How Should You Dress Your Kids for Meeting a Talent Agent?

Dress your child appropriately for a talent meeting.

In the field of entertainment, kids can fulfill a number of roles, from participating in commercials to singing and dancing their way through Broadway productions. In many instances, talent agencies provide a direct route for kids looking to break into the entertainment industry. Should you score a meet and greet with a talent agent, consider all aspects of your child's physical presentation to make him stand out from the crowd.

Instructions

1. Choose age-appropriate clothing for the meeting. The talent agent's goal is to determine what your child's talent is and how marketable it is. The agent determines how well your child's talent comes across in the meeting and whether he thinks your child has the skills and commitment to take it to the next level. Your kid needs to look her age, and not older or younger because of her apparel.

2. Dress your child in simple, casual pieces. Think about what you might choose for him to wear to school and select something similar for your meeting with the agent. This ensures that clothing doesn't detract from your child's personality and natural features. For boys, try a casual pair of slacks or jeans with a basic T-shirt; for girls, choose a trendy pair of jeans and a blouse.

3. Gauge the neatness of your child's appearance. Even in casual wear, your child should still look well put together and presentable when meeting with a talent agent. Shine shoes, comb hair into place and ask boys to put on a belt. Do a fingernail check for girls to ensure they have clean and clear nails with no fingernail polish, and especially not chipped polish. Keep any jewelry minimal and appropriate for her age.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure your child is not chewing gum when he meets with the talent agent, as this is unprofessional.

• Talk with your child ahead of time about what to expect and questions the agent might ask, so that your child feels prepared and confident about the meeting.

References

• InterFACE Talent: Meeting Talent Agents