Types of modeling
Modeling is much wider than the runway. Commercial, fitness, beauty, parts, petite, curve and UGC work welcome many heights, sizes and ages: only runway and editorial fashion have strict height and sample-size norms.
All types of modeling
Which type fits you?
| Type | Height | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Runway | Strict (about 5′8″+ women, 5′11″+ men) | Fashion shows |
| Editorial | Usually tall | Magazines, distinctive looks |
| Commercial | Any | Ads, catalogs, all ages |
| Fitness | Flexible | Athletic builds |
| Petite | Under about 5′7″ | Petite lines, beauty, commercial |
| Curve | Flexible for commercial | Plus-size and inclusive fashion |
| Parts | Irrelevant | Hands, feet, close-up products |
| Beauty | Irrelevant | Skincare, cosmetics, hair |
| Fit model | Set by the brand | Garment fittings |
| UGC creator | Any | Brand videos and social ads |
Not sure? Take the Could I be a model? quiz, or upload a photo and see which types the crowd picks for you. Heights are typical guidelines: they vary by agency and market.