What to Wear (and What NOT to Wear) When Visiting Columbia Correctional
Dress code trips up more visitors than you'd think. Want a smooth check-in at Columbia Correctional? Keep it simple, modest, and within the rules below.
To enter the visiting area at Columbia Correctional, you must wear a shirt. If you arrive without one (or with something that doesn’t count as a proper shirt), you can be denied entry and lose your visit for the day.
Shoes are required. Heelys (shoes with wheels) aren't allowed, and neither is footwear with removable parts. Stick with a basic, closed pair - nothing that could come apart.
Wearing a dress, skirt, or Bermuda-length shorts? Check the hemline. Anything more than three inches above the knee isn't allowed - even if the rest of your outfit feels modest. When in doubt, go with the longer option.
Leave camouflage at home. This includes jungle/green patterns, urban grey/black, and desert tan/brown. If it looks like camo at a glance - jacket, pants, hat, anything - pick something else.
Practical Suggestions
- ✓ A plain T-shirt or simple blouse with full coverage
- ✓ Long pants or knee-length (or longer) skirt/shorts that clearly meet the length rule
- ✓ Comfortable, straightforward shoes (avoid anything with wheels or detachable parts)
- ✓ Neutral layers (like a light sweater) in case the visiting room feels cold
- ✓ Skip anything that looks like camouflage, even if it’s a fashion pattern
- ✓ Avoid outfits you’ll be tugging at or adjusting - comfort and coverage make check-in easier
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