Garment with interior bra structure with side supports

Abstract

A women's garment with built-in breast support and no underwire, comprises an exterior fabric layer for covering the torso. A exterior fabric layer has an upper part for at least partly covering the breasts. An interior fabric layer is connected to the upper part of the exterior fabric layer and is sized to extend only over the upper part of the exterior fabric layer on the inner surface thereof cover at least part of the breasts of a woman. A pair of side support panels are connected to the interior fabric layer, each at over one lateral area of the torso, the lateral areas being adjacent respective lateral sides of the breasts and are made of non-stretch material for supporting the breasts. A pair of tapes or other fixing mechanisms are connected to the interior fabric layer and extend along respecting medial edges of the side support panels.

Description

FIELD AND BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates generally to the field of women's garments, and, in particular, to a new and useful garment for covering at least the upper body, such as a camisole, that includes an interior bra structure with non-stretching side panels for firmly yet gently supporting the breasts without the need for underwires or padding.[0002]Known camisoles with extra breast support used a simple interior bra (often called a shelf-bra) built into camisoles. Interior bras are desirable because the wearer has some support without the need for a separate bra that may not be compatible with the outer layer camisole (neckline shape, straps, etc). Previous shelf-bras, however, minimize the wearer's bustline, making the cup size appear smaller and less flattering than a separate bra. In essence, these prior structures solved one problem but created another.[0003]Another previous structure is a true built-in bra, that is, an actual bra that is at...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

"The present invention provides a camisole or like garment that includes soft inner structures that support the breasts without flattening them and without the use of underwires or padding. The garment has an exterior fabric layer for covering at least the torso of a woman wearing the garment, with inner and outer surfaces. The interior fabric layer is connected to the upper part of the exterior fabric layer and is sized to extend only under the upper part of the exterior fabric layer on the inner surface of the exterior fabric layer to cover at least part of the breasts. A pair of side support panels are connected to the interior fabric layer, each side support panel being sized to extend only over one lateral area at the side and front of the torso, the lateral areas being adjacent respective lateral sides of the breasts of the woman wearing the garment. A pair of tapes are preferably connected to the interior fabric layer and extend along respecting medial edges of the side support panels for attaching the side support panels to the interior fabric layer. The garment provides comfortable support for the breasts without causing discomfort or flattening them."

Problems solved by technology

Previous shelf-bras, however, minimize the wearer's bustline, making the cup size appear smaller and less flattering than a separate bra.

While these bras work, the cups, padding, and underwire restrict and limit the market because they only fit specific bust sizes.

The padding typically used creates an unnatural and often “lumpy” appearance and many of these devices show through the outer body of the garment, distorting the overall appearance.

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