a closeup of Shelley from Simplicity Fashion News spread, May 1973
Shelley appeared on the pages of Simplicity Fashion News May 1973 issue. 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. They allowed fashionistas on the budget and sewing aficionados to create clothes in a reliable manner.
Shelley in a spread for Simplicity Fashion News, May 1973
The May 1973 issue of Simplicity was dubbed as Your Pants Primer. It featured "all the new ways to sew and style pants" at the time. Every type of pant was featured in the issue, every length and for for both men and women. And as always, the patterns could be sewn by anyone. Shelley appeared on the back cover in the spread called "Some Like Jumpsuits" where she wore pattern number 5631, a shirt jumpsuit with ring-trim straps that cross like overalls an circular pockets. A round-neck T-shirt, a brimmed hat and knee socks finished her look. And Shelley looked like she was having a lot of fun in her outfit.
