An upper and lower garment disc-like dual connector and suspension device wherein the tucked-in upper garment, such as a shirt or blouse, is draped over and around and captured and held in the disc-like peripheral groove with a retainer device, leaving one disc surface area exposed to the outside of the upper garment for affixing any one of a myriad of fasteners, such as, Velcro, clips, buttons, snaps, hangers, etc., that attaches the upper garment to the lower garment such as pants, trousers, skirts, shorts, etc., behind and below the waistband, so that the upper garment becomes the suspenders of the lower garment. This easy-on, easy-off, transferrable, tucked-in apparel positive connection and suspension concept provides; suspension support of the lower garment, a neat tucked-in appearance at all times, is comfortable to wear, and is not visible from view while maintaining the lower garment in the desired position around the waist.

Various embodiments of the device that prevents retraction of a cord and drawstring are disclosed. In some embodiments, the device is made of two pieces of plastic that are connected by a hinge. The inside of the device has a channel with gripping features and a latch that allows the user to take off the device when needed. For instance, when the user wants a different aesthetic or to prevent damage to a washing or drying machine when the object using the cord or drawstring needs to be cleaned.

Various embodiments of the device that prevents retraction of a cord and drawstring are disclosed. In some embodiments, the device is made of two pieces of plastic that are connected by a hinge. The inside of the device has a channel with gripping features and a latch that allows the user to take off the device when needed. For instance, when the user wants a different aesthetic or to prevent damage to a washing or drying machine when the object using the cord or drawstring needs to be cleaned.

A suspender system and method of use includes an elongated belt strap that removably engages around the midsection of the user; a first connector secured to a top edge of the elongated belt strap and engaged with a first garment of clothing worn by the user; a second connector secured to a bottom edge of the elongated belt strap and engaged with a second garment of clothing worn by the user.

A suspender system and method of use includes an elongated belt strap that removably engages around the midsection of the user; a first connector secured to a top edge of the elongated belt strap and engaged with a first garment of clothing worn by the user; a second connector secured to a bottom edge of the elongated belt strap and engaged with a second garment of clothing worn by the user.

A shirt is disclosed as including a first material at least three openings constructed for a neck and two arms of a wearer, and at least two gussets of a second material. Each gusset is located adjacent to a respective one of two of the at least three openings. The at least two gussets are for absorbing at least a portion of movement of the first material. Additionally, this disclosure is also to a pair of gussets for use with a movable material. The pair of gussets includes a first material forming individual gussets of the pair of gussets having different grain than the movable material. Attachment regions in the individual gussets are for the movable material to include the individual gussets adjacent to at least two openings constructed for a wearer of the movable material.

An article includes a first garment, a second garment, and a waterproof fastener system configured to join the first garment to the second. The waterproof fastener includes: a first annular gasket, coupled to the first garment, the first annular gasket including a flexible substrate and a continuous groove radially oriented on the first garment such that an engagement direction thereof is oriented perpendicular to a longitudinal direction of the first garment, and a second annular gasket coupled to the second garment, the second annular gasket including a second flexible substrate and a continuous rib radially oriented on the second garment such that an engagement direction thereof is oriented perpendicular to a longitudinal direction of the second garment. The continuous groove is configured to receive the continuous rib to form a waterproof interference fit.

A device for creating a body suit from a shirt or blouse including a front panel, the front panel having a front panel front and a front panel rear. A rear panel has a rear panel front and a rear panel rear, the rear panel front attached to the front panel rear via a detachable connection. At least two front connectors are attached to the front panel front for attaching to the shirt or blouse; and at least two rear connectors are attached to the rear panel rear and for attaching to the shirt or blouse. A method and modular bodysuit are also provided.

A device for creating a body suit from a shirt or blouse including a front panel, the front panel having a front panel front and a front panel rear. A rear panel has a rear panel front and a rear panel rear, the rear panel front attached to the front panel rear via a detachable connection. At least two front connectors are attached to the front panel front for attaching to the shirt or blouse; and at least two rear connectors are attached to the rear panel rear and for attaching to the shirt or blouse. A method and modular bodysuit are also provided.

The present invention provides a device for creating a body suit from a shirt or blouse. A main panel section has a panel front and a panel rear. At least two front connectors, the front connectors attached to the panel front and for attaching to the shirt or blouse; and at least two rear connectors, the rear connectors attached to panel rear and for attaching to the shirt or blouse, are provided. The main panel section has a longitudinal axis for following a crotch area, and the rear connectors extend from the panel rear at an angle between 60 and 120 degrees from the longitudinal axis. Other devices and a method are also provided.