As you flip through the latest fashion magazines, have you ever wondered who those girls are and how they got there? Well surprisingly, there are many different ways to become a high fashion model. Some girls were just discovered in a grocery store by an agent or photographer. Others start with small agencies in their hometowns, and then move to big cities.

If your interested in becoming a high fashion model, you may be one of the tallest and slimmest people you know. High fashion models are unusually tall and thin. This look is favored by designers for the way the clothing clings on to the body…5’9” is usually the minimum height. There are some exceptions, but usually those exceptions occur with models who are already established and have been working for a while.Next, your measurements. Get some tailors tape and measure your bust, hips, and waist. For bust you can use your bra size. For high fashion models, this can range anywhere from a 31A to a 36C. Waist measurements are typically 23” to 24”, and hips, 33” – 35”.

If you’ve got the look, the next step is the skill. Successful high fashion models have a knack for portraying a character in a photo, without making it look like they are trying hard, all the while making the clothes look stylish. You are trying to portray a story with the photos that you are taking. There has to be substance behind those eyes; something special and alluring that makes people want to be the model in those clothes. The more you are in front of the camera, the more you learn about which poses and expressions work for you. Practice makes perfect. You can practice using your computer camera, or have a friend take some photos of you for the purpose of practice. A lot of time, you will find a photographer who wants the same kind of practice, and you can work together for a common goal. Look at other high fashion models. There are many poses that are very common. Practice in high heels, practice in swim suits and dresses. Think about different scenarios when you’re having your photo taken.

Being a high fashion model is a unique business. You have to have a very open schedule as well. Castings and photo shoots are usually last minute and can happen any time of day or night. Some may last a week. Like any business, you need to be professional and ready when the time comes to get ahead. Take good care of yourself – high fashion modeling is the most strict when it comes to hair, skin and body requirements.