Patent ID: 6976614

Claim:
A method for retaining an article of clothing relative to a wearer comprising the steps of: providing a retaining apparatus comprising a first elongate member for overlying a first shoulder of a wearer wherein the first elongate member has a first end and a second end; a second elongate member for overlying a second shoulder of a wearer wherein the second elongate member has a first end and a second end; a means for retaining the first elongate member overlying a first shoulder of a wearer; a means for retaining the second elongate member overlying the second shoulder of the wearer; a means for coupling the first ends of the first and second elongate members at a central portion; and a means for retaining and supporting an article of clothing relative to the first ends of the first and second elongate members; providing an article of clothing disposing the first and second elongate members overlying the first and second shoulders of the wearer; causing the article of clothing to be retained by the retaining apparatus by use of the means for retaining and supporting an article of clothing relative to the first ends of the first and second elongate members; whereby the article of clothing can be comfortably yet securely retained and supported by the retaining apparatus without requiring use of a wearer's hands or arms.