What Do I Wear When I Am Meeting with a Modeling Agency? If you are asked to come in by a plus modeling agency, your best look could be a pair of jeans, strappy heels, fitted tunic, tank or cute colored top… but nothing too loud. If you wear a dress or long tunic, pair… [Continue Reading]
How do I Approach a Plus Modeling Agency? Once you determine what type of modeling you are best suited for, check out our listing of plus modeling agencies in the USA and around the world. Plus Agency Open Call If they do an open call (A specified time when they will see models) once a… [Continue Reading]
What Types of Pictures Should I be Using to Present Myself to Agencies or Prospective Clients? #1 on my list… take EVERY half-naked photo of you OUT of your portfolio and social media albums! This does not impress anyone and it will make many plus modeling agencies and prospective clients turn away. Now onto the… [Continue Reading]
What is Testing and Do I Need Photos as an Aspiring Plus Model? Absolutely! Photos are your resume and this is how prospective clients will decide on working with you. First of all, testing is when a model hires a reputable photographer to shoot photos for her portfolio. What else to consider when testing? If… [Continue Reading]
Do I Need Money to Be a Plus Size Model? People ask me this question ALL the time… and the answer is a resounding, “Yes!” As this is a business, in order to be a plus model, you will have to invest something in the business of YOU! Testing with photographers, body maintenance (teeth whitening,… [Continue Reading]
What Options Do I Have if I Do Not Meet the Criteria for Plus Size Modeling? There are many other options for aspiring plus models, including commercial modeling, fit modeling, and parts modeling. You can also model locally and for specialty boutiques and designers that are interested in your specific look. So if you do… [Continue Reading]
Do I Meet the Criteria for Plus Size Modeling? Generally, modeling agencies are looking for plus size models who are between 5’9” and 6’0” and wear a size 10/12 to 14/16. Having said that, there ARE plus models who are making a living and do NOT fit the above criteria; I know these women personally… [Continue Reading]
Teen Leads Campaign Calling on Seventeen to Print One Unaltered Photo Spread Each Month Will Lead Petition Delivery and Mock Photo Shoot Outside Seventeen Magazine HQ Wednesday NEW YORK, NY – Seventeen Magazine readers supporting a new campaign on Change.org calling for one un-photoshopped photo spread per month will demonstrate outside of the magazine’s headquarters… [Continue Reading]
Tyra Banks Fiercely Real Model Search finalist got together for a photo shoot at Milk Studios for Seventeen Magazine. The models, all plus size and ranging in size between 12 and 18 are seen getting ready for their moment in front of the camera and are even given the opportunity to pose with Tyra Banks… [Continue Reading]
Welcome to our Swim Issue sponsored by Always For Me. Summer is just around the corner and PLUS Model Magazine is ready to show you what you will be wearing poolside and on the beach. This month we welcome back plus size model Denise Bidot who was last seen on our cover in the Denim… [Continue Reading]
