Sunday, September 8, 2019

Great American Classics 4

a closeup of Shelley from Seventeen magazine, 1973

Shelley has appeared on many spreads for Seventeen magazine throughout her modeling career. In 1973, she appeared in the mag's July issue. In the spread called "Great American Classics," she modeled classic fashion pieces that could be worn anytime, any place and would always look right.

Shelley in a spread for Seventeen magazine, 1973

Shelley wore a corduroy jumpsuit that could be dressed up or down depending on one's mood. The jumpsuit, Butterick pattern no. 3204, had a fitted bodice, straight legs, a pointed collar, patch pockets and short sleeves with mock cuffs. It had belt loops to accommodate a purchase belt. Shelley wore the jumpsuit over a matching checkered shirt and leather loafers by Bass. A bold-patterned belt and a cloche by Oliver finished her look.She also wore a classic Green Herringbone Suit, Butterick pattern no. 3047, over a tatterstall shirt, Butterick pattern no. 6899. Wooly argyle knee socks by Bonnie Doon and a suede and knit brimmed hat by Betmar and leather loafers by Bassfinished her look. And Shelley, as usual, looked sensational. And why not? Her boyfriend at the time, photographer Steen Svensson, took the pics himself.