves; sweaters allowed but must stay on.11)Coats, jackets, gloves or scarves (any type of outdoor apparel)

Children

• No exception: rules apply to all visitors regardless of age.All visitors, regardless of age, will have to abide by these rules.

Everything else

• Capris allowed only if below the knee when seated.Capris may be worn provided they are below the knee when seated.
• No rolled cuffs or hems.no “rolling” of cuffs/hems
• No watches of any type.16)Watches of any type

If they say no

• Visitors may be denied at the Front Lobby for inappropriate clothing.Visitors may be denied a visit at the Front Lobby if it is determined a visitor's clothing is inappropriate for the institution setting.
• IDO decides; Operations Lieutenant if IDO unavailable.Visitors may be denied a visit by the Institution Duty Officer if it is determined a visitor’s dress is inappropriate