Saturday, April 15, 2023

Softsuiting '75

a closeup of Shelley from an ad
for Jacobson's, 1975

Shelley appeared in many ads during her Supermodel days. She appeared in several ads for Jacobson's which was a regional department store chain that focused on high-end apparel, fine jewelry and home furnishings. It was known for personalized fashion shows as well as its posh atmosphere. Shelley modeled the latest in "Softsuiting," a day-to-evening fashion must for the working woman as well as the ladies who lunch. She wore an outfit by Belle Saunders for Abe Schrader deemed as the essence of spring '75. It was a white crepe blouse (with ruffles going down the front and at the cuffs) paired with a navy ottoman cardigan jacket and skirt ensemble. Dark hose, a pair of pumps and matching earrings finished her look. And Shelley looked sensational in in her softsuit.

Shelley in an ad for Jacobson's, 1975