A model can thin him or herself out, condition and color their hair, use products and foods to improve skin.......but who can do anything about their height? In fact, when we age, we tend to shrink a little. Female models have the advantage of the notorious "HEELS". Despite the love hate relationship we have with them.......every woman owns at least one pair. Even so, if you dwell in the UNDER 5'5" world as I do, heels only help you appear taller....NOT TALL. Argh....I feel cheated. When I was younger, everyone went on and on about my so called beauty and as flattered as I sometimes was, I knew the industry felt different. If only you were 3 inches taller. Anyone know of a pain free stretching service? As I result I spent many a year running around in the appropriately nick named "hooker heels", I was rewarded with angry 40 something year old feet that only stop screaming in sneakers, flip flops or slippers.
Anywho, the best advice I received is passed along to you with all my best intentions. Wear comfortable shoes....BUT take heels everywhere you go and never interview in anything other than your heels. Shop for clothes that thin you out. Stay in shape. Find a fantastic hair dresser and get a hair cut / style that fits your face and body style...NOT the cut you think will work. Most importantly, draw attention away from your flaws:
It won't matter how pretty/handsome you are....if you have any of the following....that is what we are all staring at.
1. If you have a big forehead.....wear a bang or side sweep. I have given this advice, only to be ignored.
2. If you have cellulite cover it. Those size 2 chicks who sport daisy duke shorts and have cellulite....guess what the guys are looking at? Hint: It is NOT your lovely behind.
3. Pimples? Get products that treat them.....wash your face and put down the fries. Then, find appropriate makeup to diminish them when working.
4. Thighs. Say goodbye to the couch, fast food, skin tight clothing and get out there walking. If you still can not lose them.....DRESS APPROPRIATELY!
5. Yellow teeth......there are affordable products out there and for goodness sake.....use a STRAW!
The biggest mistake potential models make is ignoring their body types. We now have petite models and plus size models.....but there are still standards.
Everyone is beautiful or handsome.....we just do so much to destroy that. You may not be able to adjust your height, but everyone can improve their appearance.
I accept my new pear shape and who knows, maybe someday I will LOVE IT!
~Cat (CFO of Axial Photography)