Half brassiere

Abstract

The present invention provides for a single piece half brassiere. The half brassiere further comprises a cup member dimensioned and configured to fit a wearer's breast. Each cup member is manufactured to individually support dissimilar shape breasts of various sizes and shapes. Each cup member is defined by a first side and an opposing second side. A torso portion is formed on the first side of the cup member and extends therefrom to an opposing third side. The torso portion is adapted to encircle one-half of the wearer's front chest region. A first fastener mechanism is connected to the opposing second side of the cup member. A second fastener mechanism is connected to the opposing third side of the torso portion.

1 . A single piece half brassiere comprising: 
 a cup member dimensioned and configured to fit a wearer's breast, the cup member being manufactured to individually support dissimilar shape breasts of various sizes and shapes, the cup member being defined by a first side and an opposing second side;    a torso portion attached to the first side of the cup member and extending therefrom to an opposing third side, the torso portion adapted to encircle one-half of the wearer's front chest region,    a first fastener mechanism connected to the opposing second side of the cup member;    a second fastener mechanism connected to the opposing third side of the torso portion;    a first casing encompassing the entire interior surface area of the cup member; and    the casing adapted to enclose a padding to provide additional support for the wearer's breast.    
   
   
       2 . The half brassiere of  claim 1  further comprising a shoulder strap extending upwardly over the adjacent shoulder interconnecting the top of the cup member to the top of the torso portion.  
   
   
       3 . (canceled)  
   
   
       4 . The half brassiere of  claim 1  wherein the cup member further comprises: 
 a second casing along the lower peripheral edge of the cup member; and    the casing adapted to encompass an under wire support member.    
   
   
       5 . The half brassiere of  claim 2  wherein the shoulder strap is adapted to be adjustable in length.  
   
   
       6 . The half brassiere of  claim 1  wherein the torso portion is adapted to be adjustable in length.  
   
   
       7 . The half brassiere of  claim 2  wherein the shoulder strap extends upwardly over the adjacent shoulder removably interconnecting the top of the cup member to the top of the torso portion.  
   
   
       8 . The half brassiere of  claim 6  further comprising: 
 an extension means including a band of material of a predetermined length and width, the band of material capable of extending in length such that the torso portion is adaptable in length; and    the band of material being attached to the torso portion near the first side of the cup member.    
   
   
       9 . The half brassiere of  claim 1  wherein the additional support further comprises: 
 the padding is dimensioned to the wearer's breast size to provide additional support such that the cup member have an even contour.