Sunday, October 27, 2024

Young Contemporary Fashions 1972 A

a closeup of Shelley from a pic
used on the Simplicity Home Catalog
Fall/Winter 1972 catalog

Shelley has appeared in many spreads for many catalogs from the late '60s to the mid-'70s. Many Supermodels at the time regularly appeared in the most popular catalogs during the era. Shelley appeared in a number of spreads throughout the Simplicity Home Catalog Fall/Winter 1972 issue. She appeared in the spread called "Sure Bet: The Dress" where she modeled unbeatable little dresses that were great for fall and winter that season. (For more, check out: Sure Bet 1972). She also appeared in the spread called "Add 'Em All Up" where she modeled great looking get-ons that added up to a totally smashing look for fall that season. (For more, check out: Add 'Em All Up 1972 A , Add 'Em All Up 1972 B and Add 'Em All Up 1972 C).

Shelley in a spread
for the Simplicity Home Catalog
Fall/Winter 1972 catalog

She also appeared in the spread that featured Young Contemporary Fashions for 1972. It featured patterns for dresses that catered to the younger set. Shelley wore Simplicity pattern number 5130 - a pattern for a misses' bias-dress that could be made in two lengths. The dress (Shelley wore the short version) had the new narrow shoulder look... with the shoulder length of the pattern shorter and the head of the sleeves higher. It had a high, round neckline, long set-in sleeves, contrasting collar and cuffs, a back zipper and an optional ribbon bow. Shelley accessorized her dress with the optional bow and a matching clip on her hair.

a closeup of Shelley from a pic
used on the Simplicity Home Catalog
Fall/Winter 1972 catalog

Shelley also wore Simplicity pattern number 5132 - patterns for a dress that could be made in two lengths and an unlined jacket. The dress (Shelley wore the short version) was a skirt stitched to a contrasting bodice and could be worn with an optional purchased belt. The top of which had a back zipper and a high round neckline. The unlined jacket had top-stitching, front button closing, a collar, patch pockets and long set-in sleeves. Shelley accessorized her dress and jacket ensemble with a fun brooch, a contrasting belt and chain strap shoulder bag. And in both dresses, Shelley looked young, contemporary and definitely chic.