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Title: John T. Molloy's New Dress for Success by John T. Molloy ISBN: 0-446-38552-2 Publisher: Warner Books Pub. Date: 01 January, 1988 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $13.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.76 (37 reviews)
Rating: 3
Summary: A Great Place to Start
Comment: After spending years in High-Tech in the suburbs, I recently took a corporate job in downtown. Upon accepting the position, I learned that the dress code was corporate, meaning suits everyday! I went home to my closet and let my eyes wander over my collection of khakis and golf shirts with software company names on them. The job started in one week. I found Dress for Success to be my saviour.
A lot of the criticism of the book seems to be that dress styles have changed over the years and the book needs an update, possibly a section on Dress Casual. Believe me, there are still many places where people wear suits everyday, and some of these people have a lot of power and money, and they have not gone out of business like the "dot-commers who wear sneakers."
Dress for Success helped me build a basic wardrobe. And I have received many compliments on suit combinations that are right out of the book.
Remember, Molloy is writing the book to help people dress for success, not fashion or fad. He has written the book for people who wear suits, not for people who work in environments that are dress casual and they never have to interface with anybody else.
I do agree with some of the other criticisms. He does gloss over some important things, (shoes, etc.,) and some of his methodology is sketchy. But after being thrust into the corporate world, I can tell you that his conclusions are eerily accurate. You can deviate from the general principles of the book, but I feel that you do so at your own peril.
Rating: 4
Summary: Molloy Hits the Mark, But An Update Is Needed
Comment: After reading Dress for Success numerous times, I feel it is of great help in informing men on such topics as how a shirt should fit, how to tie a tie, how to get a suit fitted, etc. However, in the last ten-plus years corporate dress has changed more than in any previous period. The reader today has to keep in mind that the book was written in 1988 and as such should be considered in the proper context. Subsequently, it does not take into consideration the proliferation of casual attire in the business environment, and it predominantly considers how to dress like an executive, which may not be possible for an entry to middle level manager on a limited budget, even if clothing is bought on sale. The notion of borrowing to build a wardrobe also seems outdated. Today, society has become considerably more conscious of value and is less likely to drop large amounts on wardrobe. It is often hard to visualize what is meant by soft blue, light blue, midrange blue, dark blue, navy blue, etc. Some closeups of fabric swatches would help. As a college student, it would help if a whole chapter were devoted to college interviewing rather than a few pages.
All in all, the book is a great asset for any man, but an updated version would be of great benefit.
Rating: 4
Summary: Following up my 1999 review
Comment: I recently realized that my 1999 review is one of the featured reviews! Boy have I come a long way since then, but the concepts in Dress for Success have not changed a bit. It continues to be the best book to use to get started. I continue to advocate for the following adjustments though:
-Eliminate discussion of blends and only focus on natural fibers.
-Add a section on shoes.
-New photographs. Although some styles stay constant, some of the pictures are dated. Also, spread the photos throughout the book as the concept is being illustrated, rather than clustered in the middle. Perhaps some illustration of the wrong choices as well as the right ones would help.
-Broader discussion for college students.
-Updated price information.
-Some studies and information on business casual.
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Title: New Woman's Dress for Success by John T. Molloy ISBN: 0446672238 Publisher: Warner Books Pub. Date: 01 December, 1996 List Price(USD): $13.99 |
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Title: Dress Casually for Success. . .For Men by Mark Weber, Van Heusen Creative Design Group ISBN: 0070016224 Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Contemporary Books Pub. Date: 01 September, 1996 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
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Title: Molloy's Live for Success by John T. Molloy ISBN: 0688004121 Publisher: William Morrow Pub. Date: February, 1981 List Price(USD): $27.00 |
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Title: Dress for Success by John T. Molloy ISBN: 0446328510 Publisher: Warner Books Pub. Date: May, 1985 List Price(USD): $4.50 |
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Title: When I Say No, I Feel Guilty by Manuel J. Smith ISBN: 0553263900 Publisher: Bantam Pub. Date: 01 January, 1985 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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