Saturday, May 4, 2024

Go Gear

a closeup of Shelley from a spread
for Simplicity Home Catalog, Summer 1973

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 appeared on the pages of Simplicity Home Catalog's Summer 1973 issue.

Shelley in a spread
for Simplicity Home Catalog, Summer 1973

Shelley appeared on the spread called "Summer 'Go Gear'" which featured active summer sports gear for people on the move.  It featured patterns for his and hers outfits that could be worn on the beach, at the tennis courts and on the putting green. Shelley wore pattern number 5632. It was for a misses' short dress and short shorts sports set that was appropriate attire for a game of tennis. The short dress had a front button closing, V-shaped neckline and patch pockets. It also had a flat woven braid trim around the neck and going down the front, around the armholes and on top of the patch pockets. The short shorts had an elastic waistline and elastic leg casings. A matching tennis bucket hat finished her look. And Shelley looked stylish, summery, sporty and ready to hit those tennis courts.

a pic of Shelley from a spread
for Simplicity Home Catalog, Summer 1973