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.

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.

"First published by Random House, Inc., New York, 1967"--T.p. verso.

A law professor and cultural critic offers an eye-opening exploration of the laws of fashion throughout history, from the middle ages to the present day, examining the canons, mores and customs of clothing rules that we often take for granted

In the list of life’s big questions, “What should I wear?” can loom surprisingly large in a woman’s mind. But for most of us today, “What should I wear to work?” looms even larger. When workplaces encompass everything from the thirtieth-floor boardroom to an open-plan loft to a desk in the corner of a studio, the question gets complicated indeed.Lands’ End® Business Attire for Womenwill help you quickly and confidently assess your workplace and your style, so you’ll always know exactly what to wear to work. One size does not fit all, of course, and this book is full of self-assessment quizzes, sample outfits to inspire and inform, and a broad spectrum of choices so you can always be confident that you are appropriately dressed. Based on the ABC model,Lands’ End® Business Attire for Womendivides workplace style into Almost a Suit ensembles, Best of Both Worlds blendings, and Clearly Casual combos. With the right image in mind and the right clothing in your closet—or on your shopping list—you can create a system of dressing that not only saves you time and money but also expresses your ambitions and your sense of style. From “Pants to Avoid” to business travel checklists and advice for recent college grads,Lands’ End® Business Attire for Womenwill guide you toward a working wardrobe that is appropriate, flexible, and flattering. It’s a practical, down-to-earth, and eminently sensible guide to dressing for work with a sense of style and fun, leaving you lots of time for life’s bigger questions.