Sunday, September 3, 2023

Chic And Modern 3

a closeup of Shelley from a pic used
on the Simplicity Young Ideas Catalog's
Spring-Summer 1973 issue

Shelley appeared on many Simplicity pattern catalogs, brochures and packaging during the 1960s and 1970s. The Simplicity Pattern Company is the leading manufacturer of sewing patterns and sewing pattern guides which are distributed throughout the world. They have been manufacturing sewing patterns since 1927 and have allowed fashionistas on a budget and sewing aficionados to create clothes in a reliable manner. Shelley appeared in Simplicity Young Ideas Catalog's Spring-Summer 1973 issue.

Shelley on the pages
of the Simplicity Young Ideas Catalog's
Spring-Summer 1973 issue

The Simplicity Young Ideas Catalog's Spring-Summer 1973 issue featured fashions that were young, hip and up-to-date, that were perfect for both the spring and summer seasons of that year. In the spread that featured Knitting Patterns, she modeled Simplicity pattern number 5658, step-by-step knitting instructions for a light drop shoulder ribbed pullover sweater. Shelley wore the version with bell sleeves, which was made from variegated 4-ply knitting worsted yarn. She wore it over a printed shirt with long sleeves and flared trousers. For more, check out: Chic And Modern 1

Shelley in a pics used
on the Simplicity Young Ideas Catalog's
Spring-Summer 1973 issue

In the same spread, Shelley also modeled Simplicity pattern number 5657, step-by-step knitting instructions for a pullover sweater vest. The V-neck pullover vest had extended shoulders. It had a ribbed neckline, ribbed shoulders and a ribbed midriff. Shelley wore the red, white and blue version... first, over a pair of white pants... then again, over a red and white Tartan Plaid long-sleeved shirt and red pants ensemble. Shelley, as always, looked chic and modern in all outfits. For more, check out: Chic And Modern 2