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In between size models
It bothers me how difficult it is to get signed to an agency if you are in between sizes. I am not naturally slender nor plus-size, but I take care of myself and am in great shape. I have a figure women often compliment and men love because it is healthy. I would love to be represented by an agency but I have been told that I am in between straight and plus. So frustrating! Especially when you see girls like Kate Upton who is in between doing so well. Thoughts/Advice? Apr 11 14 12:11 pm Link Have you tried going to some commercial agencies? For commercial print in LA, size 6 is not a deal breaker. Do you do any acting/ commercials as well? It might be beneficial to get in on the talent side as they use those girls for a lot of commercial print as well. Apr 11 14 12:16 pm Link I know some PLUS agencies in NYC that consider a size 8 as plus size and have some girls on their board listed as size 8. But you may want to try an agency that has that "Commercial" factor so that you won't be labeled as in between. Apr 16 14 05:55 pm Link K I C K H A M wrote: And don't forget Fit modelling! Apr 17 14 01:23 am Link Well, you have a face that many would kill for, and even though you are between sizes, I think you look fabulous. Maybe you are trying to fit into the wrong market? Maybe you should try other options? J. Apr 17 14 01:28 am Link I just feel excluded by the current market because I am not a size 2 or 14, although somehow there are very successful exceptions to the rule. Also, I like the way I am and feel like I am the healthiest version of myself, so I am not trying to change that to fit some mold. I just submitted to a number of commercial agencies in LA, so hopefully I get some responses! Apr 17 14 06:41 pm Link oooh i feel ya! i'm thisclose to being plus size (i'm like a size 10), though i'm still too short... art/boudoir modeling? would be non-agency but may be a different venue to work in? Apr 17 14 06:52 pm Link You look great. You really, really do. But modeling isn't about you. It is about what the market, or their agencies, want to see. You have a choice; you can conform to the standards, or you can feel great. I hope that you choose to feel great. But if you want to model for pay, you have to conform to what they want. Wishing you the best. Apr 17 14 06:56 pm Link Another Italian Guy wrote: Indeed. And there is no specific size as such. Apr 18 14 01:17 am Link The Trousseau wrote: Then explain kate upton? She is drastically different than the Victoria's Secret model type and does not even look to be in shape, with a thick waist and no hips and untoned limbs. Of course she has a large chest, but many girls do and have better overall physiques. I guess she used to be naturally thin when she was younger and just has great management that has kept her relevant. Apr 18 14 12:24 pm Link Another Italian Guy wrote: Ohhh! Good point! Size 6s are in HUGE demand. Apr 18 14 12:25 pm Link Melissa Victoria Kay wrote: Eh. Bringing up individual celebrities does little for your case. Apr 18 14 12:27 pm Link |
