The first thing that you must do is glance at the facts. Unfortunately, even though you may have the most beautiful face in the world, if you don’t have the body type to be on the runway, there is little to no chance of success. Runway models aren’t made, they’re born.

The minimum height requirement for female catwalk models is 5’9, and for males it‘s 5’11. Also, models are generally expected to fit into sample size clothes, which are typically made a size 2 or even a size 0. Although there are occasionally exceptions to the rules, these usually only apply if a model already has an exceptional print career.

Make sure you hold your body in a way that flatters the clothes. The easiest way to do this is to stand as straight as possible. If wearing a dress, it sometimes helps if you lean back slightly in order to let the material flow behind you. Let your arms hang naturally and let them swing only as much as your body naturally makes them. Keep your hands relaxed and no curled fingers as this will look strange from the viewpoint of the people watching the show.

Finally, remember to practice. It might feel silly walking up and down your hallway, but there’s no such thing as too much practice. It is also a smart decision to find some recordings of fashion shows, and watch how the models hold themselves. If you want to do something well, you might as well learn from the best.