WHEN Adele Kandel broke her arm last summer, the cast pained her more than the fracture.For a self-described “Armani girl,” the orthopedic look was just plain ugly: The plaster cast and the bandage-like, beige sling that supported it clashed with everything in her wardrobe.

One night, as she dressed for a wedding, she rustled around in her closet and found a black sequined scarf. She pinned it into place in lieu of her customary sling and – voila! – her scarf was the success of the evening.

That’s when it hit her: Why not market it?

She and a friend, Susan Jonas Klein, did a little research and found that there are more than 10 million arm injuries in the U.S. every year – and no high-fashion slings to accommodate them.

And so they formed Outrageous Things Ltd., sole purveyor of Outrageous Slings: decorative fabric slings designed to support and protect arm and leg injuries.

Made from fabrics as varied as vinyl and stretch velvet, the slings are adjustable and feature pockets for carrying coins, cell phones or Palm Pilots.

There’s even a sequined, Charo-esque number that, once it’s no longer needed as a sling, converts to a fashionable hood – or maybe a tube top if you’re thin enough.

Prices range from $25 (for a children’s arm sling) to $125 (for a sequined leg covering). To order, call (212) 799-8500.