Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Mood-Setter

a closeup of Shelley from a spread
for Simplicity Fashion News, 1972

Simplicity Fashion News was a monthly pamphlet Simplicity came out with to showcase their latest patterns. The Simplicity Pattern Company had been manufacturing sewing patterns since 1927 and had allowed fashionistas on a budget and sewing aficionados to create clothes in a reliable manner. Shelley appeared on the pages of Simplicity Fashion News November 1972 issue. She appeared in the spread called "For Young Romantics, The Mood-Setter" which featured the new femininity in dressing with the use of pretty details to soften the sleeves, necklines and hems of any outfit. She wore pattern no. 5297, a Lord Byron vest, blouse and skirt ensemble. A matching brooch and matching dark hose finished her look. And Shelley looked chic, fab, romantic and pretty.

Shelley in a spread for Simplicity Fashion News, 1972