diary of a model
Lily spends her days as a model, rushing from shoot to show and then to another casting. On Amayzine, she tells you all about what her life is really like. Under a different name, of course, but that means she can share all the juicy details. This week: a peek into her wardrobe.
Do you know those street style photos of models right after they’ve walked a big show? Wow, those girls have such an incredible style. Dressed from head to toe in the most beautiful designers, not to mention that gorgeous brand new designer bag that every model has slung over her shoulder. What a beauty, what perfection.
However, there are some small side notes about these photos. First of all, the photos that are posted are often of the best-dressed models (they prefer to leave the boring black skinny jeans and tank tops behind). Additionally, every model knows that after the show it’s ‘time to street style shine’, so you prepare your best (most expensive) outfit in advance. Also, girls are sometimes styled by stylists with good contacts at PR agencies. And finally, those bags are often a gift from the designer whose show you just walked. I admit: that last one is quite a nice gift to receive.
But what is actually in a model's wardrobe? Today, I’ll crack the door open a bit and show you what the average model's wardrobe looks like.
Underwear
Yes, here they are again: the skin-colored thongs. They keep popping up, I know. However, they have been following me for about five years now. The average underwear drawer of models is filled with all sorts of different types and ‘colors’ of skin-colored underwear. We mustn't forget the matching skin-colored bras either: the push-up, the normal, the strapless, and the triangle bra. It depends on the client what kind of bra you wear that day. Of course, there’s also some color or lace here and there. The drawer is actually split into work underwear and leisure underwear.
Black
The go-to color in fashion is black. It slims, is easy to combine, and always looks good. The model must-have is therefore a black skinny jeans. Casting directors often ask if the models can come in a black skinny with a tank top. This way, they can properly assess the models, because no one can hide anything under loose sweaters or baggy pants.
Casting vs. leisure time
In my wardrobe, there was always a clear distinction between my work and normal clothes. Nowadays, I increasingly go to castings in ‘normal clothes’, which is appreciated. Generally, casting outfits should be basic and calm, and you should be able to see your body well in the clothes. So think of a skinny jeans or a skirt with a T-shirt or a fitted dress.
Statement piece
Every model has a statement piece they are proud of. It could be your first (or most recent) designer piece or an item you’ve received many compliments on. This showpiece is always pulled out of the wardrobe for important castings or aftershow street style moments.
The flight outfit
Comfy and resistant to any temperature. You never know how warm or cold it will be on a plane, and you definitely don’t want to be stuck in a tight pair of pants for five hours in a flying cigar. For me, the outfit often consists of loose-fitting pants or yoga pants, a T-shirt, a thin blouse (on or in the backpack), a hoodie, and a jacket. This way, I can perfectly adjust my layers to the temperature in the plane.
I hope you’ve become a bit wiser through this little peek. Finally, I want to say that models are often more style-less than stylish. Despite the fact that we work in fashion, it’s not our job to style; we are styled (queen life). After some time in the fashion world, you naturally develop a bit more knowledge about fashion, but does that also mean you develop style? I sometimes wonder.
Xx kisses from Lily
