Description
Seventeen Magazine – April 1976 – “How To Survive Strict Parents” Cover (Very Good Condition, No Label)
This April 1976 issue of Seventeen Magazine offers a lively mix of fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and feature articles, with a focus on teen challenges and independence—including its standout cover feature, “How To Survive Strict Parents.” Packed with spring fashion trends, tennis-inspired styles, beauty advice, and thought-provoking articles, it captures the spirit of mid-1970s youth culture.
The magazine is in very good condition, showing only minor edge wear consistent with its age. There is no mailing label, making it an excellent collectible copy. Please review photos carefully, as the exact item pictured is the one you will receive. All items are shipped with a protective plastic covering, and combined shipping is available upon request.
Highlights from the contents include:
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Fashion:
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“Skirting Spring” – style through skirt designs
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“Prominent Looks” – Tennis Tournament of Champions fashion feature
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“Head-Turners for ’76” – standout spring dressing
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“Moving Out” – swimsuits for water and sun
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“Everyone for Tennis!” – court-ready fashion and sporty mixables
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Beauty:
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“Dear Beauty Editor” – problem-solving answers
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“Supershowers” – beauty and self-care
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“Sports Survival Guide” – great-looks plan for active teens
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Home & Lifestyle:
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Sparkling “Gubleables” décor accents
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Prom-making ideas contest with cash prizes
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“The Sporting Life” – storage solutions for athletic gear
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Food:
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“Breakfast of Champions?” – separating fact from myth
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“Spring Rolls” – recipes with an Eastern twist
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High-energy recipes with fitness advice
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Articles & Features:
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“Courage on Crutches” by Celeste Callahan
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“My Political Summer” – interning for a senator
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“What All Christian Kids Have to Put Up With” by Hilary Cosell
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“Wanting, Fearing, Avoiding, Getting Success” by Myron Brenton
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“On Film” – Jack Nicholson and his craft
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“Total Fitness for Teens” – expert health insights
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Fiction & Poetry:
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“Teen Poetry” selections
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“The Swami and the Surfer” by Todd Walton
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Regular Features:
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Letters from readers
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Astrology forecasts (Taurus feature)
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Celebrity talk, contests, and showbiz updates
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This issue offers a fascinating snapshot of teen life in the 1970s—balancing style, sports, and serious discussion—with themes still relatable today. A must-have for collectors of vintage teen magazines or anyone interested in 1970s culture.