Answering a Reader Question #7

Anonymous wrote:

This is really helpful! I was wondering though if you are on the other side of the spectrum (really tall) if that is a thing that can hinder you from modeling? I'm only 14 and I've already hit the 5'10.5"
and I still have a couple more years to grow. Is there a way to be too tall?

At this point, you don't have anything to worry about. 5'10" is the ideal height for fashion and runway models. There are models who are 6'0" and while this is typically considered too tall, many agencies gladly downplay the height and will say you are 5'11" instead of 6'0".

So don't worry, at this point your height won't hinder you and if you do happen to grow to be 6'0" your agent will fudge your height.

Comments

All-Mi-T [Thought Crime] Rawdawgbuffalo said…

dang u must me the woman when it comes to modeling

have a great day

June 15, 2008 at 10:37 PM

Anonymous said…

Thanks so much for answering! <3

June 19, 2008 at 2:00 PM

ki~ki said…

All of the information that you post is very helpful. Currently I am looking into modeling and have searched a few websites. I looked at the models on those websites and their waist is usually between 23-25 and hips between a 33-35. My waist is a 27, hips are a 36 and buist a 34. I'm also 6'0. Should I try to lose an inch or two before I go to an open call?

June 25, 2008 at 8:55 AM

Dania Denise said…

Hi, Ki-Ki! You'll find your questions answered in my latest post, titled, "Answering a Reader Question #9." Thanks for the compliments and for reading! :)

June 25, 2008 at 9:48 AM

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