Waist Cape Device

Abstract

The present invention relates to a novel waist cape device. The device is a unique fashion accessory with versatile functions which is placed over clothing. The waist cape device comprises a cape component which is fastened around a user's waist area via a belt, straps, buttons, snaps, clips, etc. The cape component comprises drapery panel components on the back, front, and/or both sides, as desired. Embellishments can be added to the cape component. The device can be manufactured using any type of fabric material, leather, chains, vinyl, plastics, PVC, etc. The length of the cape component can be altered depending on the needs and/or wants of a user. The device can also comprise at least one pocket integrated within the cape component.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A waist cape device that is effective at customizing a user's outfit while accentuating a user's curves, the waist cape device comprising:
 a cape component formed out of a single sheet of material; and   at least one drapery panel component, wherein the cape component is fastened around a user's waist area during use, and further wherein the at least one drapery panel component drapes over a user's glutes and hips.   
     
     
         2 . The waist cape device of  claim 1 , wherein the cape component comprises an outside surface and an interior surface. 
     
     
         3 . The waist cape device of  claim 2 , wherein the cape component comprises a pair of opposing ends which are secured together. 
     
     
         4 . The waist cape device of  claim 3 , wherein the pair of opposing ends are secured together at a front of a user's waist area. 
     
     
         5 . The waist cape device of  claim 4 , wherein the pair of opposing ends of the cape component are secured via a fastener. 
     
     
         6 . The waist cape device of  claim 5 , wherein the fastener comprises a belt, a strap, a button, a snap, a clip, a zipper, or a hook and loop fastener. 
     
     
         7 . The waist cape device of  claim 6 , wherein the cape component comprises a drapery panel component on a back and a front. 
     
     
         8 . The waist cape device of  claim 7 , wherein the cape component comprises a drapery panel component on each of a pair of sides. 
     
     
         9 . The waist cape device of  claim 8 , wherein the at least one drapery panel component and the cape component are formed as one integral piece. 
     
     
         10 . The waist cape device of  claim 9 , wherein a length of the cape component and the at least one drapery panel component can be altered. 
     
     
         11 . The waist cape device of  claim 10 , wherein the waist cape device comprises at least one pocket integrated within the cape component. 
     
     
         12 . The waist cape device of  claim 11 , wherein the outside surface of the cape component comprises a plurality of embellishments. 
     
     
         13 . The waist cape device of  claim 12 , wherein the waist cape device is sized and configured to be secured directly to an apparel during manufacturing of the apparel as opposed to as a separate component. 
     
     
         14 . A waist cape device that is effective at customizing a user's outfit while accentuating a user's curves, the waist cape device comprising:
 a cape component formed out of a single sheet of material and comprising a pair of opposing ends that are secured together via a fastener;   a back drapery panel component;   a front drapery panel component; and   a pair of opposing side drapery panel components;   wherein the cape component is fastened around a user's waist area during use;   wherein the back drapery panel component is positioned to hang down over a user's glutes and to cover a user's backside;   wherein the pair of opposing side drapery panel components are positioned to hang down over and cover a user's hips; and   further wherein the front drapery panel component is positioned to hang down over a front of the user's waist.   
     
     
         15 . The waist cape device of  claim 14 , wherein the fastener comprises a belt, a strap, a button, a snap, a clip, a zipper or a hook and loop fastener. 
     
     
         16 . The waist cape device of  claim 14 , wherein the drapery panel components and the cape component are formed as one integral piece. 
     
     
         17 . The waist cape device of  claim 14 , wherein the waist cape device comprises at least one pocket integrated within the cape component. 
     
     
         18 . The waist cape device of  claim 14  further comprising a plurality of indicia. 
     
     
         19 . The waist cape device of  claim 14 , wherein the waist cape device is secured directly to an apparel during a manufacturing of the apparel, as opposed to as a separate component. 
     
     
         20 . A method of customizing an outfit while enhancing a user's silhouette and accentuating curves, the method comprising the following steps:
 providing a waist cape device comprising a cape component having a plurality of drapery panel components positioned on a back, a front and both sides of the cape component;   choosing a specific style and size of the waist cape device, depending on the needs or wants of a user;   securing the waist cape device around a user's waist via a fastener; and   positioning the waist component, such that a back drapery panel component hangs down over a user's glutes, side drapery panel components hang down over a user's hips, or a front drapery panel component hangs down over a user's front.