Multipurpose garment

Abstract

An multi-purpose garment is provided for use by a wearer in a plurality of interchangeable configurations. The multipurpose garment includes a circumferential band for encircling a portion of a wearer's head and a first releasable attachment mechanism. A shawl portion is provided having a second releasable attachment mechanism, wherein the first and second releasable attachment mechanisms are engageable to secure the shawl portion to the circumferential band. The multipurpose garment is easily adaptable to a plurality of configurations to protect the wearer from overexposure to dangerous ultraviolet solar rays, rain, sleet, hail, dust, cold, wind and other extreme weather conditions.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A multipurpose garment comprising: 
 a circumferential band for encircling a portion of a wearer's head, said circumferential band having a first releasable attachment mechanism;    a shawl portion having a second releasable attachment mechanism;    wherein said first and second releasable attachment mechanisms are engageable to secure said shawl portion to said circumferential band.