Saturday, August 17, 2024

Sparkling The Fashion Scene

closeup of Shelley
from Simplicity Young Ideas Catalog, 1972

Shelley appeared in the Simplicity Young Ideas Catalog in 1972. The catalog featured fashions readers could make themselves - young and up-to-date fashions. She appeared in many spreads throughout the catalog and one of them was called "Dresses Are In! Sparkling The Fashion Scene," which featured above-the-knee length summer dresses that could be worn from day to night, from sunny mornings to warm evenings.

Shelley in a spread
for Simplicity Young Ideas Catalog, 1972

Shelley wore Simplicity Pattern 9881 - a mini-dress, shorts and hat ensemble. The mini-dress was sleeveless, had a contrasting button-trimmed front band, a contrasting collar, side slits, a back zipper, and optional top stitching. The shorts had an elastic waistline casing. The lined hat had a contrasting brim facing.  A pair of matching lace-up open-toe medium-heeled sandals finished her look. And Shelley looked fabulous and sparkling in her summery mini-dress, shorts and hat ensemble.

a closeup of Shelley
from Simplicity Young Ideas Catalog, 1972