Answering a Reader Question #384

Anonymous Wrote:


Hi, I had a question.. I have always wanted to be Victoria Secret Model, but I'm a little shorter than the requirements to be signed with a top NY agency. So, I was wondering if there was still hope for me, to model other for underwear/swim companies. I'm 5'4'', measurements 34B-24-32. & how I maybe what agencies would chose such a short model? Thanks Dania!!

Hi, Anonymous! At 5'4" you'll want to look at agencies that represent commercial/print models. The minimum height for that type of modeling is 5'5" but they do make exceptions for 5'4" models that have a great look. Should you get signed to a commercial/print agency, communicate with your agent/booker about your desire to do swimwear/underwear work. If there are castings for this type of work available, they'll submit you. In most cases, it will be for local swimwear or intimate apparel companies.

Plan B would be to pursue this type of modeling freelance. This would involve searching for your own work and acting as your own agent. Creating a profile on a social networking site for modeling like Model Mayhem, lets you use the Casting section to see which local designers or companies are hiring models for their swimwear/underwear lines. Sites like Model Mayhem also allow you to connect/network directly with the designers as well, so you can introduce yourself and let them know you're available for any upcoming shoots they may have. 

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  1. AnonymousMay 15, 2012 at 7:03 PM

    Hi Dania! I was just wondering, is it common/doable for a model to be in a college around New York and also be signed to a top agency? Or do you think the two would conflict too much?

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  2. Dania DeniseMay 18, 2012 at 10:32 AM

    Hi, Anonymous! You'll find the answer to your question in its own post, titled "Answering a Reader Question #385." Thanks for reading!

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  3. AnonymousApril 21, 2016 at 3:34 AM

    Hi we know that things are possible as long as you have a strong heart and you dream for it :) I really wanna be VS Model i'm only 5'4 w/ 33-22-34 body...I've done researches and saw that one VS model was 5'4 and some were like 5'5 :D what's ur opinion about that?

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    1. Dania DeniseApril 23, 2016 at 9:36 PM

      Hi, Anonymous! What are the names of the VS models that were 5'4" and 5'5"? I couldn't find that research anywhere or names. The shortest VS models I saw listed were 5'7". Would love to know. Thanks!

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