Have A Body With Industry Standard Measurements

First and foremost, all fitted models must have well-proportioned bodies that meet industry-standard measurements. For female models, customers are typically looking for someone from 5'4" to 5'9" who measures 34-26-37. For male fitted models, customers typically prefer a height of 6'1" or 6'2" with a measurement of 39-34-39.

Please note that these numbers represent the typical dimensions of a fitted model. The actual number may vary from customer to customer, as everyone's needs are different. Also, there is a demand for kids, teens, petite, plus size and even maternity fit models.

Have A Flexible Schedule

Fit modeling is not a nine to five job. Changes vary from week to week depending on the season and the number of samples prepared to be fitted, and you may have to work on an "on-call" basis.

Stay Strong Physically And Mentally

You may be asked to stand still for long periods of time while the designer pins, cuts, pulls and pulls the garment to perfection, or you may be asked to turn around to give the designer a better idea of ​​it That's how the garment moves. , You may have to pretend to sit in the car, dance in a storm, sit at a desk, or do pretty much anything a real customer would do. And since fittings usually last three to five hours, you need to be in good physical shape to do the job properly.

Be Able To Work With Audiences

If you're the shy kind and like to dress (and undress!) in front of others, designers and apparel technicians will want to see how easily you can spot small technical flaws, like many on the inside and outside of a garment. all zip. Too short or too short to slide comfortably through armholes.

Stay Fit And Aware Of Fashion Trends

Fit models aren't just living mannequins. More than anything, they are there to put the customers themselves and provide designers with valuable feedback about the fit, feel and movement of the garment. Is it comfortable? Is the cloth too thick? Can you raise your hand without cutting the seam? Do shoulders pull? Does it climb up too much (or too little) during everyday activities? These small details can make or break an apparel, so you need to be an excellent communicator who is comfortable with expressing your opinion to the customer.

If you don't have a technical fashion background or any design experience, it's a good idea to take a few classes to learn the basics. The more you know about what goes into making a garment, the better feedback you'll be able to provide. And, of course, that means you'll be hired and re-hired over and over again.

Keep The Right Connection

As with all types of modeling, the more exposure you have, the better chance you have of making it in the industry. By submitting your photos to a reputed model scouting agency, you will be seen by the world's top modeling agencies. It is a safe, legitimate and affordable way to make the connections you need to kickstart your fit modeling career.

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