The New Professional Image: Dress Your Best For Every Business Situation (2nd Edition) [Paperback]

Susan Bixler (Author), Nancy Nix-Rice (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1593372973 | ISBN-13: 978-1593372972 | Publication Date: April 2005 | Edition: 2

Starting a new job search?
Looking to increase your status and/or your salary at your current job?
Got an important presentation coming up?

Does your appearance increase your prospects . . . or will it destroy them before you even start to talk?

It doesn't matter how smart, hardworking, or dedicated you are-if you don't look the part, you're simply not going to succeed in today's business world. Every look you put together is more than a collection of clothes, accessories, and good grooming-it is truly your personal logo. In The New Professional Image, 2nd Edition, image consultant Susan Bixler, whose advice has been featured in Time, The Wall Street Journal, and Vogue, is your indispensable guide to creating your wardrobe and tailoring your appearance for every day and every challenging business situation.

The New Professional Image, 2nd Edition answers all of your most pressing concerns, such as:

What's the best look for that make-or-break interview?

How do you determine which colors will make you sparkle?

How do you select the cuts and styles will enhance your body type?

How can high-quality choices actually save you money?

What's too casual for "casual Friday"?

Now completely updated and with a special chapter dedicated to plus-size professionals, wherever you are in your career, you can't afford not to read The New Professional Image.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Susan Bixler is the president and founder of the Professional Image, Inc. Her firm's many corporate clients include American Express, Coca-Cola, IBM, and Walt Disney World. She is a widely quoted expert on corporate image development who has been interviewed by Oprah Winfrey, Diane Sawyer, and Time, among many others. Her previous books include such titles as 5 Steps to Professional Presence and Take Action!

Nancy Nix-Rice has been certified as an image consultant by the Professional Image Institute and is the author of Looking Good.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Adams Media Corporation; 2 edition (April 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1593372973
• ISBN-13: 978-1593372972
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #474,989 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A grat read for students and those new to professional image, April 17, 2010

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Yasmin Anderson-smith "Image and Civility Con... (Washington DC, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The New Professional Image: Dress Your Best For Every Business Situation (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

This is one of the first books on image and appearance that I ever purchased. I found it to be right on point when it comes to outlining the essentials of image and professional appearance. I first used it as a new student entering the field of image and professional development. The book is well laid out, easy to read and the pictures are clear and helpful. Before I became an image consultant, I had no idea what business casual meant. Now as a professional image consultant, I use the book as a reference guide when preparing seminars on image and branding. I have recommended this book on many occasions for my students. I also recommend Executive Image Power Executive Image Power: Top Image Experts Share What to Know to Advance Your Career which is also an excellent resource for career-minded individuals wishing to enhance their image and brand.

4 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good book for people just starting to look after their apperance, July 15, 2007

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Sarah Liddle "www.totalhealthecology.mionegro... (Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The New Professional Image: Dress Your Best For Every Business Situation (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

Its too broad
If you are just beggining to think about or change you apperance then this book id for you.
If you are well and truly in the know how with how you look and what you can and can not wear then this book is NOT for you

This book covers the general speal on apperances counta and professional presence.
It goes over broadly traditional business dress, business casual dress, and plus sized professionals.
its good because it has pictures scattered through out. Over all it is a good book if you are just beggining to change your apperance.

I would wait until it goes down in price however as I dont think it is a fantastic ROI.