Bra Essentials

Abstract

A decorative cover for concealing an exposed brassiere strap. The cover comprises a fashionable outer region and an inner region with attachment means to connect to and mask an underlying brassiere strap. Certain female garments do not cover the upper chest or shoulder region of the body, including tube tops, halter tops and single shoulder tops. Use of a conventional brassiere exposes one or a plurality of straps, which is considered unfashionable or unsophisticated. A decorative cover that snaps or otherwise connects to the exposed straps allows a user the ability to wear a traditional-style brassiere with open-shoulder clothing without revealing the underlying straps. The covers can be coordinated with the overall outfit, suiting different fashion styles or garnished with decorative accessories.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION1. Field of the InventionThe present invention relates to decorative covers for exposed brassiere straps that provide a fashionable means for wearing a traditional brassiere with open-shoulder garments, as well as an alternative to wearing a strapless brassiere.2. Description of the Prior ArtTraditional-style brassieres, herein referred to simply as “bras”, utilize a plurality of straps over the wearer's shoulders for lift and support. These bras are very effective and popular, but certain garments leave elements of the bra exposed. In particular, shorter tops and shoulderless blouses that highlight the shoulder or upper chest region of the wearer expose any underlying bra strap. While the function of the bra strap is unhindered by its exposure, its display is considered unfashionable, and in some situations even inappropriate. Use of strapless bras has been suggested, but these bra types are typically unsupportive by comparison, as well as uncomfortable a...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a decorative and functional bra strap cover effectively concealing an underlying bra strap.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a bra strap cover that does not alter the underlying undergarment structure, and provides secure means for attaching the cover at several locations along the bra strap length.

Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a fashionable alternative to exposing a wearer's bra straps or requiring a strapless bra with low cut or shoulderless tops, and one that can be decorated in any fashionable or coordinated fashion.

Problems solved by technology

These bras are very effective and popular, but certain garments leave elements of the bra exposed.

While the function of the bra strap is unhindered by its exposure, its display is considered unfashionable, and in some situations even inappropriate.

Use of strapless bras has been suggested, but these bra types are typically unsupportive by comparison, as well as uncomfortable and prone to coming loose.

While this may reduce the visual signature of an undergarment strap, or make its appearance less obvious to observers, it requires a bra with removable straps or specific connections to implement.

This connection provides only two locations to secure the cover over the bra strap, and is prone to allowing the underlying strap to peak out or slide from under the cover.

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