Apparel sizing system and method

Abstract

The present invention relates generally to an alternative apparel sizing system and method that replaces the current numerical sizing system with descriptive affirmations. More particularly, the present invention, through the use of the descriptive affirmations, will provide the clothes shopping consumer a more positive shopping experience by improving their overall self-image and psychological well-being.

What is claimed: 
     
         1 . A method of replacing traditional size designations comprising the steps of:
 selecting a traditional size designation corresponding to an article of clothing;   selecting a descriptive affirmation;   assigning the descriptive affirmation to the traditional size designation corresponding to an article of clothing; and   providing the article of clothing with the descriptive affirmation corresponding to the traditional size designation for an article of clothing wherein the descriptive affirmation forms a part of the article of clothing.   
     
     
         2 . The method according to  claim 1 , wherein the traditional size designation corresponding to an article of clothing is numerical. 
     
     
         3 . The method according to  claim 1 , wherein the descriptive affirmation is a combination of words. 
     
     
         4 . The method according to  claim 3 , wherein the descriptive affirmation is a combination of words and pictograms. 
     
     
         5 . The method according to  claim 1 , wherein the assigned descriptive affirmation to the traditional size designation is located in an alternative sizing chart. 
     
     
         6 . The method according to  claim 1 , further comprising:
 fabricating a tag with the descriptive affirmation corresponding to the traditional size designation for an article of clothing.   
     
     
         7 . An alternative sizing chart for an article of clothing, comprising
 a first set having at least one traditional size designation corresponding to an article of clothing; and   a second set having at least one descriptive affirmation.   
     
     
         8 . The alternative sizing chart according to  claim 7 , wherein the at least one traditional size designation corresponding to an article of clothing is numerical. 
     
     
         9 . The alternative sizing chart according to  claim 7 , where the at least one descriptive affirmation is a combination of words. 
     
     
         10 . The alternative sizing chart according to  claim 9 , wherein the at least one descriptive affirmation is a combination of words and pictograms. 
     
     
         11 . The alternative sizing chart according to  claim 7 , wherein the alternative sizing chart is located on a hangtag detachably affixed to an article of clothing. 
     
     
         12 . The alternative sizing chart according to  claim 7 , wherein the alternative sizing chart is accessible via a computer application. 
     
     
         13 . A method of replacing traditional size designations comprising the steps of:
 selecting a traditional size designation corresponding to an article of clothing;   selecting a descriptive affirmation;   assigning the descriptive affirmation to the traditional size designation corresponding to an article of clothing;   fabricating a tag with the descriptive affirmation corresponding to the traditional size designation for an article of clothing; and   providing the article of clothing with the descriptive affirmation corresponding to the traditional size designation for an article of clothing wherein the descriptive affirmation forms a part of the article of clothing.   
     
     
         14 . The method according to  claim 13 , wherein the traditional size designation corresponding to an article of clothing is numerical. 
     
     
         15 . The method according to  claim 13 , wherein the descriptive affirmation is a combination of words. 
     
     
         16 . The method according to  claim 15 , wherein the descriptive affirmation is a combination of words and pictograms. 
     
     
         17 . The method according to  claim 13 , wherein the assigned descriptive affirmation to the traditional size designation is located in an alternative sizing chart.