What You Can and Can't Wear When Visiting FMC Fort Worth
Dress code issues are one of the easiest ways to lose a visit. If your outfit comes across as provocative, revealing, or inappropriate for a mixed public setting, you can be turned away at the door.
FMC Fort Worth can deny your visit if your clothing is considered inappropriate, especially anything provocative or revealing. A good rule of thumb: dress like you're going to a family-friendly public event where you'll be sitting for a while. Not the gym, not the pool, not a night out.
Specific Items
- ✓ Revealing shorts
- ✓ Halter tops
- ✓ Bathing suits
- ✓ See-through garments of any type
- ✓ Crop tops
- ✓ Low-cut blouses or dresses
- ✓ Leotards
- ✓ Spandex
- ✓ Miniskirts
- ✓ Backless tops
- ✓ Hats or caps
- ✓ Sleeveless garments
- ✓ Skirts two inches or more above the knee
- ✓ Dresses or skirts with a high-cut split
Note: Showing up in any of the items listed above can get your visit denied. If you're on the fence about an outfit, change before you leave the house.
Your safest bet is simple, conservative clothing that isn't revealing or see-through. If your top is low-cut, sleeveless, backless, or cropped, swap it for something with more coverage. Same goes for bottoms: skip the short shorts, miniskirts, and anything with a high slit. Not sure if your outfit will pass? I recommend bringing a backup layer, like a light top you can throw on, so you can adjust quickly. It's a small thing that can save your entire trip.
- Choose conservative, non-revealing clothing: If it would be considered provocative or revealing in a public, mixed-age setting, do not wear it.
- Skip anything sheer or tight/stretch “activewear” style: See-through garments and spandex-style items are commonly refused.
- Bring a simple cover-up: A light layer can help if your outfit ends up being borderline at check-in.
If you get turned away for a clothing issue, you'll typically need to change and come back another day. Before making that second trip, double-check the current dress code in the facility's official visiting regulations, or call FMC Fort Worth directly to verify what's allowed. No sense getting caught off guard twice.
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