Do You Want to be a Model?

When I first started modelling I didn’t know where to start or who to go to for help, so I thought I would write an article for the absolute novice.

 

Below are the different types of modelling that is available with the general requirements.

 

Firstly, ask yourself what type of model you would like to be.

 

·         Do you want to be a fashion model?

·         Do you want to be a glamour model?

·         Do you want to be a lingerie model?

·         Do you want to be a fitness model?

·         Do you want to be an artistic nude model?

·         Do you want to just model body parts? (i.e. you have a certain feature on your body, i.e. hands, that could be marketable)

·         Do you want to be a Plus Size model?

 

You could want to do more than one category of modelling, or all!

 

You also have to take your age and height into consideration.

 

Fashion Models:

For fashion models a minimum of 5’8 (women) and 5’10 (men) is required.

Good skin and Good teeth

Slim/toned.

Up to a dress size 10 (UK)

Quirky features

No tattoos (or very few, not noticeable)

You can model fashion from any age (with parents consent under 18)

 

Glamour:

For glamour there aren’t really any height restrictions, as you will usually be modelling from the torso upwards.

However agency’s prefer good skin, good teeth and a large bust (C cup upwards) as you will be mostly modelling topless.

Agency’s prefer natural breasts over cosmetic surgery, but there are very well known models who have had breast enlargements.

A lot of confidence is required.

Glamour models come in all shapes and sizes- agency’s usually prefer slightly curvier girls, up to a size 12.

Height does not seem to be important, but usually glamour models are over 5’4

To model topless you need to be 18 and over by UK law.

 

Lingerie:

A great figure, agency’s usually prefer up to a size 10

Good skin and teeth

Height is not usually important.

Good confidence

You may model lingerie under the age of 18 (i.e 16) but 18 plus is preferred.

 

Fitness model:

You have to be very well toned and needless to say, fit!

Height is generally not an issue.

You can be any age.

 

Artistic Nude Model:

An artistic nude model needs to have good skin and good teeth

A great figure (up to a size 12, although plus sized models do model artistic also)

You need to be at least 18 by UK law.

 

Body Part Modelling:

Great body parts, whether it is a hand, a foot, or your neck!

Good, clean, wrinkle free

Healthy skin

You can be any age

 

Plus Size Models:

A plus size model is usually a dress size 12 or above

Plus size models must have good skin, teeth, hair and nails

Plus size models come in all heights but usually the taller plus sized models are more likely to get assignments- i.e. those that are over 5’8.

You can be any age.

 

Modelling Tips:

• Drink plenty of water.
• Stay away from drugs.
• Do not smoke- it will age your skin, hair, teeth and nails- which are some of the most important requirements of modelling. Models that smoke, age quicker.
• Bring ID with you to shoots.
• Be realistic

 

Please see my other articles for what to do next!

 

Good luck