Monday, August 30, 2021

All Aboard

closeups of Shelley from a spread
for Simplicity Fashion News, 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.

Shelley in a spread for Simplicity Fashion News, 1972