Undergarment

Abstract

The present invention relates to an undergarment having a brassier region, a middle section having a corset and reclosable opening, and a bottom section with crotch and buttocks regions. The undergarment has a reclosable opening down the portion of the midline of the undergarment, beginning at the brassier portion and extending to a portion of the middle section.

Description

RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application relates to design application No. 29 / 275,398, filed on Dec. 22, 2006, entitled “Body Suit and Integrated Corset” by Giugliano, Gilfroia.[0002]The entire teachings of the above application are incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Girdles exist to shape the wearer's body, but many of them do not also support the bosom of the user. Several girdles do not provide continuous support of the wearer's buttocks, midriff and bust areas. In the cases of body suits that may support the bosom of the user, they are often difficult to put on. A user of a body suit many times has to struggle to put on bodysuits because they are made from elastic material making body suits tight as they go on.[0004]Hence, a need exists for an undergarment that provides support to the bosom, midriff and buttocks areas that is easy to put on and take off.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION[0005]The present invention relates to an undergarment that has a brass...

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Benefits of technology

[0005]The present invention relates to an undergarment that has a brassiere section which includes brassiere cups; a middle section underneath the brassiere section, said middle section including a corset support; a bottom section including a crotch region; and an opening extending from a front region of the brassiere section through at least a portion of a front region of the middle section, wherein the opening has a reclosable fastener. The undergarment is made from body-shaping material. The reclosable opening allows the user to easily put on and take off the undergarment. The corset support includes at least two rigid strips (e.g., about 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8 strips). The reclosable fastener includes, e.g., buttons, fastening tape, zipper, hooks, loops, snaps, straps, ties, clips, and any combination thereof. The bottom section, crotch region or both is optionally reinforced. The undergarment can be made from same material, same piece of material, or from different pieces of different material. The undergarment can optionally include straps, sleeves, leggings extending from the bottom section, and any combination thereof. The undergarment shapes the midriff of the user by decreasing the waist of the user. In an embodiment, the circumference of the waist (e.g. waistline) of the user decreases by at least an amount ranging from about ½ inch to about 3 inches (e.g., about 1, 1½, 2, and 2½ inches). The undergarment, in one aspect, lifts the bosom by an amount ranging from about ¼ inch to about 2½ inches (e.g., about ½, 1, 1½, or 2 inches).

[0008]The present invention provides a number of advantages. The undergarment of the present invention provides support for the three main problem areas: the bosom, the midriff and the buttocks. The undergarment of the present invention further allows the user to easily put on and take off the undergarment using the reclosable opening down at least a portion of the front of the undergarment. The full support coupled with the ease of use provides a great advantage.

Problems solved by technology

Girdles exist to shape the wearer's body, but many of them do not also support the bosom of the user.

Several girdles do not provide continuous support of the wearer's buttocks, midriff and bust areas.

In the cases of body suits that may support the bosom of the user, they are often difficult to put on.

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