Making It As A Model

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Being a model is a dream job for a lot of women. But do you have what it takes? Before you invest your time and effort into embarking on this illustrious career you need to be aware of what it takes to make it in the industry. There are certain attributes that are deemed a necessity and if you don’t have these then your interest is misplaced. This doesn’t mean you can’t make it in the modeling industry, but you would be better off looking for a different way in the door. There are lots of models that don’t fit into the mold mentioned below, and they have made it, but it is difficult, so you need to be aware of what you’ve got so that you can plot the best route for your career.

Slim

When agents look for a new model they are very specific about the body type they want the woman to have. It is important to be of a skinny frame. This is not to discriminate against other body sizes; it is merely because designers believe that clothes and accessories are better displayed on women with a slim frame. Of course, you can get into plus-size modeling if you have a curvy frame, and there are some designers that are known to celebrate all body types.

Tall

In terms of height, you need to be tall. Generally, the rule is that you have to be between 5’8” and 5’11”. There are exceptions but you will find it more difficult to make it in the industry if you do not come in this height range. Rose Bertram, Kate Moss, Devon Aoki, and Liberty Ross are some famous shorter models.

Bone structure and knowing your angles

It is not enough to be pretty. Even the most stunning of girls can photograph badly. This is something that comes naturally and something you can perfect as well. It is essential to have good bone structure. This cannot be taught and thus relates to the natural point. If you have a good bone structure then the next thing you need to learn is how to use it. Practice, practice, and practice!

Winning smile

You also need to have a winning smile to make it as a model. This doesn’t mean your teeth have to be aligned in a specific way. There are lots of models that have made it with a signature gap in the middle. Nonetheless, you do need to maintain good teeth health. Toothbrush design can play a big role in this. Commit to keeping your teeth healthy and pearly white.

Posture and strong runway walk

Good posture is imperative because the majority of work models do is on the runway. Luckily, posture and a strong runway walk can easily be taught. If you have the other attributes mentioned in this article then having a poor runway walk should not hold you back. Spend hours watching videos of catwalk shows and perfect you walk day after day until you are sure you have made an improvement. It is always a good idea to video yourself so you can see how much improvement has been made. It is always a good idea to video yourself so you can see how much progress has been made.

Personality

Personality is important with any job, but even more so in the modeling industry. You need to be confident but you also need to be approachable. You need to have a strong character too. You are not always going to get every modeling job you go for so it is important not to get disheartened. You will need to develop a thick skin if you are going to survive.

If you can tick the five boxes mentioned in this article then you definitely have what it takes to make it in the industry. Remember when it comes to the likes of having a good runway walk and knowing your angles this is something you should practice on until you make perfect.

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