Fitting Models

Q. What is a fitting model?

A. The best way to describe a ‘fitting model’ is a live mannequin.

All clothes brands and high street fashion houses will from time to time need to use fitting models when they are designing their seasonal range.

Each clothes brand and fashion house have specific sizes that they prefer to base their clothing samples on. For example a brand may supply sizes 6 – 26 across their female range but will have their samples made to fit a size 12 & 24 therefore they will need a fitting model to fit their sample sizes.

Q. Do I need to be a certain height or size?

A. Yes, you will need to be the same height and measurements required by each individual company. Every different company sizes are based on specific measurements;

FEMALE:

• Bust girth & bra size
• Waist
• Top hip & bottom hip (or widest point)
• Height

• Chest
• Waist
• Height

You may have noticed that you wear a different size dependant on the brand or company? You may be a size 10 with one company or a 12 with another or a medium with one and a large with another, this is due to each company having their own specific measurements or grading per size.

We are asked for different sizes and heights i.e. petite range, tall range, standard range. Female size 6 – 26 and Male medium to XXL.

Q. Do I need experience or qualifications as I haven’t modelled before?

A. No experience or qualifications are required just a friendly personality

Q. How do I apply to be a fitting model?

A. You will need to complete the registration form which is available on the website and post this to us enclosing two pictures; 1 headshot and 1 full length picture, these do not need to be professional but must be no more than 3 months old, clear and show just yourself. All details must be completed and pictures supplied in order for us assess your suitability. We recommend that you use our measuring guide to ensure you measurements are accurate and taken correctly. From past experience we have found that people taking their own measurements are not as accurate as those taken by another person so PHONE A FRIEND!!

Q. What happens next?

A. Your details will be entered into our fittings database and cross matched with our many different clients’ requirements. If you measurements match our clients we will contact you to firstly check availability and organise a meeting with the client to see if you are suitable for them.

If you don’t hear from us don’t panic your details will be kept on file and checked against any new enquiries.

Q. What are the hours?

A. Assignments can vary from a minimum of 2 hours to a full day (up to 8 hours) this could be occasional or regular ongoing bookings. This may also be to cover maternity, sick or holiday leave.

Q. I am already registered with you for modelling and promotional work, will you consider me for fittings?

A. Yes, but you will need to ensure we have up to date pictures and measurements in order for you to be considered.

Every applicant will be considered for other aspects of work, please indicate on you registration form if you are not interested in certain types of work.

Checklist.

• Fully completed registration form
• Note of any other aspects of work you do not want to be considered for
• Availability
• 1 headshot picture
• 1 Full length picture

GOOD LUCK – We look forward to receiving your details.

Any further enquires Click here

Measurement Guide Female

Measurement Guide Male

Registration Form

Casting Page