How to become a plus-size model?

Plus-size models are a fashionable course of the 21st century, reflecting all changes in society. People have become freer, more honest, and certainly better. From now on, fashion is available to everyone, there are no more complexes and size restrictions. The development of the modeling business in this area gives rise to a proposal, and more and more girls with curvaceous dreams dream of becoming the star of the plus-size modeling business.

To start a plus-size model career, you need to understand what is at stake. Plus-size models are girls with height from 170 to 180 cm, clothing sizes from 48 and up (up to 54). A full girl with curvaceous forms has every chance to build a successful career as a plus-size model.

Before starting a career, it is also worth understanding the basic principles of such work. A curvaceous model from 48 clothing sizes does not advocate completeness, but a healthy lifestyle, and most importantly, self-acceptance. Custom models are not just fashion models, they are fighters with body-shimming. Body-shaming is discrimination on the basis of some external characteristic, including figure and weight.

Of course, in addition to promoting these ideas, plus-size models are ordinary fashion models that perform the same functions, but if the future model sincerely does not support the ideas of movement or does not accept itself as such, but simply wants to make money on its entirety, its chances are drastically reduced. A complete model, loving herself and helping other girls to set an example, will succeed.

So, the profession was sorted out with the philosophy, but not only it is worth thinking about before starting a career.

Before starting a career, consider whether this profession is right for you.. Browse through magazines, watch videos, blogs of famous models. Identify the pros and cons of this profession. Think about your potential photo shoots: can you pose in a swimsuit without embarrassment or awkwardness, do you like to be in the spotlight. A model, especially plus-size, should radiate self-confidence with all its looks, because our society, unfortunately, for the most part still suffers from body-shaming.

It is impossible to become a popular and highly paid plus-size model in one day, it is a difficult and long way. Patience and perseverance will certainly bear fruit. In the modern modeling business, it is extremely important in which country a career starts: in Russia or abroad. In Russia, unlike Europe and the USA, non-standard model business is far behind in development. First of all, this is due to the attitude of society: Russians, according to journalists, are still not ready to see girls 48-54 in advertising and fashion shows.

In order to become a successful plus-size model in Russia, first of all, you should find the right model agency or agent for cooperation. To go through a casting in a particular agency of a novice model, photographs are required. For the first casting, this does not have to be professional photos, the main thing is that the photos reflect the appearance in full.

Currently, there are not so many agencies cooperating with girls 48-50 clothing sizes, so to start a career It’s worth going to major Russian cities. Primarily these are million-plus cities: Moscow, St. Petersburg, Novosibirsk, Yekaterinburg. Despite the great competition, there are more chances to break into modeling in these cities if the model has the necessary characteristics and self-confidence.

The start of a model’s career abroad is real, but at times more complicated than in Russia. The principles are the same: a larger city - more opportunities. To conquer the fashionable capitals of Europe or America is more difficult for several reasons. Firstly, it is difficult to obtain a visa, as well as a temporary residence permit. This is real, but preparing documents will take a lot of time and money. Secondly, knowledge of the language is required at a level not lower than average. Even if the model already has an agent abroad, it is imperative to know the language so as not to be deceived. Working abroad without knowing the language can be dangerous. Thirdly, there is enormous competition, as more and more girls seek to go to developed countries to build a career there.

The safest way out into the international world of modeling is rightfully recognized obtaining a contract with countries in Europe or Asia. Having started a career and established itself in Russia, you can get an international contract. This will ensure work for a certain period, an understanding of their financial situation, which means a safe stay abroad. The agency will also help with the execution of all necessary papers for departure and work.

Beginner Tips

• Be careful. Many agencies involved in training models promise employment and foreign contracts, but in fact this is only a trap for beginner models. Be careful when choosing an agency.
• Prove yourself. The goal of any novice model is to show himself as a confident and ambitious person. Photo, manner of communication - all this characterizes the model.
• Self-study and self-develop. Model appearance and a high level of self-development are the key to success in any field, including in the modeling business.
• Follow fashion trends. To be a model means to be in a trend. Even the model’s daily wardrobe is a whole collection from the catwalk, because her appearance should always remain impeccable.
• Visit fashionable places (theaters, exhibitions, movie premieres). The model must be aware of social life, become a part of it. Visiting fashionable places provides an amazing opportunity - new acquaintances.
• Start your blog. The era of modern technology requires modern solutions. A model blog is her online portfolio. He will bring advertising offers and prosperity.