- Paperback: 272 pages
- Publisher: Grand Central Publishing (1 Dec 1996)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0446672238
- ISBN-13: 978-0446672238
- Product Dimensions: 13.3 x 1.9 x 20.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 361,735 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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New Women's Dress for Success shows which clothes can have power in today's work place, a business world where casual clothes are becoming the new uniform, and women in management positions have no clear ideas of what to wear.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As an American who has worked many years in the corporate world, I think the reviews criticizing Malloy for being sexist, or promoting unclear rules that vary according to if the supervisor is a woman or a man, are being naive. His excellent and detailed research is clearly explained, and he has no bias whatsoever against women! The criticisers simply don't like hearing what the research bears out.
I met John Malloy and bought his first books back in the late 1970's, and his advice REALLY helped me back then when I was a stock broker. I was delighted to see he had a new book out for women. I was not disappointed. He discusses all the ways women's professional dress has changed, and has good research to back up his conclusions, which he also shares with the reader. I have now changed professions--I am a teacher living overseas. I still found his advice very valuable, especially his new advice about "Casual Fridays," or any other business where dress is normally casual. Although I didn't know it before I read the book, this is the area which is now giving women the most trouble. He gives a lot of excellent advice--too much to summarize here. He covers many particular professions in detail.
One further note for buyers in England--in his first book, many years ago, when discussing color combinations, he explained that certain color combinations will work in one part of the United States (such as green suits for men in Minnesota are OK, but in other parts of the country men wearing that color would not be trusted), but not in others. This book is based on research done in the United States, and he mentions that certain European shades don't work well in America (he is specific about the ones that do not). Unfortunately, for British readers, while most of what he says will undoubtedly work there for you, read it carefully, in that there are bound to be some cultural differences causing different outfits to work somewhat differently (such as shades that may work well in America, but not in Britain).
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Yes, this book is definitely written by a sexist. But, the tips, especially no pants, limited brights and reds, always wear a jacket, appear to be right on target in today's corporate world for women. His insights into "casual day" were right on the money.
Colored illustrations would have made this book an 8 or 9.
I used the tips and received a GREAT job offer in a major city.
Colored illustrations would have made this book an 8 or 9.
I used the tips and received a GREAT job offer in a major city.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is exactly right about "business casual" -- it is much harder for women than men. It's also great if you're interviewing or working at a more conservative firm. However, right now I work at a "business casual" company, and I've lived in whole towns where there was no place in the city that required a tie. I wish he had provided more advice for navigating these situtations, since (as he says) they are difficult.
I have to agree with some of the reviewers that I don't like many of the rules, but that doesn't mean that they're not accurate. Look through any annual report and find pictures of female board managers/CEOs, and they *are* dressing for success. I don't think Molloy is sexist for reporting the way much of the world is; he doesn't claim it's fair or just.
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Can you say.......SEXIST?!
I read this book and, to my dismay, found the author to be quite arrogant. As a recent college grad (96), I have used my fashion flair to pick out suits on many occasion. Read more
Published on 8 Jun 1998
Lack of photographs limit effectiveness of advice
I am sure that there is good advice in this book..somewhere. Only a man would write a book about dress for women and not include photographs illustrating his points! Read more
Published on 29 Dec 1997
Worked for me
Although some of Molloy's comments may seem sexist, they hit the mark for what it takes to be considered a mover and shaker in the corporate world. Read more
Published on 10 Aug 1997
This book needs taking down a couple of pegs.
This book promises a lot, but when you strip it down to bare essentials, it's actually pretty crappy. Read more
Published on 16 July 1997
This book is full of untruths and sexism
I would not recommend this book ladies! Molloy wants to makethe rules for women but I suggest women make the rules for themselves. Read more
Published on 6 April 1997
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