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John T. Molloy's New Dress for Success | 
 enlarge | Author: John T. Molloy
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Category: Book
List Price: $13.99
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Rating:  46 reviews
Sales Rank: 51232
Media: Paperback
Edition: Exp Upd
Pages: 390
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 7.9 x 4.8 x 1.1
ISBN: 0446385522
Dewey Decimal Number: 650
EAN: 9780446385527
ASIN: 0446385522
Publication Date: January 1, 1988
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All the changes that have taken place in men's wardrobes in the past fifteen years are incorporated into this highly successful title. Contains 30 percent new information and a four-color, four-page illustration insert. Original.
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 Still unexcelled June 28, 2008
Gary H. Knutson (Minneapolis, MN)
When I first saw this book (which was first published in 1975, not 1988), I resisted it. The title seemed gimmicky. And like a lot of young men caught up in the Peacock Revolution, I resented any attempt the restrict me.
Fortunately, I bought the book and once I let myself get into it, my sartorial life changed. And it had an inestimable effect on my business success.
The research angle was clearly a hook to sell his consulting service and the book. But if Molloy's methodology isn't rigorous enough to satisfy those who hide in academia, his conclusions are based on real-world observation, not the whim of a fashion designer or fad-obsessed magazine editor.
Yes, the photos were mediocre even then and it's a pity it hasn't been been updated to give it better production values. But Molloy has likely passed from this earth and the publisher is just mining the franchise.
For the discerning, any of the fine books by Alan Flusser of Bruce Boyer are unsurpassed.
But the average young American male doesn't need an education in fine points; he needs a primer, and this is still unexcelled.
Dressing Sharp says: "I am professional, and I am here to do business!" June 13, 2008
C. Clayton (Tucson AZ)
I read this book some time ago, but many of the concepts are still valid. It feels good to dress up...and this book shows how!
Today, we are dressing more casual in many work situations. This might lead some to argue that dressing for success isn't applicable. I would respectfully disagree. Dressing sharp on appropriate occasions lifts the spirit, says: "I am professional, and I am here to do business!"
Malloy's book is a classic on showing how men can dress for success. For men who aren't knowledgeable on what clothing to wear professionally or socially, this book is a good starting point.
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 Hmmmm! March 9, 2007
Eric
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
Speaking for myself it didn't do much for me, I didn't realize it was so old.
A Must Read for business people January 19, 2007
Donald Holman (Sparta TN USA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
If you haven't read this book, you need to! I bought this copy for a friend. It was in very good shape, no obvious wear,and of course, it is a very good read. Highly Reccommended!
It ain't changed in the Boardroom August 23, 2006
D. Korschgen (Quarryville, PA)
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
This book, taken with due care, is still the Bible for how to dress for success. There have been some contemporary changes in business dress. But if you are not a rock star or a computer whiz, don't bet your career that dressing like one will get you to the Executive Suite.
Look instead in business periodicals and you will see that almost all of the top dogs in power positions dress as though they were Malloy's models. Those who want to get there someday will dress as though they already are.
I say as a business consultant that this book has enhanced more careers than a lot of the Business Schools have done. A great deal of career success is all tied up in other's perception of you.
21 year old managers wearing pinstripe in a godawful blue/purple color with a shirt with a neck two sizes too small because they hear that pinstripe is 'powerful'. Older men wearing 'Cool Business' thinking it makes them seem more dynamic and 'with it'. Men allowing their wives or girlfriends to dress then for business. Guys wearing ties that make you wonder if their team lost or they're pledging a frat. Men wearing brown suits to a management meeting. All doomed to make their career progression a lot harder than it has to be.
Take the straight route. The tried and true. Do not fall for the lines about how 'things have changed'. If things have changed, why do the President and most Senators - where the projection of power and confidence are critical - still dress straight from 'Dress For Success'?
Your first impression and perception by others is fast - and permanent. Molloy's book is the inside lane on how to make a great impression and reflect a perception of executive capability.
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