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What NOT to Wear When Visiting Avon Park Prison

Visiting Avon Park Prison? Your outfit matters. Follow this guide to avoid getting turned away at the door.

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To enter the visiting area at Avon Park Prison, you must be wearing a shirt and shoes. If either one is missing, you can be denied entry.

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Avoid tops that look like underwear or show too much skin. Halter tops, braless attire, underwear-type T-shirts, and tank tops are all prohibited at Avon Park Prison. These rules apply to everyone. Male and female visitors face the same restrictions, so plan your outfit accordingly.

Quick warning: Fishnet shirts, see-through fabrics, and skin-tight clothing are not allowed for visits at Avon Park Prison.

Dresses, skirts, and Bermuda-length shorts must fall no more than 3 inches above the knee. When in doubt, go with the longer option. Better to be safe than turned away at the door.

Leave the camo at home. Avon Park Prison prohibits all military-style camouflage patterns, including jungle (green), urban (grey/black), and desert (tan/brown).

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