Description
Seventeen Magazine September 1979 – Test Your Fashion Savvy – No Label – VG
This vintage September 1979 issue of Seventeen Magazine invites readers to “Test Your Fashion Savvy” with interactive style challenges and pro tips. Featuring fall fashion spreads, beauty guides, cultural commentary, and teen-focused features, the issue captures the blend of creativity, personal growth, and pop culture that defined the late 1970s.
Condition:
The magazine is in very good condition, with minor edge wear consistent with age. Please see detailed photos for accuracy. The exact item pictured is the one you will receive. Each copy is shipped with a protective plastic covering. Combined shipping is available upon request.
Highlights from the Table of Contents:
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Fashion
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Fashion Sense: Test Yours Against the Pros (p. 121)
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Top It All Off: Fall hats and headwear (p. 18)
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It’s in the Bag: Stylish bags for the season (p. 26)
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Sweater Dressing: Cozy looks for fall (p. 132)
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Coat Notes: Outerwear trends (p. 136)
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Quick Changes: Easy wardrobe updates (p. 154)
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3 Easy Pieces: Mix-and-match basics (p. 156)
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Instant Accessories: DIY snap-on style (p. 158)
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Handicraft Sampler: Handmade fashion inspiration (p. 171)
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Beauty
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The Makeover Maria Wanted (p. 102)
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Whiff: Seasonal fragrance notes (p. 92)
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Hairlines: Haircare and style tips (p. 98)
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Time-Savers for Total Beauty: Fast fitness, makeup, and hair routines (p. 148)
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Dear Beauty Editor: Reader Q&A (p. 100)
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Articles & Features
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“I Remember Tina” by Dante Noto (p. 72)
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Hot Rock: Music feature by Edwin Miller (p. 130)
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First-Rate Tips to Conquer First-Date Jitters by Ellen Goosenberg (p. 128)
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How to Be Happy by Eric K. Goodman (p. 140)
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Wise and Wonderful Things to Learn from “Older” Parents by Carl Glassman (p. 144)
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Let’s Hear It for Hair! by Ann Bayer (p. 146)
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Surprising Footnotes by Miriam Aroner (p. 168)
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Operation Snowball by Judy Carlson (p. 172)
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The Many Stages of My Brother by Luci Herman (p. 182)
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Fiction & Poetry
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Romance on a Rainy Afternoon by Ruth Unrau (p. 142)
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Poetry selections (pp. 34, 112, 192)
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Food & Young Living
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Kitchenless Cookery: Easy meals without a stove (p. 28)
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Greek-Style Casserole (p. 41)
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Fast-Break Breakfasts (p. 160)
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Room Accents on the Quick (p. 162)
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Lace at the Window: Easy decorating ideas (p. 173)
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Regular Features & Mini-Mag
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Careers: Paid to pick clothes by Mary Elaine Lora (p. 22)
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Sports: “The Great Roller Revolution” by Gloria D. Miklowitz (p. 30)
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Relating: “Doesn’t Anyone Care How I Feel?” by Abigail Wood (p. 94)
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Spotlight: Movies, records, and personalities by Edwin Miller (p. 59)
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Mini-Mag: Falling out of love, Cop Rock, miniatures, and more (pp. 49)
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This issue is particularly collectible for its interactive fashion feature, Test Your Fashion Savvy, along with cultural pieces on music, relationships, and self-image. A rich piece of 1970s teen magazine history, it appeals to both fashion historians and vintage collectors.