The misconception that exists today is that plus size modeling justifies being overweight, and those slim models are the people who strive to look good and deserve to model, blah blah. Now let’s dispel some of these misconceptions and clarify why plus size modeling is truly progressive for society.
Plus size is not a plus size, your average size
When we use the word ‘plus size’ it is in reference to the world of modeling. As you probably know, the industry standard standard models have very particular stringent height and weight requirements to meet to qualify most types of modeling. However, these models are not necessarily ‘healthy’ (underweight and malnutrition can be just as adverse as being overweight) and it does not mean that everyone is physically able to meet these criteria.
Plus size models are in fact models that represent the average body figure in society. By doing so, they can engage with a wider audience better than industry standard models. They are also a testament to the fact that modeling is not just about looks, but also how you can radiate confidence and to what level you can pose and portray the intended emotions and message.
Brands and commercial marketers are beginning to understand the importance of plus size models.
Because of how well plus size models are beginning to represent the general population, business advertising and marketing have begun to value this area of fashion. Top brands like Ralph Lauren, Nike, and Levis are just a few of the top brands incorporating plus-size models into their brand and product management strategies.
Removing the stigma
This fashion comes at a crucial time when the world is engulfed by unrealistic beauty standards. Yes, there are still criticisms about how plus size models aren’t actually plus size, and that more plus size models should be involved in haute couture and runway modeling. It is true that there is still a lot of room for progress and it is definitely necessary to accept all types of models.
We as a society are evolving and change will come, albeit slowly. We are currently seeing the resurgence of the curvy fashions of the 1950s that produced Marilyn Monroe. So please wait because we as a society are heading towards expanding not just size, but fashion.
“For all the girls who think you are fat because you are not a size zero, you are the beautiful one, it is society that is ugly.” -Milyn Monroe
The importance of human relationships and public speaking skills for an aspiring model
We have all met at least once with a good public speaker and a person who is excellent at communicating with us. You may have also heard that this is good for the adults in their business, but what about the models? Most of the time, the models do not speak or pose as they are told, but public speaking skills and human relationships actually have a very important role to play in the success of the model.
Confidence
As a model, you won’t be posing in a closed studio all the time. Many times the photo or video session will take place outdoors. There are situations like modeling tracks; fashion shows, promotional modeling at parties and events that take place with a large group of people. Being good at public speaking will increase your confidence in those places because you know that you can speak confidently if asked and you will have no fear of showing your body confidently in the crowd.
