Cover of Seventeen Magazine August 1975 Special Back-to-School Issue featuring a smiling girl in a sweater, showcasing back-to-school clothing and style.
Table of contents for Seventeen Magazine August 1975 Special Back-to-School Issue, highlighting sections on fashion, beauty, articles, and features.
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Cover of Seventeen Magazine August 1975 Special Back-to-School Issue featuring a smiling girl in a sweater, showcasing back-to-school clothing and style.Table of contents for Seventeen Magazine August 1975 Special Back-to-School Issue, highlighting sections on fashion, beauty, articles, and features.Advertisement from Seventeen Magazine August 1975 Special Back-to-School Issue promoting Buxton, featuring wallet designs and styles.

Seventeen Magazine August 1975 Special Back-to-School Issue No Label VG

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$45.00

Description

Seventeen Magazine August 1975 – Special Back-to-School Issue – No Label – VG

This vintage August 1975 Seventeen Magazine is the Special Back-to-School Issue, packed with fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and feature articles designed to inspire readers for the new school year. From corduroy trends and sporty sewing patterns to personal essays and teen advocacy pieces, this issue reflects the diverse voices and cultural landscape of the mid-1970s.

Condition:
The magazine is in very good condition, with only minor edge wear consistent with its age. Please see detailed photos for accuracy. The exact item pictured is the one you will receive. Each issue comes with a protective plastic covering. Combined shipping is available upon request.

Highlights from the Table of Contents:

  • Fashion

    • Dry as a Duck: Water-shedding outerwear (p. 50)

    • Hats On! Fall and winter hat trends (p. 64)

    • Carry All: New shoulder bag styles (p. 88)

    • Petit-Skirts & One-Piecers: Body-conscious designs (pp. 110, 138)

    • Corduroy Cords: Back-to-school separates (p. 145)

    • Sew and Go Sporty: Back-to-class DIY sewing patterns (pp. 190–193)

  • Beauty

    • Beauty Detention: School-ready beauty lessons (p. 26)

    • Hair Helpers: Practical styling advice (p. 34)

    • Shine by the Yard: Long hair care (p. 86)

    • A Cut Away: The right haircut to solve styling problems (p. 178)

  • Home & Food

    • Water Gardens: Easy ways to grow plants (p. 130)

    • The Big Scoop! Ice cream party feature (p. 166)

    • Peach Paradise: Ice cream dessert idea (p. 208)

  • Articles & Features

    • Surviving the Big Move: Essential items for college (p. 80)

    • For a Sexist Advocate: Title IX Log – Teen voices on equality (p. 106)

    • Emergency: Teenagers responding to medical crises (p. 144)

    • Keeping the Peace: Teen activism in Los Angeles (p. 148)

    • College-Hopping: Exploring academic options (p. 228)

  • Fiction & Poetry

    • Paris in the Fifty Girls by Anna Quindlen (p. 158)

    • She Was Nice to Mice by Alexandra Sheedy and Jessica Levy, age 13 (p. 202)

    • Rain by Emily Rogers, 19 (p. 152)

  • Regular Features & Mini-Mag

    • Susan Ford’s White House Diary (p. 28)

    • Sports: Fencing In by Janice Kaplan (p. 58)

    • Relating: “Running Scared” by Abigail Wood (p. 66)

    • Mini-Mag: Short, zippy features including tips, quizzes, and trends (pp. 41–48)

This issue is especially collectible for its back-to-school theme, blending practical teen advice with fashion-forward looks and contributions from young writers such as Anna Quindlen and Alexandra Sheedy, who later became prominent figures in journalism and entertainment. It is both a cultural artifact of 1970s teen life and a standout addition to any vintage magazine collection.

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