When you picture the figure of a model the first thing that pops in your mind is tall and skinny. You’ll picture Gigi Hadid, Naomi Campbell, Heidi Klum, and Kendal Jenner. But the modeling industry is not only about editorial models, it has a lot of variety. There is no standard figure for a model to have. Yes, for editorial models you have to be slim and tall. But the modeling industry is big enough to accommodate different body types. You need to know where you fit and strive from there. Here are different types of models and their required body shape: Editorial Models Editorial models are those we see in magazines like Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar. They model for high-end fashion brands like Prada, Gucci, Marc Jacobs, and more. Models in this category are at least 5 feet, 9 inches tall, and slim. 33 inches around the bust, 23 inches around the waist, and 33 inches around the hips are their usual numbers. Runway Models Runway models are those who we see during fashion week. Models in this field need to be around 5 feet, 9 inches, and more. They need to measure around 34 inches around the bust, 23 inches around the waist, and 34 inches around the hips. During the selection process, the designers choose models that will fit their collection. They never make the clothes to fit the models. Commercial Models Among all the types of models, commercial models are the most assorted. They don’t look at the size, age, or height. They need to fit the requirements the brand needs. You’ll see them almost everywhere except in high-fashion. Plus-size Models As the modeling industry continues to diversify, plus-size models have become essential. The usual size of a plus-size model is twelve. A size twelve is not that big but in the modeling world, it can be. Petite Models Petite models are smaller compared to runway models. They have an average height of 5 feet, 7 inches tall or shorter. Usually, petite models work as lingerie, swimsuit, foot, and hand models. Glamour Models Glamour models are curvier than editorial models. They work as swimsuit and lingerie models. Also, they do more appealing poses than fashion models. Fitness Models These kinds of models have an athletic body. Some of them are athletes that transitioned into modeling or model on the side. Fit Models Fit models are models who fit clothes while designers are making them. They use different sizes of fit models to measure their garments and see the over-all look. If you can maintain your size, it does not matter what you look like or how tall you are, you’ll have a chance as a fit model. Catalog Models Compared to editorial models, catalog models need to look more human with a few upgrades. They have to have a beautiful smile, healthy hair, and flawless skin. They need to have the look which can appeal to the target market.