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. Left and right leg openings of the inner and outer layers may be spot attached to each other at one or more locations.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This is a continuation in part application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12 / 886,442, filed Sep. 20, 2010, which 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 u...

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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.

[0035]In another embodiment, a garment is disclosed. The garment may include an inner compression layer and an outer aesthetic layer. The inner compression layer may cover genitalia of a wearer. The inner compression layer may be sized and configured to snugly fit against the wearer's body for shaping the wearer's body. The inner compression layer may define an upper periphery and left and right leg openings which define left and right inner peripheries. The outer aesthetic layer may cover the inner compression layer and have a matching configuration with respect to the inner compression layer. The outer layer may define an upper periphery and left and right leg openings which define left and right inner peripheries. The outer layer may be attached to the inner compression layer at their respective upper peripheries such that the inner compression layer floats freely with respect to the outer layer for optimally orienting the inner layer on the wearer's body for shaping and optimally orienting the outer layer on the wearer's body for aesthetic appeal. The inner periphery of the left leg opening of the inner compression layer may be spot attached to the inner periphery of the left leg opening of the outer layer. Also, the inner periphery of the right leg opening of the inner compression layer may be spot attached to the inner periphery of the right leg opening of the outer 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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