Expandable Tights with Stretch Panel

Abstract

A garment having an elongated body portion configured to be worn about the legs and waist of a wearer. The elongated body portion includes a leg portion configured for receipt of a leg of the wearer, the leg portion having an inner thigh portion and an outer thigh portion. A waistband has at least one ribbed side panel configured to stretch and effectively increase the length of the waistband to accommodate another wearer having a greater waist size. The outer thigh portion has a ribbed outer thigh panel configured to stretch, and the inner thigh portion has a circumferentially-extending thigh gap band configured to effectively compress and slim the inner thigh portion of the wearer. Also, the elongated body portion includes a circumferentially-extending finger band configured to extend the length of the garment to accommodate a wearer of greater height.

1 . A garment, comprising:
 an elongated body portion configured to be worn about the legs and waist of a first wearer, the elongated body portion including a panty portion, at least one leg portion configured for receipt of a leg of the first wearer, and the at least one leg portion including an inner thigh portion and an outer thigh portion;   the inner thigh portion having a circumferentially extending thigh gap band configured to effectively compress and slim the inner thigh portion of the first wearer; and   the elongated body portion comprising a circumferentially extending finger band configured to extend the length of the garment to accommodate a wearer of greater height than the first wearer.   
     
     
         2 . The garment of  claim 1 , further comprising at least the elongated body portion including a waistband having at least one ribbed side panel configured to stretch and effectively increase the length of the waistband to accommodate a wearer having a greater waist size than the first wearer for a more comfortable fit. 
     
     
         3 . The garment of  claim 1 , further comprising at least the elongated body portion including a waistband having at least one ribbed side panel configured to stretch and effectively increase the length of the waistband to accommodate a wearer having a greater waist size than the first wearer for a more comfortable fit. 
     
     
         4 . The garment of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 at least the elongated body portion including a waistband having at least one, ribbed side panel configured to stretch and effectively increase the length of the waistband to accommodate a wearer having a greater waist size than the first wearer for a more comfortable fit; and   wherein the ribbed side panel is knitted.   
     
     
         5 . The garment of  claim 1 , further comprising the outer thigh portion including a ribbed outer thigh panel configured to stretch. 
     
     
         6 . The garment of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 the outer thigh portion including a ribbed outer thigh panel configured to stretch; and   wherein the ribbed outer thigh panel is scalloped to enhance a feminine appearance.   
     
     
         7 . The garment of  claim 1 , further comprising at least a portion of the elongated body portion being comprised of knitted material configured for extended longitudinal stretching to increase the length of the elongated body portion to accommodate a wearer of greater height than the first wearer. 
     
     
         8 . The garment of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 at least the elongated body portion including a waistband having at least one ribbed side panel configured to stretch and effectively increase the length of the waistband to accommodate a wearer having a greater waist size than the first wearer;   the outer thigh portion including a ribbed outer thigh panel configured to stretch; and   wherein at least one of the elongated body portion, the at least one leg portion, the thigh gap band, the finger band, the waistband, the ribbed side panel, and the ribbed outer thigh panel are surround stretch knitted.   
     
     
         9 . A garment, comprising:
 an elongated body portion configured to be worn about the legs and waist of a first wearer, the elongated body portion including a leg portion configured for receipt of a leg of the first wearer, and the leg portion including an inner thigh portion and an outer thigh portion;   the elongated body portion including a waistband having at least one ribbed side panel configured to stretch and effectively increase the length of the waistband to accommodate a wearer having a greater waist size than the first wearer for a more comfortable fit; and   the outer thigh portion including a ribbed outer thigh panel configured to stretch.   
     
     
         10 . The garment of  claim 9 , wherein the ribbed side panel is knitted. 
     
     
         11 . The garment of  claim 9 , wherein the ribbed outer thigh panel is scalloped to enhance a feminine appearance. 
     
     
         12 . The garment of  claim 9 , further comprising the inner thigh portion having a circumferentially extending thigh gap band configured to effectively compress and slim the inner thigh portion of the first wearer. 
     
     
         13 . The garment of  claim 9 , further comprising the elongated body portion comprising a circumferentially extending finger band configured to extend the length of the garment to accommodate a wearer of greater height than the first wearer. 
     
     
         14 . The garment of  claim 9 , further comprising at least a portion of the elongated body portion being comprised of knitted material configured for extended longitudinal stretching to increase the length of the elongated body portion to accommodate a wearer of greater height than the first wearer. 
     
     
         15 . A garment, comprising:
 an elongated body portion configured to be worn about the legs and waist of a first wearer, the elongated body portion including a panty portion, at least one leg portion configured for receipt of a leg of the first wearer, and the at least one leg portion including an inner thigh portion and an outer thigh portion;   the elongated body portion including a waistband having at least one ribbed side panel configured to stretch and effectively increase the length of the waistband to accommodate a wearer having a greater waist size than the first wearer for a more comfortable fit;   the outer thigh portion including a ribbed outer thigh panel configured to stretch;   the inner thigh portion having a circumferentially extending thigh gap band configured to effectively compress and slim the inner thigh portion of the first wearer; and   the elongated body portion comprising a circumferentially extending finger band configured to extend the length of the garment to accommodate a wearer of greater height than the first wearer.   
     
     
         16 . The garment of  claim 15 , further comprising at least a portion of the elongated body portion being comprised of knitted material configured for extended longitudinal stretching to increase the length of the elongated body portion to accommodate a wearer of greater height than the first wearer. 
     
     
         17 . The garment of  claim 15 , wherein the ribbed side panel is knitted. 
     
     
         18 . The garment of  claim 15 , wherein the ribbed outer thigh panel is scalloped to enhance a feminine appearance. 
     
     
         19 . The garment of  claim 15 , wherein each of the panty portion, the ribbed side panel and the ribbed outer thigh panel are surround stretch knitted. 
     
     
         20 . The garment of  claim 15 , wherein each of the elongated body portion, the thigh gap band, the finger band, the waistband, the ribbed side panel, and the ribbed outer thigh panel are surround stretch knitted.