Meet The Models of the CNEW Fashion Show

David Fraser | Owner 

Fraser Wood Elements

Q: What does dressing well mean to you?
A: When I dress well it means I am ready for any Chamber event and networking.
Q: What’s your personal style?
A: Monday through Friday its lumber jack style: blue jeans, steel toe boots and 100% cotton grey or blue Fraser logo t-shirt. When the weekend rolls around, I like to wear a button up shirt and pan with classic brown leather cowboy boots.
Q: What’s one staple item essential to your closet?
A: Mountain khakis slim fit pants.

Kristal King | Owner 

Glam Room Salon Suites

Q: What does dressing well mean to you?
A: It shows class and my personality
Q: What’s your personal style?
A: Unique and out of the box (you make the dress, the dress doesn’t make you)
Q: How does your image impact your self confidence?
A: Your image speaks volume. When you dress well you feel well.
Q: What’s one staple item essential to your closet?
A: So many things…but one I love is my pearly white Chuck Taylors that represent our VP of USA Kamala Harris
Philip Pierce | Business Development Officer 

Community Bank of the Chesapeake

Q: What does dressing well mean to you?
A: Growing up I played a lot of sports and I always heard the adage “if you look good you’ll play good”, which essentially meant tucking in your shirt on the field. Over time athletic apparel has certainly changed to incorporate the untucked look and feel, but one could still argue that if you care about your personal appearance and hygiene enough to dress well then you’ll give yourself the best opportunity for rewarding outcomes.
Q: What’s your personal style?
A: At work you’ll usually find me in button down dress shirt and slacks. Depending how the calendar looks for the day and who I am meeting with I may be in a suit or simply a collared shirt. When I’m at home I revert to comfort and definitely something I can play with my two boys in. If I could, I would wear Reef flip flops all the time.
Q: What’s one staple item essential to your closet?
A: I have a lot of hats. I think my wife would probably say hats…or tie-dye shirts. We often will make our own tie-dye during family beach trips.

Denise Develin | Home Care Specialist

Care Advantage Inc.

Q: What does dressing well mean to you?
A: When I dress well, I feel better about myself. I am more confident and ready to take on the day and what it brings.
Q: What’s your personal style?
A: I have a very eclectic style and like to not only wear trendy pieces, but classic finds are fun to mix in as well. I like bold colors, but also have the neutrals to balance out my outfit.
Q: What’s one staple item essential to your closet?
A: I love wedges to not only add height, but to add style to any outfit from shorts to Maxi dresses. 2 staples to add to your wardrobe are a little black dress/skirt and a plain white button up- the options are endless!
Q: How does your image impact your self confidence?
A: When you are put together your attitude improves, you exude what you feel inside out to the world. Essential to any outfit is the right pair of shoes.

Peightyn Rabe | Student 

Q: What does dressing well mean to you?
A: I believe that dressing well means wearing what makes me feel beautiful.
Q: What’s your personal style?
A: I’m from Hawaii, so you can find me anywhere, anytime with shorts and a t-shirt. That’s all I ever wear.
Q: What’s one staple item essential to your closet?
A: I simply cannot live without shorts. They are my absolute favorite item of clothing ever. Ironically, I’m not a huge fan of dresses.
Q: How does your image impact your self confidence?
A:I like having the knowledge that I look good, so I won’t have to constantly check myself in the mirror every time I see one, and make my self look like a fool.

Tricia Hoagland | Director 

Gladys H. Oberle School

Q: What does dressing well mean to you?
A: I have always enjoyed fashion and the creative outlet it provides. I dress according to my mood or energy so color often influences my outfit choices. When I have time, I also enjoy digging around for good quality, name-brand clothing at thrift shops!
Q: What’s your personal style?
A: I have a few depending on the occasion!  I enjoy getting dressed up for formal events but I equally enjoy casual, athleisure wear on the weekends when I am running errands.  My day to day work style though is business professional, yet stylish and fun and I can usually be found wearing a heel!
Q: What’s one staple item essential to your closet?
A: I’d say heels!
Q: How does your image impact your self confidence?
A: How you feel has a direct correlation to self-confidence.  When we feel good about ourselves we are able to project and present that to others. When we put ourselves together and put forth a bit of effort we feel better and are more productive.

Anastasia Witte | Student

Q: What does dressing well mean to you?
A: Dressing nicely in front of others and showing confidence in your outfits.
Q: What’s your personal style?
A: Indie, cottage core, formal.
Q: How does your image impact your self confidence?
A: Wearing nice formal clothes, even when it isn’t needed, shows you are poise, professional, and put-together. It builds my confidence and helps me walk with broader shoulders.
Q: What’s one staple item essential to your closet?
A: My accessories (bracelets, necklaces and sunglasses.)

Rita Witte | Owner

Always Making It Happen

Q: What does dressing well mean to you?
A: Feeling good in you skin
Q: What’s your personal style?
A: Comfortable and classy
Q: How does your image impact your self confidence?
A: I like feeling nice and looking good
Q: What’s one staple item essential to your closet?
A: My Converse

Laura Pate Rodier | Marketing Director 

The Title Professionals, LLC

Q: What does dressing well mean to you?
A: Dressing well gives me confidence to meet the challenges of my day. It is important that I look professional for my job, and I enjoy creating looks in my off hours that express more of my creative side.
Q: What’s your personal style?
A: My personal style is classic but edgy with a few trendy pieces mixed in with my tried and true favorites.
Q: What’s one staple item essential to your closet?
A: I have a classic black suit that I have owned for years.  The pencil skirt can be worn with tshirt or a blouse, the jacket pairs nicely with jeans or trousers, and when worn as a suit – I fell invincible!
Q: How does your image impact your self confidence?
A: If I know I look good, then I feel good about my ability to tackle whatever my day may bring. Plus, doesn’t a pretty dress make everyone’s smile seem a little brighter?
Natalie Henley | Director of Sales and Marketing

Chancellor’s Village

Q: What does dressing well mean to you?
A: Feeling comfortable & confident in an outfit.  The look and feel of the materials help with how the outfit feels as well.
Q: What’s your personal style?
A: Professional during the workday and a little bohemian when heading out for more casual events.
Q: What’s one staple item essential to your closet?
A:  Black—pants, heels and always a long black cardigan.
Q: How does your image impact your self confidence?
A: For me personally –a lot,  if I do not feel good in an outfit I am not nearly as self confident.
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