Seventeen Magazine May 1978 National Swim Meet No Label VG

Seventeen Magazine May 1978 – National Swim Meet – No Label – VG

This vintage May 1978 issue of Seventeen Magazine highlights Seventeen’s Swim Meet of Champions, with coverage by Olympian Donna de Varona in the feature Seventeen’s in the Swim. Alongside the sporting spotlight, the issue includes summer-ready fashion, beauty makeovers, thought-provoking articles, and teen-focused features, making it a vivid reflection of late-1970s culture and style.

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

Highlights from the Table of Contents:

• Fashion

  • Scene by the Seaside: Casual summer looks (p. 70)

  • The Racer’s Edge: Real racing swimsuits (p. 162)

  • Suit Yourself: Make your own swimsuit (p. 166)

  • Sweet and Pretty: Dresses for summer (p. 178)

  • Make It Hawaiian: Sew a tropical-inspired outfit (p. 184)

  • Gold for Keeps: Jewelry fashion features (pp. 182, 207)

• Beauty

  • Melissa’s Makeover (p. 18)

  • Plastic Surgery discussion (p. 34)

  • Seen on the Scene: New twists for long hair (p. 118)

  • Get Set for Summer! Tanning and exercise tips (p. 168)

  • Dear Beauty Editor – Reader Q&A (p. 12)

• Articles & Features

  • Seventeen’s Swim Meet of Champions (p. 136)

  • Seventeen’s in the Swim by Donna de Varona (p. 145)

  • Tatum on a Tightrope – Edwin Miller profiles Tatum O’Neal (p. 188)

  • When You Lose Someone You Love by Pam Janis (p. 172)

  • Inside the Born-Again Movement by Grace Lichtenstein (p. 174)

  • My Favorite Book When I Was a Teen-Ager: Celebrity selections compiled by Gene Shalit (p. 176)

  • The Pleasures of Being a Solitary Banana by Ann Bayer (p. 186)

  • Jill of All Trades by Bernadette Duncan (p. 234)

• Fiction & Poetry

  • The Strange Courtship of Dr. Evans by William Sambrot (p. 190)

  • Poetry selections (pp. 98, 198)

• Food & Young Living

  • Now You’re Cooking! Stuffed shell casserole (p. 41)

  • Mother’s Day Breakfast (p. 102)

  • Dip Dip Hooray – Fun with dips (p. 192)

  • Playdays, Paydays: Creative ways teens make money (p. 194)

  • The Case for Old Lace – Young living & style (p. 220)

• Regular Features & Mini-Mag

  • Sports: “Do Superstars Want Their Kids to Be Superstars?” by Janice Kaplan (p. 80)

  • Relating: “Why Does He Treat Me This Way?” by Abigail Wood (p. 92)

  • Travel: A First-Timer’s Guide to Europe by Kate Reading (p. 124)

  • Mini-Mag: Careers, decision-making, seasonal plans, and more (pp. 49)

This issue is a standout for its National Swim Meet coverage and its mix of fashion, beauty, and cultural commentary. With articles ranging from teen health and relationships to Tatum O’Neal’s profile and a unique celebrity reading list, it is both a cultural artifact of 1970s youth and a collectible for vintage magazine enthusiasts.