Answering a Reader Question #906

Unknown Wrote:

 Hi, thank you so much for your advice. When you said if you have reddish stretch marks I was really nervous but when I read all of it I was relaxed. But if you have a scar on your lower back would you be able to enter the fashion business?

Hey, Unknown!

Glad my post about stretch marks helped you out!

I don't know what your scar looks like so I can't say whether or not it would be an issue for you. That mainly depends on the following factors:

- Size of the scar

- Color of the scar (if it's faded and not really noticeable unless you were up close, that would be fine)

- If the scar is flat on your skin or if it is raised

- If it can be easily covered with body makeup

Photoshop is great for airbrushing scars and other blemishes (and body makeup is often used as well) so I doubt your scar will be a problem but it shouldn't stop you from submitting to agencies. After all, the only way to know for sure if you'll have any issues is to get feedback straight from the source: the agencies.

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  1. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2016 at 2:33 PM

    Is it okay to have short dreadlocks for a casting? And what about wearing leggings and a not-so-fitted blouse? Plus is a casting also a (formal) interview - with questions I mean. Thank you.

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    1. Dania DeniseSeptember 23, 2016 at 6:25 PM

      Hi, Anonymous!

      It depends on whether the casting you're attending is actually an "open call" for a modeling agency or if you've been invited to an actual interview.

      If you copy/paste the link below, it will give you more details about the difference between these two:

      http://amodelsdiary.blogspot.com/2013/06/the-difference-between-casting-calls.html

      If you're going to a casting that's an open call for an agency, there won't be an interview portion. It's fairly fast in and out. They might ask you 1-2 basic questions but it won't be a formal version like they would have if you were scheduled for an actual interview.

      I don't know if you've submitted snapshots already for this casting or if you'll be bringing snapshots with you but you should look the same as in the photos you submitted or plan on leaving with the agency. If short dreadlocks are how you wear your hair on a regular, every day basis then that is the style you should stick with.

      Dreadlocks in general aren't very common in the mainstream categories of modeling but that doesn't mean you should completely change your hair right now. It's best to go as you are and see what feedback you get from the agency.

      Leggings and a fitted blouse is best. They need to see your figure/shape and that is easier to accomplish by wearing a fitted blouse. Depending on what kind of agency you're going to, they might have you change into a swimsuit so even if you don't wear a fitted blouse you'd be able to show them your body shape with the swimsuit.

      As long as the blouse you're planning on wearing isn't baggy, you should be fine.

      If you're attending a casting for an actual modeling job then you can wear leggings and a blouse that isn't quite as fitted (still stay away from baggy clothes) and your short dreadlocks.

      I hope that helps somewhat. I don't have many details about your situation so I tried to cover all the bases.

      Best of luck with the casting!

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