Sleeve accessory

Abstract

A sleeve accessory includes a sleeve and a fastening system for attaching the sleeve to a shoulder strap of another clothing item. The sleeve accessory is preferably removable and replaceable, and enables a user to adapt to changing environments or social situations by attaching or detaching the sleeve accessories as desired. Sleeve accessories may be provided in a variety of designs, colors, or patterns, to permit coordination with other clothing, or to permit mixing and matching of colors and patterns to increase the versatility of a wardrobe. In some examples, the sleeve accessory may include a decorative pattern, a logo, or other distinctive markings.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A sleeve accessory, comprising:
 a sleeve configured to fit over the arm of a wearer, the sleeve having an upper end configured to be disposed at the shoulder of the wearer, a lower end opposite the upper end, an inside configured to face the skin of the wearer, and an outside opposite the inside;   a fastening system configured to removably fasten the sleeve accessory to a shoulder strap of another clothing item.   
     
     
         2 . The sleeve accessory of  claim 1 , wherein the sleeve further includes a tab protruding from the upper end of the sleeve so as to extend along the shoulder of a wearer, and wherein an end of the tab is configured to extend beyond and around the shoulder strap of the other clothing item. 
     
     
         3 . The sleeve accessory of  claim 2 , wherein the fastening system is disposed on the inside of the sleeve. 
     
     
         4 . The sleeve accessory of  claim 2 , wherein the fastening system comprises a hook and loop fastener. 
     
     
         5 . The sleeve accessory of  claim 2 , wherein the fastening system comprises a snap. 
     
     
         6 . The sleeve accessory of  claim 2 , wherein the fastening system comprises a snap having a decorative shape. 
     
     
         7 . The sleeve accessory of  claim 2 , wherein the fastening system comprise a button or a zipper. 
     
     
         8 . The sleeve accessory of  claim 2 , wherein the sleeve and fastener system are configured to fasten the sleeve accessory to a shoulder strap of a brassiere. 
     
     
         9 . The sleeve accessory of  claim 2 , wherein the sleeve and fastener system are configured to fasten the sleeve accessory to a shoulder strap of a sleeveless shirt. 
     
     
         10 . The sleeve accessory of  claim 2 , wherein the outside of the sleeve includes a decorative pattern. 
     
     
         11 . The sleeve accessory of  claim 10 , wherein the decorative pattern is a simulated tattoo. 
     
     
         12 . The sleeve accessory of  claim 2 , wherein the lower end of the sleeve defines an opening of a size, shape, and position to receive a thumb of the wearer. 
     
     
         13 . The sleeve accessory of  claim 1 , wherein the sleeve is a long sleeve. 
     
     
         14 . The sleeve accessory of  claim 1 , further comprising an insect repellent incorporated into or onto the material of the sleeve accessory. 
     
     
         15 . The sleeve accessory of  claim 1 , wherein the sleeve is made primarily of paper. 
     
     
         16 . The sleeve accessory of  claim 1 , wherein the sleeve accessory is disposable. 
     
     
         17 . A method, comprising:
 placing a first article of clothing on a person, the first article of clothing having a shoulder strap over the shoulder of the person;   placing a sleeve accessory over an arm of the person, wherein the sleeve accessory includes a sleeve having an upper end configured to be disposed at the shoulder of the wearer, a lower end opposite the upper end, an inside configured to face the skin of the wearer, and an outside opposite the inside, and wherein the sleeve accessory further includes a fastener system configured to removably fasten the sleeve accessory to the shoulder strap; and   fastening the sleeve accessory to the shoulder strap using the fastener system.   
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 17 , further comprising placing a second article clothing over the first article of clothing such that the connection between the sleeve accessory and the shoulder strap is hidden during wear of the first and second clothing articles and the sleeve accessory. 
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 17 , wherein fastening the sleeve accessory to the shoulder strap includes positioning a tab of the sleeve accessory over the shoulder strap, and folding an end portion of the tab under the shoulder strap.