Elastic Belt Suspenders

Abstract

The method and apparatus for securing a lower garment over a garment wearer's stomach to keep the lower garment from drooping without the need to secure the lower garment to an upper garment or to require the need for a separate waist belt. An elastic belt with Velcro is connected to suspender clips which are attached to the lower garment before the garment is worn. When the lower garment is worn, the garment is pulled up with the belt suspenders and secured over the stomach, and when the wearer is comfortable, the Velcro is pressed together. The apparatus are designed to be worn under an upper garment that is not tucked into the lower garment. The benefits of this invention are that it holds up the lower garment without the need for traditional suspenders, and it provides the wearer with a more attractive appearance because the apparatus is covered by the upper garment and holds the stomach in, giving the wearer a slimmer look.

1 . A belt suspender comprising an elastic fabric belt affixed with more than one suspender clips and sewn with Velcro—hook and loop—quick release at each end of the fabric. 
   
   
       2 . The belt suspender of  claim 1  where there are at least six suspender clips affixed to the elastic fabric belt. 
   
   
       3 . The belt suspender of  claim 2  where the suspender clips are positioned two in front, one on each side and two in the back. 
   
   
       4 . The belt suspender of  claim 1  where the fabric for the belt is 3 inches wide. 
   
   
       5 . The belt suspender of  claim 1  where the length of the belt is at least 30 inches long 
   
   
       6 . The belt suspender of  claim 5  where the length of the belt is between 30 inches and 34 inches. 
   
   
       7 . The belt suspender of  claim 3  where the fabric for the belt is 3 inches wide and the length of the belt is between 30 inches and 34 inches with elasticity of at least 36 inches. 
   
   
       8 . The belt suspender of  claim 7  where a six inch strip of Velcro (hook) is sewn on the outside at one end of the fabric and a two inch strip of Velcro (loop) is sewn on the inside at the other end of the fabric. 
   
   
       9 . A method for securing a lower garment worn on the human body which comprises:
 Attaching an elastic fabric belt which contains suspender clips and Velcro—hook and loop—quick release to the not yet worn lower garment using the suspender clips.   Placing the lower garment and attached elastic fabric on the body   Pulling the elastic fabric belt up around the stomach until it fits tightly and securely holds the lower garment in place.   Fastening the elastic fabric by closing the Velcro—hook and loop—quick release.   Putting on an upper garment to cover the elastic fabric belt that is attached to the lower garment.