Seventeen Magazine cover from February 1976 titled 'Seventeen is Love!' featuring a family in a doorway; highlights romantic fashion looks and relationship topics.
Contents page of Seventeen Magazine, February 1976; lists features including 'Learning to Love', 'Romantic Fashion Looks', and 'Honeymoon Myths'.
Advertisement for Earth Born shampoo and conditioner in Seventeen Magazine, February 1976; promotes non-alkaline hair products.
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Seventeen Magazine cover from February 1976 titled 'Seventeen is Love!' featuring a family in a doorway; highlights romantic fashion looks and relationship topics.Contents page of Seventeen Magazine, February 1976; lists features including 'Learning to Love', 'Romantic Fashion Looks', and 'Honeymoon Myths'.Advertisement for Earth Born shampoo and conditioner in Seventeen Magazine, February 1976; promotes non-alkaline hair products.

Seventeen Magazine February 1976 Sports: Marathon Woman No Label VG

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Seventeen Magazine – February 1976 – “Sports: Marathon Woman” Cover (Very Good Condition, No Label)

This February 1976 issue of Seventeen Magazine captures the blend of fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and teen culture of the mid-1970s, highlighted by the feature “Sports: Marathon Woman,” a step-by-step account of one young woman’s determination to conquer distance running. Alongside the athletic theme, this issue includes Valentine’s Day ideas, fashion trends, beauty advice, and thoughtful articles on love, marriage, and identity.

The magazine is in very good condition, with only minor wear along the edges consistent with age. There is no mailing label, making it a desirable collectible copy. Please refer to photos for condition details, as the item pictured is the exact one you will receive. Each magazine ships with a protective plastic covering, and combined shipping is available upon request.

Highlights from the contents include:

  • Fashion:

    • “Catch the Romance” – soft naturals from country casuals to Victorian lace

    • “Made for Each Other” – back-to-nature sewing projects for him and her

    • “Look What We Found!” – purple tones from lilac to raisin for spring

  • Beauty:

    • “Dear Beauty Editor” – problem-solving advice

    • “Ideas to Smile By” – growing into confidence during adolescence

    • “Sheri With a Smile!” – hair help that transforms

  • Home & Lifestyle:

    • “Tea-Gazing” – reading tea leaves for fun

    • Valentine’s Day party ideas, décor, and recipes

    • “Plant Pamperings” – caring for greenery indoors

    • “Give Your Guy a Super Stashbox” – creative DIY gift

  • Food:

    • “Love Affair With Chocolate” – recipes from mousse to pretzels

    • “Fond Farewell” – diet contest wrap-up

  • Articles:

    • “Are You Just Like Your Mom?” by Sonia Hanan Plicer

    • “Love, Love Will Keep Us Together” – images of couples in a special feature

    • “Women, Weddings, and Honeymoons” by Joyce Wadder and Joanne Marks

    • “The Zigzags of Marriage” by Jack Rosenthal

    • “It Makes a Man’s (or Girl’s) Livelihood” – challenges for women in the Merchant Marine

  • Fiction & Poetry:

    • “Resurgence” by Marcia Neu (age 18)

    • “First Snow—At Howard Johnson’s” by Anne Matlock (age 16)

    • “Liar, Liar!” by Helen Yglesias

  • Regular Features:

    • “Sports: Marathon Woman” by Janice Kaplan

    • Astrology forecasts (Pisces feature)

    • “Free for All” – reader submissions

    • Celebrity talk, entertainment spotlights, and lifestyle columns

This issue is a snapshot of teen life in 1976—mixing fashion trends, personal growth, and cultural commentary. A unique collectible for fans of vintage magazines, 1970s teen fashion, and women’s sports history.

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