Wrap around garment with pockets

Abstract

In an embodiment, a garment with pockets may be provided for wearing around the waist when additional carrying space is needed. In some embodiments, the garment may be shaped similar to a long sleeve shirt, sweater, or the like, and may be tied around the waist. In some embodiments, the garment may have one or more layers. Further, the garment may have pockets, which are accessible when wearing the garment. In some embodiments, the pockets may be positioned on the extensions and/or the main portion. The garment may include patch pockets or pockets between the one or more layers. Some embodiments of a garment may be reversible. In addition, the garment may come in different sizes. In an embodiment, the garment may have reflective or iridescent strips, and may display logos, numbers, and/or names.

1 . A garment configured to be worn, comprising:
 a main portion including one or more layers;   extensions from the main portion configured to wrap around a person; and   one or more pockets on the main portion configured to be accessible to the person when the garment is around the person;   wherein at least one of the one or more pockets on the main portion is positioned proximate a traditional pocket location when the garment is tied around the person.   
   
   
       2 . The garment of  claim 1 , wherein the traditional pocket location is on a front of a pair of pants. 
   
   
       3 . The garment of  claim 1 , wherein the traditional pocket location is on a front of a jacket. 
   
   
       4 . The garment of  claim 1 , further comprising at least one pocket on one or more of the extensions, wherein the at least one pocket on the extensions is located at an end away from the main portion. 
   
   
       5 . The garment of  claim 1 , wherein the one or more layers of the main portion comprises an inner and an outer layer, wherein extensions comprise at least an inner layer and an outer layer, and wherein the one or more pockets on the main portion are located on the outer layer of the main portion. 
   
   
       6 . The garment of  claim 1 , wherein the garment is made of a single layer of fabric. 
   
   
       7 . The garment of  claim 5 , wherein the inner layers and outer layers of the main portion and extensions are made of the same fabric. 
   
   
       8 . The garment of  claim 5 , wherein the inner layers and outer layers of the main portion and extensions are made of different fabrics. 
   
   
       9 . The garment of  claim 1 , wherein the garment is reversible. 
   
   
       10 . The garment of  claim 1 , further comprising a loop for hanging the garment. 
   
   
       11 . The garment of  claim 1 , wherein the one or more pockets comprise a fastening means. 
   
   
       12 . The garment of  claim 10 , wherein the fastening means comprises hook and loop fasteners, zippers, buttons, snaps, latches, buckles, magnets, frog closures, hook and eyes, or a combination thereof. 
   
   
       13 . The garment of  claim 1 , wherein the garment comprises indicia, logos, or other embellishments visible when worn by the wearer. 
   
   
       14 . A t-shaped garment essentially shaped like a sweater, comprising:
 a main portion;   extensions configured to wrap around a person's waist; and   at least one pocket on the main portion configured to be accessible to the person when the garment is around the person's waist;   wherein the at least one pocket on the main portion is positioned proximate a traditional pocket location on a pair of pants when the garment is tied around the person's waist.   
   
   
       15 . The garment of  claim 14 , wherein the traditional pocket location proximate the at least one pocket on the main portion is located on the front of the pants. 
   
   
       16 . The garment of  claim 14 , further comprising at least one pocket on one or more of the extensions, wherein the pockets on the extensions are located at an end away from the main portion. 
   
   
       17 . The garment of  claim 14 , wherein the main portion and extensions are made up of at least an inner layer and an outer layer, wherein the pockets on the main portion are located on the outer layer. 
   
   
       18 . The garment of  claim 14 , wherein the main portion and extensions are made up of at least an inner layer and an outer layer, wherein the pockets on the main portion are located in the outer layer. 
   
   
       19 . A garment to be worn, comprising:
 a main portion configured to be worn by a person;   extensions from the main portion configured to wrap around a person; and   one or more pockets having an interior color that differs from a color of the garment such that open pockets are readily distinguishable from closed pockets.   
   
   
       20 . The garment of  claim 19 , wherein at least one of the one or more pockets is configured to be accessible to the person when the garment is around the person. 
   
   
       21 . The garment of  claim 19 , wherein the at least one of the one or more pockets is configured to be positioned proximate a traditional pocket location on a pair of pants when the garment is tied around the person's waist.