Cover of Seventeen Magazine, September 1978, featuring the title 'Why Not Try Lacy Hair?', an article about college advice, and fall fashion trends. The cover showcases a model with striking blue eyes and flowing hair.
Inside page of Seventeen Magazine, September 1978, displaying the table of contents. The page includes various sections such as Fashion, Articles, and Beauty, providing an overview of the magazine's features and highlights.
Cover of Seventeen Magazine September 1978 featuring a vibrant photo of a couple with the headline 'Smitty did it.' The female model wears a red dress while riding a carousel. The magazine promotes beauty and fashion trends of the late 1970s.
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Cover of Seventeen Magazine, September 1978, featuring the title 'Why Not Try Lacy Hair?', an article about college advice, and fall fashion trends. The cover showcases a model with striking blue eyes and flowing hair.Inside page of Seventeen Magazine, September 1978, displaying the table of contents. The page includes various sections such as Fashion, Articles, and Beauty, providing an overview of the magazine's features and highlights.Cover of Seventeen Magazine September 1978 featuring a vibrant photo of a couple with the headline 'Smitty did it.' The female model wears a red dress while riding a carousel. The magazine promotes beauty and fashion trends of the late 1970s.

Seventeen Magazine September 1978 Why Not Try Lacy Hair? No Label VG

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Seventeen Magazine – September 1978 – “Why Not Try Lacy Hair?” (Very Good Condition, No Label)

This September 1978 issue of Seventeen Magazine is best remembered for its beauty feature, “Why Not Try Lacy Hair?”, a look at romantic hair and fashion trends that defined late-1970s style. Blending fall fashion forecasts, teen beauty advice, lifestyle features, and cultural commentary, the issue captures the changing mood of the season with a mix of style and substance.

The magazine is in very good condition, showing only minor wear on the edges consistent with age. There is no mailing label, making this a collectible-quality copy. Please see photos for details, as the pictured magazine is the exact one you will receive. Each issue ships in a protective plastic covering, and combined shipping is available upon request.

Highlights from the contents include:

  • Fashion:

    • “Wash Words” – tips for fall fabrics

    • “Suit Yourself” – seasonal looks with versatility

    • “Sweet September” – fashion highlights for early fall

    • “Turnaround Views” – new coats and dresses

    • “Worth Saving Up For” – investment pieces

    • “Knit One / Sew One” – fashion DIY inspiration

  • Beauty:

    • “Dear Beauty Editor” – advice column

    • “Whiff” – fragrance picks

    • “Conditioners” – solutions for tired hair

    • “Lacy Hair, Lacy Tops” – putting romance back into fall style

    • “Millinery Maneuver” – one girl, six hats

    • “The Clothes Off His Back” – reworking menswear with a feminine touch

  • Young Living & Lifestyle:

    • Pressed-flower prints and vintage-inspired bedroom décor

    • Cozy “Prints Charming” style features

  • Articles & Features:

    • “A Night to Remember” by Julie Delton

    • “Buddy System” by Debbie Kubics

    • “The Next Name You Hear Will Be Andrea Jaeger” – Seventeen’s Tennis Tournament by Julie Heldman

    • “Are You Too Assertive With Boys?” by Laurie Werner

    • “Guys in Your Corner” – profiles of Leif Garrett and Jimmy McNichol by Edwin Miller

    • “Figuring Out Your Folks” by Victoria Billings

    • “How to Pick a College” by John P. Roche

    • “23 Facts and Fallacies About the Food You Eat” by Joann Rodgers

    • “Face to Face With Susan Widen” by Wendy Carpenter

  • Regular Features & Mini Mag:

    • Letters, Free for All, Spotlight, Sports (by Janice Kaplan), Relating (by Abigail Wood), and Shopwise

    • Mini Mag with features on privacy, homesickness, being left-handed, and more

This issue is a wonderful collectible for fans of 1970s teen fashion, beauty, and culture, offering timeless glimpses of fall trends, teen advice, and pop culture icons of the era.

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