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Answering a Reader Question #755

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Blue Wrote: Hello! I know this post is from 2008 but I need to ask this question  I know I can't be a model for VS since I'm not to tall and too curvy but I want you to tell me if I could start a career as a model with this measurements: bust 34.7  waist 25  Hips 34.6 And I'm 5'7 and 110lbs What do you think? Hey there, Blue! No worries, you can comment on any post from any year and I'll make sure to address it. :-) Given your stats you certainly can pursue modeling. What you'll want to do is look for agencies within a 2 hour's drive from you live that represent commercial/print models . That is what your height and stats make you eligible for. So check out the websites of local agencies, see if they represent commercial/print models and if so, carefully read any instructions/directions given that relate to their submission guidelines. Best of luck to you!

Answering a Reader Question #754

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Anonymous Wrote: Hi Dania, I'm a little late to the game...I'm 30/f and seriously looking into plus-size modeling after many years of pipe-dreaming about it. The thing is, I look MUCH younger than 30. I know my age isn't desirable. Should I be honest about my age when asked?  Hi there, Anonymous! Don't lie about your age...they're going to check your ID at some point so there's no way around that. A large majority of agencies that represent plus-size models don't have the same strict age requirements as traditional fashion agencies. Plan A would be to look for agencies that have actual plus-size divisions, which often has very flexible age ranges depending on the market you're in. Plan B would be to submit to agencies that represent commercial/print and/or lifestyle models. Commercial/print models come in all ages and sizes. Lifestyle is a sub-category of commercial/print for models ages 25 and older. So there are options out there for you

Answering a Reader Question #753

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Anonymous Wrote: Dania I'm so lost!! I'm planning to apply for modelling and I'm short. Like I'm 163/164. I've found an agency that represented short models, like 5, 5'5, 5'6. So I'm planning to submit an application. The agency is called Dallys models. (Just extra info: When Miranda Kerr first started modelling, she was with Dallys). So I asked a reputable mother agency anonymously if Dallys was a reputable and legit agency (better to be safe than sorry) and she said it's borderline and told me to go talk to some of their models. But on instagram they look very professional, they post up photos of their models frequently, their website looks very professional and etc. I thought that they were reputable and legit. Now I'm not so sure anymore. Could you please go check out that agency? I would really appreciate it! I'll link it here http://dallysmodels.com/  Thank you so much in advance! Hi, Anonymous! First off, breathe! :-) Let

Answering a Reader Question #752

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Anonymous Wrote:  I signed a 3-year contract with an agency for my 16 year old daughter, who is now 17 years old. She has had ZERO auditions, castings, paid jobs, etc. I have emailed the owner of the agency and have not had any response from the last two emails. He only emails back when it is for his benefit to ask for someone to volunteer to do something with no pay, but for exposure. How do we get out of this contract?  Hi, Anonymous! I'm sorry for the experience you and your daughter have been dealing with. Sadly, that type of thing is common in the industry, which is why agencies are not allowed by law (and common sense) to guarantee or promise its models that they'll be successful or book work. The fact that the agent isn't responsive to you regarding matters that are clearly important to you isn't a good sign either. To get out of the contract you'll have to refer to your contract. It will contain information about the "exit clause," whic