I Wish every model followed these guidelines!

· Always arrive 15 minutes early for a fashion show. Check in with the show coordinator immediately and find out where your rack of clothing is located.

· Once you have found your rack of clothing, begin arranging your clothes in the order you will be modeling them. Undo all fastenings, buttons, belts, zippers, etc. Time is critical once the show begins, so any little thing you can do to aid you in getting dressed faster will work towards your advantage. This means stringing belts through loops, having your shoes set out in front of each outfit, layering different pairs of nylons, and knowing how the client wants hats/scarves worn so that you can put them on yourself. Also make sure that all earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and gloves are easily accessible to you before hitting the runway.

· As you are dressing, be sure that you are careful about not getting makeup on the garment.

· NEVER sit, smoke, eat, or drink while wearing the client’s clothes. If you damage any garment or accessory, tell the show coordinator immediately following the show.

· After the show, button and zip clothes properly and return them to the racks. Return accessories to their places and put shoes back in their boxes. By zipping, buttoning, and organizing everything before you leave, you set a great example for the agency, your fellow models, and most of all, yourself!

· Always be friendly and helpful to other models and dressers. You never know when you may need their help backstage getting into/out of an outfit.

· Listen to the show coordinator’s instructions carefully the first time. Your cooperation will be greatly appreciated! NO GUM CHEWING!

· Always THANK CLIENTS after a booking–It goes a long way!!

FITTINGS · Remember that this is often the first time the client will meet you in person. It is important to make a great first impression. Arrive looking stylish, neat, and pulled together. For castings, dress nice, casual, nothing too ornate, simple yet body-conscious so they know how you are shaped. Be prepared to try on clothes for the client. Always bring nylons, a slip, a pair of nude thong-back underwear, and a nude bra to fittings.

· Bring your full tote to all fittings. Arrive with your hair clean and your makeup already done.  

· NEVER comment on the clothing. Please keep your opinions to yourself. Your job is to make those clothes good! Do your best to fake it!

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I always get asked from our models what they can write off, if anything, when it comes time to do their taxes!

So here it is! Enjoy!

xoxo

Betsy

Deductible Expenses for Working Models · All testing· Composite cards· All Extra Prints for Extra Portfolios· All charge backs· Agency Portfolio· Gas for go sees· Airline tickets to jobs in US or overseas· 20% agency fee for commissions· Hotel if client did not pay· Taxis related to industry· Phone bills related to business· Hair cuts, manicures, pedicures, facials, makeup, etc. related to modeling· Gym memberships· Clothes related to industry· Mileage @ 40 cents a mile to and from castings, jobs, and appointments **Make sure that you keep good records and receipts of all jobs and expenses. It will save you a lot of headaches when it comes to “Tax Season.”

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