Friday, March 22, 2024

Smocks Take The Lead

a closeup of Shelley
wearing Simplicity Pattern 5520
from Simplicity Young Ideas Catalog's
Spring-Summer 1973 issue

Shelley appeared on many Simplicity pattern catalogs, brochures and packaging during the 1960s and 1970s. 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. Shelley appeared in Simplicity Young Ideas Catalog's Spring-Summer 1973 issue. In the issue, Shelley appeared in the spread called "Smocks Take The Lead." It featured patterns for smocks tops that could be worn on its own or over shirts or over sweaters. Shelley wore Simplicity Pattern 5520 - a smock/mini-jumper or a smock/tunic and pants ensemble. Shelley wore the tunic and pants version and finished it with a pair of matching open-toed high-heeled footwear, a pair of fun bracelets and a necklace with a fancy pendant. Shelley looked fabulous as always.

Shelley was featured on a spread
on Simplicity Young Ideas Catalog's
Spring-Summer 1973 issue