Is Modeling "out of reach?"

cm1458

This might sound a little crazy, but once i reach my goal body, I'd like to try modeling. Yes, I know I'm not the prettiest thing that ever walked the earth, but I'd still like to try someday. I dont want to be one of those models that is super duper skinny, I'd probably end up being a plus size model (size 8).. but I'd really like to do it. do you think its out of reach?

tiffanyheth

You have this awkward beauty look that is SO popular right now (and I totally mean that in a good way!). If you have the resources and the ambition, I believe that anything is within reach!

cm1458

You have this awkward beauty look that is SO popular right now (and I totally mean that in a good way!). If you have the resources and the ambition, I believe that anything is within reach!

Thanks? lol. whats the awkward look?

oregonzoo

I'm old and have the same fantasy still.

Anyhow... I can't tell you if it's out of reach or not. But set up a meeting up with an agency. Talk to them, take notes.
Make certain it's a reputable agency though. There are many scams out there.

sissiluv

You have this awkward beauty look that is SO popular right now (and I totally mean that in a good way!). If you have the resources and the ambition, I believe that anything is within reach!

Thanks? lol. whats the awkward look?

If I had to guess I'd say she means the atypical beauty IE not the classic beauty, which you'd probably find in more avant garde work. The industry, from what I understand, is trying to reinvent itself a little, beauty wise, hence why it's so popular right now.

I'd say go for it! Whats the worst that could happen-they say no?

5ftnFun

I just looked at your pics. I think you show potential. I especially like the pic of you in the blue gown. Go for it, I say. What do you have to lose?

LetsMakeupXtina

anything is possible & anything can happen

BeachGingerOnTheRocks

There are a lot of dependent factors (height, proportions, leg length, body symmetry) that will determine what type of modeling might be suitable. There are models who are only used for their parts.

You should give it a try when you're ready. Just be careful about agencies, photographers, and of course, scams.

acpgee

I modeled on the international circuit when I was in my teens and twenties. While I think that you are very pretty, it will be hard to get a reputable agency interested in promoting you if you are not still in your teens. Shelf life is just too limited. Things might have changed from my heyday, but I doubt it. Feel free to post or pm me if you want my insights into the industry.

CherokeeBabe

Go for it. I used to do some modelling, and if I can do it, anyone can! :laugh:

HiKaren

I don't think it is... Please contact a agency in your area, and see what they say. Check for ads or possible auditions for commercials. You should try.

etoiles_argentees

Try it! I do modeling of vintage clothes for several local mags and shoots. It's fun!

BinaryPulsar

I modeled on the international circuit when I was in my teens and twenties. While I think that you are very pretty, it will be hard to get a reputable agency interested in promoting you if you are not still in your teens. Shelf life is just too limited. Things might have changed from my heyday, but I doubt it. Feel free to post or pm me if you want my insights into the industry.

Well, this is just my opinion, but I would not let age be an issue. You are only 19. That is very young and actually kind of still a teenager. There are many different types of modeling that are an option to do. I think that in these fields of performing arts and modeling, etc...People tend to try and claim that we are "too old" whether we are 11, 14, 18, 22....bla bla bla. But, it's silly to think you are too old and done at age 19. You are young and have a whole life ahead of you, so why not go out and try what you want to do. If it's what you really want to do and you have a talent for it, and you are choosing it for the right reasons. The right reasons are that you have a passion and a talent for it. The wrong reason is because you want to be a "star", that kind of motivation does not usually end well. And as others said, be vigilante. There are a lot of scams and some of those scams are more than just getting some money from you. People use young girl's desires to be models, to be stars, to feel special and beautiful as an opportunity to commit various types of sexual violence or to rope them into pornography or something, just be careful, don't be naive. Do your homework.

acpgee

I see that you are 19 now, which is the age I started modelling, so it is not too late. I did start at a late age compared to a lot of my contemporaries. If this is your ambition give it your best shot. Write on my wall or PM me if you want information on how to approach repubable agencies in NY/London/Paris. In my time minimum height was 175 cm with maximum size French 36/38, though I notice girls are getting shorter but skinnier nowadays.

dmpizza

Your profile pic doesnt do you justice. Try for some TV ads.

cm1458

I see that you are 19 now, which is the age I started modelling, so it is not too late. I did start at a late age compared to a lot of my contemporaries. If this is your ambition give it your best shot. Write on my wall or PM me if you want information on how to approach repubable agencies in NY/London/Paris. In my time minimum height was 175 cm with maximum size French 36/38, though I notice girls are getting shorter but skinnier nowadays.

thanks. m the same size your maximum size(us size 8, french 38), i am 5'8 (176-177 cm)

justgowithit17

Your profile pic doesnt do you justice. Try for some TV ads.

neither does yours big boy.

acpgee

Just don't put off pursuing this, because agencies are sensitive to age. Given the limited time span for a career, they can be quite reluctant to invest time and effort in a girl past her teens. When you talk to agencies, I would even consider lying and knocking a year off your age. You don't have to wait until you are at goal weight. Believe me, if they think you have potential but need to lose weight, they will tell you to do so. Most of the big NY agencies have an open call time slot (ie Wednesday morning 9 am) for new girls to walk in. Check the websites of the major agencies for times or instructions for sending in pictures. Let me know if you need the names of some major agencies.

shorty35565

I think you're cute as a button! I say, go for it!

DawnieB1977

I see that you are 19 now, which is the age I started modelling, so it is not too late. I did start at a late age compared to a lot of my contemporaries. If this is your ambition give it your best shot. Write on my wall or PM me if you want information on how to approach repubable agencies in NY/London/Paris. In my time minimum height was 175 cm with maximum size French 36/38, though I notice girls are getting shorter but skinnier nowadays.

thanks. m the same size your maximum size(us size 8, french 38), i am 5'8 (176-177 cm)

US size 8 is a UK 12 which is a French 40.

I used to live in France!

Give the modelling a try though! You never know if you don't try - you have nothing to lose.

carsmakemebeep

This might sound a little crazy, but once i reach my goal body, I'd like to try modeling. Yes, I know I'm not the prettiest thing that ever walked the earth, but I'd still like to try someday. I dont want to be one of those models that is super duper skinny, I'd probably end up being a plus size model (size 8).. but I'd really like to do it. do you think its out of reach?

you dont look weird id go gay for you! youre pretty yeah go for it ! just dont let anyone take advantage of you some of those places are shady.

LindseyAlyssa

As someone who has worked on photo shoots, the most important thing is confidence and skill. Learn how your body moves and how to pose for a camera (quite difficult, you'll find), and practice practice practice! Looking beautiful in person can be very different from how you're presented through a camera lens. They don't work like eyes do, so regularly set a timer on your camera and practice posing! While there are popular body/facial features that are "in" right now, it's far from necessary to conform to Vogue beauty standards. All the girls I worked with had alternative hair and tattoos and make a living out of their modeling work alone.

And research the CRAP out of people who want to represent you and shoot you. If you have someone available, always bring someone to the photo shoot with you and specify ahead of time that you are bringing someone. If someone tells you that's unacceptable, decline the work. You need to be safe, and there are definitely people out there who want to take advantage of your (assumed) inexperience with this work sector. Agencies can also cause problems if you don't read all the fine print, so be careful with that as well.

Most of all, good luck!

acpgee

Agree with Lindsay that this is a tough business and there is a quite a lot of sleaze in the periphery. Lots of guys who want to exploit girls who are very young, lonely in the big city, and far away from home. I usually say that girls leave the business either streetwise or damaged, but maybe a little of both. Best advice I got when starting out was to always join an agency owned by a woman, especially in Paris and Milan, if you want to avoid meeting slime-y playboys.

tinassofit

if you don't attempt it, then it is out of reach. Go for it... with confidence.

skinny_cigarettes

I see that you are 19 now, which is the age I started modelling, so it is not too late. I did start at a late age compared to a lot of my contemporaries. If this is your ambition give it your best shot. Write on my wall or PM me if you want information on how to approach repubable agencies in NY/London/Paris. In my time minimum height was 175 cm with maximum size French 36/38, though I notice girls are getting shorter but skinnier nowadays.

thanks. m the same size your maximum size(us size 8, french 38), i am 5'8 (176-177 cm)

US size 8 is a UK 12 which is a French 40.

I used to live in France!

Give the modelling a try though! You never know if you don't try - you have nothing to lose.

US 8 is a UK 10 which is an AUS 12 according to all online clothing stores and everything i've seen about clothing size conversion...

kelly101386

Go for it but ensure that you can take criticism. My friend wanted to be a model, she was tall, beautiful and a UK size 8. She got told she needed to lose fat from her hips, she has no fat on her at all, her hips were too big according to them and that is her bone. It can be brutal but search around and best of luck.

acpgee

If you want to check how your physical measurements compare with working girls, my old agency Marilyn has all the girls comp cards online. Women's department is the established models, and Development is the new girls. http://www.marilyn-ny.com/index.php.

It is a very tough business and being able to bounce back from rejection is a required personality trait. Keep in mind that breaking into the business for a new girl is largely a question of luck. Each season the "look" can change depending on the clothes, which largely determines which of the new girls make it into the business. One season it might be sex bombs, next season it could be delicate Edwardian flowers, etc.

cm1458

:flowerforyou: thanks for all the replies. very helpful

acpgee

The Dress or hip size thing is not a spurious requirement. Models work with samples--clothes that are months away from being in being in production at a variety of standard sizes. Samples are essentially design prototypes that are usually in a French 36 or 38 for ready-to-wear. For Haute Couture (custom made dresses) the samples are even smaller, as they are cut on in-house showroom models who are usually very skinny indeed.

I remember being in Paris and staying at a model flat (the big apartments that agencies use to house new girls in temporarily) and getting calls on the weekend to get to a certain photography studio if you thought you were small enough to get into a Lanvin Couture sample, The girl who was originally booked for some prestigious magazine shoot couldn't squeeze herself into the dress.

ApexLeader

that's crazy. i also want to do something when i hit my goal weight.

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dorothytd

Your weight loss is amazing and you are beautiful. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Go for the dream; just be careful out there.