Free-Floating Dual Layer Swimsuit

Abstract

A swimsuit comprising an inner compression layer attached to an outer layer in a free floating manner is provided. The inner compression layer shapes, contours and slims the wearer's body, whereas the outer layer provides an aesthetically pleasing design. The inner and outer layers are positioned substantially independent from each other on the wearer's body for their respective purposes. It is further contemplated that the outer layer provides an additional shaping, contouring and slimming function in addition to the inner compression layer.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This is a continuation in part application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11 / 825,047, filed Jul. 3, 2007 which is a continuation-in-part application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11 / 787,636, filed Apr. 17, 2007, the entire contents of which are expressly incorporated herein by reference.STATEMENT RE: FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH / DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not ApplicableBACKGROUND[0003]The present invention relates to a multi-layered swimsuit for contouring a wearer's body and providing an aesthetically pleasing exterior layer.[0004]Multi-layered swimsuits are old in the art. In particular, the multi-layered swimsuit may have an inner garment and an outer garment. The outer garment provides a visually pleasing appearance, whereas the inner garment may aid in hiding various private portions of the wearer's body and may also be used to shape the wearer's body.[0005]Unfortunately, the prior art swimsuits having multiple layers are manufactur...

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Benefits of technology

[0009]In an aspect of the swimsuit, the outer layer may be strapped over the shoulders of the wearer to hold the outer layer up on the wearer's body. As discussed herein, the outer layer and the inner layer are attached to each other at their respective upper peripheries or portions thereof. The attachment between the outer and inner layers causes the straps of the outer layer to also hold the inner layer up on the wearer's body. Fortunately, the inner and outer layers are disposed under the crotch area of the wearer such that the inner and outer layers do not creep upward. Hence, the straps attached to the outer layer prevent the outer layer from falling down on the wearer's body. Also, the attachment between the outer and inner layers prevents the inner layer from falling down on the wearer's body. Conversely, the inner and outer layers are separately disposed under the crotch area so as to prevent the inner and outer layers from creeping upward on the wearer's body. In this manner, the inner layer and outer layer are securely held on the wearer's body.

[0010]In an aspect of the swimsuit, the inner layer and the upper layer are attached to each other at their respective upper peripheries. Also, the outer layer may completely cover the inner layer such that the inner layer is not externally visible when the swimsuit is worn. One of the benefits of attaching the outer and inner layers at their respective upper peripheries is that shifting of the inner and outer layers with respect to each other does not externally expose the inner layer.

Problems solved by technology

Unfortunately, the prior art swimsuits having multiple layers are manufactured in a way that optimal placement of the inner garment on the wearer's body may shift placement of the outer garment on the wearer's body so as to be sub-optimal, and vice versa.

Either the exterior layer is not optimally placed or the inner layer is not optimally placed.

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