Description
Seventeen Magazine – March 1978 – Donald McLean, Cover-Boy Winner (Very Good Condition, No Label)
This March 1978 issue of Seventeen Magazine features Donald McLean, winner of Seventeen’s Cover-Boy contest, marking a special moment in the magazine’s history. Alongside the cover feature, the issue explores prom fashion, spring style trends, beauty tips, teen culture, and thought-provoking articles, making it a rich collectible from the late 1970s.
The magazine is in very good condition, with only minor edge wear consistent with age. There is no mailing label, making this copy especially desirable for collectors. Please review the photos for full condition details, as the item shown is the exact one you will receive. Each issue ships 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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“Dancing Shoes” – DIY dyed-to-match ballet slippers
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“Money Minders” – practical and stylish small purses
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“What’s New for Spring” – gauze fabrics, updated khakis, and mixable styles
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“A Fashion for Spring” – flower pastels and new seasonal moods
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Prom Features:
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“Dress Rehearsal” – original prom looks
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“Prom Special Effect” – romantic ruffled gowns
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“Prom Dress Low Down” – make your own dress and compare with friends
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Beauty:
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“Dear Beauty Editor” – problem-solving advice
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“Whiff” – fragrance features
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“Six Who Didn’t Dare to Be Made Over” – style choices and confidence
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Male grooming spotlight – “We Gave a Guy a Makeover”
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“Two Stars on the Rise” – Lisa Pelikan and Susan Jones
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Grooming tips for hands
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Young Living & Lifestyle:
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“What’s New in Star Wares” – trendy products
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“Bright Ideas for Old Lamps” – creative DIY projects
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Food:
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“Teen Apple Queen” feature
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“Now You’re Cooking!” – London broil steakhouse menu
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“Bakin’ and Eggs” – festive Easter bread recipes
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Articles & Features:
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“Matchmaker, Matchmaker!” by Karen Epper
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“Baby-Sitter Blues” by Jennifer Allen
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“Getting Together for Women’s Rights” by Linda Konner
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“Movie Daze” by Ronald Tucker
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National Teen Survey – insights on what boys and girls say (by Andy Cogan)
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“Hero or Heavy?” by Joe Gavin
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“Your Son Won’t Forget Father But Will Forget Mother?” by Kathryn W. Burkhart
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Cultural reflections and essays by various contributors
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Fiction & Creative Writing:
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Poetry, short fiction, and thought pieces throughout
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Regular Features & Mini Mag:
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Letters, Frankly Speaking, Relating, Free for All, and Shopwise
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Spotlight column by Janice Kaplan
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Mini Mag: Teen culture pieces, “maze mania,” comics, and contact lenses
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This issue is an engaging mix of 1970s fashion, beauty, youth perspectives, and social commentary, and is particularly notable for featuring Donald McLean as Seventeen’s Cover-Boy Winner. A standout collectible for fans of vintage teen culture and Seventeen magazine history.