Aldens 1976 Spring Summer Big Book

 Some groovy pics from the 1976 Aldens Big Book catalog.....

Wow, those are some snazzy pants that Laura is wearing!!

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Yes, I've always thought that scarves were "fashion magic!!

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Shelly Hack makes an appearance!!

Nothing says Aldens more that "fluid polyester knit tops."

One final pic with Colleen!!

Fall Sweater Capes!!

Here's a little known (and long forgotten) fashion mini rend from the mid 70s - groovy sweater capes for those chilly Autumn mornings!!

Yeah I don't remember anyone wearing these things either, but maybe I didn't notice them at the time.

They do look warm and easy to shed if one gets too warm.  But let's face it, these are not exactly "figure flattering."  I mean even these model are having a hard time with them.

And, of course, they almost always had Kay wear to the oddest clothes.  I guess she was their go to model to move the goods!!

Sweater capes - can't say I recall them, can't say I miss them!!

When Life Was Groovy: Lounge Time!!

And lounging with the models of the Big Book catalogs of the 70s!

Dottie and Kay start us out with some groovy lounge wear from Sears!

 Kay looks resplendent in lounge wear from JCPenneys...

Whether hosting a party or out on the patio, lounge wear was the thing!!

Even in Canada they wore lounge wear, these are from Simpsons Sears.

Kay looks comfie in a robe from JCPenneys!!

And finally from Aldens - elegance!!

Lounge wear means leisure time from Aldens!!  I can feel the disco spirit here for sure!!

Anniversary Pantsets from Aldens!

And just in time to go yachting!!

Or maybe just boating.  Still they look great!

K Club Special: Part 23 - Laura Jones!

Thanks to some of my loyal readers, we finally, FINALLY, learned the of name of one of my favorite "Mystery Models"  Of course, it's not like I was obsessed with her or anything, no, no, no of course NOT!! (well maybe a little).

Laura Jones is her name, and she was a regular in the Big Book catalogs of the late 70s and early 80s.

 She definitely had "The Look."  However, I haven't been able to find out much else about her career.  So this post is going to be heavy on the catalog pics!

This pic from Ford Agency is courtesy of a reader who told me where to find it.  It says that she has excellent hands and legs.  I guess that means that she would make a good wide receiver?!?

Her career overlapped Kathy's.  With gals like this hanging around the dock, I feel the sudden urge to take up sailing.  Meet me over at The Yacht Club!!

Whether in Aldens, Penneys, Sears, or like here in Wards, Laura always made the groovy catalog of the fashions look like fun!

I had to throw in one more pic of Laura with Kathy!

Nice bow tie!!

Since this is the 70s, we have ot have at least one pic of the classic pointy collars!

Tunics and rope belts of the 70s!!

Very nice!

I'll keep looking for some more info and material on Laura for future posts!!

Once final pic which I've had before....

Laura on the cover of the Aldens 1976 FW catalog.. I had to include that!!