If you’ve dreamed of being a model, but figure it’s too late. It’s not! The demand for 40+ models is on the rise.
- Calling all models (even over 40)
Just ask Judy Goss, MORE magazine booking agent and author of:
Break into Modeling For Under $20.00
Judy, a former FORD model is our guest on a one hour podcast that teaches you how to get into the biz without getting ripped off and to answer all your questions about modeling.
This call is not limited to mature models. If you have a daughter, younger friend or co-worker who would love to be a model too, be sure to tell them about this exciting podcast.
How to Break Into Modeling, No Matter What Your Age!
To buy this recording click here!
Hi Glam Gals,
I am probably too old to feature on your blog…
This glam gal is a natural beauty!
I am 66 have long hair and for the first time when nearly 64 I entered and won a model competition to go on the catwalk with footballers.
Won another a couple of weeks later after submitting a recent photo. Last year was selected to represent Miss Germany in an International Pageant and came 2nd in the Mrs Commonwealth UK.
Have had no cosmetic surgery or face filler etc to date.
To me age is just a number and I just make the most of what I have I am also a positive thinker and to me the best is yet to come.
Regards,
Christyne
Thanks Christyne for sharing your story with us and no one is too old to be on our blog!
Many woman are wanting to get into modeling after 40 and it sounds like you are having fun with it!
You say a few things that we like to point out:
- “I have long hair” Your hair is a great length for you. We love that you have a simple cut that shows off your healthy hair!
- “Have had no cosmetic surgery or face filler etc to date.” You look amazing and are obviously a natural beauty!
- “To me age is just a number and I just make the most of what I have I am also a positive thinker and to me the best is yet to come.” This is the kink of attitude that serves you well!! Good luck with your future!
Can you write us back and tell us more on how you found these types of competitions? In the U.S. we don’t seem to have them.
We love to hear from all of you… please comment below! (Below, Chrystine, modeling on the catwalk!)
Wow~ it's hard to believe that she is 66!
One of the most perplexing question we get is:
What do I wear to be casual?
I thought I would share with you what I (JoJami) am up to getting ready to start dressing for fall!
A few months ago I mentioned that I had bought an Orange Jacket from BCBG.
Here is the BCBG jacket as shown on a model
Here is what it really looks like dressed down for casual:(JoJami is with over 40 model, Andrea Bond)
Here is the same jacket in real life!
Just adding a colorful jacket and bright scarf some dark wash jeans can help expand your casual wardrobe!
These over 40 models are from the UK
Dear Glam Gals,
I am really enjoying your blog and the information that you provide. I was just wondering why you continually use young models to display the clothes and styles you suggest women wear who are 40 and over? It seems counter intuitive to suggest that we embrace our age and aging bodies, yet all the styles are shown on young models, who have no bodies and are not anywhere near the age of 40! Of course we all know that clothes look better on models without curves, but doesn’t that just make it harder to embrace our age, our style, and reality? Just wondering…:-)
Thanks. I would love to hear your thoughts!
Sincerely, Wendy B
Hi Wendy,
We get this question all the time and we are frustrated too… you see to there are just no photos of “real women” out there in current clothes that you can buy! We want to be able to show you things that you can go out and buy, but all the stores insists on using ultra young and super skinny models!
A few years back, we were excited to start working with a NYC modeling agency for women over 40, but they went out of business!
That is why we try to find women on the street photos, but it can be frustrating for our readers, since most of the time the outfits the women are wearing was purchased a last season and can’t be found now.
One note, most of the styles that we suggest can be worn on most body types, it is just that they are being modeled by young, thin women!
If anyone has suggestions or ideas we would love to hear them!
Life is too short not to try something new!
We love to hear about women who are Age-mazing™ and doing things that are adventurous! In the past we have written about women getting into modeling after 40, riding motorcycles across country and even loosing 100 pounds and then winning a beauty pagent!
This weeks Blogging Boomer Carnival #140 is full of adventure, and it is being hosted by one of our wonderful Blogging friends at VaBoomer!
P.S.
We would are curious to hear your story! Just email us with a photo and description and we will put your name in our montly drawing for a chance to win this months prize! (info@fabulousafter40.com)
Did you hear all the talk about the 51 year old model, that has the fashion scene all a twitter?? According to news reports, ex- Chanel model, Ines de la Fressa, “stole the show” at the recent Spring 2009 Gaultier show.
It’s no news to us that the fashion industry has continually snubbed its nose at us “real” women, although we are the ones that are doing most of the buying!
But the tide seems to be turning… As we have reported in past posts, there is a glimmer of hope, and the industry is seeing the light! With new modeling agencies popping up that specialize in “older” models, there is still a chance to fulfill your lost dream of modeling!
Speaking of a comeback… our friend and author Christopher Hopkins just let us know of a Real People model search and make-over contest that is going on over at the AARP website.
Here is a photo of last year’s winners:
We hope to start seeing more mature models strutting their stuff on the pages of mainstream magazines soon!!
What are your big DREAMS?
We were so excited to get a note from one of our readers about how one of her dreams has come true! 
Andrea Bond runs her own Real Estate business, but has had a lifelong dream to be a model. So, recently, after listening to our Pod Cast with author Judy Goss on How to Be a Model No Matter What Your Age, Andrea took action. During the call, Judy shared with us that her good friend Christie Dinham was starting up a new modeling division for women over 35 with the NYC Red Modeling Agency.
So Andrea followed up and got Judy’s book and then tried out for an open call (for more info go to www.fashionhow.com). The good news is that Andrea is now one of the newest models signed with the new S-class division of the Red Modeling Agency! Congratulations Andrea!
Check out her fashion shoot!
We confess, we love to watch America’s Top Model. Its so fun to see the girls in the glamorous and not so glamorous settings, and how they can be transformed from a gauntly teen to a sultry vamp with some great hair, makeup and wardrobe. What is it about Tyra Banks’ reality show that has us all fascinated about the inside scoop of the modeling world?
There is a good chance that you know someone who either wants to be a model or wants their kids to model…but where do you go to get advice on the how, what and where of it all?
Meet Judy Goss, former Ford model/agent and author of the soon to be released book
, How to Break into Modeling for Under $20.00.
Judy Gross, model and author
Judy has worked in and around the fashion industry for over 20 years, and was surprised when so many people when learning of her past, always had so many questions about how to get into modeling. Moreover, Gross was shocked and disappointed to hear many horror stories of people getting ripped off by so called “agents” and “photographers” who made false claims and took their money with no results. This, and her love to help others, inspired her to write a book that would bust the all the myths out there about how to get into modeling.
“It’s really not that hard to get into modeling, no matter what your age or size. What most people don’t realize is that you don’t need to spend money on pictures or classes to get representation with a modeling agency. The agents actually prefer people NOT to spend money!”
This passionate mom of twin two year old girls, is committed to her mission to educate the public about getting into modeling that she also has a blog called, Modeling Advice: From Breaking In to Staying In , where she answers questions and give tips to those interested in modeling as well as parents of model wanabe’s … and best of all, its FREE!!
So all you gorgeous fashionistas out there, check it out before you shell out any money and find out if you might have a new career out there ahead of you! (BTW…there is even a section for modeling if your over 40!)
Judy is currently the booking and casting editor of More Magazine. Be on the look out for her book to come out in the summer of ’08, and our upcoming teleseminar with her!
