Seventeen Magazine August 1978 Back-to-School Issue No Label VG

Seventeen Magazine August 1978 – Back-to-School Issue – No Label – VG

This vintage August 1978 issue of Seventeen Magazine is the Back-to-School Special, packed with fall fashion previews, teen beauty guides, lifestyle features, and timely articles to help readers prepare for the new school year. With everything from Michael Jackson’s role in The Wiz to makeovers for different body types, this issue captures both the pop culture and teen concerns of the late 1970s.

Condition:
The magazine is in very good condition, with minor edge wear consistent with its age. Please review photos for details. The exact item pictured is the one you will receive. Each copy is shipped in a protective plastic covering. Combined shipping is available upon request.

Highlights from the Table of Contents:

• Fashion

  • The 7-Days-Till-School Countdown: A week of outfit inspiration (p. 227)

  • School Teams: Sweaters and skirts for fall (p. 146)

  • Schoolgirl Dressing: Classic academic looks (p. 156)

  • Flight Jackets: The new outerwear trend (p. 240)

  • Make It: The $55 Back-to-School Wardrobe (p. 258)

  • The Big Pants Makeover (p. 268)

  • Fall Colors: Deep, smoky shades (p. 228)

  • Boots and Shoes: The Lowdown for Fall (p. 236)

• Beauty

  • Back-to-School Makeover (p. 38)

  • Black Hair Care (p. 122)

  • Age 16—in All Shapes and Sizes: Four makeovers (p. 252)

  • Start with a Good Cut: Hair advice to build your look (p. 276)

  • Dear Beauty Editor: Reader questions answered (p. 12)

• Articles & Features

  • “Come Home, Patrick!” by Alexandra Sheedy (p. 142)

  • What Ever Happened to the Class of ’75? – A Seventeen report by Joseph N. Bell (p. 246)

  • Co-Ed Dorms: The pros and cons by Francene Sabin (p. 250)

  • Michael Jackson Digs The Wiz! by Edwin Miller (p. 270)

  • Do You Worry Too Much? – A special quiz by Junius Adams (p. 272)

  • Face to Face with Ann Phillips by Laurel Graeber (p. 158)

  • Girl at the Helm by Diana Shaw (p. 222)

• Food & Young Living

  • Texas Barbecue recipes (p. 41)

  • Sweetie Pies: Pastry tarts with creamy fillings (p. 290)

  • Back-to-School Backpack essentials (p. 188)

  • Closet Cleanup: Organization tips (p. 286)

• Fiction & Poetry

  • Out of the Frying Pan! by Lael J. Littke – A football hero’s campaign (p. 274)

  • Poetry selections (pp. 126, 164)

• Regular Features & Mini-Mag

  • Relating: “Trouble at Home” by Abigail Wood (p. 196)

  • Sports: “Minding Your Body” by Janice Kaplan (p. 178)

  • Spotlight: Movies, records, and personalities (p. 69)

  • Mini-Mag: Risk-taking teens, leadership, writing tips, and more (pp. 57)

This issue is especially collectible for its Back-to-School fashion focus and cultural features, including Alexandra Sheedy’s early writing and Edwin Miller’s profile on Michael Jackson in The Wiz. A perfect addition for vintage magazine collectors and fans of late 1970s pop culture.