Brassiere with interchangeable modesty panel

摘要

Disclosed is a brassiere that is adjustable for varying levels of modesty or daring. The brassiere includes a modesty panel that is integrated to the design of the brassiere, but is also interchangeable with other modesty panels. The modesty panel can be selected from among a set of modesty panels. In this manner, a wearer may vary the look of an outfit or ensemble by using modesty panels of varying colors, fabrics, textures, or levels of modesty or daring. In various embodiments, the modesty panel is fastened to the brassiere using traditional hook and loop fasteners. In other various embodiments, the to modesty panel may be fastened using hook material and corresponding loop material, or may be fastened using buttons or snap fasteners. Any other manner of fastening systems may be used to render the modesty panel combined with the brassiere as a single article of clothing.

主权项

1. A brassiere for concealing the cleavage between the breasts of a wearer, comprising:
a left cup and a right cup for receiving the breasts, each cup having an inward edge proximate the cleavage and an outward edge disposed oppositely thereto; a lower central portion connecting the left cup and the right cup below the cleavage, the lower central portion having an inside face and an outside face relative to the wearer; a modesty panel spanning at least the gap between the inward edges of the left and right cups and configured to cover at least a portion of the cleavage, the modesty panel having a bottom central portion under lapping the lower central portion and extending sufficiently to, at least partially, wrap the outside face; a first means for fastening to removably connect the modesty panel to the left cup and the right cup; a second means for fastening to removably connect the bottom central portion of the modesty panel to the outside face of the lower central portion; and a means for securing the brassiere in place on the body of the wearer; whereby, the first means for fastening holds the modesty panel in place to at least partially cover the cleavage and the second means for fastening firmly secures the modesty panel while providing downward tension for fastener interlocking and fabric smoothing purposes.