Prison 101 Tip #2

I have officially started writing the definitive book about the do's and do not's of going to and surviving in prison. My tip for the day is that if you are going into a jail or prison for any significant amount of time make sure you are wearing 5 layers of white short sleeve t-shirts, 5 pairs of white socks, 5 pairs of white boxer shorts or underwear, a pair of white or black sneakers preferably expensive in case you need to sell them but be careful, you might have to fight for them as well depending on what prison you are going into. You also need two grey sweatshirts with no pockets or hood and two grey sweatpants with no pockets as well. These sweatsuits aren't easy to find but I can suggest Walmart. The cheaper the better but you want to make them last as inmates are usually allowed only one clothing package per year including this exact amount and kind of items. Also included in a clothing package but not something you can bring in after sentencing, is two white shower towels and two white face clothes. Depending on the State, you might be allowed to get shower shoes sent in a package as well. If not you'll have to purchase them from the commissary. You do not, I repeat, do not want to go into a prison shower bare foot. It is a recipe for disaster.