size would be either 40R or 40T). Shoe size should be between 9 and 12. I am not a traditional looking model type - can I do catalog work? There are opportunities in commercial print (not fashion) that doesn't have height requirements, but catalog work is difficult to get. The clothes have to fit perfectly (see requirement measurements above). Flipping through a catalog, you wouldn't know that the person smiling out at you has perfect measurements, a top agent, a portfolio full of work and years of experience. Catalogs also tend to book the same models season after season, so there are not a lot of openings for new faces. Where do I start? Modelling agencies have "open calls": a time each week where a new model can go and see an agent. From this meeting you might be asked to join with this agent. I would recommend seeing several agencies before committing to anyone. If a particular agent isn't interested in representing you they will give you feedback and advice (if asked). Advice from the top agents should usually be listened to. A good agent has nothing to gain by not giving truthful feedback. What is a good plan to follow when looking for an agent? There are really only so many good modelling agents in any city. Go and see them all and go with whoever is the most interested and you have the most rapport with. If no one is interested in taking you on at that