Dress Code Checklist for Visiting Someone at Smith County Jail (Smith County, TX)
Quick Topline
- ✓ Skip anything revealing or see-through.
- ✓ Don’t wear sleeves shorter than halfway down your upper arm.
- ✓ Leave spandex and tights at home.
- ✓ Don’t wear dresses, skirts, or shorts that are above mid-thigh.
- ✓ Avoid clothing with obscene or offensive language/drawings, or anything showing gang affiliation.
Revealing or see-through clothing isn't allowed. If a fabric looks sheer in bright light, clings too closely, or shows your undergarments, swap it out before you go.
Sleeves must reach at least halfway down your upper arm. Deciding between a short-sleeve shirt and something with more coverage? Go with the longer option.
Spandex and tights aren't permitted - even if the rest of your outfit seems modest. Skip anything stretchy and body-hugging.
Dresses, skirts, and shorts can't be above mid-thigh. Not sure where something falls when you sit or walk? Choose a longer option.
Nothing with obscene or offensive language, drawings, or gang-related imagery. This includes obvious graphics and any wording or symbols that could be interpreted as offensive.
The rules are clear on paper - the challenge is judging your outfit in real life. For "see-through," check your clothes in natural light and bend or sit like you would during a visit. Some fabrics look opaque until they stretch. For "mid-thigh," do a quick mirror check while standing and sitting; shorts or skirts can ride up. Want a foolproof approach? Stick with opaque fabrics, sleeves that clearly reach halfway down your upper arm, and bottoms that stay at or below mid-thigh when you move. Keep graphics neutral - plain shirts or simple patterns are your safest bet.
Tip: These suggestions are practical ways to avoid problems at check-in, not extra rules. When in doubt, dress more conservatively - don't lose your visit over a borderline outfit.
- Ask what part of the outfit is the issue - get a clear answer so you know what needs to change.
- See if you can change quickly - if you have a spare layer or different clothes available, switch to something more conservative.
- Plan for the next visit - make a note of what was flagged and choose an outfit that clearly fits the rules next time.
Printable Checklist
- ✓ No revealing and/or see-through clothing
- ✓ No sleeves shorter than halfway down the upper arm
- ✓ No spandex or tights
- ✓ No dresses/skirts/shorts above mid-thigh
- ✓ No clothing displaying obscene or offensive language/drawings, or gang affiliation
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