Combination garment and figure-enhancing device and method

Abstract

A combination garment and figure-enhancing device provides for an enhanced or more desirable appearance of the buttock region of a wearer thereof. Figure-enhancing devices are positioned within casings, which, in turn, are coupled to the garment. In one embodiment, the figure-enhancing devices are permanently attached to the garment. In another embodiment, the figure-enhancing devices may be removed from the casings. In a further embodiment, each figure-enhancing device and casing may be removed from the garment as one unit. The figure-enhancing devices may be used with unisex type garments, such as jeans, pants, shorts, and the like, or may be used with garments for females, such as skirts, Capri pants, and the like.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]This invention relates generally to figure-enhancing clothing articles and, more particularly, to a combination garment and figure-enhancing device that may provide for an enhanced or more desirable appearance of the buttock region of a wearer thereof.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]It is often the case that individuals, especially women, are unhappy with the appearances of their figures. This may be particularly true for individuals having flat or relatively unshapely buttock regions, who may view such conditions as figure flaws. Devices for enhancing the appearance of one's figure have been developed to help compensate for such figure flaws, and are known in the prior art. Such devices include, for example, padded undergarments, padded swimsuits, undergarments with rear supports, and the like.[0003]Various limitations exist with the aforementioned prior art devices. For example, because the padding in such prior art devices is typically secured to an u...

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Benefits of technology

[0006]In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a combination garment and figure-enhancing device is disclosed. The device comprises, in combination: a pair of jeans; at least two figure-enhancing pads adapted to be coupled to a rear portion of the jeans; at least two casings, wherein each casing is adapted to hold one of the at least two figure-enhancing pads; and at least two coupling members, wherein each coupling member is adapted to couple one of the at least two casings to the jeans.

[0007]In accordance with another embodiment of the present invention, a combination garment and figure-enhancing device is disclosed. The device comprises, in combination: a skirt; at least two figure-enhancing pads adapted to be coupled to a rear portion of the skirt; at least two casings, wherein each casing is adapted to hold one of the at least two figure-enhancing pads; and at least two coupling members, wherein each coupling member is adapted to couple one of the at least two casings to the skirt.

[0008]In accordance with a further embodiment of the present invention, a method for enhancing the appearance of a person's buttocks is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of: providing a combination garment and figure-enhancing device comprising, in combination: a pair of jeans; at least two figure-enhancing pads adapted to be coupled to a rear portion of the jeans; at least two casings, wherein each casing is adapted to hold one of the at least two figure-enhancing pads; and at least two coupling members, wherein each coupling member is adapted to couple one of the at least two casings to the jeans; and wearing the combination garment and figure-enhancing device.

Problems solved by technology

It is often the case that individuals, especially women, are unhappy with the appearances of their figures.

This may be particularly true for individuals having flat or relatively unshapely buttock regions, who may view such conditions as figure flaws.

Various limitations exist with the aforementioned prior art devices.

The extra layer of clothing may feel uncomfortable to the wearer, and / or may affect the wearer's freedom of movement.

In addition, the edges of such a specialty undergarment may be noticeable beneath the wearer's outer clothing, creating undesirable “panty lines.” Further, many of these specialty undergarments are made of artificial or synthetic materials, such as polyester, spandex, Lycra®, and the like.

Such materials may be undesirable for many of today's wearers who may prefer to wear fabric composed of natural materials, such as cotton.

Further still, in the event that a wearer of such a specialty undergarment needs to undress in front of others, the wearer may feel embarrassed to be seen wearing the specialty undergarment, due to its old-fashioned style and look, and often full-coverage nature.

As yet another example, many people today, especially women, prefer to wear undergarments that provide less than full coverage, that are light and thin, and that are not conducive to supporting padding.

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