Is age 28 too old to want to be a model (women)

[Anonymous]

here is the thing. I am tall skinny and the typical model facial features. I even walk like models too I have been approached several times ever since I was age 14 but I was too shy and I grew up in a strict christian where our skirts had to be shin length... kinda Amish really, anyway I was too shy to do it.

People have been literally begging me to do it throughout my teenage years to early twenties.

I started having sex in my twenties so I got more comfortable in my skin and with my body so I did unprofessional shoots with photographers (portfolio stuff) and oh gosh, within a day people wanted to know who I was, my Facebook got insane requests. Again I stopped and didn't push it further cause deep down I don't feel as if I am capable of being a successful model, regardless of the fat that everyone (except my family) says I can. I have very low self-esteem and it took me years to reach to this point where I can admit to myself that I am beautiful and even when I do I still feel like I am doing something wrong and that I am being vain :(

I finally say let me give it a shot but now when people hear my age they go ugh, go away you are old. Is there still hope? I am old now

[peace-love-couture]

Yes

Most models begin at the age of 13/14 and build portfolios and their careers are considered over by 22/23. There are a few who the industry can't afford to lose, like Kate Moss but the rest are retired by 28.

VS models don't count as models...the fashion world doesn't take them seriously, only like 2-3 actually do Haute Couture modeling, like Gisele and Karolina Kurkova(I think). So they are the exception, with Tyra having been the oldest(although maybe Heidi beat her?) before retiring.

Honestly, you don't have to model to prove to yourself that you are beautiful. There's nothing wrong with looking back at that little girl who thinks she's ugly and saying "I'm beautiful." You don't have anything to prove to anybody, so I wouldn't look back on a could have been dream...

You're you now and comfortable with where you are.

Now catalogue(sorry for the spelling) modeling, you could try. They've age limits but I'm sure the age limits are much more wide.

You could definitely try that

[Anonymous]

Are you sure you want to become a model? I've heard it's a very grinding lifestyle and not a very lucrative one for the majority of people involved. You actually have to put a lot of money into it to get started and it doesn't always pan out. You don't have to be a model to enjoy the beauty of your body. Maybe you could volunteer at local art classes to be a sketch model -- I think that would be more gratifying.

[Asker]

i did sketch modeling before. Its fun but I am dating now and my boyfriend is dead set against such things

[Opinion Owner]

Maybe local theater group or something? I've heard that modeling is very stressful and draining...If you already struggle with low self esteem, personally, I would rather be around people who are uplifting and supportive than pursue a career that is largely rooted in criticism and perfectionism.

[GiniViv]

For high fashion modeling, yes you are over the age limiet. But why not give commercial modeling a go? A lot of agencies have commercial sections and " people" sections. For that you are never to old:-)

[TheUglyOne]

From what I've been told, that's usually too old to START modelling. If you got started like in your early 20s, of course you can still model at 28 or even older. But from the few models I've known, they said if you aren't at least in the door by 23, it's very difficult to start a modelling career, unless you are extremely attractive, tall, and fit or even skinny.

BTW, if you are an attractive person, it's not vain to acknowledge it. What makes a person vain or arrogant is when they think their attractiveness makes them superior to less attractive people, and they use their attractiveness as a basis to be mean to others. Simply acknowledging you are attractive is not bad though, it's being honest about yourself.

[Asker]

:) thanks. It's kinda because we were taught not to acknowledge such things groeing up because its vanity

[TheUglyOne]

That's understandable because it can lead to being vain. But if you're modest about it, I see nothing wrong with it.

I wish many more young women would realize they are attractive, far too many think they are ugly.

[Asker]

gracias

[TheUglyOne]

por nada :)

[kambo_trick3y]

link

This is link to a woman who is working the game still at the age of 81.

I honestly think she looks amazing, and to me, beauty has no number. Life is too short not to pursue your dreams, even if you fail, you've still done more than what millions of people on the planet can say they've done.

[Asker]

omg she is hot. She is like my bf's mom. I tell him, omg your mom is hot and he goes eeeew she is my mom, but thank you. I will give it one more shot

[TheUglyOne]

To be fair, she got started at 13 though. It wasn't like she decided at 80 to be a fashion model.

I agree though, she does look amazing for an 80 something.

[beerY33]

Yeah, that is quite old to start a modeling career- but why not at least give it a shot? You never know til you try.

[Asker]

i will try but I am not very optimistic. I could have done it years ago but was too sheltered. such is life

[xXxAx3LxXx]

Usually modeling ages range from 17-35 so I could say you still have a chance, as long as you have that pretty face and that fit body.

[Anonymous]

If it's meant to be it'll happen, but odds are against you.

[hotstudlovercupcake]

you do it before age 50! get pray for fast success at your aG!