Saturday, September 7, 2024

Create Your Own Playthings 2

a closeup of Shelley from a pic
on the 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 "Create Your Own Playthings... For Fun And Sun", which featured tops, shorts, pants, and dresses for young misses to play around in for that summer.

Shelley in a spread
for the Simplicity Young Ideas Catalog, 1972

Shelley modeled pattern 9284, an easy-to-make, midriff shirt and hip-hugger bell-bottom pants set. The midriff shirt had a front button closing, shirt-type collar and long-set-in sleeves gathered to buttoned cuffs. It had front extensions tied under the bustline to expose a bare midriff (perfect for the summer heat). The hip-hugger bell-bottom pants didn't have a waistband, had a back zipper, and an  optional braid and button trim. It also had an optional purchased belt. Matching footwear finished her look. With her hair in pigtails, Shelley looked ready to play those fun summer games.

a closeup of Shelley from a pic
on the Simplicity Young Ideas Catalog, 1972