Saturday, August 15, 2026

Angels Wardrobe 16

screen caps of Shelley
from the Charlie's Angels episode
"Catch a Falling Angel"

1979 was a new era for the hit TV series Charlie's Angels. Supermodel Shelley Hack joined Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd to form Charlie's glamorous new Angel team. Nolan Miller, the wardrobe designer of the series, said, "I begged Aaron to hire Shelley. There was something about her I really liked; I was impressed with her Charlie perfume commercials and how she could create a look just by turning her collar up and putting her hands in her pockets." The wardrobe budget was increased to $20,000 per episode; and, according to People magazine, each Angel was to go through eight costume changes per episode (but it was more like three to five, with Farrah making the most - at eight changes - in "Fallen Angel"). For the episode "Catch a Falling Angel," Shelley went through three outfit changes. For her first scene and throughout most of the episode, Shelley wore a white shirt and khaki jeans ensemble. She topped it off with a camel-colored bomber-style jacket with white piping details. She finished her look with a thin brown leather belt and a pair of beige-colored boots. She accessorized her look with a gold necklace. She next wore a dusty-lavender-colored shirt (with purple pinstripes) and an off-white pleated slacks ensemble. She topped it off with a dark-cedar-brown-colored blazer. She finished her look with a dark tan leather belt and beige high-heeled sandals (with ankle straps and peekaboo toes). A thin, loosely tied dark-cedar-brown-colored necktie and an off-white oversized pocket square accessorized her look. For the epilogue, she wore a dark-brown-colored double-breasted ladies skirt suit with a deep-pink-colored shirt. She finished her look with a pair of medium-dark-brown-colored high-heeled sandals (with ankle straps and peekaboo toes). She accessorized her look with gold earrings.

screen caps of Shelley
from the Charlie's Angels episode
"Catch a Falling Angel"

Ms. Breen

Shelley in promo pic
for the thriller Blind Fear, 1989

Shelley played Erika Breen, a blind switchboard operator, in the 1989 big screen thriller Blind Fear. Erika is working at a country lodge that is invaded by a gang of criminals (who've just hijacked an armored car), looking for a place to spend the night. But despite her disability, Erica manages to outsmart them all; and manages to... There's a surprise ending. It was filmed in Québec, Canada and runs for an hour and 27 minutes. Jack Langedijk, Kim Coates, Heidi von Palleske, Jan Rubes, Ron Lea, and Geza Kovacs co-starred. In July 2009, Shelley told her fans at the Hollywood Collectors Show a little bit about her experience while filming Blind Fear. She said that she wore a type of contact lens that blocked the vision and literally made her blind. She couldn't see anything when they were filming her scenes. Blind Fear has been released in DVD and VHS format.

VHS covers of Blind Fear
in different languages

Poncho in Two Sizes

a closeup of Shelley from a pic
featured in Modern Needle/Craft,
Spring Summer 1971

Shelley appeared in many spreads for many magazines from the late '60s to the mid-'70s. She appeared in various knitting and sewing magazines at the time. Shelley appeared on various spreads throughout the magazine Modern Needle/Craft Spring Summer 1971. Modern Needle/Craft was publication that featured knitting, crochet and textile arts. Crochet and knitting techniques as well as cross-stitch and needlepoint tips were usually featured in the magazine. In the issue, Shelley appeared in the spread that featured crocheted garments, accessories and more. In the spread called "A Poncho Big Sister Can Borrow". It was a smart poncho with a lively stripe detail and generous fringes that anyone could crochet. It could be made in two sizes; the "double" sized version could be worn as a skirt. Shelley showed how each piece could be worn. (For more, check out: Borrowed Poncho)

a pic of Shelley featured
in Modern Needle/Craft,
Spring Summer 1971

Angels in Syndication 7

Shelley in a promo pic
for Charlie's Angels, 1979

2026 marks the 50th anniversary of Charlie's Angels TOS (The Original Series). The series was one of the biggest (if not the biggest) and most successful TV series that came out of the 1970s. It has been aired and re-aired all around the world for the past 50 years. Initially, it starred three gorgeous actresses as the Angels... Kate Jackson as the smart no-nonsense Sabrina Duncan, Farrah Fawcett as the sporty California girl Jill Munroe, and Jaclyn Smith as the sultry and mysterious Kelly Garrett. But as the series progressed, three more gorgeous Angels joined the series... Cheryl Ladd as the cute and sexy girl-next-door Kris Munroe, Shelley Hack as the classy intellectual Tiffany Welles, and Tanya Roberts as the street-smart tigress Julie Rogers.

a 1982 magazine ad for Charlie's Angels
ready for syndication

Other cast members included David Doyle as John Bosley, Charlie's associate and the Angels' link to Charlie... and John Forsythe as the voice of Charles "Charlie" Townsend himself, the Angels' and Bosley's big boss (who was not credited for his role to add mystery to the character). The pilot included David Ogden Stiers as Scott Woodville, the Angels' facilitator and chief backup as well as Bosley's superior (but the character was dropped after the pilot episode to play up the self-reliance and sisterhood of the Angels during the planning and execution of their missions). A couple of recurring characters were Michael Bell as Bill Duncan, Sabrina's policeman ex-husband in season 1... and Soon-tek Oh as Lieutenant Torres of the Oahu Police Department in season 5. Other notable characters were John Agar as Colonel Blaylock, Sabrina's father who appeared in season 1 (hence, implying that Sabrina's maiden name was Sabrina Blaylock)... and Vic Morrow as Lieutenant Harry Stearns, Julie's mentor in season 5.

Fragrance 6-Pack

Shelley in promo pics
for Charlie perfume and cosmetics,
taken in 1978

Shelley was THE quintessential Charlie Girl and appeared in many, many ads for the brand. In 1979, an artwork Shelley appeared in a Charlie newspaper ad promoting "The Charlie Fragrance 6-Pack." The Charlie dividend was made up of six wonderfully packable Charlie things: two bars of Charlie Fragrant Body Silk Soap, a container Charlie Body Silk Foam Bath, a container of Charlie Body Silk, a bottle of Charlie Cologne, and a bottle of Charlie Concentrated Perfume Spray. It was available for only $6.00 with any $5.00 purchase from the Charlie Collection. An artwork of Shelley appeared in the ad, Charlie gorgeous as always.

an artwork of Shelley
in a newspaper ad for Charlie
perfume and cosmetics, 1979

Glamorous Underrated Star

a closeup of Shelley
from a 1980s promo pic

Shelley became an overnight Hollywood Superstar in 1979 when she joined the cast of the hit series Charlie's Angels. She was thrust into the spotlight immediately after she was named Charlie's newest Angel and was hounded by reporters. "I had press people crawling in my windows," she said of the experience. The star said, "I was totally unprepared for the press 'bonanza' that followed." Shelley stayed with the series for a year and later said, "I did my year and I moved on." She added, "That was just fine. That was plenty for me." By the 1980s, Shelley was one of stars active in the Hollywood scene. She had earned the praise of very surprised critics via the stage plays Vanities, Close Ties and Born Yesterday. She had starred in the Martin Scorsese film The King of Comedy opposite Robert de Niro and the soon-to-be cult classic The Stepfather opposite Terry O'Quinn, and received critical praise as well. She had starred in two TV series Cutter to Houston and Jack and Mike, which didn't last long but received praise from critics as well. She was one of Hollywood's most glamorous but underrated stars.

Shelley in a 1980s promo pic

Simpicity Summer '72 C

a closeup of Shelley from a pic
used in Simplicity Fashion News,
March 1972

Simplicity Fashion News was a monthly pamphlet Simplicity came out with to showcase their latest patterns. The Simplicity Pattern Company had been manufacturing sewing patterns since 1927 and had allowed fashionistas on a budget and sewing aficionados to create clothes in a reliable manner. Shelley appeared on the pages of Simplicity Fashion News March 1972 issue. She appeared in the spread called "The Dress World Is In Tune With Cool Classics" which featured dresses that were perfect for that summer season. She wore pattern no. 9885, a floral halter mini-dress that was softly gathered above the waistline with a matching ribbon. Matching heeled sandals and fresh natural makeup finished her look. And Shelley looked chic, fab and summer-ready. (For more, check out: Cool Classics)

Shelley in a pic used
in Simplicity Fashion News,
March 1972

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Angels Wardrobe 15

screen caps of Shelley
from the Charlie's Angels episode
"One of Our Angels Is Missing"

1979 was a new era for the hit TV series Charlie's Angels. Supermodel Shelley Hack joined Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd to form Charlie's glamorous new Angel team. Nolan Miller, the wardrobe designer of the series, said, "I begged Aaron to hire Shelley. There was something about her I really liked; I was impressed with her Charlie perfume commercials and how she could create a look just by turning her collar up and putting her hands in her pockets." The wardrobe budget was increased to $20,000 per episode; and, according to People magazine, each Angel was to go through eight costume changes per episode (but it was more like three to five, with Farrah making the most - at eight changes - in "Fallen Angel"). For the episode "One of Our Angels Is Missing," Shelley went through five outfit changes. For her first scene, Shelley wore a black and white ensemble consisting of a white long-sleeved V-neck top with shoulder pads (in a textured fabric) and matte black slacks. She finished her look with a sliver braided rope belt and accessorized it with pearl earrings and a pearl necklace. She next paired a deep scarlet ladies skirt suit (with frog-button-like jacket closures). She wore it with a white long-sleeved scarf collared blouse. She finished her look with a pair of red high-heeled footwear (with ankle straps and peekaboo toes) and a red textured clutch bag. Gold earrings and a gold ring finished her look. She next wore a cream-colored ladies suit with a white high-necked blouse (with details around the collar and pleating from around the collar). A lapel bar pin, a pair of small gold hoop earrings and a gold pinky ring finished her look. She next wore a cream-colored textured sweater top (with wooden buttons) over a pair of taupe-colored jeans. A pair of brown leather boots finished her look. For the epilogue, she wore an electric blue long-sleeved shirt dress (with a jacket collar and a slit up one leg). She finished her look with a red belt and accessorized it with a pair of gold earrings.

screen caps of Shelley
from the Charlie's Angels episode
"One of Our Angels Is Missing"

Ms. Baccara

Shelley in a newspaper ad
for the play Tamara, 1989

Shelley appeared in the long-running play Tamara from late-1989 to 1990. Tamara is a play by John Krizanc, about the painter Tamara de Lempicka and her historical meeting with Gabriele D'Annunzio at his villa at Gardone Riviera. The play was staged at the Il Vittoriale in Los Angeles. It was unique because it allowed the audience to participate in the play itself. Audience members could follow any cast member as the play went on. Shelley told Beverly Hills [213] in 1990, "I've always done a lot of theater, but with this play, there's no fourth wall as we know it." She stepped into the role of Luisa Baccara. "I was in New York when they offered the play to me," Shelley added. She describes her character as someone "who starts out crazy and gets crazier." She said, "Basically, I get to chew the rug for two hours." (For more, check out: Cover Girl 1990 and "No Fourth Wall" Play)

Shelley in a newspaper ad
for the play Tamara, 1989

Smart-Looking Stole

a closeup of Shelley from a pic
featured in Modern Needle/Craft,
Spring Summer 1971

Shelley appeared in many spreads for many magazines from the late '60s to the mid-'70s. She appeared in various knitting and sewing magazines at the time. Shelley appeared on various spreads throughout the magazine Modern Needle/Craft Spring Summer 1971. Modern Needle/Craft was publication that featured knitting, crochet and textile arts. Crochet and knitting techniques as well as cross-stitch and needlepoint tips were usually featured in the magazine. In the issue, Shelley appeared in the spread that featured crocheted garments, accessories and more. In the spread called "Smart Shawls and Ponchos", she modeled the Triangle Stole, a triangular-shaped stole with a striped design and fringed edges on two sides. Anyone could knit the smart-looking stole that was perfect for those cool spring summer evenings. Shelley looked chic as usual. (For more, check out: Triangle Stole)

a pic of Shelley featured
in Modern Needle/Craft,
Spring Summer 1971

Angels in Syndication 6

 a promotional artwork
of Charlie's first five Angels

2026 marks the 50th anniversary of Charlie's Angels TOS (The Original Series). The series was one of the biggest (if not the biggest) and most successful TV series that came out of the 1970s. It has been aired and re-aired all around the world for the past 50 years. Initially, it starred three gorgeous actresses as the Angels... Kate Jackson as the smart no-nonsense Sabrina Duncan, Farrah Fawcett as the sporty California girl Jill Munroe, and Jaclyn Smith as the sultry and mysterious Kelly Garrett. But as the series progressed, three more gorgeous Angels joined the series... Cheryl Ladd as the cute and sexy girl-next-door Kris Munroe, Shelley Hack as the classy intellectual Tiffany Welles, and Tanya Roberts as the street-smart tigress Julie Rogers.

a 1982 magazine ad for Charlie's Angels
ready for syndication

Other cast members included David Doyle as John Bosley, Charlie's associate and the Angels' link to Charlie... and John Forsythe as the voice of Charles "Charlie" Townsend himself, the Angels' and Bosley's big boss (who was not credited for his role to add mystery to the character). The pilot included David Ogden Stiers as Scott Woodville, the Angels' facilitator and chief backup as well as Bosley's superior (but the character was dropped after the pilot episode to play up the self-reliance and sisterhood of the Angels during the planning and execution of their missions). A couple of recurring characters were Michael Bell as Bill Duncan, Sabrina's policeman ex-husband in season 1... and Soon-tek Oh as Lieutenant Torres of the Oahu Police Department in season 5. Other notable characters were John Agar as Colonel Blaylock, Sabrina's father who appeared in season 1 (hence, implying that Sabrina's maiden name was Sabrina Blaylock)... and Vic Morrow as Lieutenant Harry Stearns, Julie's mentor in season 5.

Rub-A-Dub-Charlie

Shelley in promo pics
for Charlie perfume and cosmetics,
taken in 1978

Shelley first became famous in the 1970s as THE Charlie Girl. In 1976, she was hand-picked to represent the Revlon Charlie brand, as she was the embodiment the brand's ideal – gorgeous, sexy and young. Makeup artist Rick Gillette recalls, "Shelley Hack was really the perfect girl for Charlie." In 1978, Shelley appeared in a newspaper ad for Charlie promoting the Rub-A-Dub-Charlie dividend. The Rub-A-Dub-Charlie set was a bath set containing Charlie Body Silk Soap, Charlie Body Silk Foambath, Charlie Body Silk Perfumed Powder, Charlie Body Silk lotion, Charlie Concentrated Cologne and a special Charlie bath loofa. The Rub-A-Dub-Charlie set was available for just $7.00 with any $5.00 or more purchase from the Charlie Collection by Revlon. An artwork of Shelley appeared in the ad where she was Charlie gorgeous as ever.

an artwork of Shelley
in a newspaper ad for Charlie
perfume and cosmetics, 1978

First-Rate Star Turn

Shelley in a promo pic
for Single Bars, Single Women, 1984

Shelley starred in the TV movie Single Bars, Single Women in 1984. Shelley starred as Frankie, a truck-stop waitress looking to move on from her former flame Gabe (Paul Michael Glaser). The film explored the bar scene as seen in the eyes of women. It was a time when gender roles were evolving and the rules of dating were changing... fast. No longer in need of escorts and chaperones, women could now go bar-hopping alone to meet the men they wanted to meet. Women were becoming more confident in going out on their own and looking for love and companionship. Tony Danza, Keith Gordon, Christine Lahti, Mare Winningham and Kathleen Wilhoite completed the cast. It was directed by Shelley's future hubby Harry Winer. The TV movie had a second run on network TV (ABC) in January of 1986. According to TV Guide, the movie offered "some first-rate star turns by Christine Lahti, Shelley Hack, Mare Winningham and Kathleen Wilhoite."

a short writeup from TV Guide
about Single Bars, Single Women,
January 1986

Simpicity Summer '72 B

a closeup of Shelley from a pic
used in Simplicity Fashion News,
March 1972

Simplicity Fashion News was a monthly pamphlet Simplicity came out with to showcase their latest patterns. The Simplicity Pattern Company had been manufacturing sewing patterns since 1927 and had allowed fashionistas on a budget and sewing aficionados to create clothes in a reliable manner. Shelley appeared on the pages of Simplicity Fashion News March 1972 issue. She appeared in the spread called "Shades of Khaki and Muslin Pick Up The Beat of Solid Rock" where she modeled pattern no 9828, a pair of shorts jazzed up with a bib, suspenders and pockets. A bright red shirt, a matching bracelet and glasses finished her look. And Shelley looked chic, fab and summer-ready. (For more, check out: Shades of Khaki and Muslin)

Shelley in a pic used
in Simplicity Fashion News,
March 1972

Sunday, August 2, 2026

Angels Wardrobe 14

screen caps of Shelley
from the Charlie's Angels episode
"Angel's Child"

1979 was a new era for the hit TV series Charlie's Angels. Supermodel Shelley Hack joined Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd to form Charlie's glamorous new Angel team. Nolan Miller, the wardrobe designer of the series, said, "I begged Aaron to hire Shelley. There was something about her I really liked; I was impressed with her Charlie perfume commercials and how she could create a look just by turning her collar up and putting her hands in her pockets." The wardrobe budget was increased to $20,000 per episode; and, according to People magazine, each Angel was to go through eight costume changes per episode (but it was more like three to five, with Farrah making the most - at eight changes - in "Fallen Angel"). For the episode "Angel's Child," Shelley went through three outfit changes. For her first scene, Shelley wore a maroon turtleneck below-the-knee rib knit sweater dress. A contrasting buckled sash belt finished her look. She next wore an all-white outfit... a white long-sleeved V-neck pullover top over a pair of white pleated slacks. Beige high-heeled sandals (with ankle straps and peekaboo toes) finished her look and a pair of small gold hoop earrings accessorized her look. For the rest of the episode, she wore a white long-sleeved shirt over a pair of gray pleated slacks. she topped them off with a gray blazer in a textured fabric. She finished her look with a pair of beige-colored boots and a white pocket square. A pair of gold earrings, a gold necklace and a gold bracelet accessorized her look.

screen caps of Shelley
from the Charlie's Angels episode
"Angel's Child"

Luisa B

Shelley in a promo pic
for the play Tamara, 1989

Shelley appeared in the long-running play Tamara from late-1989 to 1990. Tamara is a play by John Krizanc, about the painter Tamara de Lempicka and her historical meeting with Gabriele D'Annunzio at his villa at Gardone Riviera. The play was staged at the Il Vittoriale in Los Angeles. It was unique because it allowed the audience to participate in the play itself. Audience members could follow any cast member as the play was going on. Shelley stepped into the role of Luisa Baccara, a character "who starts out crazy and gets crazier" according to her. "Basically, I get to chew the rug for two hours," she added.

Shelley in a newspaper ad
for the play Tamara, 1989

Zingy Beauty Items

Shelley in a pic used
in an ad for Pretty Naturally
Hypo-Allergenic Cosmetics, 1971

Shelley appeared in many cosmetic ads during her modeling days. In 1972, she appeared in an ad for Pretty Naturally Hypo-Allergenic Cosmetics. They were cosmetics that weren't only gentle to sensitive skin; they were gentle to the wallet as well. The affordable dermatology-tested cosmetics came in a fashionable array of 15 "zingy beauty items," including blushers, lashes and shadows - all hypo-Allergenic. And Shelley made their makeup look good.

Shelley in an ad for Pretty Naturally
Hypo-Allergenic Cosmetics, 1971

The Angels Remembered

Shelley in a screen capture
from Charlie's Angels, 1979

2026 marks the 50th anniversary of Charlie's Angels TOS (The Original Series). The series was one of the biggest (if not the biggest) and most successful TV series that came out of the 1970s. It has been aired and re-aired all around the world for the past 50 years. Initially, it starred three gorgeous actresses as the Angels... Kate Jackson as the smart no-nonsense Sabrina Duncan, Farrah Fawcett as the sporty California girl Jill Munroe, and Jaclyn Smith as the sultry and mysterious Kelly Garrett. But as the series progressed, three more gorgeous Angels joined the series... Cheryl Ladd as the cute and sexy girl-next-door Kris Munroe, Shelley Hack as the classy intellectual Tiffany Welles, and Tanya Roberts as the street-smart tigress Julie Rogers.

a writeup about Charlie's Angels
from 2003

Other cast members included David Doyle as John Bosley, Charlie's associate and the Angels' link to Charlie... and John Forsythe as the voice of Charles "Charlie" Townsend himself, the Angels' and Bosley's big boss (who was not credited for his role to add mystery to the character). The pilot included David Ogden Stiers as Scott Woodville, the Angels' facilitator and chief backup as well as Bosley's superior (but the character was dropped after the pilot episode to play up the self-reliance and sisterhood of the Angels during the planning and execution of their missions). A couple of recurring characters were Michael Bell as Bill Duncan, Sabrina's policeman ex-husband in season 1... and Soon-tek Oh as Lieutenant Torres of the Oahu Police Department in season 5. Other notable characters were John Agar as Colonel Blaylock, Sabrina's father who appeared in season 1 (hence, implying that Sabrina's maiden name was Sabrina Blaylock)... and Vic Morrow as Lieutenant Harry Stearns, Julie's mentor in season 5.

Most Famous of All Time

Shelley in a pic for Charlie
perfume and cosmetics, 1977

Shelley first became famous in the 1970s as THE Charlie Girl in those glamorous Revlon Charlie commercials and print ads. Charlie was introduced amid the 1970s resurgence of women's liberation. Women were changing, gender roles were evolving. Women were entering the work force in droves and were beginning to get a taste of what it was like to be independent. The Revlon Charlie ads capitalized on this. The ideal woman of the 1970s was a free, independent and confident person who was happy she was exactly that. And Shelley projected this image to perfection. Shelley's Charlie ads were so unforgettable that, by 1977, Charlie became the #1 fragrance in the world (the first American-made international bestseller); and Revlon sales figures passed the $1Billion mark. And Supermodel Shelley Hack THE Charlie Girl catapulted to icon.

FragranceReview.com recognized
Shelley's commercial as one of 
The World's Most Famous Perfume Ads Of All Time

In 2022, FragranceReview.com included Shelley's 1976/1977 Charlie perfume ad/commercial among "The World's Most Famous Perfume Ads Of All Time"... at number 2. As famous as her other Charlie perfume commercials were, her 1976/1977 commercial stood out the most (according to FragranceReview.com) because it was a breath of fresh air and it came out at a time when women were emerging as confident and, more importantly, independent. Shelley's image in the commercial captured the imagination of many and was an aspiration as well as inspiration to all women. The commercial was produced by Sally Safir and was directed by Richard Heimann (who also did the camerawork). Stylist Willard Seymore came up with Shelley's look and Francis Gillette did Shelley's hair and makeup. It was shot in one night at The Carlyle Hotel located at the Upper East Side of Manhattan in New York City. Bobby Short, who performed at the hotel's Café Carlyle, sang the jingle and appeared in the commercial as well. The commercials included in the list are as follows:

1.   Lady Gaga’s Perfume Commercial For Valentino Voce Viva
2.   Shelley Hack’s Charlie Perfume Commercial
3.   La Vie Est Belle Perfume Commercial With Julia Roberts
4.   Enjoli Perfume Commercial
5.   David Dobrik Perfume Ad
6.   Zendaya’s Perfume Ad For Lancome Idole
7.   Johnny Depp’s Perfume Ad For Dior Sauvage
8.   Charlize Theron’s Perfume Ad For Dior J’Adore
9.   David Gandy’s Perfume Ad For Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue
10. Chanel No 5 Perfume Ad With Nicole Kidman
11. Tom Ford for Men Fragrance Campaign By Terry Richardson
12. Gucci Guilty For Men’s Commercial
      with Chris Evans And Evan Rachel Wood
13. Jason Morgan For Armani Acqua Di Gio’s Perfume Ad

Ford Supermodel

Shelley in a modeling pic from 1971

Shelley was one of the most successful models at the Ford Modeling Agency (now known as Ford Models Inc.), one of the leading modeling agencies in the entire world. Her mother, Patricia, was a former model herself; and she brought Shelley to Eileen Ford (an acquaintance of hers) in New York for representation. Subsequently, Shelley became one of the top Ford Supermodels of all time, one of the first models to sign those lucrative and exclusive million-dollar modeling contracts models nowadays aspire to get. She ranks among some of the highest-paid, most recognizable Ford Models whose names and faces rocked the world of modeling. Eileen Ford said of Shelley, "Modeling was just a vehicle she used to get educated. It was never a thing where she wanted to be the best model in the world. She simply became one of them despite herself."

Eileen Ford (founder of the Ford Modeling Agency)
wrote about Shelley in her column in 1971

Simpicity Summer '72 A

a closeup of Shelley from a pic
used in Simplicity Fashion News,
March 1972

Simplicity Fashion News was a monthly pamphlet Simplicity came out with to showcase their latest patterns. The Simplicity Pattern Company had been manufacturing sewing patterns since 1927 and had allowed fashionistas on a budget and sewing aficionados to create clothes in a reliable manner. Shelley appeared on the pages of Simplicity Fashion News March 1972 issue. She appeared in the spread called "All Aboard! Swing to the Red Hot Blues", which showcased outfits for summer with a nautical theme. Shelley wore pattern number 9886, a zippy pleated pantdress in a nautical print fabric. Matching clogs and headband finished her look. And Shelley looked chic, fab and summer-ready. (For more, check out: All Aboard)

Shelley in a pic used
in Simplicity Fashion News,
March 1972

Saturday, July 25, 2026

Angels Wardrobe 13

screen caps of Shelley
from the Charlie's Angels episode
"Of Ghosts and Angels"

1979 was a new era for the hit TV series Charlie's Angels. Supermodel Shelley Hack joined Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd to form Charlie's glamorous new Angel team. Nolan Miller, the wardrobe designer of the series, said, "I begged Aaron to hire Shelley. There was something about her I really liked; I was impressed with her Charlie perfume commercials and how she could create a look just by turning her collar up and putting her hands in her pockets." The wardrobe budget was increased to $20,000 per episode; and, according to People magazine, each Angel was to go through eight costume changes per episode (but it was more like three to five, with Farrah making the most - at eight changes - in "Fallen Angel"). Due to the request of the retained cast members for more time off, "solo" episodes were produced. These episodes focused on just one Angel, with the other Angels playing support, popping up here and there throughout the entire episode. Each Angel had three of these "solo" episodes, including guest Angel Farrah.

screen caps of Shelley
from the Charlie's Angels episode
"Of Ghosts and Angels"

Shelley's second "solo" episode was "Of Ghosts and Angels." And, like Farrah, Shelley went through eight outfit changes throughout the episode. For her first scene, Shelley wore a white shirt over a pair of khaki-colored jeans. She topped it off with a cream-colored crocheted sweater and finished her look with a pair of brown leather boots. She next wore a peach-colored silk nightgown with a ruffled neckline closed with a satin bow. She wore the same nightgown in a later scene and topped it off with its matching peach-colored silk robe. She next wore a long-sleeved club-collared plaid shirt with a pair of pleated khaki slacks. She finished her look with khaki-colored suspenders (with gold hardware) and accessorized her look with a gold bracelet and earrings. She next wore a plum-colored ladies skirt suit (trimmed with black piping) and white high-collared blouse (with pleats around the neckline). Matching high-heeled sandals finished her look and a gold broach (pinned on the blouse collar) accessorized her look. She next wore a white boat-neck see-thru dress with floral details (with elbow-length sleeves, a pleated skirt and a self-tie belt) over a white slip dress. A pearl necklace accessorized her look. She next wore a ribbed turtleneck sweater over a pair of pleated purple-colored corduroy slacks. She finished her look with a pair of brown leather boots. For the next scene, she wore the same outfit and topped it off with a khaki-colored blazer cinched at the waist with a purple-colored sash. For the scene after, she reverted back to the outfit without the blazer. She next wore a fairy-inspired gown/costume in a pale blue diaphanous glitter fabric (with bell sleeves and a wide V-neckline). Silver appliques adorned the gown around the neckline, the edges of the sleeves and the hem. A self-tie belt in a textured silver fabric (similar to the sleeve appliques) adorned the waist. She accessorized her look with a matching flower tiara. For the epilogue, she wore an aquamarine dress with a high collar and long puffed sleeves. A pair of neutral-colored sandals with ankle straps finished her look. Gold earrings and a gold bracelet accessorized her look.

screen caps of Shelley
from the Charlie's Angels episode
"Of Ghosts and Angels"

Hot New Girl

a closeup of Shelley
from a promo pic from 1978

Shelley was one of the hottest new actresses on the scene in 1978. By that time, she was already a highly-paid Supermodel and was recognized by everyone as The Charlie Girl. She was currently transitioning from modeling to acting. The year before, she had done a cameo in the Academy Award winning film Annie Hall where she appeared in a scene with no other than director/star Woody Allen himself. By then, she was also being considered by long-time James Bond films producer Cubby Broccoli to play Bond girl in the latest Bond installment Moonraker. And she was currently, a first time leading-lady in the film If Ever I See You Again. The hot and busy model-turned-actress was in L.A. doing the talk shows to promote the film.

Shelley in a promo pic from 1978

Do Your Own Thing

closeups of Shelley from an ad
for Tampax, 1969

Shelley appeared in an ad for Tampax in 1969. Tampax is a brand of tampon designed by Earle Haas (who filed a patent in the 1930s). Tampons are designed to absorb and lock-in a woman's period flow to help avoid leaks and free the user to pursue whatever activity, whenever. The ad showed Shelley enjoying various activities, even during off months... like skiing in July, swimming in January, running in the rain or dancing in the street. Why? Because, like the activities mentioned, it will never be the wrong time of the month with Tampax. "Do Your Own Thing" is the ad's tagline and Tampax meant freedom and comfort anytime, anywhere. And Shelley was certainly doing her own thing and free to do so.

Shelley in an ad
for Tampax, 1969

Angels in Syndication 5

a promotional artwork of Shelley
for Charlie's Angels, 1984

2026 marks the 50th anniversary of Charlie's Angels TOS (The Original Series). The series was one of the biggest (if not the biggest) and most successful TV series that came out of the 1970s. It has been aired and re-aired all around the world for the past 50 years. Initially, it starred three gorgeous actresses as the Angels... Kate Jackson as the smart no-nonsense Sabrina Duncan, Farrah Fawcett as the sporty California girl Jill Munroe, and Jaclyn Smith as the sultry and mysterious Kelly Garrett. But as the series progressed, three more gorgeous Angels joined the series... Cheryl Ladd as the cute and sexy girl-next-door Kris Munroe, Shelley Hack as the classy intellectual Tiffany Welles, and Tanya Roberts as the street-smart tigress Julie Rogers.

a 1984 magazine ad for Charlie's Angels
ready for syndication

Other cast members included David Doyle as John Bosley, Charlie's associate and the Angels' link to Charlie... and John Forsythe as the voice of Charles "Charlie" Townsend himself, the Angels' and Bosley's big boss (who was not credited for his role to add mystery to the character). The pilot included David Ogden Stiers as Scott Woodville, the Angels' facilitator and chief backup as well as Bosley's superior (but the character was dropped after the pilot episode to play up the self-reliance and sisterhood of the Angels during the planning and execution of their missions). A couple of recurring characters were Michael Bell as Bill Duncan, Sabrina's policeman ex-husband in season 1... and Soon-tek Oh as Lieutenant Torres of the Oahu Police Department in season 5. Other notable characters were John Agar as Colonel Blaylock, Sabrina's father who appeared in season 1 (hence, implying that Sabrina's maiden name was Sabrina Blaylock)... and Vic Morrow as Lieutenant Harry Stearns, Julie's mentor in season 5.