Video Visit Dress Code for Wabash Valley: What to Wear (and what to avoid)
Getting denied for a video visit because of your clothing is frustrating—but it's also one of the easiest problems to avoid. Here's what Wabash Valley requires so your visit stays on track.
Dress like you'll be seen clearly on camera - because you will be. Wabash Valley requires three basics: a shirt or blouse, pants/shorts or a dress, and appropriate undergarments. The undergarment rule matters even on video. If your outfit shifts, the fabric is thin, or the lighting catches it wrong, you might show more than you intended. Stick with a simple, fully covering outfit to avoid interruptions and keep the focus on your time together.
- ✓ Wear a shirt or blouse
- ✓ Wear pants, shorts, or a dress
- ✓ Wear appropriate undergarments
Skip anything that looks questionable on camera. Wabash Valley doesn't allow clothing that's worn out, torn, transparent, or frayed enough to reveal undergarments. Something that looks fine in person can betray you on video. Bright screens, overhead lighting, or a backlit window can make fabric appear see-through. If there's any chance your undergarments might show, swap to something thicker or more structured before your visit starts.
Note: Hats or other head coverings aren’t permitted during video visits, unless they’re required by your religious beliefs. If you wear one for religious reasons, be prepared to explain that if you’re asked.
Wabash Valley's video visitation follows the same general rules as in-person visits. The main difference? Some dress standards only apply in person. For video, just focus on the specific video-visit requirements and keep your outfit straightforward.
Quick Checklist
- ✓ Put on a shirt or blouse (no exceptions)
- ✓ Wear pants, shorts, or a dress
- ✓ Make sure you’re wearing appropriate undergarments
- ✓ Avoid anything worn out, torn (holes), transparent, or frayed if it could show undergarments
- ✓ Remove hats and head coverings unless they’re required by your religious beliefs
- Do a quick camera check - Look at yourself on-screen in the same lighting you’ll use for the visit, and make sure nothing looks transparent or shows undergarments.
- Change if there’s any doubt - If fabric looks thin, torn, frayed, or worn out on camera, switch to a more solid outfit before the call starts.
- Confirm the basics are covered - Shirt/blouse on top, pants/shorts or a dress on the bottom, and appropriate undergarments.
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