Full Figured Model

The waif look once made popular by underfed models considered beautiful for showing off a back full of ribs and vertebras is gone. She is what plus models refer to as the "straight" model and plus model Kate Dillon was once such a model. However years of starving herself and living on coffee and cigs finally took a toll emotionally and physically. She ended up in the hospital and after a stay in the hospital she emerged and gained back all the weight she had starved off to become a beautiful and healthy plus sized model. Recently she was named as one of People Magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People.

The Plus size model is a real woman, who is not afraid to occasionally super-size her Big Mack. In fact, one popular model Barbara Brickner was so offended when approached by a plus size modeling agency that she had to go to McDonalds and have a shake and fries. She is full, healthy, and beautiful and radiant with confidence. Confidence is the common trait shared with all top Plus size models and confidence comes from truly believing beauty does come in a size 14 just as easily as a size 0.

 

 

In the modeling world a Plus Size model is a woman that falls within the following dimensions between a low size 10 to a size 16. Height is still important. Height will still determine if a girl can model. A model even a plus size must be anywhere between 5' 8" and 6 ft with good proportions, and especially beautiful skin. Exercise, a healthy diet, good skin care all pay off for the plus size mode or anyone. It is important to remember that beauty is not optional it is a must. Plus size modlels are noted for their pretty faces. Being pretty seems to be more important to breaking into the world of plus size modeling than any other any attribute other than personality and confidence.

 

 

Plus size models can be found everywhere. In magazines, on TV, in ads, catalogs for clothing lines including Lands End and other upscale clothing catalogs. The best approach to finding work as a plus size model is to sign with an agency and build a portfolio. This might take time and a lot of patience. On the plus side, there is more demand for plus size models than ever. Many agencies regularly hold contest as do some companies. Internet searches are a good way to begin looking for jobs and opportunities. Contacting local agencies, and have professional photographs to send off to modeling agencies all get the ball rolling. There might be some money outlay at first, but it should come back to you and if it doesn't, well modeling might not be right for you.
Also it is important to take advantage of technology and use it to promote yourself.

 

 

Study the popular Plus Size models and see how they got their start. Some careers to look at are Maggie Brown, Natalie Laughlin, Toccara Jones, and the ever popular Emme Aroson. All big girls with confidence galore and that truly does make any girl beautiful.