Plus Size Modeling Agencies

If you're wondering how to become a plus size model, before you start scouting for plus size modeling agencies, it's a good idea to ask yourself how much time, money and work you want to put into modeling. Is it a career move or just a hobby?

If you are a size 12 (or in some cases a size 10) or larger, you may qualify as a plus-size model; however, the fact is that women in the smaller plus-size range are hired as models more often. While plus size modeling agencies may represent you, designers, retailers and manufacturers within the industry are the ones who choose models to represent their line. Their predisposition to smaller plus size models is related to sales where the belief is that women buy more when they see clothes displayed on smaller models.

Proportion is another factor taken into consideration. No matter how large you are, if your measurements are proportionate, you may find an agency to represent you. Check agency standards for the plus size modeling agencies you are considering. These standards will help you determine if a particular agency is the right company to represent your interests. General criteria usually requires models to be a size 10 or larger and measure 5' 8" to 6' tall and have shapely legs.

It's not easy breaking into the modeling industry. Some people try to do it on their own and then find an agent; others go straight to an agency to jumpstart their fashion career.

When you do decide to find a modeling agency to represent you, it's important to arm yourself with information. Find out what you can about the reputations of any agency with which you consider doing business.

• Check with other fashion professionals
• Don't pay fees to an agency when you apply or sign with them

ModelScouts.com offers a great place to start your quest to become a model. Before you dish money out for those expensive portfolio photos, check with Model Scouts. They work with new plus size models and have successfully placed models with:

• Ford Models
• Next Models
• Elite Models
• Trump Models
• New York Models
• Women
• LA Models
• Karin Models
• Wilhelmina Models
• IMG Models
• Boss Models
• Fashion Management
• Eye for I
• WhyNot
• Beatrice
• Models 1
• Louisa Models
• Vivien's
• VMH Models Group
• Cinq Deux Un
• Team
• Image
• Satoru
• PT Models
• Cosmopolitan
• FMI

Models Plus International is a successful model and talent agency which represents plus size women in the Southwest United States. Modeling work includes:

• Print media
• Fashion
• Runway
• Television
• Film

Plus Size Models offers a variety of important information for models. They cover the basics including how to be sure you're not falling for a scam to a glossary of terms so you understand the industry lingo.

Wilhelmina Models represents men, women and children. They have offices in New York, Los Angeles and Miami. While they don't exclusively represent plus size models, they do represent full-figured women.

If you're in the process of searching for a modeling agency that represents plus size models, the Internet provides access to useful tools such as those found at Jergita.com. They offer a search option by country and state to help narrow the number of agencies under consideration. However, they don't limit the agencies listed to those which represent plus size models so research will still be required on your part.

Another option is to use a yellow pages search such as Switchboard.com. Type in Modeling Agency for the category and narrow the geographical parameters to the surrounding area.

Now that you know more about specific agencies that represent plus size models, it's important to note that modeling is extremely competitive. If you get your foot in the door, understand that you won't be a famous model over night. In reality, you may never be famous. And if you apply and aren't accepted, take heart. Not everyone signs with an agency on their first try. In fact, few do. When the agency explains that you are not right for them, take their constructive criticism and work to become more the model they are looking for. If you go back two or three times and they still say, "No thank you," it's best to try another agency.

In the end, you may even find that what you really want is to work behind the camera instead of in front of it. If you're having a hard time finding an agent, try working in the industry. You may meet just the right person to open the door to the modeling career of your dreams. Other jobs in the fashion industry include:

• Stylists
• Make-up artists
• Photographers

Learn to plug your talents in where they are best used and you'll enjoy a rewarding career.

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