Saturday, May 23, 2026

WD Two-Piece Outfit

a closeup of Shelley from a pic
used on the Woman's Day Knitting Book
Number 14, circa 1972

Shelley appeared on many issues of what was known as the Seven Sisters group of magazines. The Seven Sisters magazines were Woman's Day, Redbook, McCall's, Ladies' Home Journal, Good Housekeeping, Family Circle and Better Homes and Gardens. They all catered to married women with children rather than single working women. In 1972, Shelley appeared on the pages of Woman's Day Knitting Book Number 14. The book was a part of the Woman's Day Service Series, a line of special-interest booklets and mags released by Woman's Day magazine. It contained various knitting patterns and projects as well as knitting ideas and techniques. In one spread, Shelley wore a knitted two-piece outfit that created a long lean look. The top was a fitted ribbed turtleneck sweater with long sleeves. It was long and it fit smoothly over the hips. It had a back neck zipper that helped make it extra slim-looking. The skirt was slim and below-the knee. It was a split-front skirt that was edged with solid-colored bias bands. She finished her look with a thick leather belt, matching hose and medium-heeled sandals. She accessorized her look with a chunky chain link bracelet and her very own eyeglasses. And Shelley looked chic and up-to-the-minute.

Shelley in a spread for
the Woman's Day Knitting Book
Number 14, circa 1972