I received a lot of emails asking me how to become a plus size model??? Since I can’t really email everyone, I thought it would be a better idea just to post it for all to see. There are some really important requirements to becoming a plus size model. There are a ton of agencies looking for plus size models. If you’re lucky you may find a company like Torrid that are also looking for models.
REQUIREMENTS
Height Between 5′8″ and 6′0″
5′9″ is pretty much minimum for larger markets though Wilhelmina in NYC does represent a few girls who are 5′7″ and 5′8″.
Size 12, 14, 16
Sizes 10 and 18/20 are also used, but are not as common.
Toned
You may be a “plus size,” but you may have to be in shape if you model swim wear, lingerie or fitness gear.
Proportionate
You should be in proportion. Your bust, waist and hips should be about ten inches apart in size (i.e. 42-32-42) or very close. In addition, the shorter you are, the smaller your size should be. Someone who is 5′8″ would be expected to wear a smaller size (12/14) than a taller model. It is all about length and proportion.
PLUS SIZE MODELING COMPANIES
BGM
Close Models UK
Ford Models 12+ Division
Wilhelmina
Giovanni Models
Dorothy Combs Models
Goddess Models
12+ Uk
I hope this information helps those looking forward to be gorgeous plus size models. Let me know if this information was helpful. GOOD LUCK!!!
~TC
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Hi, do you have a link to a page where I can convert the meisures you gave me to cm? (or if you have the cm-meisures that would be great!)
Love Marie
Thats a great post TC.It something people want to know but dont know how/who to ask.
Thanks so much for the complaint Frasypoo
I would like to become a Plus Size Model, is there any way I can Fulfill my dream?
I would like to be a plus size model but this info is a little discouraging. Because I have a beautiful face but I’m only 5′2 ,wear a 16,wear an A cup and weigh 180 pounds.
No matter your height if you have personality there is modeling out there for you.
HEYA U KNOW W3N U B3COME A PLUS SIZE MODLE DO YA HAVE TO HAVE GCSE AND ALSO DO YOU HAVE TO PRETTY.
AND WHEN YOU FIRST COME INTO THE BUSINESS HAS A FIRST TIME PERSON DO YOU HAVE TO OF DONE MODLE BEFORE
hey iam acacia iam sixteen almost seventeen live in australia nsw i alwase wanted to be a model and just woundering do you have a sight i may be able to post a few photos acacia
i would like to be a model please help me to fing the right website for be a model
Hi Nicole
I’m not sure if this is your real name, but totally understand if its not. You’ve been my favourite plus size beauty model for a some time, since my little company started to work, since 2005. Here, in NZ, my ladies are soooooo old-fashioned English style women, so when I arrived 15 years ago, from Russia, I was like an alient, walking in my black/gold patch suit, wearing for trips only. Anyway, I really feel you could make a huge difference in here, NZ, and I would like you to reply/contact me about it. My head is full of great ideas at the moment. I’m a Red Diploma Fashion Designer From Russia, since 1979. There were a largest Fashion Factory in Russia, back to Soviet Union, why took my Diploma Project for them to get an Engeneering and Fashion country project.
I’m not an idiot, and I can do a lot.
I beleive, if you and me could work together, we can create our company.
I really will waiting for your reply.
Regards
Irene
what if i’m 5′2…but my porportion is around that size…
i think i’m around a plus size….
i would like to joying to model for pluse size
hia im Justine im 17 years old and am interested in modeling but have no idea wher to start off.need some help into wher to start off?Im 5″5 and size 12 tops and 14 bottoms, but not sure if i fit into the plus size modeling catogry cause of my hight?
realy need help.
would be thankfull if u could help me.
justine
Hey Irene,
The writer of this blog is not the model in the photo. Duh.
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