Maternity wear of the invention accommodates the changing shape of a woman's body during pregnancy, minimizing the need for maternity clothes. In one aspect of the invention, pants or a skirt are worn with the upper end unfastened so as to conform to the shape of the swelling torso in pregnancy, and
Maternity wear of the invention accommodates the changing shape of a woman's body during pregnancy, minimizing the need for maternity clothes. In one aspect of the invention, pants or a skirt are worn with the upper end unfastened so as to conform to the shape of the swelling torso in pregnancy, and an elastic band shaped similarly to a tube top is worn generally around the waist, so as to overlap the top of the unfastened pants or skirt and retain them on the body. A top, such as a blouse or shirt, can be worn with its tail end extending over the band. In another aspect of the invention, too-large maternity clothing is worn with the band garment engaged over the upper end. If desired the band garment can be folded over on itself, thus doubling its thickness.
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1. A garment comprising: a cylindrical band of uniform circumference with a center front height of 9 in. to 16 in. and a fabric density of 190-330 gm/m2, the band being formed from a knit fabric blend including 75-95% nylon and an inversely corresponding percentage of spandex, the band being expande
1. A garment comprising: a cylindrical band of uniform circumference with a center front height of 9 in. to 16 in. and a fabric density of 190-330 gm/m2, the band being formed from a knit fabric blend including 75-95% nylon and an inversely corresponding percentage of spandex, the band being expanded and stretched to be firmly but comfortably worn around the torso of a woman during pregnancy or postpartum approximately at the waist, the band comprising: a lower portion positioned over pre-pregnancy clothes that is stretched and worn over an upper edge of pre-pregnancy clothes that have become too tight to accommodate the swelling of pregnancy or postpartum unless left unfastened when worn; andan upper portion extended above the upper edge of the pre-pregnancy clothes and engaged against the body of the woman, the upper end of the pre-pregnancy clothes held closely against the torso of the woman by the garment thereby retaining the unfastened pre-pregnancy clothes in place while providing a fitted appearance of the pre-pregnancy clothes notwithstanding the unfastened state. 2. The garment of claim 1, wherein the cylindrical band is seamless. 3. The garment of claim 1, wherein the knit fabric is jersey. 4. The garment of claim 1, wherein the knit fabric is a blend including 90% nylon and 10% spandex. 5. The garment of claim 1, wherein the knit fabric is a blend including 93% nylon and 7% spandex. 6. The garment of claim 1, wherein the knit fabric is a blend including 84% nylon and 16% spandex. 7. The garment of claim 1, wherein the cylindrical band is formed using an electronic circular knitting machine having a cylinder size ranging from 12 inches to 17 inches. 8. The garment of claim 1, wherein the cylindrical band has a top width of 8½ to 17 in. 9. The garment of claim 1, wherein the cylindrical band has a bottom width of 8½ in. to 17 in. 10. The garment of claim 1, wherein the cylindrical band includes a silicone strip applied to a bottom area of the garment. 11. The garment of claim 10, wherein the silicone strip has a height of ¼ in. to 1 in. 12. The garment of claim 1, wherein the cylindrical band is folded in half and worn as a double layer residing over the wearer's clothing. 13. The garment of claim 1, wherein the knit fabric is a blend including 82% nylon and 18% spandex. 14. The garment of claim 1, wherein the knit fabric is a blend including 79% nylon and 21% spandex. 15. A garment comprising: a cylindrical band of uniform circumference formed from 79% nylon and 21% spandex, having a fabric density of 200-250 gm/m2, and a center front height of 9 in. to 16 in., wherein the band is capable of expanding and stretching so as to be firmly but comfortably worn around the torso of a woman during pregnancy or postpartum approximately at the waist and retain unfastened pre-pregnancy clothes in place while providing a fitted appearance of the pre-pregnancy clothes. 16. A garment comprising: a cylindrical band of uniform circumference formed from 90% nylon and 10% spandex, having a fabric density of 230-280 gm/m2, and a center front height of 9 in. to 16 in., wherein the band is capable of expanding and stretching so as to be firmly but comfortably worn around the torso of a woman during pregnancy or postpartum approximately at the waist and retain unfastened pre-pregnancy clothes in place while providing a fitted appearance of the pre-pregnancy clothes. 17. A garment comprising: a cylindrical band of uniform circumference formed from 84% nylon and 16% spandex, having a fabric density of 260-310 gm/m2, and a center front height of 9 in. to 16 in., wherein the band is capable of expanding and stretching so as to be firmly but comfortably worn around the torso of a woman during pregnancy or postpartum approximately at the waist and retain unfastened pre-pregnancy clothes in place while providing a fitted appearance of the pre-pregnancy clothes.
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