How to Become a Delia's Model

Many young women enjoy shopping at Delia's, a store that specializes in shoes and clothing for women between the ages of 16 and 20. For some, however, the name Delia's signifies more than shopping. Being a Delia's catalog model can be a huge steppingstone in your modeling career. These models rarely have the kind of exotic look required for glamour models. Delia's looks for attractive models with an everyday look, allowing the company to keep the focus on the clothes. Becoming a catalog model takes more than style and a pretty face. It takes time and determination. Since Delia's hires all of their models through a modeling agency, you also need to get your foot in the door of one.

Things You'll Need

  • Portfolio
  • Resume
  • Telephone
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Instructions

    • 1

      Put together a portfolio. Your portfolio should contain professional photos of yourself displaying diverse looks and poses. This will show your versatility as a model. Your portfolio should also include a copy of your resume, highlighting any relevant modeling work. Include contact information of companies, people and photographers with whom you've worked.

    • 2

      Compile a list of publications for catalog modeling that you think match your look and style. Pick places that have products that you enjoy using and wearing.

    • 3

      Find out which agencies represent these publications. Most agencies will have their contact information, such as address, phone numbers and email addresses, listed in the "contact us" section of their website. Send the proper contact a copy of your resume and portfolio or make an appointment to show it to them personally.

Tips & Warnings

  • Delia's recommends signing with a national agency.

  • When contacting an agency, be wary of scams. Always do background checks on agencies before signing up with them or giving them any money.

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