Dress Code Rules and Bringing Kids to Visit Dixon Corrections Institution

Dixon's dress code is strict. Staff will turn you away if your outfit creates a security concern or shows too much skin. The big

• ✓ Clothing that looks like offender uniforms
• ✓ Clothing that looks like correctional officer-style uniforms (including camouflage or blue BDU-style clothing)
• ✓ Sheer/transparent clothing or anything resembling a swimsuit
• ✓ Strapless, tube, halter, or tank tops; strapless dresses; tops that expose your midriff
• ✓ Tight-fitting athletic-style pants (spandex/lycra/spandex-like, exercise tights, leotards, stirrup pants)
• ✓ Clothing with revealing holes or tears higher than one inch above the kneecap

Want to avoid hassle at the door? Dress for coverage and simplicity. Sheer fabrics can look fine indoors but read as transparent in bright light - choose thicker materials. The same goes for gym wear. Dixon doesn't allow tight-fitting spandex or lycra-style pants, tights, or leotards, even layered under something else. For tops, pick something that stays in place when you sit, stand, and reach. Strapless styles, tank tops, and midriff-baring tops aren't permitted. And check those ripped jeans: if holes are revealing and sit higher than one inch above the kneecap, you'll be denied entry.

• ✓ Wear shoes (required for visitors)
• ✓ Bring a simple cover-up layer (like a sweater) in case something feels too sheer or too revealing under facility lighting
• ✓ Consider packing a spare top in the car so you can change quickly if staff flags your outfit

Kids can visit, but Dixon expects close supervision the entire time. Visitors under 18 must stay with a parent or legal guardian - children can't be left alone on facility grounds. You're responsible for your child's behavior during the visit. If kids become disruptive, the visit may be ended early. Set expectations before you arrive, and be ready to step out or redirect quickly if your child gets overwhelmed.

1. Ask what rule your outfit is triggering - If staff says your clothing isn’t allowed, stay calm and ask what needs to change (length, slits, tight fit, sheer fabric, exposed undergarments).
2. See if a simple fix works - If you have a layer to cover up or can adjust to meet the skirt/short length and coverage expectations, do it right away.
3. Plan to change and return if needed - If the issue is the type of clothing (for example, tight athletic-style pants or a prohibited top), the fastest solution is usually changing into something more conservative and coming back.
4. Keep the interaction cooperative - Staff designated by the warden can terminate visits for safety and security reasons, so it’s best to focus on solving the problem, not debating it.