Modeling after 40 – It can be done!
Andrea got her first modeling job at the age of 40!
We are so proud of our reader Andrea, who was inspired by our teleseminar with Judy Gross, author of Break Into Modeling for Under $20 to pursue her lifelong dream of modeling. Well here she is, gracing the covers of a Land’s End catalog, in all her fabulous after 40 glory!
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We think Andrea looks great, and is such an inspiration for women who want to start their career in modeling, but think it may be too late. We are always excited to see real women, as opposed to super tall, super skinny, teenage string beans modeling clothes meant for the masses. The beauty industry seems to be starting to embrace mature models, as evidenced by the new TV Land reality show She’s Got The Look, which features women over 35 attempting to break into the fashion world a la America’s Next Top Model.
We encourage any woman with a dream to go after it! Here are a couple of photos of our reader, Lisa, who has always wanted to be a model. Isn’t she gorgeous? For a 44-year-old single mother of a college grad, she doesn’t look a day older than 25! We wish you the best of luck!
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Hi I’m 46 and I’ve been refused in off licence and some night clubs because the way I look. I have 2 sons (men in my life) when me and my sons go out together, people would thinkthat we are boyfriend and girlfriend. Also when my son shout out “mummy”everyone would stare at me and say no way.
Hello My name is Cindy Lee, I am 40 + I love modeling !! Was going to go into the business when i was 17, but I had my first daughter, and mother hood took over. However I find myself wanting to pursue my dreams. I fill it, I love it, modeling makes me fill beautiful, i love runway and print. I am also a actress love drama & action, I am with IMDb and Linkedin, also explore talent by the way they have landed me 2 feature films and one short film in a year.
I have modeled swim wear for Wilihmena also modeled wedding gowns for bridal shows and I have a shoot coming up in London this coming September modeling Asian wedding gowns. I have designer friends in New york, London and Bagdad, even California where I am from. I want to put myself out there. Not getting older just getting beter, you can log onto exploretalent and view my website under cindy412194 or just go to IMDb and will find many photos there as well. Hope to hear from you, I am so ready, even considering starting my own runway business
Hi Lei,
There is a great book out by our friend Judy Goss, a formor Ford Model, How to get into modeling for under $20.00. The main message is that you should NEVER PAY anyone to let you model. You don’t need fancy pictures to get a job and more…. anyone can model if you have the looks , you just have to make sure you do it with legitimate organizations.
Being a model after 40 sounds too good to be true. Any qualification? I am very petite ,only 5’3″ with 100 LB. Can I still be a model as a mature woman?
Hi I’m 43 years old I look young for my age in would like to know about becoming a model I was telling my daughter I would like to be a model she said to me mom go for it that I look very nice for my age in would to find out where I can start
Hello Everyone.I’m new on this site!!, VIVA !! BRAVO!! The fabulous women over 40..50..60..my passion for beauty was rooted in my heart since I was a small girl…Beauty is an anrt and beauty is my passion!!!, Later my passion became my business helping women and men keep their youthful looks…It is very possible to slow down the aging process with proper internal and external de-aging treatments….I just love the word anti-aging..LOL..I’m 52 years old and I do my best to represent the beauty of women over 40…50.. http://www.wix.com./antiaging50/anti-aging-soft-aesthetics
The pictures on my website represents myself…Ladies, have a lovely, fantastic and blessed day!!!….
HI Michelle,
There seems like the over 40 modeling agencies are popping up all over. Also, More Magazine runs a competition every year and you have to be able to prove that you are at least 40 to enter! However, beware of scams. You should never have to pay anyone to sign you to a modeling contract. There is a small fee to enter the More contest (around $20.00) but we know that it is a legit contest. One more tip… you do not have to have expensive professional photos taken. Modeling agencies only need to see a few candid shots that you can have a friend take of you with minimum makeup. Don’t fall for those scams out there that charge you money for expensive photos or promise you easy fame and fortune! We wish you luck!
sound great to start modeling late…. well without any liers, i am 40years. i have 2 children. and me look realy young. so where and what the name of this agency?
Hi , I am interested in becomming a model .
I am 39 yrs old and I am beautiful inide and out .
Please let me know if you have any advice or direction .
Thank you ,
Ivy Lee
Hi Virginia,
We do not have a reccomendation for you, but you might want to go google, Judy Goss, the author of “How to Break Into Modeling for Under $20.00″ and ask her on her facebook page.
She is lives in NYC and would know the answer for you. Good luck!
WERE COULD I FIND A GOOD PHOTOGRAPHER.I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE SOME HEADSHOTS DONE IN NYC.
If you work hard you will see results. I have been working hard to look and stay young for years. I am not perfect. Eat wrong things at times. The key is not being on a diet or being obsessed. The key is balance and making it a lifestyle. So I wonder if soooo many women that are 40 and older like myself work so hard we should have more opportunities to be photographed and model. My motto is it is a lot easier looking good in your teens, 20′s and 30′s. Try keeping it all together after 40…….Hope that we don’t give up………
Women, we get older…..we have to work harder……we remember what it was like when we were younger…..we try to keep everything in and together. Men often look better as they age. Women want to feel they look better also. So we work out, try to eat right, but often the stresses of daily life, kids, families, divorce, finances, you name it take a toll. Women over 40 should be pursued more for modeling, not everyone is 25 and we want to feel beautiful and sexy even if we are older. Beauty is within and also what we make of it on the exterior. I work hard and have for years, but it still cannot erase lines……More women over 40 should be photographed we are a big part of the population and we are also more at ease in our own skin. By 40 if you don’t know who you are or where you are going……then look into the eyes of other women to see where they can take you and how they can help you. Would love to see the real deal at 40 plus……
Would love to also see more older women featured in modeling. Wanted to point out that the RED MODEL MANAGEMENT agency in NYC actually closed it’s over 40 division. There are not enough older women being represented today. We will not give up, however. We will show the largest demographic out there what they want to see. OLDER MODELS ! Thanks for encouraging all the hopefuls out there ladies!
Hi Budget Chic,
We are really with you on your comment. We have absolutely NO place to find photos of women over 40 for our articles. There is a huge hole out there ready to be filled!
We know that the Red Agency in NYC, has a new division for older models, lets hope it is a success!
Sounds fun!! Not sure I am ready to do it but it sure sounds fun!
I forgot to add, I wish they would feature more 40something models, I’m so tried of looking at 14 year old girl made up to appear older, marketing expensive designer clothing to 30+ and over women. Where is the real representation, instead of the blatant fraud these magazine perpetrate on their women readers using teenagers for cosmetic ads, apparel, etc.
WOW, Andrea looks like she is in her late twenties. Amazing! She looks incredible!
YAY!!
Hi Deneen,
Welcome to our site. Yes, we love accessories!
Thank you for inspiring all of us that we can look fabulous at any age. I’m so glad the agencies are becoming more open to mature models. We have a lot of disposible income and will pay more for quality. Some of today’s trends I wouldn’t be caught dead in!!! As a independent rep for a jewelry company, I’m especially excited that accessories have such importance in showcasing our style and personality without having to struggle to find age appropriate fashions.