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How to Dress for a Modeling Agency Open Call or a Casting
Model Agency Dress Code
The most common mistake modeling neophytes make is to dress up. Don’t think church or wedding; think a cool, casual day out on the town with your friends. Show a flair for fashion but don’t overdo it with a bunch of designer labels. Models are known for mixing vintage and designer garb—that combo is always a winning one. Don’t over-accessorize; pick one unusual piece that gives your outfit personality. Make sure you choose clothes that flatter your assets. Great legs? Wear a miniskirt. Tiny waist? Don’t hide it under a baggy shirt. Form-fitting is usually the way to go (if your form is up for it!). Most importantly, if you are under 5’10″, wear heels! Even if you are over 5’10″ go for it, unless you are over six feet; then you are fine in flats.
Don’t overdo it with your hair and makeup. Simple and natural are best.
Casting Dress Code
Most of the above applies, but try to fit the role if possible. Don’t go goth to a Gap casting. Don’t wear sneakers to a couture fashion show casting. You get the drift.
I couldn’t resist the Def Leppard t-shirt!
Good luck!
Stay tuned for the announcement of April Model of the Month next week (or “like” my Facebook page to see the winner this weekend!).
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I Will like to know about opportunities for women over 40 years old on model market agent and open calls in new York city
The best chance for more “mature” (older) models is commercial modeling. Commercial agents look for all types of people. You can find info on commercial modeling and a list of New York commercial agents here: https://www.modelingmentor.com/blog/category/commercial-modeling/
Good luck!
PLease notify me for the next open call for woman over forty years old. I am beautiful tall 5’11 and weigh 140lbs I am still being told that i look like a model . I really need for someone to see me .
Hi Theresa, You should take a look at the various agency listings on my site and check their web sites for those with mature models. Commercial agencies employ talent of all ages, so check those out. Here are a few links for both fashion agencies and commercial agencies:
https://www.modelingmentor.com/blog/new-york-modeling-agency-open-call-times/
https://www.modelingmentor.com/blog/top-modeling-agencies-in-new-york/
https://www.modelingmentor.com/blog/tuesday-tip-top-commercial-agents-in-new-york/
https://www.modelingmentor.com/blog/fit-modeling-commercial-modeling-more-for-non-size-4-models/
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Best of luck! jill
Hi Jill, I’m a 24 year old male who jst strtd at a modelling workshop in Pretoria, South Africa, my manager ask me 2 brng 3 outfits on saturday the 16 May 2015 a frml outfit, a casual outfit, and a cstng outfit, nw I’m cnfsd, she ddnt sy wt knd of outfit I shld brng 4 the cstng, shld I ask her wt knd of cstng outfit I shld brng, bcs its rlly mprtnt,….
This post should give you some pointers! Wear something not too formal and not too casual, that flatters your physique and shows some fashion flair. Actually, I would think in South Africa, you can dress quite casually for castings. In Miami, tank tops, shorts, and flip-flops were common. Maybe you can email and ask? I think anything that shows some style and makes you look good works for a casting. Generally you will adjust your outfit a bit to fit the mold of what the client would be looking for, but in this case, it sounds like a workshop, not an actual casting, so that advice doesn’t apply. Good luck!