New Women's Dress for Success

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Summary: The Way to Dress Successfully in the Workforce
Review: I thought the book New Women's Dress for Success was very interesting and helpful. This book has helped many women realize that the way they are dressing for work is not appropriate. Molloy explains the different fabrics, colors and accessories that will help women to dress for success. Some aspects of dress that seem obvious to some many not be as obvious to others. For example, wearing natural makeup, not dressing too sexy and wearing a jacket are overlooked by many women in the workforce. These dress codes will help women in interviews and to gain more respect and power at the workplace. I found this book very intriguing because I am interested in the business world and Molloy's suggests mostly likely will be very helpful to me in the future. As a high school senior applying to colleges, I can use Molloy's advice about dressing appropriately at college interviews. This book has given me a greater awareness of the importance of woman's dress today and I will be more aware of how my appearance reflects who I am.

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Summary: This book is full of untruths and sexism
Review: I would not recommend this book ladies! Molloy wants to makethe rules for women but I suggest women make the rules for themselves.Also, this book is poorly written with several grammatical errors and typo's. Since I work for a Fortune 500 company I can also say that no one obey's his rules and obeying them may cost you a job. Those interviewing are looking for creativity and common sense. If you follow his rules you will be classified as a follower, not a leader.

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Summary: Interesting and Informative
Review: I'm a senior in high school and my Economics teacher had given us a booklist, asking us to pick a book and write a report. "New Women's Dress for Success" was on the list. While I found the information inside interesting it didn't really pertain to me. This book is targeted towards women in the busniess world. Molly attempts to provide inofrmation on appropriate dress in the workplace, I found most of it to be common sense. However, if you are interested in what color schemes work best for you then this is a good buy. I appreciated all the research Molly put into his book, it wasn't just based on opinion. Molloy used a lot of specific examples, which helped to prove his assumptions, I enjoyed the short blurb on the women lawyer who wore different colors according to what she would be doing that day (ex: feminine colors when talking to juries). The book is pretty straightforwad, an easy read. I can basically describe the book in one word, interesting.

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Summary: Interesting and Informative
Review: I'm a senior in high school and my Economics teacher had given us a booklist, asking us to pick a book and write a report. "New Women's Dress for Success" was on the list. While I found the information inside interesting it didn't really pertain to me. This book is targeted towards women in the busniess world. Molly attempts to provide inofrmation on appropriate dress in the workplace, I found most of it to be common sense. However, if you are interested in what color schemes work best for you then this is a good buy. I appreciated all the research Molly put into his book, it wasn't just based on opinion. Molloy used a lot of specific examples, which helped to prove his assumptions, I enjoyed the short blurb on the women lawyer who wore different colors according to what she would be doing that day (ex: feminine colors when talking to juries). The book is pretty straightforwad, an easy read. I can basically describe the book in one word, interesting.

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Summary: Interest Book
Review: If you are a woman, interested in etiquette, want to raise the amount of respect you receive (or money you make), then get a pen and read this book! But, if you're just looking for something interesting to read, this is your warning! STAY AWAY! This is a book that's meant to be read only if you are going to use the knowledge gained from it, so unless you're ready to take notes for future reference, there are plenty other great books for you to read.
NEW WOMAN'S DRESS FOR SUCCESS is a book that gives you step by step directions to being a successful working woman. According to the author, "research shows that when a woman dresses for success, it doesn't guarantee success, but if she dresses poorly or inappropriately, it almost ensures failure." Thus, he takes this opportunity to guide woman through everything from language, to make up, accessories, and dress for every occasion from casual days to company outings and dinners. His statements are based on reaserch (first and second hand) and serve to correct stereotypes and inform the average woman of what to do to be treated fairly and put herself on equal footing with a man (especially when it comes to respect, authority and money).
While many critics are offended by some of his comments or conclusions. . . those stating that it is better if one is thin, or gets plastic surgery once old, or wears certain things "to be on equal footing with a man". . . they are the harsh truths of the day to day working world as much as many don't want to accept them, and as unjust as they may be. Furthermore, Molloy's book is based on fact, not personal opinion. He is not propogating plastic surgery or thinnes, but merely stating that those with these qualities get further.
Molloy ackgnowledges that there is no one way to be or dress; everything depends on the individual. However, there are more successful ways of carrying yourself, and that is what his book is out to do: help women higher their chances of becoming more successful (based on proven techniques and strategies such as wearing certain colors to get more attention, or others to make your guilty client appear more innocent before a jurry). These are suggestions, that an old fashioned mom would've taught you regarding dress. However, in today's world, Molloy is here to do that and I found it informative especially because I plan to work in the political field.
Its only problem is the constant repetition of the same facts. . . and while this may be good if you are really into the book and want the facts to stick. . . I found it annoying. The book should've had better editing and been numerous pages shorter. So, while a pretty quick read, it's a tedious quick read. But once again, if you're out to take notes, this is the book for you! (and it even comes with a calendar in the back to test out his theories for yourself).

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Summary: Brains or Style??
Review: If you don't like being told how to dress then this would'nt be the book for you. On the other hand if you like clothes and being successful then you've met your match. As a seventeen years old this book seemed very borring to me, but once you get in to it you discover the other side of business. If you were one of those people who has applied for jobs but never got hired, then this book might be the answer to your prayers. You'll find out that your clothes or hair really might of been responsible, or even the colors you wear. I really enjoyed this book,and so will you!!

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Summary: Sexist and offensive
Review: In reading Molloy's book, one could conclude that a woman who thinks that earning a graduate degree, working hard and developing skills is what it takes to get ahead is all wrong. No, what she needs to do (according to Molloy) is to obsess about her looks, starve herself if genetics did not endow her with a thin build and in general market herself as if looks are all that matter. After decades of women working for equality in the workplace, there are still people who think like this?! I believe that women deserve better than this book. True, the advice he gives on appropriate workplace attire is basically sound, but there are many other books out there that give advice just as good, without the sexism and size prejudice.

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Summary: A good Read
Review: In this informative novel, John T. Molloy goes into great detail explaining what styles, colors, and fabrics are most appropriate for different situations. His main focus throughout the novel is on a more dressy look. Above all, John T. Molloy emphasizes the confidence one can feel in a conservative look. Conservative is guaranteed to be appropriate. Overall, I felt that this book had a lot of suggestions to offer for a woman in or entering into the workforce. I would like to think that appearance does not keep an educated and ambitious person from achieving their highest in the workplace, but apparently, we live in a society where it seems almost impossible to not "judge a book by its cover." I don't know if I would ever take his advice to heart, but after reading New women's dress for success , it will be hard not to think about the suggestions he offered.

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Summary: NO Photos!!
Review: It's hard to believe there is no photos at all for a book on women's dress! disappointed. No comarison can be found for what is a preferrable style. More like a narrative telling type of work.

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Summary: Why would anyone write this book?!
Review: John T. Molloy writes a detailed description of the outfits women must wear to get to the top in the business world of today. Along with clothing, Molloy also gives women tips on makeup, hair, accessories, etc...
He gives exact tips of colors and fabrics to wear, things that are usually obvious to people in the business world. (example, for an important meeting, you should wear a classic color suit, not neon green!)
Molloy's point of view is not one of mainstream america, although he seems to think so, stating at one point that he has "millions of fans".
Molloy also discusses weight issues, and says that if you are not thin, you cannot make it in business. Molloy recommends plastic surgery and says it "works" ,especially for women over 50.
Overall, I detested reading this book. Molloy is egotistical, condescending, and a horrible writer about a topic that is ridiculous to write about in the first place.