Description
Seventeen Magazine – May 1971 – “The Unmaking of a Fat Girl” – No Label – Very Good Condition
This original Seventeen Magazine from May 1971 offers a vivid portrait of early '70s teen life, complete with seasonal fashion, bold fiction, and candid personal essays. Published by Triangle Publications, Inc., with Enid A. Haupt as Editor-in-Chief Emeritus, this issue is in very good condition with only minor wear on the edges. The photos provided show the exact item you’ll receive. Each magazine is shipped with a protective plastic sleeve, and combined shipping is available upon request.
Issue Highlights:
Fashion and Summer Style:
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The central theme, Sun Days Are Coming, encourages readers to prepare for warmer weather with cost-conscious style.
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From One Look You Like and Make It Multiply to Take a Mood to Madras, the issue explores wardrobe versatility, frugal fashion tips, and standout seasonal patterns.
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Tutorials like How To Be Frilly. How To Be Great and How To Tell You’re Square in a Swimsuit add humor and personality to practical advice.
Beauty and Self-Care:
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A wide range of summer beauty advice, including Sun & Surf skin tips and Wear Sun: But You Don’t Need reflections on tanning culture.
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Practical grooming articles such as Nice, Smart Work Eyes, After Sun, and What’s Worth Trying round out the beauty coverage.
Home, Food, and DIY:
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Earthplaces: New Focus on Food and The Pizza Pros explore evolving food trends with a youthful lens.
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Creative content like Sew to Be Seen and Pen Pal’s Potpourri reflects the era’s growing DIY and pen pal culture.
Fiction and Youth Voices:
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The powerful essay The Unmaking of a Fat Girl by 18-year-old Robin Stevens candidly explores body image and personal transformation—an early, honest voice in the conversation on self-worth.
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Original short stories Horses and We Three deliver emotional depth and relatable narratives.
Cultural Commentary and Youth Perspectives:
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Graduation Ceremonies Are Archaic! by Ellen Lippa and Are Marks Really Necessary? by Arlene Silverman are thought-provoking contributions to Seventeen’s ongoing tradition of youth-led discourse.
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Additional features examine law school aspirations, age-gap relationships, and self-image, with titles like How To See Yourself as Others See You.
Entertainment:
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Dustin Hoffman: Coping with Success headlines the entertainment section.
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Reviews and spotlights include Red Sky at Morning (Picture of the Month), along with in-depth coverage of current movies, records, and dance trends.
This issue is an excellent addition to any collection of vintage teen magazines or feminist and pop culture ephemera. It provides an authentic snapshot of 1971’s youth, reflecting both the social optimism and the personal challenges of the time.
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