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or photographer is looking for. Some of those genres have fairly wide variations in what they want the model to look like in terms of height, weight, looks, body build etc. However, some of them have very strict limitations on what they want the model to look like in order to be hired for a project. For now, let’s just talk about runway and fashion modeling. These are the models that become widely known, make above average salaries and make the connections to have a career after modeling. Runway and fashion modeling is also the type of modeling many young women are asking about when they ask about a career in modeling. Unfortunately runway and fashion modeling have the most restrictive limitations for the look they demand. Fashion models have very particular age, height, and measurement standards. The typical age is 16-21. Some models have been younger than this, but many agencies will require models to be at least 16. Likewise, models can be older but agencies and clients tend to like their models to look younger. Height is between 5’9-6, bust is between 32-36, waist is between 22-26, and hips should be between 33-35. mODEL pROFIL