Sunday, July 25, 2021

That Natural Feeling

a closeup of Shelley from a pic
for Simplicity Fashion News, 1976

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 May 1976 issue. She appeared in the spread called "That Natural Feeling", which showcased designs that were fresh, free and breezy. They were made from soft-touch fabrics - all natural, all soft. She wore pattern number 7351, a wrap top in Ombred strips with long bell sleeves and a self-tie belt. Matching white pants and a shell choker finished her look. And Shelley looked chic and fabulous.

Shelley in a spread for Simplicity Fashion News, 1976