How to Have an Exciting Career as a Plus Size Model

If you are a big beautiful girl, who wants a career as a plus size model, here are some helpful tips to get you started. Modeling is a very big industry, with agencies located all over the world. An agencies main job is to find you work. As a newbie, don't get discouraged if you don't get accepted right away. The modeling business is just that, it's a business. Therefore an agency may only hire you if they feel that they can get you work. They only make money when you make money.

The height they are looking for is between 5'7 and 6'0. If a model is shorter than 5'7, you might think about looking into petite plus size modeling. 10, 12, 14, 16 Sizes 8 and 18/20 are common sizes for plus size models.

1. Call agencies in your area and ask specifically if they handle plus size models. Make appointments with the agencies you are interested in working for. Remember your grandmothers advice-Don't put all your eggs in one basket.

2. Bring along a resume, and some good photos. At least one head shot and one full length photo. If the agency likes your look and decided to take you on, they will send you to a photographer to have some taken.

3. Have a flexible schedule because you may need to keep your day job for a little while. In the beginning it may be a little slow because you're an unknown, but things will pick up and soon you can quite that waitress job or sales clerk position and be a full time model.

On the day of the interview with the agent:

Style your hair in a natural way, not too big and not too much hairspray. Do your makeup light and fresh- they like to see how you look every day.Wear stylish but comfortable clothes with low heels or flats.

Once you have been accepted by an agency, they will help you build a portfolio. This includes professional photos and a bio, similar to a resume. This is what prospective clients will look at when the agency sends you out to interviews. Of course as their model, you will have strict requirements to be on time for every appointment and photo shoot, eat a healthy diet and keep in shape. This will ensure that you have steady work.

A career as a plus size model can take you around the world to all kinds of exotic locations, so be prepared to travel on a moments notice.

Don't get discouraged; even top models have been turned down by agent at least once. If you're not a fit for one agency, you may be perfect for another. It may take time before you start getting steady work, so hang in there and keep in contact with your agency.

Modeling agencies that also handle plus size models:

Ford 12+ Division

Wilhelmina ten20 Division

Goddess Models

*****Update****

I recently discovered 3 plus size clothing websites looking for models. The links are copied below; each one lists the criteria and requirements for applying. Anyone wanting more information can visit the links below.

Hips and Curves Model Search

Igigi Plus Model Search

Monif C. Model Search