U.S. patent application number 14/062206 was filed with the patent office on 2014-02-20 for multi-fabric garment.
This patent application is currently assigned to Times Three Clothier, LLC. The applicant listed for this patent is Times Three Clothier, LLC. Invention is credited to Heather Thomson Schindler.
Application Number | 20140051332 14/062206 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 49448531 |
Filed Date | 2014-02-20 |
United States Patent
Application |
20140051332 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Schindler; Heather Thomson |
February 20, 2014 |
MULTI-FABRIC GARMENT
Abstract
A multi-fabric garment for slenderizing the midsection of a user
includes a non-compressive upper section, a slenderizing
compressive middle section, and a noncompressive lower section. The
slenderizing middle section can include both compressive and
noncompressive materials.
Inventors: |
Schindler; Heather Thomson;
(New York, NY) |
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Applicant: |
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State |
Country |
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Times Three Clothier, LLC |
New York |
NY |
US |
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Assignee: |
Times Three Clothier, LLC
New York
NY
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Family ID: |
49448531 |
Appl. No.: |
14/062206 |
Filed: |
October 24, 2013 |
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Application
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12353752 |
Jan 14, 2009 |
8568195 |
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14062206 |
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61021212 |
Jan 15, 2008 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
450/95 ;
450/154 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A41D 1/04 20130101; A41C
1/06 20130101; A41D 2400/38 20130101; A41C 1/00 20130101; A41D 1/18
20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
450/95 ;
450/154 |
International
Class: |
A41C 1/00 20060101
A41C001/00 |
Claims
1. A multi-fabric women's garment for slenderizing the midsection
of a user, shaping the waistline of the user, and minimizing the
roll up of the garment over the abdomen area of the user, the
garment comprising: an upper section including a first
substantially non-compressive material; a slenderizing middle
section configured to be substantially horizontally around an
abdomen of the user when worn and including a compressive material,
where the compressive material is configured to slenderize the
abdomen of the user and shapes the waistline of the user; a lower
section including a second substantially non-compressive material,
where the lower section is configured to be used at least to
position the garment over the abdomen area of the user; and a third
material covering at least a portion of the slenderizing middle
section, and concealing the at least a portion of the slenderizing
middle section from the exterior of the multi-fabric garment.
2. The multi-fabric garment of claim 1, wherein the slenderizing
middle section comprises the compressive material in a front
portion of the garment and a fourth material is located in a back
portion of the garment.
3. The multi-fabric garment of claim 1, wherein the third material
covers at least a portion of the upper section, hiding at least a
portion of the upper section from the exterior.
4. The multi-fabric garment of claim 3, wherein the third material
covers all of the compressive material, hiding the compressive
material from the exterior of the multi-fabric garment.
5. The multi-fabric garment of claim 1, wherein the slenderizing
middle section substantially fully encompasses the abdominal area
of the user.
6. The multi-fabric garment of claim 1, wherein the shape of the
slenderizing middle section comprises a band.
7. The multi-fabric garment of claim 1, wherein the first
substantially non-compressive material comprises a same material as
the second substantially non-compressive material.
8. The multi-fabric garment of claim 1, wherein the third material
covers the upper section, the lower section, and the slenderizing
middle section.
9. A multi section women's garment for slenderizing the midsection
of a user, shaping the waistline of the user, and minimizing the
roll up of the garment over the abdomen area of the user, the
garment comprising: an upper section including a first shaper
material; a lower section including a second shaper material, where
the lower section is configured to be used at least to position the
garment over the abdomen area of the user; a slenderizing middle
section configured to be substantially horizontally around an
abdomen of the user when worn and providing an inward compressive
force on the body of the user, wherein the slenderizing middle
section slenderizes or supports the abdomen of the user, shapes the
abdomen of the user and provides the inward compressive force
greater than the first and second shaper materials when worn by the
user.
10. The multi-fabric women's garment of claim 9, wherein the
slenderizing middle section comprises a compressive material in a
front portion of the garment and a third material is located in a
back portion of the garment.
11. The multi-fabric women's garment of claim 9, further comprising
a third material that covers at least a portion of the upper
section, hiding at least a portion of the upper section from the
exterior.
12. The multi-fabric women's garment of claim 9, further comprising
a third material that covers all of the slenderizing middle
section, hiding the slenderizing middle section from the exterior
of the multi-fabric garment.
13. The multi-fabric women's garment of claim 9, wherein the
slenderizing middle section substantially fully encompasses the
abdominal area of the user.
14. The multi-fabric women's garment of claim 9, wherein the upper
section comprises a tank top shape comprising a body contouring
shaper tank top.
15. The multi-fabric women's garment of claim 9, wherein the shape
of the slenderizing middle section comprises a band.
16. The multi-fabric women's garment of claim 9, wherein the first
shaper material comprises a same material as the second shaper
material.
17. The multi-fabric women's garment of claim 9, wherein the third
material is the same material of at least one of the first and the
second shaper materials.
18. The multi-fabric women's garment of claim 9, wherein the third
material covers all of the slenderizing middle section and the
lower section.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] This application claims priority to provisional application
Ser. No. 61/021,212, filed Jan. 15, 2008, which is incorporated
herein by reference.
FIELD OF THE INVENTIONS
[0002] The present invention relates generally to multi-fabric
garments More specifically, the present invention relates to
multi-fabric garments for slenderizing the midsection of a
user.
BACKGROUND
[0003] Different garments provide different features for users,
including aesthetic and functional features, some of which overlap.
Functional features include covering certain portions of the
wearer's body and providing support for certain other body
portions. Aesthetic features include the overall image presented
when a person wears a particular garment, as well as a change in
the outward appearance of certain portions of a wearer's body due
to wearing the garment.
[0004] Garments known in the art have incorporated compressive
materials in order to more firmly support areas of a wearer's body
than traditional materials, to give the appearance of a more
slender figure. Some such garments are made exclusively of
compressive materials. Others combine compressive materials with
traditional noncompressive materials to balance the aesthetic and
functional features of the garments.
[0005] For example, Japan Patent Laid-open Application JP
2006-316359, incorporated herein by reference, describes a
sleeveless underwear garment that is a sort of undershirt one can
put on downward from the head, which has a length enough to cover
from shoulders to the vicinity of the crotch portion, and fits the
body so as not to have an effect on the surface of the outer
clothes. The sleeveless underwear consists on the front main body
part and rear main body part, which are cylindrically formed
together by round-braid knitting. A part of the sleeveless
underwear includes different knitting organization to have the
different tightening forces to corresponding parts. Specifically,
in the vicinity of the waistline, a rib stitch provides a great
straining force. The area with prescribed upper and lower width
along the upper edge and lower edge of the support area has a
cushioning area, which is formed by the different types of rib
stitch to have a weaker straining force than the support area.
[0006] In addition, U.S. published application 2008-0134409,
incorporated herein by reference, describes a shirt for supporting
and shaping the mid-section of a wearer. The mid-section of the
shirt includes an upper and lower region each constructed having a
plurality of fabric densities or integrated elasticity portions.
These elasticity portions provide support for the abdominal region,
back, and back-side regions of the wearer where "love handles"
sometime develop. The top-section of the shirt has a substantially
loose fitting construction to yield a simple, clean and comfortable
fit that facilitates breath-ability and comfort to the wearer. The
shirt may be worn as an undershirt or as outerwear to minimize the
wearer's torso. In another embodiment, the shirt further comprises
an outer portion that extends over and covers the mid-section so
that the mid-section acts as an internal support structure when the
shirt is worn as a T-shirt or outerwear.
[0007] Notwithstanding the prior art support undergarments, there
remains a need in the art for a women's garment adapted to support
and shape the mid-section of a woman that is comfortable to wear
and easy to position and/or maintain the position correctly. In
addition, there is a need in the art for a woman's garment that
shapes the mid-section of a woman in a comfortable manner.
SUMMARY
[0008] The inventions described here relate to multi-fabric
garments for slenderizing the midsection of a user. In one aspect,
the invention is a multi-fabric garment for slenderizing the
midsection of a user, shaping the waistline of the user, and
minimizing the roll up of the garment over the abdomen area of the
user, comprising an upper section including a first non-compressive
material, a slenderizing middle section including a compressive
material, where the compressive material slenderizes the midsection
of the user and shapes the waistline of the user, and a lower
section including a second non-compressive material, where the
lower section minimizes the roll up of the garment over the abdomen
area of the user. Advantageously, the present invention includes
lower section that also conceals additional abdominal and/or
buttocks areas and can also serve to re-position the garment on the
wearer/user. In addition, while one embodiment of the invention is
focused on a women's multi-fabric garment, alternative embodiments
of the multi-fabric garment may be used for men.
[0009] In some embodiments, the invention includes a compressive
material in a front portion of the garment and a noncompressive
material in a back portion of the garment. In some embodiments, the
lower section of the garment is designed to alternatively be
exposed for viewing or to be tucked into other clothes so as to not
be exposed for viewing. In some embodiments, the invention is in
the form of a women's tank top garment, including in some
embodiments a halter top and/or racer back. In some embodiments,
the compressive material substantially fully encompasses the
abdominal area of a wearer.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0010] FIG. 1 illustrates a multi-fabric tank top garment according
to one aspect of the invention.
[0011] FIG. 2 illustrates a multi-fabric garment according an
embodiment of the invention.
[0012] FIG. 3 illustrates a side view of a multi-fabric garment
according an embodiment of the invention.
[0013] FIG. 4 illustrates a side view of a multi-fabric garment
according another embodiment of the invention.
[0014] FIG. 5 illustrates a multi-fabric tank top garment according
to an embodiment of the invention.
[0015] FIG. 6 illustrates a multi-fabric tank top garment according
to another embodiment of the invention.
[0016] FIG. 7 illustrates a multi-fabric tank top garment according
to yet another embodiment of the invention.
[0017] FIG. 8 illustrates a multi-fabric tank top garment according
to another embodiment of the invention.
[0018] FIG. 9 illustrates a multi-fabric short-sleeved v-neck
garment according to an embodiment of the invention.
[0019] FIG. 10 illustrates a multi-fabric short-sleeved garment
according to an embodiment of the invention.
[0020] FIG. 11 illustrates a multi-fabric long-sleeved scoop neck
garment according to an embodiment of the invention.
[0021] FIG. 12 illustrates a multi-fabric long-sleeved garment
according to another embodiment of the invention.
[0022] FIG. 13 illustrates a multi-fabric long-sleeved v-neck
garment according to an embodiment of the invention.
[0023] FIG. 14 illustrates a multi-fabric long-sleeved garment
according to another embodiment of the invention.
[0024] FIGS. 15A-15D illustrate a multi-fabric garment according to
a fly-away embodiment of the invention.
[0025] FIGS. 16A and 16B illustrate a multi-fabric sleeveless
garment according to an embodiment of the invention.
[0026] FIGS. 17A and 17B illustrate a multi-fabric garment
according to an embodiment of the invention.
[0027] FIGS. 18A-18D illustrate a multi-fabric multi-layer garment
according to an embodiment of the invention.
[0028] FIGS. 19A and 19B illustrate a multi-fabric garment
according to an embodiment of the invention.
[0029] FIGS. 20A-20C illustrate a multi-fabric garment with a bow
according to an embodiment of the invention.
[0030] FIGS. 21A and 21B illustrate a multi-fabric lace strappy
garment according to another embodiment of the invention.
[0031] FIGS. 22A and 22B illustrate a multi-fabric turtleneck
garment according to an embodiment of the invention.
[0032] FIGS. 23A and 23B illustrate a multi-fabric rock 'n roll
garment according to an embodiment of the invention.
[0033] FIG. 24 illustrates a multi-fabric lace print strappy
garment according to an embodiment of the invention.
[0034] FIG. 25 illustrates a multi-fabric men's crew neck garment
according to an embodiment of the invention.
[0035] FIG. 26 illustrates a multi-fabric men's v-neck garment
according to an embodiment of the invention.
[0036] FIG. 27 illustrates a multi-fabric racerback tank garment
according to an embodiment of the invention.
[0037] FIGS. 28A and 28B illustrate a multi-fabric tube top garment
according to an embodiment of the invention.
[0038] FIGS. 29A and 29B illustrate a multi-fabric garment
according to an embodiment of the invention.
[0039] FIGS. 30A and 30B illustrate a multi-fabric lace tank
garment according to an embodiment of the invention.
[0040] FIG. 31 illustrates a multi-fabric teddie garment according
to an embodiment of the invention.
[0041] FIGS. 32A and 32B illustrate a multi-fabric halter slip
garment according to an embodiment of the invention.
[0042] FIGS. 33A and 33B illustrate a multi-fabric strapless slip
garment according to an embodiment of the invention.
[0043] FIG. 34 illustrates a multi-fabric skinny tank garment
according to an embodiment of the invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0044] The following description includes many specific details.
The inclusion of such details is for the purpose of illustration
only and should not be understood to limit the invention. Moreover,
certain features which are well known in the art are not described
in detail in order to avoid complication of the subject matter of
the present invention. In addition, it will be understood that
features in one embodiment may be combined with features in other
embodiments of the invention.
[0045] Before explaining at least one embodiment of the invention
in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited
in its application to the details of construction and to the
arrangements of the components set forth in the following
description or illustrated in the drawings. The invention is
capable of other embodiments and of being practiced and carried out
in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology
and terminology employed herein are for the purpose of description
and should not be regarded as limiting.
[0046] As such, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the
conception, upon which this disclosure is based, may readily be
utilized as a basis for the designing of other structures, methods
and systems for carrying out the several purposes of the present
invention. It is important, therefore, that the invention be
regarded as including equivalent constructions to those described
herein insofar as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of
the present invention.
[0047] In addition, features illustrated or described as part of
one embodiment can be used on other embodiments to yield a still
further embodiment. Additionally, certain features may be
interchanged with similar devices or features not mentioned yet
which perform the same or similar functions. It is therefore
intended that such modifications and variations are included within
the totality of the present invention.
[0048] In some embodiments, the present invention encompasses a
dual and/or multiple fabric garment as described herein.
Specifically, the present invention comprises multi-fabric garments
including one or more of for example, a body contouring shaper tank
top, a body contouring shaper tank top with a built in shelf bra, a
body contouring shaper tank top with adjustable straps, a body
contouring shaper short sleeve tee shirt, a body contouring shaper
long sleeve tee shirt, a body contouring shaper tube top for the
midsection, and/or a body contouring shaper boy short for the belly
and buttocks without a top and/or pullover top. In some
embodiments, the present invention comprises a multi-fabric garment
with a racer back top, backless top or slip dress configuration
with an extended lower section of non-compressive material such as
cotton and/or lace.
[0049] In some embodiments, the multi-fabric garment of the present
invention comprises different lengths, and/or different section
sizes used in the garment. For example, the multi-fabric garment
comprises v-neck and scoop neck configurations.
[0050] In some embodiments, the multi-fabric garment of the present
invention is constructed to provide the following product details:
[0051] Secret minimizing panel shapes entire waistline from the
bust to the hips visibly taking off inches. [0052] Firm Control
microfiber panel comfortably smoothes and naturally wicks moisture.
[0053] Made with sleek yarns that do not cling. [0054] Exclusive
dual fabric strategy provides a hip design and full coverage that
stays in place. [0055] Extra long design does not roll up over the
abdomen and is great for layering over or tucking into pants and
skirts. [0056] Tag-less for added comfort.
[0057] Advantageously, the multi-fabric garment of the present
invention slenderizes the mid section and camouflages visible lumps
and bumps. The multi-fabric garment of the present invention
minimizing panel shapes the entire waistline from the bust to the
hips, visibly taking off inches form the waistline. The
multi-fabric garment of the present invention uses in some
embodiments firm control microfiber for the hidden panel to
comfortably slenderize, smooth and/or naturally wick moisture. In
some embodiments, the multi-fabric garment is made with sleek yarns
that do not cling. The dual fabric strategy of other embodiments
provides a hip design and full coverage that stays in place.
[0058] In some embodiments, the multi-fabric garment of the present
invention is constructed to minimize the roll up over the belly or
abdomen area of the body, and can be used for layering over or
tucking into pants and skirts. In other embodiments, the
multi-fabric garment of the present invention utilizes any
generally compressive type fabric for the mid section, such as a
micro denier, Spandex, also sometimes referred to as elastane, or
other type of garment.
[0059] In some embodiments, the multi-fabric garment of the present
invention includes one or more adjustable straps and/or an inner
shelf bra configuration. In some embodiments, the multi-fabric
garment of the present invention advantageously includes a third
lower section which is preferably comprised of cotton or other
fabric that can be displayed or exposed for viewing. In some
embodiments, the present invention is used not only to tuck into
pants, but the longer design can be used as a layering garment. In
addition, this third section of fabric or exclusive dual fabric
design helps to keep the garment of the present invention in place.
In fact, other body shapers roll up and do not stay put as well,
whereas the three section or multi fabric design of embodiments of
the present invention are functional to minimize or prevent roll
up.
[0060] In some embodiments, the middle or shaper section of the
multi-fabric garment of the present invention is shaped as a band
like, and can take on a variety of shapes. In some embodiments, the
multi-fabric garment of the present invention comprises a front
only micro denier/spandex version that is connected to the back
portion of the garment directly, for example, on the sides. In this
embodiment, the back portion of the center section may be comprised
of the same material as the top and lower portion, or may be
comprised of other materials that generally are not used for
compressive actions. In this embodiment, the multi fabric garment
would perform differently from the full spandex version in that it
would only slim and slenderize the abdomen or tummy area in the
front. The back area of the body would not generally be slimmed in
this embodiment, as the back would be of standard non-compressive
type of material.
[0061] FIG. 1 illustrates a multi-fabric garment according to one
aspect of the invention. Multi-fabric garment 100 includes upper
section 110, slenderizing middle section 120, and to section 130.
Multi-fabric garment 100 can take many shapes, including
long-sleeve, short-sleeve, sleeveless, tank top (including halter
top), and many other shapes. The neckline of upper section 110 can
also take many shapes, including scoop neck, crew neck, racer back,
halter top and/or v-neck by way of nonlimiting examples.
[0062] FIG. 2 illustrates a multi-fabric sleeveless garment
according to an aspect of the invention. Multi-fabric garment 100
includes upper section 110, slenderizing middle section 120, and
lower section 130.
[0063] FIGS. 3 and 4 illustrate side views of multi-fabric garments
according to aspects of the invention. Referring to both figures,
multi-fabric garment 100 includes upper section 110, slenderizing
middle section 120, and lower section 130.
[0064] FIGS. 5 through 8 illustrate multi-fabric tank top garments
according to aspects of the invention. Referring to FIGS. 5 through
8, multi-fabric garment 100 includes upper section 110,
slenderizing middle section 120, and lower section 130. FIG. 5
illustrates slenderizing middle section 120 of nearly constant
width around the multi-fabric garment. FIGS. 6 through 8 illustrate
variable-width slenderizing middle sections 120. In each of FIGS. 6
though 8, the width of slenderizing middle section 120 is largest
near a centerline of the body of the wearer, and smallest near the
sides of the body of the wearer.
[0065] FIGS. 9 and 10 illustrate multi-fabric short-sleeved
garments according to aspects of the invention. Referring to both
figures, multi-fabric garment 100 includes upper section 110,
slenderizing middle section 120, and lower section 130. FIG. 9
illustrates a v-neck upper section 110, while FIG. 10 illustrates a
higher neck upper section 110.
[0066] FIGS. 11 through 14 illustrate multi-fabric long-sleeved
garments according to aspects of the invention. Referring to FIGS.
11 through 14, multi-fabric garment 100 includes upper section 110,
slenderizing middle section 120, and lower section 130. FIG. 11
illustrates a scoop neck multi-fabric long-sleeved garment. FIGS.
12 and 14 illustrate higher neck line multi-fabric long-sleeved
garments. FIG. 13 illustrates a v-neck multi-fabric long-sleeved
garment.
[0067] FIGS. 15A-15D illustrate a multi-fabric garment according to
a fly-away embodiment of the invention. FIGS. 15A and B illustrate
a rear view of the embodiment or alternatively a front view of the
embodiment. FIG. 15C illustrates a front view of the embodiment or
alternatively a rear view of the embodiment. FIG. 15D illustrates a
side view of the embodiment. FIGS. 15A and 15B illustrate the
fly-away portion of the embodiment at least partially covering the
slenderizing middle section of the garment.
[0068] FIGS. 16A and 16B illustrate a multi-fabric sleeveless
garment according to an embodiment of the invention. FIG. 16A
illustrates a front view of this embodiment, while FIG. 16B
illustrates a rear view of this embodiment.
[0069] FIGS. 17A and 17B illustrate a multi-fabric garment
according to an embodiment of the invention. FIG. 17A illustrates a
front view of this embodiment, while FIG. 17B illustrates a rear
view of this embodiment.
[0070] FIGS. 18A-18D illustrate a multi-fabric multi-layer garment
according to an embodiment of the invention. FIG. 18D illustrates
an inside layer of the garment according to this embodiment. FIG.
18C illustrates an outside layer of the garment. The inside layer,
as illustrated in FIG. 18D, includes the slenderizing middle
section as previously discussed. The outside layer, as illustrated
in FIG. 18C, is worn outside of the inside layer. FIG. 18A
illustrates a front view of both layers together, while FIG. 18B
illustrates a rear view of both layers together.
[0071] FIGS. 19A and 19B illustrate a multi-fabric garment
according to an embodiment of the invention. FIG. 19A illustrates a
front view of this embodiment, while FIG. 19B illustrates a rear
view of this embodiment.
[0072] FIGS. 20A-20C Illustrate a multi-fabric garment with a bow
according to an embodiment of the invention. FIG. 20A is a front
view of this embodiment, showing an unconstructed bow. FIG. 20B is
a rear view of this embodiment. FIG. 20C is a front view of this
embodiment, showing a constructed bow.
[0073] FIGS. 21A and 21B illustrate a multi-fabric lace strappy
garment according to an embodiment of the invention.
[0074] FIGS. 22A and 22B illustrate a multi-fabric turtleneck
garment according to an embodiment of the invention. FIG. 22A
illustrates a front view of this embodiment, while FIG. 22B
illustrates a rear view of this embodiment.
[0075] FIGS. 23A and 23B illustrate a multi-fabric rock 'n roll
garment according to an embodiment of the invention. FIG. 23A
illustrates a front view of this embodiment, while FIG. 23B
illustrates a rear view of this embodiment.
[0076] FIG. 24 illustrates a multi-fabric lace print strappy
garment according to an embodiment of the invention.
[0077] FIG. 25 illustrates a multi-fabric men's crew neck garment
according to an embodiment of the invention.
[0078] FIG. 26 illustrates a multi-fabric men's v-neck garment
according to an embodiment of the invention.
[0079] FIG. 27 illustrates a multi-fabric racerback tank garment
according to an embodiment of the invention.
[0080] FIGS. 28A and 28B illustrate a multi-fabric tube top garment
according to an embodiment of the invention. FIG. 28A illustrates a
front view of this embodiment, while FIG. 28B illustrates a rear
view of this embodiment.
[0081] FIGS. 29A and 29B illustrate a multi-fabric garment
according to an embodiment of the invention. FIG. 29A illustrates a
front view of this embodiment, while FIG. 29B illustrates a rear
view of this embodiment.
[0082] FIGS. 30A and 30B illustrate a multi-fabric lace tank
garment according to an embodiment of the invention.
[0083] FIG. 31 illustrates a multi-fabric teddie garment according
to an embodiment of the invention.
[0084] FIGS. 32A and 32B illustrate a multi-fabric halter slip
garment according to an embodiment of the invention. FIG. 32A
illustrates a front view of this embodiment, while FIG. 32B
illustrates a rear view of this embodiment.
[0085] FIGS. 33A and 33B illustrate a multi-fabric strapless slip
garment according to an embodiment of the invention. FIG. 33A
illustrates a front view of this embodiment, while FIG. 33B
illustrates a rear view of this embodiment.
[0086] FIG. 34 illustrates a multi-fabric skinny tank garment
according to an embodiment of the invention.
[0087] Although the present invention has been described and
illustrated in the foregoing exemplary embodiments, it is
understood that the present disclosure has been made only by way of
example, and that numerous changes in the details of implementation
of the invention may be made without departing from the spirit and
scope of the invention.
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