Tops and Dresses with Hidden Control Lining

Abstract

A garment with shaping benefits is provided. In one aspect, the garment may comprise an outer layer configured as a dress and an inner shaping layer comprising a front panel and back panel. The front panel may comprise a first portion to attach the inner shaping layer to the outer layer on the front and a second portion to provide a shaping benefit. The back panel may be attached to the outer layer on the back and also provide a shaping benefit. The inner shaping layer may not be visible from the outside of the outer garment. In certain aspects, the garment may be an upper body garment, such as a shirt dress. In some other aspects, the garment may be a full body garment, such as a skirt dress.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An upper body garment that provides shaping benefits, comprising:
 an outer layer configured as a dress; and   an inner shaping layer comprising a front panel and back panel;   wherein the front panel comprises a first portion to attach the inner shaping layer to the outer layer on the front and a second portion to provide a shaping benefit, and the back panel is attached to the outer layer on the back and also provides a shaping benefit,   wherein the inner shaping layer is not visible from the outside of the outer layer.   
     
     
         2 . The upper body garment of  claim 1 , wherein the first portion and back panel are attached to the outer layer on existing seams of the outer layer. 
     
     
         3 . The upper body garment of  claim 2 , wherein the existing seams comprise a neckline, armholes, or both. 
     
     
         4 . The upper body garment of  claim 3 , wherein the existing seams further comprise vertical seams. 
     
     
         5 . The upper body garment of  claim 4 , wherein the vertical seams comprise a side seam. 
     
     
         6 . The upper body garment of  claim 4 , wherein the inner shaping layer's attachment to the outer layer by the vertical seams only cover a partial length of the inner shaping layer. 
     
     
         7 . The upper body garment of  claim 4 , wherein the inner shaping layer's attachment to the outer layer by the vertical seams cover a full length of the inner shaping layer. 
     
     
         8 . The upper body garment of  claim 1 , wherein bottom of the inner shaping layer is floating. 
     
     
         9 . The upper body garment of  claim 1 , wherein the inner shaping layer is attached to the outer layer by stitching or glue. 
     
     
         10 . The upper body garment of  claim 1 , wherein the inner shaping layer is attached to the outer layer by at the outer layer's neckline or armholes by a single needle stitch or 3 needle overlock stitch. 
     
     
         11 . The upper body garment of  claim 1 , wherein the outer layer is a shirt dress. 
     
     
         12 . The upper body garment of  claim 1 , wherein the second portion and back panel are made of elastane. 
     
     
         13 . The upper body garment of  claim 1 , wherein the outer layer is made of a non-opaque fabric. 
     
     
         14 . A full body garment that provides shaping benefits, comprising:
 an outer layer configured as a dress;   an inner shaping layer comprising a front panel and back panel;   wherein the front panel comprises a first portion to attach the inner shaping layer to the outer layer on the front and a second portion to provide a shaping benefit, and the back panel is attached to the outer layer on the back and also provides a shaping benefit,   wherein the inner shaping layer is not visible from the outside of the outer layer.   
     
     
         15 . The full body garment of  claim 14 , wherein the first portion and back panel are attached to the outer layer on existing seams of the outer layer, wherein the existing seams comprise a neckline, armholes, or both. 
     
     
         16 . The full body garment of  claim 15 , wherein the existing seams further comprise vertical seams that comprise a side seam. 
     
     
         17 . The full body garment of  claim 14 , wherein bottom of the inner shaping layer is floating. 
     
     
         18 . The full body garment of  claim 14 , wherein the inner shaping layer is attached to the outer layer by stitching or glue. 
     
     
         19 . The full body garment of  claim 14 , wherein the outer layer is a skirt dress. 
     
     
         20 . The full body garment of  claim 14 , wherein the second portion and back panel are made of elastane and the outer layer is made of a non-opaque fabric. 
     
     
         21 . The full body garment of  claim 14 , wherein the inner shaping layer further comprises a bottom hem that comprises elastic to help grip the bottom of the inner shaping layer to a body of a wearer.