Giving Back & Community Recognition

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Fashion and fundraising go hand in hand. We believe that when you give, you get back much more than you ever give away, and we are devoting this section of our site to promote our corporate philosophy of "doing well by doing good." 

Mary Lou Andre
Founder, The Dressing Well Charitable Foundation

Launched in 2017 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of our firm, The Dressing Well Charitable Foundation provides monetary support to other 501(c)(3) organizations, especially those that offer clothing, career support and social services to women, men and children while encouraging self-sufficiency.

While we will continue to donate our time and talent to the charities we love, our Foundation allows us to increase the financial support they also need to thrive while formalizing an important piece of our business model: helping others regardless of socio-economic status experience the true power of dressing well.

We greatly appreciate your generous donations (100% which are tax-deductible) to help further the good work of these outstanding organizations.

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Event Photos

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As a founding partner of Belle of the Ball in 2004, we show up every year to lead the volunteer personal shoppers. We call it our happiest day of the year! Mary Lou also sits on the board of Caring Partners, Inc – the organization that oversees Belle and Coats for Kids and Families.
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Introducing The Karma of Clothing Project, a partnership between The Needham Community Council and The Dressing Well Charitable Foundation
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1st Annual Karma of Clothing Project Mother's Day Celebration, May 2019.
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Millianna jewelry trunk show hosted by Foundation friend Suzanne Bates at her beautiful office in Wellesley, Massachusetts
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We have partnered with Dress for Success Boston since they started in 2005. In 2010 we hosted a beautiful fashion fundraiser with the help of many clients and firm friends. We were also on hand at their 15th anniversary party, awarding them with our very first Foundation check!
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The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Greater New England Chapter’s annual “Fashion Plates” Luncheon, Fall 2017. Our support for Fashion Plates pays tribute to the spirit of Karen Van Houten. From 2001-2003, Mary Lou Andre and Karen co-chaired a similar fashion event for the MS Society, raising over $200,000 during this three year commitment. We salute Karen for inspiring us then and now.
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Summer 2022 client Style Retreat at Neiman Marcus Boston to benefit The Dressing Well Charitable Foundation.

In the News

The Needham Community Channel — Mary Lou Andre and Arthur Anton kickoff the 2018 Belle of the Ball Dress Drive with the Needham Community Channel.

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