Answering a Reader Question #1,020

Just Curious Wrote:

Might sound daft but could I be a model with a bigger bust? I'm quite petite but have done some work for the likes of 38hh bras etc but what about other industries?

Hi, Just Curious!

Not a daft question at all. Being busty up top can prove to be a challenge for certain categories of modeling, such as runway and even commercial/print (to an extent).

Runway and high fashion are big on using sample sizes. It's much more affordable to work with strict clothing sizes and just plug in the models who fit. That typically means smaller busts to accommodate the sample sizes.

Commercial/print is quite different, in the sense that they don't use sample sizes or anything like that when it comes to wardrobe for models but having a very large bust can be a "distraction" that would make it difficult for clients to overlook. This is mainly dependent on the product, company/brand, idea/concept being showcased. So it's not like that all the time with all clients.

Some clients might not want their models to be too distracting physically or have too much attention drawn to a large bust (for example) because it then takes away from whatever they're trying to market/promote/showcase.

I know it sounds silly, but these are business decisions that get taken into account when it comes to selecting which models to use for which projects. There is even such a thing as being "too good looking" because it wouldn't allow for customers/target audience to actually pay attention to the product being advertised. Crazy, right?!

However, it is possible to dress accordingly to downplay a large bust so that it doesn't distract unnecessarily.

If you're trying to break into commercial/print, this should be easier to accommodate. It's not a matter of trying to change who you are or alter your body type through surgery or any extremes like that. It might take a bit of experimentation to see what bras/halters or other minimizing undergarments could be used but at the end of the day, if you're fine with your bust size and do not want to try and minimize it, there's nothing wrong with pursuing print modeling and seeing what types of work you're able to book -- either on your own via freelance or by submitting to modeling agencies for representation.

This is one of those situations where you really won't get answers unless you dive in and see what happens. With the body positive movement happening, now is as good a time as ever to challenge those industry norms and put yourself on clients' radars who could be looking for a model with your body type.

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