Let's Get Educated! Modeling Basics.

Hey! First off, yes Im 16 but give me a chance. I'll surprise you!

So fashion and modeling is looked at two ways. 

1. "Ew- Fashion, it's bad for girls, idolizes girls with good bodies and forces girls to be anorexic"
2. "Fashions an art form, a way of using clothes, bodies, and lighting to convey beauty."

Neither of these are wrong. Yes, Fashion is aimed more to tall, slender women. Women who have great genetics. 

But on the other hand, the fashion industry is rapidly changing as the world changes. 

Ever heard the term: Plus size model.

This is a great example of change. Model agencies and fashion magazines are starting to display thicker women, loving their bodies. You should embrace what you've been give, not despise it, and want what the girl next to you has.

Two common misconceptions made by women is:

First: Im Bigger than an average model, so I'm plus size.

This is false!! Just because you aren't a size zero doesn't mean you are a "plus size model". Just like main stream models, plus size models have modeling requirements. I suggest you looking them up, because they vary for agencies. 

Second: Models are all naturally tall and thin.

False.To an extent, all models have to be naturally tall and thin. However, there are problems in the fashion industry with eating disorders. You need to tread those waters carefully. Agencies aren't likely to care whether you are healthy or not. They just want you to have a look that pays. If you aren't naturally the size they want, it's not worth starving yourself. Look into other options such as print, instead of high fashion, or runway.

I hope this helps. If you have any questions, or want more common misconceptions, please shoot me a comment. I'll answer to the best of my knowledge.

-E