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How To Be A Plus Size Model?

Posted in Plus Size Fashion by Truly Curvaceous on September 30th, 2007

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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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16 Responses to 'How To Be A Plus Size Model?'

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  1. Marie said, on September 30th, 2007 at

    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

  2. Frasypoo said, on October 1st, 2007 at

    Thats a great post TC.It something people want to know but dont know how/who to ask.

  3. Truly Curvaceous said, on October 1st, 2007 at

    Thanks so much for the complaint Frasypoo :-)

  4. Brittani McIntire said, on December 14th, 2007 at

    I would like to become a Plus Size Model, is there any way I can Fulfill my dream?

  5. cherrelle said, on December 15th, 2007 at

    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.

  6. Isobella jade said, on December 31st, 2007 at

    No matter your height if you have personality there is modeling out there for you.

  7. JADYEEKISS said, on January 25th, 2008 at

    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

  8. acacia maree greenup said, on February 21st, 2008 at

    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

  9. ruby jacobo said, on March 20th, 2008 at

    i would like to be a model please help me to fing the right website for be a model

  10. Irene said, on March 20th, 2008 at

    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

  11. nickie said, on March 31st, 2008 at

    what if i’m 5′2…but my porportion is around that size…
    i think i’m around a plus size….

  12. marisol said, on April 4th, 2008 at

    i would like to joying to model for pluse size

  13. Justine said, on April 7th, 2008 at

    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

  14. DowntownVenus said, on April 8th, 2008 at

    Hey Irene,
    The writer of this blog is not the model in the photo. Duh.

  15. miss slim said, on May 19th, 2008 at

    ur a fatty

  16. Emily said, on July 7th, 2008 at

    Wow - if I had any interest in modeling at all, I’d be great. I’m 5′11″, wear a 14 (but toned so I look pretty slim) and have a great face. I’m ridiculously proportionate. Too bad modeling is all about cheap immitations of what real beauty is. Don’t get sucked in everyone, nothing’s ever good enough for the public.

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