How to become a Glamour Model

Glamour is the holy grail of many aspiring models. "I want to be a model" very often means "I want to be a glamour model". But what does it really mean?

Breakfast at Tiffany's

In the past, glamour meant Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Lauren Bacall and, possibly top of the list, Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's.

Later, glamour meant Marilyn Monroe, Brigitte Bardot and Alain Delon.

Glamour was the lifestyle of the famous and the rich (think Onassis and the Grimaldi family) with their yachts, exotic cars, expensive hotels and exquisite jewellery - and it was not about modelling.

Glamour Modelling Today

Today's understanding of glamour modelling is difficult to define because it can mean anything: page 3, boys' magazines, top shelf magazines and even hardcore.

At least in Britain, the term glamour modelling is commonly used for models who appear in glossy boys' magazines, on calendars and in similar publications.

Usually, glamour modelling involves a suggestive girl in a bikini, transparent or similar outfit - also topless or nude, but not particularly explicit - with an artificially inflated bust and lots of glossy make-up, trying to give young (18-25 year old) male readers of various magazines a moist bulge in their trousers which makes them, once recovered, buy the next edition of said magazine.

Depending on your viewpoint, glamour modelling is either cheap and derogatory - or a girl power thing.

Thinking that you are beautiful and spending thousands on a set of new breasts won't guarantee a spot on the cover of a magazine. You might attract someone with more money than hair.

How to become a Glamour Model

As with all other types of modelling, it takes hard work, discipline and luck.

Make sure you meet the requirements and don't fall for the various modelling scams.

If you are considering cosmetic surgery, remember that looks and physical attributes come and go, depending on the fashion of the moment. Surgery tends to be a little more permanent.

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