Convertible scarf

Abstract

A convertible scarf according to the present invention can be worn in a first wearing mode and a second wearing mode in which the scarf has an infinity scarf construction. The convertible scarf includes a scarf body having a top edge, a bottom edge, a free first end and a free second end. The scarf includes a first fastener disposed at the first end such that the first fastener at least partially overhangs the first end and is thus partially unsupported. The scarf also includes a second fastener disposed at the second end such that second fastener at least partially overhangs the second end and is thus partially unsupported. In the first wearing mode, the first and second ends are detached from one another and represent free tail ends, while in the second wearing mode, the first and second fasteners are detachably attached to one another to form the infinity scarf construction. Preferably, when mated together, the first and second fasteners are at least substantially hidden from view.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A convertible scarf that can be worn in a first wearing mode and a second wearing mode in which the scarf has an infinity scarf construction, the convertible scarf comprising:
 a scarf body having a top edge, a bottom edge, a free first end and a free second end;   a first fastener disposed at the first end such that the first fastener at least partially overhangs the first end;   a second fastener disposed at the second end such that second fastener at least partially overhangs the second end;   wherein in the first wearing mode, the first and second ends are detached from one another and represent free tail ends, while in the second wearing mode, the first and second fasteners are detachably attached to one another to form the infinity scarf construction.   
     
     
         2 . The convertible scarf of  claim 1 , wherein when mated together, the first and second fasteners are at least substantially hidden from view. 
     
     
         3 . The convertible scarf of  claim 1 , wherein between 25% and 50% (surface area) of each fastener overhangs the respective end. 
     
     
         4 . The convertible scarf of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second fasteners are selected from the group consisting of: buttons, snaps, zippers, and seal elements. 
     
     
         5 . The convertible scarf of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second fasteners comprise snaps having a diameter of about ¼ inch. 
     
     
         6 . A convertible scarf that can be worn in a first wearing mode and a second wearing mode in which the scarf has an infinity scarf construction, the convertible scarf comprising:
 a scarf body having a top edge, a bottom edge, a free first end and a free second end;   a first fastener disposed at the first end such that the first fastener is at least partially unsupported by the body;   a second fastener disposed at the second end such that second fastener is at partially unsupported by the body;   wherein in the first wearing mode, the first and second ends are detached from one another and represent free tail ends, while in the second wearing mode, the first and second fasteners are detachably attached to one another to form the infinity scarf construction.   
     
     
         7 . The convertible scarf of  claim 6 , wherein when mated together, the first and second fasteners are at least substantially hidden from view. 
     
     
         8 . The convertible scarf of  claim 6 , wherein the first end includes a first decorative section having a first appearance and the second end includes a second decorative section having the first appearance, wherein when the first and second fasteners mate together, the first and second decorative sections fold inward, thereby substantially hiding the first and second fasteners and create a joined seam which has the first appearance.