Monday, June 26, 2023

You're Traveling

a closeup of Shelley from a spread
for Simplicity Home Catalog Summer 1974

Shelley appeared on many spreads and catalogs for Simplicity. The Simplicity Pattern Company is the leading manufacturer of sewing patterns and sewing pattern guides which are distributed throughout the world. They have been manufacturing sewing patterns since 1927 and have allowed fashionistas on a budget and sewing aficionados to create clothes in a reliable manner. Aside from patterns and pattern guides, they've come out with pamphlets, books, booklets, magazines and pattern packages.

Shelley in a spread
for Simplicity Home Catalog Summer 1974

Shelley appeared on spreads for the Simplicity Home Catalog Summer 1974 issue. She appeared on the spread called "You're Traveling" which featured clothes that were great for times when you're on the move, clothes that gave you good mileage, clothes  to take with you on those wonderful trips locally or abroad. They were clothes that were versatile and practical and could take you from the carnival to the art gallery or to some far off adventure. Separates that were easy to pack and mix and match. Shelley wore pattern no. 6404, a top and pants ensemble. The top had the new narrow shoulder look with the shoulder length shorter than usual and the head of the sleeves higher than usual. The princess seamed top was stitched to a peplum at the waistline and had a V-shaped neckline. It had a front-button closing, short set-in sleeves with contrasting flaps, plus a notched collars and cuffs. The pants had a back zipper and a waistband. A necklace and bracelet set and matching heeled clogs finished her look. And Shelley looked casual, chic and ready for those summer trips anywhere in her fab and versatile outfit.

a pic of Shelley from a spread
for Simplicity Home Catalog Summer 1974