Your opinion on the rules of modeling?
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Apr 2, 2013
Heather C.
Just out of curiosity...
Bigger sizes have become more and more accepting in the modeling industry. What do you think about height? There are tons of proportional pint-sized women out there that I think would make gorgeous models.
I'd like to see petite sizes being represented more openly one day. I never did understand why height was such a big issue in all aspects of modeling.
Apr 2, 2013
Lisa T.
I think that it will be always difficult for girls with a larger size to do modeling.I am also a model and to get jobs you have to be really skinny.
Apr 2, 2013
Emily W.
I heard this explanation once: models are tall and skeletal because they are basically supposed to be walking hangers for the clothing. They aren't supposed to represent some ideal of beauty, but rather be as minimal as possible so the focus is on the clothing. Doesn't mean that it is right (or sane) but it kind of makes sense in a twisted way.
Apr 2, 2013
Heather C.
Well maybe I should have specified. I'm not talking about runway. I'm talking commercial, magazine, the fun and smiling faces you see in the mall. Why do they have to be a certain size?
Apr 2, 2013
Shelley W.
@Heather C...because certain heights translate better on film. Its all about portportion. My son is a commercial actor and model and while height wasn't a big deal when he was a young tyke we are now being confronted with "oh he has a great face but just isn't tall enough".
Apr 2, 2013
Heather C.
Well that may be "so", but I want everyone to check out a Youtuber named Olga Kay. She does film, photoshoots, and much more. Not with an agency, but she looks amazing and is only 5'1. Same for Jess Lizama (Exotic Jess) who is 4'11. All of these people are on camera and they all look great. That's why I believe height shouldn't apply to everything
Apr 2, 2013
Shelley W.
Well, unfortunately that is how the industry works and until casting directors and directors (both print and film) say screw the silly height requirement anyone over 5'8 will continue to reign supreme. Not saying that its right but it will definitely take those with serious pull to change it.
Apr 2, 2013
Lela B.
The problem is the media! I think anyone at any height can model, but the chances of making money, or becoming anyone famous are slim. and honestly, size does matter for a look someone is looking for. everything is deliberate. don't try to fit into what mainstream modeling is, go out there and make your own, by using a site like modelmayhem. Agencies will never change, but the world could. they are too set in their ways, and the argument about models not being the ideal set of beauty is bull. that is the case, developed under a patriarchal, sexist ideals. it makes men feel more masculine as a group. I have not seen my weight change the number of jobs I get, but if I were shorter, not there are more problems. I've been modeling for 4 years, and have helped quite a few girls out getting started, but its not like I'll ever become a someone well known. I'm not tall or skinny enough to do agency work, and I'm even 5'8. there will always be the odd exception, like the ones you mentioned, but those girls have slaved, payed thousands to start out and become recognized. I wish it weren't the way it is, but it is. it will take many more decades I think before modeling becomes all around more well balanced.
Apr 2, 2013
Kris B.
I actually follow ExoticJess on youtube and instagram. actually, those girls didnt slave or pay thousands. like they literally just started making youtube videos for free lol.
Apr 2, 2013
Lela B.
Okay, well there is an exception. but that doesn't work for everyone. I don't watch youtube, hardly ever. I'm friends with a ton of people in the industry, and know that its not as simple as the few people who get fame from internet videos. the majority of people will pay for their first few actually decent photographers, plus a model coach. its the recommended way to get good started pictures. its not an easy market to join in on, and not a very accepting group of people to change out of the beauty norms. And upon doing some quick looking into ExoticJess, as I thought from her name, she appears to be a glamour model. there are different standards for glamour and it is not a mainstream modeling section. not that glamour models are not awesome, but they have completely different purposes. they do not often sell a product. glamour models have a much wider opening in size, shape and height to work with, as glamour modeling is about sex appeal, and everyone is sexy! I am speaking from a highly commercial, more beauty work perspective in my model, as those are the genres I have experience in. There are no legitimate glamour agencies that I know of, which is another reason they can be more in control and have more freedom to do the style they want.
Apr 2, 2013
Shelley W.
Right on Lela B.
Apr 3, 2013
Lexy S.
13 and 5'1:*
Apr 4, 2013
Alyssa S.
Models should reflect the consumer, not everyone is super tall and so skinny it's unhealthy! Did you know that most models meet the body mass criteria for anorexia?