dresscode is an upscale boutique for women that focuses on fashion, versatility and customer service. Our aim is to offer a variety of looks and price points so that a client will be able to find something appropriate and fantastic for any event—from an evening out, to a play date, to a prom or wedding. We believe in buying great pieces that will stand the test of time and outlive fads. Quality items that are classic with a unique twist will allow you to build a fabulous wardrobe! We love to personally style all of our customers and will set up private appointments during or after store hours to better service our clients. Learn more about Personal Shopping.

Amy Finegold—I knew from an early obsession with shopping and a fascination with dressing up that I wanted to open a clothing store. I spent 14 years, three during college and 11 afterwards, working in small boutiques in Cambridge and Boston, learning about the world of fashion, business, buying and management. In September of 2004 I realized my dream of opening a store.

I grew up in Newton, Massachusetts and graduated from Tufts University with a BA in French and Art History. My first jobs in retail were at the Gap, then at JasmineSola in Cambridge, then Serenella on Newbury Street selling high end clothing such as Marni, Moschino, Pucci and Dolce & Gabanna. My next job was as an assistant manager at Country Road, followed by a management position at Louis Boston. The following year I returned to Country Road as the store manager. In 2002 I married my husband Barry and moved to Andover. Country Road closed its American division and I commuted to the city to work at TASTE boutique, a small, Scandanavian high end clothing store on Newbury Street. I left TASTE and the commute behind when I became pregnant with my daughter Ava.

We've been very busy since then! In 2004 and 2005 we won the Best of Boston award for best women's clothing store in the North, along with awards Best of New England and Best of North Shore. My final achievement of 2005 came in December with the birth of our second daughter, Ella.

Karen Byers—Karen Byers has been a stylist at dresscode since November 2005. Born and raised in Peabody, she received a BBA at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and joined the corporate world. After a career in banking and finance,

Karen decided to take some time off to be a stay at home mom to her two boys. As the boys got older, she launched a new career in the fashion world by opening a franchise of the New York line, ETC in her North Andover home. After three successful years of running her own business, she became an Area Development manager for the company until she was recruited by Amy to work as a stylist at dresscode.

Customers appreciate Karen’s classic, yet trendy sense of style, her patience and most of all, her total honesty when it comes to their wardrobe. “I love helping someone find the perfect outfit, but if it doesn’t look good on you, I don’t want you to wear it.” Karen explains. “When you leave dresscode with your new clothes, I want you to really feel and look amazing!”

Kathy Wentworth—Kathy Wentworth currently lives in Methuen and works full time as Senior Loan Originator for Leader Bank.  Her passion for fashion has kept her involved in retail as a part time job for the past 11 years.  She worked at Bebe at Copley/Atrium Mall for several years and when her career brought her to Andover she was able to continue her passion at dresscode as her former office was located above the store.
 
She loves helping clients feel their best by looking their best!

Liz Chichester—Liz has worked on the Visual Merchandising side of fashion in both Boston and New York. She has spent the last few years living and traveling through out the U.S. and Europe. Liz recently moved back to the Boston area, and is lucky enough to be able to pursue both of her passions as a personal trainer and as a stylist at dresscode!