Transformable Costume

Abstract

A transformable costume upper torso component including a body covering front portion and at least one sleeve portion extending therefrom, where the sleeve portion includes a first surface and a reverse or underlying second surface, where the first surface is displayed in a rolled-up position of the sleeve portion and displays a first look, where the second surface is displayed in a rolled-down position of the sleeve portion and displays a second look, and where the first look is different from the second look.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A transformable costume apparel component, comprising:
 a partial body covering portion; and   at least one sleeve portion,   wherein the sleeve portion comprises a first surface and a beneath second surface,   wherein the first surface is displayed in a rolled-up position of the sleeve portion and displays a first visual look,   wherein the second surface is displayed in a rolled-down position of the sleeve portion and displays a second look, and   wherein the first look is coordinated yet distinct from the second look.   
     
     
         2 . The transformable costume apparel component of  claim 1 , wherein, when the second surface is displayed in the rolled-down position, an uncovered part of the sleeve portion previously covered by the first surface is displayed, and wherein a look of the uncovered part is coordinated with the second look. 
     
     
         3 . The transformable costume apparel component of  claim 1 , wherein, when the second surface is displayed in the rolled-down position, an uncovered part of the sleeve portion previously covered by the first surface is displayed, and wherein a costume accessory is affixed in or to the uncovered part. 
     
     
         4 . The transformable costume apparel component of  claim 3 , wherein the costume accessory is affixed to an elastic cord that has one end affixed to the uncovered part and the other end affixed to the costume accessory. 
     
     
         5 . A transformable upper torso costume component, comprising:
 a partial covering body portion; and   at least one sleeve portion extending at least form an elbow to a wrist,   wherein a flap is disposed on the sleeve portion, the flap comprising a first visual and outer surface and a second visual and underlying surface,   wherein the first surface, when displayed in a closed flap position displays a first look,   wherein the second surface is revealed when said flap is manipulated to an open flap position and said second surface displays a second look, and   wherein the first look is visual distinct from the second look.   
     
     
         6 . A transformable upper torso costume component of  claim 5 , wherein, when the second surface is displayed in the open flap position, an uncovered part of the sleeve portion previously covered by the first surface is displayed, and wherein a look of the uncovered part is visually associated with the second look. 
     
     
         7 . A transformable upper torso costume component of  claim 5 , wherein, when the second surface is displayed in the open flap position, an uncovered part of the sleeve portion previously covered by the first surface is displayed, and wherein a costume accessory is affixed to the uncovered part. 
     
     
         8 . A transformable upper torso costume component of  claim 7 , wherein the costume accessory is affixed to an elastic cord that is also affixed to the uncovered part. 
     
     
         9 . A transformable upper torso costume component of  claim 5 , further comprising a costume accessory holding compartment disposed on the second surface. 
     
     
         10 . A transformable upper torso costume component of  claim 9 , wherein said costume accessory vcan be removed from said holding compartment only when said costume is in an open flap position. 
     
     
         11 . A transformable upper torso costume component of  claim 5 , wherein a fabric attachment mechanism is disposed on the second surface and an additional part of the sleeve portion, such that when the components of the fabric attachment mechanism are brought together, the flap is maintained in the open flap position. 
     
     
         12 . A transformable upper torso costume component of  claim 5 , wherein a fabric attachment mechanism is disposed on the second surface and a part of the sleeve portion covered by the first surface, such that when the components of the fabric attachment mechanism are brought together, the flap is maintained in the closed flap position. 
     
     
         13 . A transformable upper torso costume component, comprising:
 a partial or full upper torso body covering portion; and   at least one extending sleeve portion,   wherein at least one flap is disposed on the sleeve portion, extending from about the wrist to the elbow of the sleeve portion, each flap comprising a first visual fabric surface and a second, visually distinct fabric surface on the underside of said first visual fabric surface,   wherein the first surface is displayed when said flap on said sleeve portion is in its first position and displays a first look,   wherein the second visually distinct fabric surface is displayed in an open flap position and displays a second look, and   wherein the first look is distinct from the second look.   
     
     
         14 . A transformable upper torso costume component of  claim 13 , wherein, when the second surface is displayed in the open flap position, an uncovered part of the sleeve portion previously covered by the first surface is displayed, and wherein a look of the uncovered part is also distinct from said second look. 
     
     
         15 . A transformable upper torso costume component of  claim 13 , wherein a simple mechanical fabric attachment mechanism is disposed on the second surface and another part of the body portion, such that when the attachment mechanism is brought together, the flap is maintained in the open flap position. 
     
     
         16 . A partial or full upper torso body covering portion of  claim 13 , wherein a fabric mechanical attachment mechanism is disposed on the second surface and a part of the body portion covered by the first surface, such that when the components of the fabric mechanical attachment mechanism are brought together, the flap bends to display the first look and provides a three-dimensional costume component effect. 
     
     
         17 . A partial or full upper torso body covering portion of  claim 13 , wherein a first flap is disposed on an upper pectoral chest portion or an abdomen portion of the body portion. 
     
     
         18 . A partial or full upper torso body covering portion of  claim 13 , wherein a first flap and a second flap are disposed on an upper pectoral chest portion or an abdomen portion of the body portion.