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What to wear to a federal prison visit
USP McCreary
Official rules (PDF) No Spanish version posted
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
- 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 us.