Convertible garment

Abstract

The invention is directed to a single length of cloth that is adapted to be worn as a garment in a wide range of fashion styles.

1 . A garment adapted for conversion to a plurality of fashion styles, comprising an elongated, rectangular portion of cloth that is less than 200 inches in length and having a front surface, a back surface, a top border, a bottom border, a pair of side borders, and a first fastening means disposed proximate to at least one side border. 
   
   
       2 . A garment as claimed by  claim 1  wherein a second fastening means is disposed on the back surface, generally proximate to the side and bottom borders. 
   
   
       3 . A garment as claimed by  claim 2  wherein the first and second fastening means are hook and loop fasteners. 
   
   
       4 . A garment as claimed by  claims 1 , wherein one or more apertures for receiving the head or arms of a person is provided within the portion of cloth. 
   
   
       5 . A garment as claimed by  claim 1 , wherein said front and back surfaces have a first section and a second section and said first section has a colour and ornamentation that is different from said second section. 
   
   
       6 . A cocktail dress formed from a single piece of cloth that is wrapped and draped around the torso. 
   
   
       7 . A business suit formed from a single piece of cloth that is wrapped and draped around the torso. 
   
   
       8 . A swimsuit formed from a single piece of cloth that is wrapped and draped around the torso. 
   
   
       9 . An evening gown formed from a single piece of cloth that is wrapped and draped around the torso.