REVERSIBLE SWIM GARMENT WITH ADJUSTABLE COVERAGE AND ATTACHABLE COMPONENTS

Description

FIELD OF INVENTION

The present disclosure relates to swim garments, and more particularly, to an adjustable, three-piece swimsuit.

INTRODUCTION

Many consumers purchase multiple swimsuits for different occasions or preferences, often leaving them with more swimsuits than necessary or the decision of choosing which swimsuit(s) are best for the event at hand. Such circumstance can often lead to unnecessary overpacking of multiple swimsuits, coverups, or full outfits, which poses difficulty for consumers going out for the day or vacation.

Conventional swimsuits often vary in terms of coverage, support, and intended functionality. As a result, consumers are often required to plan for multiple solutions to accommodate different activities or social settings. For example, a swimsuit designed primarily for tanning provides minimal support, making it unsuitable for athletic activities such as beach volleyball. In such instances, a wearer may need to layer additional garments or forego participation altogether.

Additionally, a consumer's desired level of coverage may change depending on the company present or simply according to personal comfort preferences. Existing designs do not easily accommodate such variable coverage preferences without requiring multiple distinct garments.

Furthermore, some consumers may wish to change the appearance or style of their swimsuits for aesthetic or fashion purposes without incurring the cost or environmental burden associated with purchasing multiple swimsuits.

Accordingly, there is a need for a versatile swimsuit that provides adjustable coverage and functionality to accommodate a range of activities and personal preferences. Such a swimsuit would allow the wearer to transition between different uses conveniently, reduce overall consumption, and provide an economically and environmentally sustainable alternative to conventional swimsuit options.

SUMMARY

In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to an adjustable swimsuit, including: a top portion including a top front side, a top rear side, a top first side, and a top second side, wherein, the top portion is configurable between a first and second embodiment, wherein, in the first embodiment, the top first side is outward facing when wornis outward facing when worn, and wherein, in the second embodiment, the top first side is inwardly facing when worn; a middle portion removably attached to the top portion and a bottom portion; the middle portion including a middle first side and middle second side; a bottom portion including a bottom front side and a bottom rear side, a bottom first side, and a bottom second side.

In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to an adjustable swimsuit, wherein the middle portion is reversibly configured to be worn in a first embodiment where the middle first side is outward facing and a second embodiment where the middle second side is outward facing.

In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to an adjustable swimsuit, wherein the bottom portion is reversibly configured to be worn in a first embodiment where the bottom first side is outward facing and a second embodiment where the bottom second side is outward facing.

In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to an adjustable swimsuit, further including a plurality of removably attached straps including at least one strap-attachment member and configured to attach to the top portion via one or more strap-attachment interfaces disposed on the top front side and top rear side and the at least one strap-attachment member.

In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to an adjustable swimsuit, wherein the top portion includes a plurality of front drawstring channels attached along an approximate center of the top front side and at least one front drawstring disposed through one or more of the plurality of front drawstring channels, wherein the top front side is adjustable by pulling or loosening the at least one front drawstring.

In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to an adjustable swimsuit, wherein a bottom of the top portion includes a plurality of top-middle attachment members disposed along a circumference of the bottom of the top portion.

In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to an adjustable swimsuit, wherein the bottom of the top portion includes a piece of fabric overlaying the circumference of the bottom of the top portion, the piece of fabric configured to conceal the top-middle attachment members.

In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to an adjustable swimsuit, wherein the middle portion includes a plurality of top-middle attachment members disposed along a circumference of the top of the middle portion and a plurality of middle-bottom attachment members disposed along a circumference the bottom of the middle portion.

In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to an adjustable swimsuit, wherein the bottom portion includes a plurality of middle-bottom attachment members disposed along a circumference of the top of the bottom portion.

In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to an adjustable swimsuit, wherein the bottom portion includes a piece of fabric configured to conceal the middle-bottom attachment members.

In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to an adjustable swimsuit, wherein the top portion includes a plurality of armholes.

In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to an adjustable swimsuit, wherein the top portion includes a plurality of top-sleeve attachment members disposed around the plurality of armholes

In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to an adjustable swimsuit, further including a sleeve, the sleeve including: a first proximal segment removably attached to the top portion; wherein the first proximal segment includes a first segment opening and a second segment opening; a second distal segment removably attached to the proximal segment; the first proximal segment further including a proximal first side and a proximal second side; and the second distal segment further including a distal first side and a distal second side.

In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to an adjustable swimsuit, wherein the first segment opening of the first proximal segment has a larger circumference than that of the second segment opening.

In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to an adjustable swimsuit, wherein the first proximal segment includes a plurality of top-sleeve attachment members disposed around the first segment opening and a plurality of sleeve-sleeve attachment members disposed around the second segment opening.

In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to an adjustable swimsuit, wherein the second distal segment includes a plurality of sleeve-sleeve attachment members disposed around one end and configured to attach the second distal segment to the second segment opening of the first proximal segment.

In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to an adjustable swimsuit, wherein the bottom portion may include of a plurality of rear drawstring channels attached offset from an approximate central region of the bottom rear side; and at least one rear drawstring disposed through one or more of the plurality of rear drawstring channels, wherein the bottom rear side is adjustable by pulling or loosening the at least one rear drawstring.

In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to an adjustable swimsuit, wherein the bottom portion includes removably attached shorts.

In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to an adjustable swimsuit, including: At least one first proximal leg segment removably attached to the bottom portion wherein the first proximal leg segment includes a top leg segment opening and a bottom leg segment opening; and At least one second distal leg segment removably attached to the first proximal leg segment wherein the second distal leg segment includes a top leg segment opening and a bottom leg segment opening.

In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to an adjustable swimsuit, wherein the at least one first proximal leg segment includes a plurality of bottom-leg attachment members disposed around the top leg segment opening and a plurality of leg-leg attachment members disposed around the bottom leg segment opening.

In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to an adjustable swimsuit, wherein the at least one second distal leg segment includes a plurality of leg-leg attachment members disposed around the top leg segment opening for attachment to the bottom leg segment opening of the first proximal leg segment.

In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to an adjustable swimsuit, wherein the bottom portion includes a removably attached skirt.

In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to an adjustable swimsuit, including: At least one proximal skirt segment removably attached to the bottom portion wherein the proximal skirt segment includes a top skirt segment opening and a bottom skirt segment opening; and At least one distal skirt segment removably attached to the proximal skirt segment wherein the distal skirt segment includes a top skirt segment opening and a bottom skirt segment opening.

In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to an adjustable swimsuit, wherein the at least one proximal skirt segment includes a plurality of skirt segment attachment members disposed around the top skirt segment opening and a plurality of skirt segment attachment members disposed around the bottom skirt segment opening.

In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to an adjustable swimsuit, wherein the at least one distal skirt segment includes a plurality of skirt segment attachment members disposed around the top skirt segment opening and a plurality of skirt segment attachment members disposed around the bottom skirt segment opening.

In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a method of customizing a swimsuit, the method including: providing a swimsuit including a top portion, the top portion including a top front side and a top rear side, a middle portion, and a bottom portion including a bottom front side and a bottom rear side, the top front side having a plurality of drawstring channels attached along an approximate center of the top front side, the bottom rear side having a plurality of drawstring channels attached offset from an approximate central region of the bottom rear side, the top portion, middle portion, and bottom portion further including a first side and a second side and the top portion, middle portion, and bottom portion being detachably connectable to at least one adjacent portion; pulling or loosening the top portion drawstrings to alter a coverage area of the top portion along the drawstring channels and pulling or loosening the rear portion drawstrings to alter the coverage area of the bottom portion along the drawstring channels; detaching at least one of the top portion, the middle portion, or the bottom portion from an adjacent portion to alter a configuration of the swimsuit; reversing at least one of the top portion, the middle portion, or the bottom portion such that the second side is outward facing; and re-attaching the reversed portion or a non-reversed portion to at least one adjacent portion, wherein the above steps are performable in any order and with any combination of portions to produce a plurality of swimsuit configurations.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with the detailed description, serve to explain the principles of the disclosure.

FIGS. 1A and 1B illustrate an embodiment of an adjustable swimsuit.

FIGS. 2A and 2B illustrate a reversible configuration of an adjustable swimsuit.

FIG. 3A illustrates an embodiment of removable straps.

FIGS. 3B, 3C, and 3D illustrate a top portion of an adjustable swimsuit according to various aspects of the present disclosure.

FIG. 3E illustrates an embodiment of a middle portion.

FIGS. 3F, 3G, and 3H illustrate a bottom portion of an adjustable swimsuit according to various aspects of the present disclosure.

FIG. 4A illustrates an embodiment of an adjustable swimsuit.

FIG. 4B illustrates an exploded view of the adjustable swimsuit

FIG. 5A illustrates an embodiment of a top portion configured to include a plurality of segments.

FIG. 5B illustrates a reversible configuration of a top portion and a plurality of segments.

FIG. 6A illustrates an embodiment of a bottom portion configured to include a plurality of leg segments.

FIG. 6B illustrates a reversible configuration of a bottom portion and a plurality of leg segments.

FIG. 7A illustrates an embodiment of a skirt and a plurality of skirt segments.

FIG. 7B illustrates a reversible configuration of a skirt and a plurality of skirt segments.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

In the following detailed description, reference will be made to the accompanying drawing(s), in which identical functional elements are designated with like numerals. The accompanying drawings show by way of illustration, and not by way of limitation, specific aspects, and implementations consistent with the principles of this disclosure. These implementations are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the disclosure, and it is to be understood that other implementations may be utilized, and that structural changes and/or substitutions of various elements may be made without departing from the scope and spirit of this disclosure. The following detailed description is, therefore, not to be construed in a limited sense.

The present disclosure relates to an adjustable swimsuit 100. The adjustable swimsuit 100 may include a top portion 102, a middle portion 104, a bottom portion 106, and one or more removably attached straps 108. The adjustable swimsuit 100 may be convertible between a first orientation and a second orientation and may be adjusted.

As illustrated in FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B, an embodiment of the adjustable swimsuit 100 comprises the top portion 102, the middle portion 104, the bottom portion 106, and one or more removably attached straps 108. The top portion 102 may include a top front side 110, as shown in FIG. 1A, and a top rear side 112, as shown in FIG. 1B. The bottom portion 106 may include a bottom front side 114, as shown in FIG. 1A, and a bottom rear side 116, as shown in FIG. 1B.

As illustrated in FIG. 1A, an embodiment of the adjustable swimsuit 100 may include a plurality of front drawstring channels 118 attached along an approximate center of the top front side 110 and at least one front drawstring 120 disposed through one or more of the plurality of front drawstring channels 118. However, the front drawstring channels 118 may be attached to the top portion 102 at any suitable location such as the on opposing sides of the top portion 102. As illustrated in FIGS. 3B and 3C, the top front side 110 is adjustable by pulling or loosening the at least one front drawstring 120.

As illustrated in FIG. 1B, an embodiment of the adjustable swimsuit 100 includes a plurality of rear drawstring channels 122. The plurality of rear drawstring channels 122 may be attached offset from an approximate central region of the bottom rear side 116. However, the rear drawstring channels 122 may be attached to the bottom portion 106 at any suitable location such as the on opposing sides of the bottom portion 106. At least one rear drawstring 124 may be disposed through one or more of the plurality of rear drawstring channels 122. As illustrated in FIGS. 3G and 3H, the bottom rear side 116 may be adjustable by pulling or loosening the at least one rear drawstring 124.

As illustrated in FIG. 2A, an embodiment of the adjustable swimsuit 100 may include a top portion 102 that may be reversibly configured to be worn in a first top embodiment. In a first top embodiment, the top portion 102 may include a top first side 126 that is outward facing when worn. As illustrated in FIG. 2B, an embodiment of the adjustable swimsuit 100 may include a top portion 102 that may be reversibly configured to be worn in a second top embodiment. In a second top embodiment, the top portion 102 may include a top second side 128 that is outward facing when worn.

As illustrated in FIG. 2A, an embodiment of the adjustable swimsuit 100 may include a middle portion 104 that may be reversibly configured to be worn in a first middle embodiment. In the first middle embodiment, the middle portion 104 may include a middle first side 130 that is outward facing when worn. As illustrated in FIG. 2B, an embodiment of the adjustable swimsuit 100 may include a middle portion 104 that may be reversibly configured to be worn in a second middle embodiment. In the second middle embodiment, the middle portion 104 may include a middle second side 132 that is outward facing when worn.

As illustrated in FIG. 2A, an embodiment of the adjustable swimsuit 100 may include a bottom portion 106 that may be reversibly configured to be worn in a first bottom embodiment. In a first bottom embodiment, the bottom portion 106 may include a bottom first side 134 that is outward facing when worn. As illustrated in FIG. 2B, an embodiment of the adjustable swimsuit 100 may include a bottom portion 106 that may be reversibly configured to be worn in a second bottom embodiment. In the second bottom embodiment, the bottom portion 106 may include a bottom second side 136 that is outward facing when worn.

As illustrated in FIG. 4A, the top portion 102 may include a plurality of removably attached straps 108 comprising at least one strap-attachment member 138. The plurality of removably attached straps 108 may be configured to attach to the top portion 102 via one or more strap-attachment interfaces disposed on the top front side 110 and top rear side 112. For example, the at least one strap-attachment member 138 may comprise of male and female snaps, buttons, or G hooks.

As illustrated in FIG. 4B, the top portion 102 comprises a bottom of the top portion 140. The bottom of the top portion 140 may include a plurality of top-middle attachment members 142 disposed along a circumference of the bottom of the top portion 140. For example, the plurality of top-middle attachment members 142 may comprise of male and female snaps, buttons, G hooks, or other means of attachment as is known by those of skill in the art. The top-middle attachment members 142 disposed along the circumference of the bottom of the top portion 140 may facilitate the easy attachment and removal of the middle portion 104 from the bottom of the top portion 140. In an embodiment, the bottom of the top portion 140 may include a piece of fabric 144 overlaying the circumference of the bottom of the top portion 140, the piece of fabric 144 configured to conceal the top-middle attachment members 142.

As illustrated in FIG. 4B, the middle portion 104 comprises a top of the middle portion 146 and a bottom of the middle portion 150. The top of the middle portion 146 may include a plurality of the top-middle attachment members 142 disposed along a circumference of the top of the middle portion 146. The top-middle attachment members 142 disposed along the circumference of the top of the middle portion 146 may facilitate the easy attachment and removal of the middle portion 104 from the bottom of the top portion 140. The bottom of the middle portion 150 may include a plurality of middle-bottom attachment members 148 disposed along a circumference of the bottom of the middle portion 150. For example, the plurality of middle-bottom attachment members 148 may comprise of male and female snaps, buttons, G hooks, or other means of attachment as is known by those of skill in the art. The middle-bottom attachment members 148 disposed along the circumference of the bottom of the middle portion 150 may facilitate the easy attachment and removal of the middle portion 104 from the bottom portion 106.

As illustrated in FIG. 4B, the bottom portion 106 may include a plurality of middle-bottom attachment members 148 disposed along a circumference of the top of the bottom portion 152. The middle-bottom attachment members 148 disposed along the circumference of the top of the bottom portion 152 may facilitate the easy attachment and removal of the middle portion 104 from the top of the bottom portion 152. In an embodiment, the top of the bottom portion 152 may include a piece of fabric 144 overlaying the circumference of the top of the bottom portion 152, the piece of fabric 144 configured to conceal the middle-bottom attachment members 148.

As illustrated in FIG. 5A, in one embodiment, the adjustable swimsuit 100 may include a top portion 154 that comprises a plurality of armholes 156. In this embodiment, the top portion 154 is configured to provide more coverage to the wearer's chest, shoulders, and back. The top portion 154 may include a plurality of top-sleeve attachment members 158 disposed around the plurality of armholes 156. For example, the plurality of top-sleeve attachment members 158 may comprise of male and female snaps, buttons, G hooks, or other means of attachment as is known by those of skill in the art. The top portion 154 may be configured to include a sleeve 160 with a proximal segment 162 that can be removably attached to the top portion 154 and a distal segment 164 that can be removably attached to the proximal segment 162.

For example, as illustrated in FIG. 5A, the proximal segment 162 of the sleeve 160 may include a first segment opening 166 and a second segment opening 168. The first segment opening 166 of the proximal segment 162 has a larger circumference than that of the second segment opening 168. The proximal segment 162 may include a plurality of top-sleeve attachment members 158 disposed around the first segment opening 166. The top-sleeve attachment members 158 disposed along the circumference of the first segment opening 166 of the proximal segment 162 may facilitate the easy attachment and removal of the proximal segment 162 from the armholes 156 of the top portion 154. The second segment opening 168 of the proximal segment 162 may include a plurality of sleeve-sleeve attachment members 170 disposed along the circumference of the second segment opening 168. For example, the plurality of sleeve-sleeve attachment members 170 may comprise of male and female snaps, buttons, G hooks, or other means of attachment as is known by those of skill in the art.

As illustrated in FIG. 5A, the distal segment 164 may include a plurality of sleeve-sleeve attachment members 170 disposed around one end and configured to attach the distal segment 164 to the second segment opening 168 of the proximal segment 162. For example, the plurality of sleeve-sleeve attachment members 170 may comprise of male and female snaps, buttons, G hooks, or other means of attachment as is known by those of skill in the art.

As illustrated in FIG. 5A and FIG. 5B, the proximal segment 162 of the sleeve 160 may be reversibly configured to be worn in a first embodiment and a second embodiment. In a first proximal embodiment, the proximal segment 162 may comprise a proximal first side 172 that is outward facing when worn. In a second embodiment, the proximal segment 162 may comprise a proximal second side 174 that is outward facing when worn.

As illustrated in FIG. 5A and FIG. 5B, the distal segment 164 of the sleeve 160 may be reversibly configured to be worn in a first embodiment and a second embodiment. In a first distal embodiment, the distal segment 164 may comprise a distal first side 176 that is outward facing when worn. In a second embodiment, the distal segment 164 may comprise a distal second side 178 that is outward facing when worn.

As illustrated in FIG. 6A, in one embodiment, the adjustable swimsuit 100 may include a bottom portion 180 that comprises removably attached shorts with a plurality of legholes 182. The bottom portion 180 may include a plurality of bottom-leg attachment members 192 disposed along the circumference of the plurality of legholes 182. For example, the plurality of bottom-leg attachment members 192 may comprise of male and female snaps, buttons, G hooks, or other means of attachment as is known by those of skill in the art. In an embodiment, the bottom portion 180 may be configured to include a proximal leg segment 184 that can be removably attached to the bottom portion 180, and a distal leg segment 186 that can be removably attached to the proximal leg segment 184.

As illustrated in FIG. 6A, the proximal leg segment 184 may include a first segment opening 188 and a second segment opening 190. The first segment opening 188 of the proximal leg segment 184 has a larger circumference than that of the second segment opening 190. The proximal leg segment 184 may include a plurality of bottom-leg attachment members 192 disposed along the circumference of the first segment opening 188 of the proximal leg segment 184. The bottom-leg attachment members 192 disposed along the circumference of the first segment opening 188 of the proximal leg segment 184 may facilitate the easy attachment and removal of the proximal leg segment 184 from the legholes 182 of the bottom portion 180. The second segment opening 190 of the proximal leg segment 184 may include a plurality of leg-leg attachment members 194 disposed along the circumference of the second segment opening 190. For example, the plurality of leg-leg attachment members 194 may comprise of male and female snaps, buttons, G hooks, or other means of attachment as is known by those of skill in the art.

As illustrated in FIG. 6A and FIG. 6B, the proximal leg segment 184 may be reversibly configured to be worn in a first and second embodiment. In a first proximal leg embodiment, the proximal leg segment 184 may comprise a proximal leg segment first side 196 that is outward facing when worn. In a second embodiment, the proximal leg segment 184 may comprise a proximal leg segment second side 198 that is outward facing when worn.

As illustrated in 6A, the distal leg segment 186 may include a first segment opening 200 and a second segment opening 202. The first segment opening 200 of the distal leg segment 186 has a larger circumference than that of the second segment opening 202. The distal leg segment 186 may include a plurality of leg-leg attachment members 194 disposed along the circumference of the first segment opening 200. The leg-leg attachment members 194 disposed along the circumference of the first segment opening 200 of the distal leg segment 186 may facilitate the easy attachment and removal of the distal leg segment 186 from the second segment opening 190 of the proximal leg segment 184.

As illustrated in FIG. 6A and FIG. 6B, the distal leg segment 186 may be reversibly configured to be worn in a first and second embodiment. In a first distal leg embodiment, the distal leg segment 186 may comprise a distal leg segment first side 204 that is outward facing when worn. In a second embodiment, the distal leg segment 186 may comprise a distal leg segment second side 206 that is outward facing when worn.

As illustrated in FIG. 7A, in one embodiment, the adjustable swimsuit 100 may include a bottom portion 106 that comprises a removably attached skirt 208. The skirt 208 may be reversibly configured to be worn in a first and second embodiment. As illustrated in FIG. 7A, in a first embodiment, the skirt 208 may comprise a skirt first side 210 that is outward facing when worn. As illustrated in FIG. 7B, in a second embodiment, the skirt 208 may comprise a skirt second side 212 that is outward facing when worn.

As illustrated in FIG. 7A, the skirt 208 comprises a top of the skirt segment 214 and a bottom of the skirt segment 216. The skirt 208 may include a plurality of middle-bottom attachment members 148 disposed along a circumference of the top of the skirt segment 214. For example, the plurality of middle-bottom attachment members 148 may comprise of male and female snaps, buttons, G hooks, or other means of attachment as is known by those of skill in the art. The middle-bottom attachment members 148 disposed along the circumference of the top of the skirt segment 214 of the skirt 208 may facilitate the easy attachment and removal of the skirt 208 from the middle portion 104. The skirt 208 may include a plurality of skirt segment attachment members 218 disposed along a circumference of the bottom of the skirt segment 216. For example, the plurality of skirt segment attachment members 218 may comprise of male and female snaps, buttons, G hooks, or other means of attachment as is known by those of skill in the art.

In an embodiment, the skirt 208 may be configured to include at least one proximal skirt segment 220 removably attached to the skirt 208, at least one intermediate skirt segment 222 removably attached to the proximal skirt segment 220, and at least one distal skirt segment 224 removably attached to the intermediate skirt segment 222. In other embodiments, the skirt 208 may include fewer or additional skirt segments. For example, the skirt 208 may include only a proximal skirt segment 220 removably attached to the skirt 208 and a distal skirt segment 224 removably attached to the proximal skirt segment 220. In such embodiments, the distal skirt segment 224 may be removably attached to the proximal skirt segment 220 in the same manner as described herein.

As illustrated in FIG. 7A, the proximal skirt segment 220 comprises a top skirt segment opening 226 and a bottom skirt segment opening 228. The top skirt segment opening 226 may include a plurality of skirt segment attachment members 218 disposed along a circumference of the top skirt segment opening 226 of the proximal skirt segment 220. The skirt segment attachment members 218 disposed along the circumference of the top skirt segment opening 226 of the proximal skirt segment 220 may facilitate the easy attachment and removal of the proximal skirt segment 220 from the skirt 208. The bottom skirt segment opening 228 of the proximal skirt segment 220 may include a plurality of skirt segment attachment members 218 disposed along the circumference of the bottom skirt segment opening 228.

As illustrated in FIG. 7A, the proximal skirt segment 220 may be reversibly configured to be worn in a first proximal skirt segment embodiment. In a first proximal skirt segment embodiment, the proximal skirt segment 220 may include a proximal skirt segment first side 230 that is outward facing when worn. As illustrated in FIG. 7B, the proximal skirt segment 220 may be reversibly configured to be worn in a second proximal skirt segment embodiment. In a second proximal skirt segment embodiment, the proximal skirt segment 220 may include a proximal skirt segment second side 232 that is outward facing when worn.

As illustrated in FIG. 7A, the intermediate skirt segment 222 comprises a top skirt segment opening 234 and a bottom skirt segment opening 236. The top skirt segment opening 234 may include a plurality of skirt segment attachment members 218 disposed along the circumference of the top skirt segment opening 234 of the intermediate skirt segment 222. The skirt segment attachment members 218 disposed along the circumference of the top skirt segment opening 234 of the intermediate skirt segment 222 may facilitate the easy attachment and removal of the intermediate skirt segment 222 from the bottom skirt segment opening 228 of the proximal skirt segment 220. The bottom skirt segment opening 236 of the intermediate skirt segment 222 may include a plurality of skirt segment attachment members 218 disposed along the circumference of the bottom skirt segment opening 236.

As illustrated in FIG. 7A, the intermediate skirt segment 222 may be reversibly configured to be worn in a first intermediate skirt segment embodiment. In a first intermediate skirt segment embodiment, the intermediate skirt segment 222 may include a intermediate skirt segment first side 238 that is outward facing when worn. As illustrated in FIG. 7B, the intermediate skirt segment 222 may be reversibly configured to be worn in a second intermediate skirt segment embodiment. In a second intermediate skirt segment embodiment, the intermediate skirt segment 222 may include a intermediate skirt segment second side 240 that is outward facing when worn.

As illustrated in FIG. 7A, the distal skirt segment 224 comprises a top skirt segment opening 242. The top skirt segment opening 242 of the distal skirt segment 224 may include a plurality of skirt segment attachment members 218 disposed along the circumference of the top skirt segment opening 242. The skirt segment attachment members 218 disposed along the circumference of the top skirt segment opening 242 of the distal skirt segment 224 may facilitate the easy attachment and removal of the distal skirt segment 224 from the bottom skirt segment opening 236 of the intermediate skirt segment 222.

As illustrated in FIG. 7A, the distal skirt segment 224 may be reversibly configured to be worn in a first distal skirt segment embodiment. In a first distal skirt segment embodiment, the distal skirt segment 224 may include a distal skirt segment first side 244 that is outward facing when worn. As illustrated in FIG. 7B, the distal skirt segment 224 may be reversibly configured to be worn in a second distal skirt segment embodiment. In a second distal skirt segment embodiment, the distal skirt segment 224 may include a distal skirt segment second side 246 that is outward facing when worn.