All Sizes for Modeling?

Have you ever dreamed of making it as a runway model only to find that you were below the industry height requirement? In my field I deal with models all the time and I hear this question often, “What is the perfect size and weight of a model?” The truth is that one must embrace his or her unique beauty and really play up their strengths. Personality will outshine any flaws as well.

There are general specific requirements for certain areas of modeling such as for runway one should be at least 5’8 and taller. However, I am 5’6 and I book a ton of runway shows. Also there are petite runway shows where you may be shorter. Same with size. Generally you will see that runway models are thinner anywhere from size 0-2. However, plus size modeling is on the rise. And again it depends on your client. All of the prom and pageant runway shows I have been to have wanted sizes 4-6 to be their models. So again, embrace your unique beauty, and find a catagory that you fit into. Never change yourself in an unhealthy way to be unrealistically thin so you can fit someone’s standards if it does harm to you. Instead embrace what you have, improve your weaknesses, and play up your strengths.

Written by Editor in Chief, Sherrie Gearheart
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