Jackie Magazine

I recently bought a copy of Jackie Magazine on ebay. If you hadn’t already heard about it, it’s a teen magazine that first came out in the 60s!

Mine is from 1983. I thought I’d buy a copy to satisfy my love of all things old, and see what it was like growing up in a different era! And I wasn’t disappointed.

After reading through the famous ‘Cathy and Claire’ problem page, I flipped through to have a look at the fashion. It seems they were very into their DIY back then, too! On one page is a ‘how to’ on wardrobe remixing – 80s style! The model is depicted in an interesting ensemble comprising of a high-waisted denim skirt, white t-shirt, red patent shoes and a lumberjack style waist coat. And there’s a very nice little article about customising blazers with piping and new buttons (but perhaps I won’t take up their suggestion of painting it with fabric paints).

Something I thought was particularly interesting was an advert entitled ‘I wish I’d been a boy’. It was there to encourage girls to break through the huge sexist barrier that still existed in the 80s. Thank goodness times have changed!


And finally, my 80s inspired outfit! I found the dress in a charity shop. It was a size 18 and down to my ankles when I bought it! The denim jacket was an ebay purchase but it was originally from New Look.

Sadie xxx