What to Wear (and What NOT to Wear) When Visiting Someone at FCI Fairton

At FCI Fairton, clothing that staff consider provocative or revealing can get you denied visitation. The safest approach is to dress like you would for a mixed, family setting - covered up, not tight or see-through, and without extreme cuts or lengths that draw attention.

You also can't wear anything that resembles inmate clothing. Skip khaki or green outfits, especially anything with a military look. If staff think your clothes could be confused with what inmates wear, they'll turn you away at the visiting room door.

Practical Examples

• ✓ Revealing shorts or very short skirts (especially anything that reads as “too short” for a family setting)
• ✓ Crop tops, halter tops, low-cut blouses/dresses, or backless tops
• ✓ See-through garments of any type
• ✓ Spandex, leotards, or other very tight, body-hugging clothing that can be viewed as revealing
• ✓ Dresses or skirts with high-cut splits in the back, front, or side
• ✓ Khaki or green outfits that could be mistaken for inmate-style clothing
• ✓ Military-type clothing in khaki or green tones that resembles institutional attire

Not sure about an outfit? Don't wait until the morning of your trip to find out. Call FCI Fairton ahead of time to confirm your visit and double-check that what you're planning to wear meets the dress code.

1. Call ahead before you leave - Confirm the visit is allowed and ask if your planned outfit raises any issues.
2. Bring a backup outfit - Pack a simple change of clothes in the car so you’re not stuck if staff say no.
3. Plan for a “no” if clothing is revealing or inmate-like - Provocative/revealing outfits and anything resembling khaki/green inmate-style clothing can still mean denial, so keep your first choice conservative.