Swimwear veil

A veil for a swimsuit bottom includes a body composed of a fabric material and configured to cover a portion of a bottom of the swimsuit; and a fastener secured to a top of the body and configured to engage with a top edge of the bottom of the swimsuit. The fastener being configured to removably secure the body to the bottom.

BACKGROUND

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates generally to a veil, and more particularly, to a veil configured to removably secure to a bottom portion of a two-piece swimsuit.

2. Description of Related Art

Two-piece swimsuits, such as a bikini, tankini, and the like, are well known in the art and are common articles of clothing among women during, for example, swimming activities, sun bathing, and/or social events.

FIG. 1depicts a back view of a conventional two-piece swimsuit101comprising a top portion103and a bottom portion105. In the exemplary embodiment, the bottom portion105(hereinafter referred to as a “bottom”) is configured to cover the majority of the user's waist and buttocks. However, it should be understood that the swimwear bottom105is manufactured in various shapes and sizes. A common feature with conventional swimwear bottoms105is that the edge107that wraps around the periphery of the woman's waist.

It should be understood that in some scenarios, the user becomes insecure with the amount of skin exposure when wearing the two-piece swimsuit. For example, in social events, the user may feel that the exposure is inappropriate. Although great strides have been made in the area of swimwear, many shortcomings remain.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

The swimsuit veil and method of use in accordance with the present application overcomes one or more of the above-discussed problems commonly associated with conventional swimsuits. Specifically, the present application includes the unique features of a swimsuit veil configured to cover the exposed areas of a portion of the waist, buttocks, and/or thigh. In addition, the veil is configured to provide an aesthetically pleasing appearance for special events, for example, a bride's party, wherein the bride is adorned with the veil as a gift from friends. These and other unique features of the swimsuit veil and method of use are discussed below and illustrated in the accompanying drawings.

Referring now to the drawings wherein like reference characters identify corresponding or similar elements throughout the several views,FIG. 2depicts a simplified front view of a swimsuit veil201in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present application. It will be appreciated that the swimsuit veil201overcomes one of more of the above-listed problems commonly associated with the conventional two-piece swimsuits. Specifically, the veil201is configured to cover exposed areas in addition to providing aesthetically pleasing appearances.

In the contemplated embodiment, swimsuit veil201includes one or more of a body of fabric203, a decorative ornament205, and a fastener207. In the exemplary embodiment, body203is preferably composed of a tulle fabric material, which in turn provides notice of a bride to other third parties. Thus, veil201could be given as a gift to the bride from friends and/or family members. In an alternative embodiment, the fabric material could be composed of a different type of material. For example, it is contemplated having an embodiment that includes washable material that could be used during swimming activities and/or washed in the washing machine. Further, the body203could be manufactured in various shapes and designs, for example, a wider length to cover additional exposed body areas.

Although shown attached to the back side of bottom105, it should be appreciated that alternative embodiments could include a body203that peripherally extends around the entire waist of the user.

Ornament205is an optional feature and provides additional aesthetic appearance. In the exemplary embodiment, ornament205is a bow; however, other ornaments such as jewelry, ribbons, and the like could be used in lieu of the contemplated embodiment.

One of the unique features believed characteristic of the present application is the use of a fastener207securely attached to body203about a top portion and configured to removably attach the body203to bottom105. In the preferred embodiment, fastener207secures to the edge107of the bottom105, as is further shown inFIGS. 3-5and discussed below. It will be appreciated that fastener207could be configured to attach to a strap, belt, and/or other items of clothing worn by the user. For example, the user may wish to wear veil201with shorts or pants in lieu of the contemplated swimwear bottom105. The features discussed herein could be incorporated with such items of clothing.

InFIG. 3, a disassembled view of veil201is shown. InFIGS. 4 and 5, respective enlarged front and side views of the fastener207are shown. Fastener207preferably includes one or more of a base401having a front surface403that comes into contact with body203. An elongated member405is rigidly attached to and extends from a back surface503of base401. A gap501is formed by back surface503of base401and a front surface505of elongated member405. Thus, in the contemplated embodiment, the gap501is used to receive the edge107of bottom105in a clip-like fashion. This embodiment could also be modified to include a simplified clip design, all falling within the scope of the contemplated embodiment.

Fastener207uses a clip configuration to secure the veil to the edge107of bottom105; however, it will be appreciated that alternative embodiments of fastener207are also contemplated. For example,FIG. 6depicts another embodiment of veil201substantially similar in form and function, except veil601utilizes a fastener603comprising two components that removably engage with each other; the first component605being configured to securely attach to the body205of the veil601and a second component607that secures to the bottom105of the swimsuit101. In one contemplated embodiment, component605is a button or other quick release device that snaps in a locked position with component607rigidly attached to bottom605. Other embodiments are also contemplated, for example, the components605,607could be magnets that engage with each other. These and other fasteners can be used to removably attach one or more different types of interchangeable veils to the bottom of the swimsuit.

It will be appreciated that in an alternative embodiment, the features of the fastener could be a safety pin that secures directly to the body of the veil and removably secures to the article of clothing attached thereto.