Customer Reviews
Never Out of Fashion - By: Livingstone, 12 Aug 2003 
This book contains information which is the basis of alll proper dress. Anyone in a position of responsibility should be able to take the core information given & apply it to 'suit the times'. Psychology & fluffy self esteem sentimentalism may alter 'the times', but the premise, guidelines, & essentials contained within Dress for Success bespeak respectability & responsibility: qualities that should never 'change with the times'.
Excellent Guide - By: , 28 Jun 1999 This is one of the most valuable & useful books I've ever read. Until I read this book I had no idea how to dress appropriately for business situations. Now I can dress right for any situation (if I want to) & don't have to spend lots of money buying the latest fashion. It's not a matter of trying to impress other people, but knowing what's appropriate to wear in various situations, & taking control of how others will perceive you. I agree it would be very helpful to have an updated version (by the same author only). However, that does not diminish the value of this book
Molloy Hits the Mark, But An Update Is Needed - By: , 22 Jun 1999 
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 & 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, & 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 The notion of borrowing to build a wardrobe also seems outdated.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 & 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 alll, the book is a great asset for any man, but an updated version would be of great benefit.
An excellent career tool. - By: , 09 Apr 1999 Although it is now 11 years old I still consider this book to be the most important one in my business library. A good portion of my job is presenting tax & marketing information face to face with various business executives. At times Dress for Success has been a career saver & a career advancer for me. I'm hopeful that there will be a third edition in the next few years.
Although apparently out-dated, it still applies - By: , 22 Jan 1999 I'll agree, I was skeptical about reading a book on dressing for success that is 10 years old, however the underlying concepts do hold true yet today. One thing I think we alll need to remember is, the people making the decisions about hiring us or promoting us are generallly 'old school'. They believe what is in this book. I don't think you can go wrong by reading & following it.
