Free-floating dual layer swimsuit

Abstract

A swimsuit comprising an inner compression layer attached to an outer layer in a free floating manner is provided. The inner compression layer shapes, contours and slims the wearer's body, whereas the outer layer provides an aesthetically pleasing design. The inner and outer layers are positioned substantially independent from each other on the wearer's body for their respective purposes. It is further contemplated that the outer layer provides an additional shaping, contouring and slimming function in addition to the inner compression layer. Left and right leg openings of the inner and outer layers may be spot attached to each other at one or more locations.

1 . A swim suit comprising:
 a one piece inner compression layer covering genitalia, breasts, and a portion of a wearer's body therebetween, the inner compression layer being sized and configured to snugly fit against the wearer's body for shaping the wearer's body, the inner compression layer defining an upper periphery; and   a one piece outer layer covering the inner compression layer and having a matching configuration with respect to the inner compression layer, the outer layer defining an upper periphery, the outer layer being attached to the inner compression layer at their respective upper peripheries such that the inner compression layer floats freely with respect to the outer layer for optimally orienting the inner layer on the wearer's body for shaping and optimally orienting the outer layer on the wearer's body for aesthetic appeal.   
     
     
         2 . The swim suit of  claim 1  wherein the outer layer compresses the wearer's body for further shaping the wearer's body. 
     
     
         3 . The swim suit of  claim 1  wherein the inner layer floats freely with respect to the outer layer such that the inner compression layer may be oriented on the wearer's body substantially independent from the orientation of the outer layer. 
     
     
         4 . The swim suit of  claim 1  wherein a majority of the upper peripheries of the inner compression layer and the outer layer are substantially attached to each other. 
     
     
         5 . The swim suit of  claim 1  wherein less than half of the upper peripheries of the inner compression layer and the outer layer are minimally attached to each other. 
     
     
         6 . The swim suit of  claim 1  wherein the inner compression layer is attached to an inside surface of the outer layer. 
     
     
         7 . The swim suit of  claim 1  wherein the inner compression layer is attached to the outer layer solely at their respective upper peripheries. 
     
     
         8 . The swim suit of  claim 1  further comprising a strap attached to the upper periphery of the outer layer to hold the swim suit up when worn by the wearer, the strap further comprising an adjustable strap system for adjusting a length of the strap such that the swim suit may be customized to fit the wearer. 
     
     
         9 . The swim suit of  claim 1  wherein the outer layer comprises:
 a front panel defining an upper edge; 
 a back panel defining an upper edge; 
 an elastic strap attached to the upper edges of the front and back panels to hold the swim suit up when worn by the wearer and for fitting various sized wearers. 
 
     
     
         10 . The swim suit of  claim 1  wherein the front and back panels each define left and right strap attachment portions, and a left elastic strap is attached to the left strap attachment portions of the front and back panels, and a right elastic strap is attached to the right strap attachment portions of the front and back panels. 
     
     
         11 . The swim suit of  claim 1  wherein the inner and outer layers are disposed under a crotch area of the wearer to prevent the inner and outer layers from rising upward. 
     
     
         12 . The swim suit of  claim 1  wherein the outer layer covers the entire inner compression layer. 
     
     
         13 . The swim suit of  claim 1  wherein at least a portion of the inner compression layer is seamless. 
     
     
         14 . The swim suit of  claim 1  wherein the inner compression layer is cut and sewn. 
     
     
         15 . A swim suit for a wearer, the swim suit comprising:
 an upper portion for covering a torso and breasts of a wearer, the upper portion comprising:
 an inner compression layer covering breasts of a wearer, the inner compression layer being sized and configured to snugly fit against the wearer's body for shaping the wearer's body, the inner compression layer defining an upper periphery; and 
 an outer layer covering the inner compression layer and having a matching configuration with respect to the inner compression layer, the outer layer defining an upper periphery, the outer layer being attached to the inner compression layer at their respective upper peripheries such that the inner compression layer floats freely with respect to the outer layer for optimally orienting the inner layer on the wearer's body for shaping and optimally orienting the outer layer on the wearer's body for aesthetic appeal. 
   
     
     
         16 . A swim suit for a wearer, the swim suit comprising:
 a lower portion for covering a pelvis area of a wearer, the lower portion comprising:
 an inner compression layer covering genetalia of a wearer, the inner compression layer being sized and configured to snugly fit against the wearer's body for shaping the wearer's body, the inner compression layer defining an upper periphery; and 
 an outer layer covering the inner compression layer and having a matching configuration with respect to the inner compression layer, the outer layer defining an upper periphery, the outer layer being attached to the inner compression layer at their respective upper peripheries such that the inner compression layer floats freely with respect to the outer layer for optimally orienting the inner layer on the wearer's body for shaping and optimally orienting the outer layer on the wearer's body for aesthetic appeal. 
   
     
     
         17 . A swim suit wearable by a wearer, the swim suit comprising:
 a one piece inner compression layer covering genitalia, breasts, and a portion of a wearer's body therebetween, the inner compression layer being sized and configured to snugly fit against the wearer's body for shaping the wearer's body, the inner compression layer defining an upper periphery; and   a one piece outer layer covering the inner compression layer, the outer layer defining an upper periphery, the outer layer being attached to the inner compression layer only at the entire or majority of the upper peripheries of the inner and outer compression layers.   
     
     
         18 . The swimsuit of  claim 17  further comprising one or more of a flatter tummy panel, side panels, back panel and butt lifters attached to the inner layer. 
     
     
         19 . A swim suit wearable by a wearer, the swim suit comprising:
 an upper portion for covering a torso and breasts of a wearer, the upper portion comprising:
 an inner compression layer covering breasts of a wearer, the inner compression layer being sized and configured to snugly fit against the wearer's body for shaping the wearer's body, the inner compression layer defining an upper periphery; and 
 an outer layer covering the inner compression layer, the outer layer defining an upper periphery, the outer layer being attached to the inner compression layer only at the entire or majority of the upper peripheries of the inner compression layer and outer layer. 
   
     
     
         20 . The swimsuit of  claim 19  further comprising one or more of a flatter tummy panel, side panels, and back panel attached to the inner layer. 
     
     
         21 . A swim suit wearable by a wearer, the swim suit comprising:
 a lower portion for covering a pelvis area of the wearer, the lower portion comprising:
 an inner compression layer covering genetalia of wearer, the inner compression layer being sized and configured to snugly fit against the wearer's body for shaping the wearer's body, the inner compression layer defining an upper periphery; and 
 an outer layer covering the inner compression layer, the outer layer defining an upper periphery, the outer compression layer being attached to the inner compression layer only at the entire or majority of the upper peripheries of the inner and outer compression layers. 
   
     
     
         22 . The swimsuit of  claim 21  further comprising butt lifters attached to the inner layer. 
     
     
         23 . A garment wearable by a wearer, the swim suit comprising:
 an inner contouring layer covering breasts of a wearer's body, the inner layer being sized and configured to snugly fit against the wearer's body for shaping the wearer's body, the inner contouring layer defining an upper periphery, the inner layer having an upper periphery defined by a front neckline, left and right arm holes and a back neckline; and   an outer layer covering the inner layer, the outer layer having an upper periphery defined by a front neckline, left and right arm holes and a back neckline, the outer layer being attached only at an entire or majority of the lengths of the left and right arm holes of the outer layer and the left and right arm holes of the inner contouring layer.   
     
     
         24 . The garment of  claim 23  wherein the inner and outer layers form a swimsuit. 
     
     
         25 . The garment of  claim 23  wherein the inner contouring layer comprises a bra. 
     
     
         26 . The garment of  claim 25  wherein the bra is an underwire bra or a molded bra. 
     
     
         27 . The garment of  claim 26  wherein the inner layer covers an abdomen of the wearer. 
     
     
         28 . The garment of  claim 27  wherein the inner layer further comprises a tummy flatter panel. 
     
     
         29 . The garment of  claim 23  wherein the inner and outer layers each further has left and right leg openings. 
     
     
         30 . The garment of  claim 29  wherein the left and right leg openings of the inner layer are free floating from the left and right leg openings of the outer layer. 
     
     
         31 . The garment of  claim 29  wherein inner peripheries of the left and right leg openings of the inner layer are attached to the inner peripheries of the left and right leg openings of the outer layer. 
     
     
         32 . The garment of  claim 31  wherein the inner peripheries of the left and right leg openings of the inner layer are stitched to the inner peripheries of the left and right leg openings of the outer layer. 
     
     
         33 . The garment of  claim 23  wherein the inner and outer layers are sewn together where attached. 
     
     
         34 . A garment comprising:
 an inner compression layer covering genitalia of a wearer, the inner compression layer being sized and configured to snugly fit against the wearer's body for shaping the wearer's body, the inner compression layer defining an upper periphery and left and right leg openings which define left and right inner peripheries;   an outer aesthetic layer covering the inner compression layer and having a matching configuration with respect to the inner compression layer, the outer layer defining an upper periphery and left and right leg openings which define left and right inner peripheries, the outer layer being attached to the inner compression layer at their respective upper peripheries such that the inner compression layer floats freely with respect to the outer layer for optimally orienting the inner layer on the wearer's body for shaping and optimally orienting the outer layer on the wearer's body for aesthetic appeal;   wherein the inner periphery of the left leg opening of the inner compression layer is spot attached to the inner periphery of the left leg opening of the outer layer and the inner periphery of the right leg opening of the inner compression layer is spot attached to the inner periphery of the right leg opening of the outer layer.   
     
     
         35 . The garment of  claim 34  wherein the inner and outer layers form a swimsuit. 
     
     
         36 . The garment of  claim 34  wherein the inner and outer layers are fabricated from a quick drying material. 
     
     
         37 . The garment of  claim 34  wherein a width of the inner layer at a crotch area is smaller than a width of the outer layer at the corresponding crotch area. 
     
     
         38 . The garment of  claim 34  wherein the spot attachment is one of stitching, adhesive, welding, snaps, hooks and loops, micro hooks and loops and combinations thereof. 
     
     
         39 . The garment of  claim 34  wherein the spot attachment is a ¼ inch long threaded stitching. 
     
     
         40 . The garment of  claim 39  wherein the spot attachment is located only at the peripheries of the left and right leg openings of the inner and outer layers. 
     
     
         41 . The garment of  claim 34  wherein the inner and outer layers form a one piece swimsuit. 
     
     
         42 . The garment of  claim 34  wherein the inner and outer layers form a lower portion of a two piece swimsuit. 
     
     
         43 . The garment of  claim 34  wherein the attachment spot is located at a lower side of the peripheries of the left and right leg openings of the inner and outer layers. 
     
     
         44 . The garment of  claim 43  wherein the attachment spot is located at an upper side of the peripheries of the left and right leg openings of the inner and outer layers. 
     
     
         45 . The garment of  claim 34  wherein the attachment spot is located at an upper side of the peripheries of the left and right leg openings of the inner and outer layers. 
     
     
         46 . The garment of  claim 44  wherein the spot attachment is located at seams where front and back panels of the inner and outer layers meet.