Did you know that the average woman in the United States is a size 14?
Judging from Hollywood standards and the images we see in the fashion magazines and on television one wouldn’t believe it but it is true.
The days of the “skinny models” are over. Models these days come in all shapes, sizes, and colors of the rainbow. Advertisers don’t necessary want the drop dead gorgeous models to sell their products/services. They are looking for models who consumers can relate to and who are believable.
If you don’t believe it think about the infamous Dove’s Campaign for “Real Beauty” that featured everyday full-figured women advertising their products on billboards nationwide in their bra and panties. Then there’s “Miss Fiercee” Tocarra from America’s Next Top Model who also helped put full-figured women on the map. Last but not least, there’s Queen Latifah who started out as a rapper from the East Coast and is now a Cover Girl.
Who would have imagined that any of this would have happened in the modeling industry?
The days of the “skinny models” are over. Models these days come in all shapes, sizes, and colors of the rainbow. Advertisers don’t necessary want the drop dead gorgeous models to sell their products/services. They are looking for models who consumers can relate to and who are believable.
If you don’t believe it think about the infamous Dove’s Campaign for “Real Beauty” that featured everyday full-figured women advertising their products on billboards nationwide in their bra and panties. Then there’s “Miss Fiercee” Tocarra from America’s Next Top Model who also helped put full-figured women on the map. Last but not least, there’s Queen Latifah who started out as a rapper from the East Coast and is now a Cover Girl.
Who would have imagined that any of this would have happened in the modeling industry?
When it comes to modeling today some many doors have been opened and it is up to you to determine what path you will take. There are so many categories of modeling to choose from.
The list below is just a small sample of the different types of modeling and types of models.
Print Modeling
Commercial Modeling
Runway Modeling
(Body) Part Modeling
Plus Size Modeling
Free Lance Modeling
Free Lance Modeling
Petite Models
Fit Models
Hair Models
Promotional Models
Personally, I have done Print, Commercial, Runway, Hair and Promotional Modeling.
Depending on the market you live in will determine the type of work you get. Think about what assets you possess and use them to your advantage. Ask yourself these questions! Do you have great hands or feet? Is your hair healthy and versatile? Do you have a mean walk?
You may have to be on the smaller side to become a Supermodel but in the meantime, there is plenty of work out there and money to be made in this crazy world we call modeling.
You may have to be on the smaller side to become a Supermodel but in the meantime, there is plenty of work out there and money to be made in this crazy world we call modeling.
I hope this helps!
As always if you have any questions, let me know.
MODEL-MAGIC
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