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Height guide5'5" · 165 cmBarefoot

Can you model at 5'5"?

On women's boards, 5'5" is in range for Commercial / lifestyle, Fitness / sports, Petite (women), Fit model (women); at the edge of Curve / plus (women).

On men's boards, 5'5" is at the edge of Commercial / lifestyle.

Last verified · ranges from agency pages, rosters and guides

Women's boards

5'5", category by category

Every women's range and agency rule at 5'5"

Men's boards

5'5", category by category

Every men's range and agency rule at 5'5"

Women's boards

What agencies and rosters publish

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  • Wilhelmina NY Sports+Fitness (roster)[9]

    Roster “5'2"–5'11½", typical 5'8"–5'10"”

    inside

    Range 5'2" to 5'11½": inside

  • Donna Baldwin Agency

    Verified agency “Females 5'3"-6'0", sizes 2-20; Males 5'10"-6'3".”

    inside

    Range 5'3" to 6'0": inside

  • US size-4 fit-model standard (secondary source)[16]

    Guide “size 4, 5'4"–5'9", bust 34, waist 26, hips 37”

    inside

    Range 5'4" to 5'9": inside

  • BICOASTAL MGMT Curve, LA (roster)[8]

    Roster “5'5.5"–5'11", mostly 5'8"–5'11"”

    ½″ below

    Range 5'5½" to 5'11": ½″ below

  • SMG Model Management

    Verified agency “Women 5'6"-6'; Men 5'11"-6'3"; all sizes welcome.”

    1″ below

    Range 5'6" to 6'0": 1″ below

  • Two Management

    Verified agency “Women at least 5'6"; men at least 5'11".”

    1″ below

    Range 5'6" to open: 1″ below

  • Basic Models

    Verified agency “Women standard 14-30 y, 1.68 m+; mature 31-70 y, 1.75 m+; Men standard 20-30 y (NS done), 1.83 m+.”

    1″ below

    Range 5'6" to open: 1″ below

  • Heffner Management (Seattle)[5]

    Agency rule “5'7"- 5'11"”

    2″ below

    Range 5'7" to 5'11": 2″ below

  • Select Model Management (London open call)[6]

    Agency rule “Minimum height 5'7 / 170cm”

    2″ below

    Range 5'7" to open: 2″ below

  • TCM Models & Talent

    Verified agency “Women 5'7"-6' (5'6" if 13-16); Men 5'11"-6'4"; Big + Tall 6'4"-6'6".”

    2″ below

    Range 5'7" to 6'0": 2″ below

  • GIANT Management

    Verified agency “Females 5'8" (173 cm); males 6'1" (183 cm).”

    3″ below

    Range 5'8" to open: 3″ below

  • Kim Dawson Agency

    Verified agency “Women 5'8"-6'0" (5'7" if under 16 and still growing); Men 6'0"-6'3".”

    3″ below

    Range 5'8" to 6'0": 3″ below

  • Premier Model Management (scouting guide)[1]

    Guide “5'8" to 6'0"”

    3″ below

    Range 5'8" to 6'0": 3″ below

  • Richards Models

    Verified agency “Females min 5'8"; males min 6'.”

    3″ below

    Range 5'8" to open: 3″ below

  • The Campbell Agency

    Verified agency “Women 5'8"-5'11" (5'7" if 13-16); Men 6'0"-6'3".”

    3″ below

    Range 5'8" to 5'11": 3″ below

  • Vivien's Models

    Verified agency “Females over 5'8" (173 cm); males at least 6'0" (183 cm).”

    3″ below

    Range 5'8" to open: 3″ below

  • Traffic Models

    Verified agency “Women min 173 cm; men min 185 cm.”

    3″ below

    Range 5'8" to open: 3″ below

  • Fashion Model Management

    Verified agency “Women up to 21: at least 174 cm, waist max 60 cm (plus hip limit on page).”

    3½″ below

    Range 5'8½" to open: 3½″ below

  • Select Chicago Curve (roster)[7]

    Roster “174–183 cm (5'8.5"–6'0")”

    3½″ below

    Range 5'8½" to 6'0": 3½″ below

  • Ulla Models

    Verified agency “Height 174-182 cm.”

    3½″ below

    Range 5'8½" to 5'11½": 3½″ below

  • Basic Models

    Verified agency “Women standard 14-30 y, 1.68 m+; mature 31-70 y, 1.75 m+; Men standard 20-30 y (NS done), 1.83 m+.”

    3½″ below

    Range 5'9" to open: 3½″ below

  • Mega Model Agency

    Verified agency “Women 1.75-1.82 m; Men 1.84-1.90 m.”

    3½″ below

    Range 5'9" to 5'11½": 3½″ below

  • Munich Models

    Verified agency “Minimum 175 cm (younger, still-growing applicants may apply).”

    3½″ below

    Range 5'9" to open: 3½″ below

  • BEST Model Agency guide (secondary source)[15]

    Guide “5'9"–6'”

    4″ below

    Range 5'9" to 6'0": 4″ below
The oxblood line is 5'5". Rosters show the heights of signed models, not a stated rule. Agencies make exceptions and decide in person.

Men's boards

What agencies and rosters publish

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  • Donna Baldwin Agency

    Verified agency “Females 5'3"-6'0", sizes 2-20; Males 5'10"-6'3".”

    5″ below

    Range 5'10" to 6'3": 5″ below

  • Select Model Management (London open call)[6]

    Agency rule “Minimum height 5'10 / 177cm”

    5″ below

    Range 5'10" to open: 5″ below

  • Heffner Management (Seattle)[5]

    Agency rule “5'11"- 6'3"”

    6″ below

    Range 5'11" to 6'3": 6″ below

  • Premier Model Management (scouting guide)[1]

    Guide “5'11" to 6'2"”

    6″ below

    Range 5'11" to 6'2": 6″ below

  • SMG Model Management

    Verified agency “Women 5'6"-6'; Men 5'11"-6'3"; all sizes welcome.”

    6″ below

    Range 5'11" to 6'3": 6″ below

  • TCM Models & Talent

    Verified agency “Women 5'7"-6' (5'6" if 13-16); Men 5'11"-6'4"; Big + Tall 6'4"-6'6".”

    6″ below

    Range 5'11" to 6'4": 6″ below

  • Two Management

    Verified agency “Women at least 5'6"; men at least 5'11".”

    6″ below

    Range 5'11" to open: 6″ below

  • Basic Models

    Verified agency “Women standard 14-30 y, 1.68 m+; mature 31-70 y, 1.75 m+; Men standard 20-30 y (NS done), 1.83 m+.”

    7″ below

    Range 6'0" to open: 7″ below

  • BEST Model Agency guide (secondary source)[15]

    Guide “Runway minimum … 6'0" men”

    7″ below

    Range 6'0" to open: 7″ below

  • GIANT Management

    Verified agency “Females 5'8" (173 cm); males 6'1" (183 cm).”

    7″ below

    Range 6'0" to open: 7″ below

  • Kim Dawson Agency

    Verified agency “Women 5'8"-6'0" (5'7" if under 16 and still growing); Men 6'0"-6'3".”

    7″ below

    Range 6'0" to 6'3": 7″ below

  • Richards Models

    Verified agency “Females min 5'8"; males min 6'.”

    7″ below

    Range 6'0" to open: 7″ below

  • Standard Models

    Verified agency “Only male models 6ft+; no longer accepting women.”

    7″ below

    Range 6'0" to open: 7″ below

  • The Campbell Agency

    Verified agency “Women 5'8"-5'11" (5'7" if 13-16); Men 6'0"-6'3".”

    7″ below

    Range 6'0" to 6'3": 7″ below

  • Vivien's Models

    Verified agency “Females over 5'8" (173 cm); males at least 6'0" (183 cm).”

    7″ below

    Range 6'0" to open: 7″ below

  • Mega Model Agency

    Verified agency “Women 1.75-1.82 m; Men 1.84-1.90 m.”

    7½″ below

    Range 6'0½" to 6'3": 7½″ below

  • Traffic Models

    Verified agency “Women min 173 cm; men min 185 cm.”

    7½″ below

    Range 6'1" to open: 7½″ below

  • Kim Dawson Agency (Dallas)[3]

    Agency rule “6′4″ – 6′6″ for the big and tall division”

    11″ below

    Range 6'4" to 6'6": 11″ below

  • TCM Models & Talent

    Verified agency “Women 5'7"-6' (5'6" if 13-16); Men 5'11"-6'4"; Big + Tall 6'4"-6'6".”

    11″ below

    Range 6'4" to 6'6": 11″ below

  • The Campbell Agency (Dallas)[4]

    Agency rule “6'4" – 6'6" / suit sizes 48L – 50L”

    11″ below

    Range 6'4" to 6'6": 11″ below
The oxblood line is 5'5". Rosters show the heights of signed models, not a stated rule. Agencies make exceptions and decide in person.

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The receipts

What the sources say about 5'5"

  1. 01
    On women's boards, 5'5" is inside the typical range for Commercial / lifestyle, Fitness / sports, Petite (women) and Fit model (women), and at the edge of Curve / plus (women).[1][5][4][9][3][63][16][7][8][17]
  2. 02
    Premier Model Management (scouting guide) lists women's editorial / runway at "5'8" to 6'0""; 5'5" is 3 inches below its floor.[1]
  3. 03
    Heffner Management (Seattle) lists women's board (all sizes) at "5'7"- 5'11""; 5'5" is 2 inches below its floor.[5]
  4. 04
    Select Model Management (London open call) lists women's open call at "Minimum height 5'7 / 170cm"; 5'5" is 2 inches below its floor.[6]
  5. 05
    Wilhelmina NY Sports+Fitness (roster) spans 5'2"–5'11½" ("5'2"–5'11½", typical 5'8"–5'10""); 5'5" is inside it.[9]
  6. 06
    BICOASTAL MGMT Curve, LA (roster) spans 5'5½"–5'11" ("5'5.5"–5'11", mostly 5'8"–5'11""); 5'5" is ½ inch below its floor.[8]
  7. 07
    US size-4 fit-model standard (secondary source) lists women's fit model at "size 4, 5'4"–5'9", bust 34, waist 26, hips 37"; 5'5" is inside it.[16]
  8. 08
    Two Management lists women's board at "Women at least 5'6"; men at least 5'11"."; 5'5" is 1 inch below its floor.

    Two Management

  9. 09
    Kim Dawson Agency lists women's board at "Women 5'8"-6'0" (5'7" if under 16 and still growing); Men 6'0"-6'3"."; 5'5" is 3 inches below its floor.

    Kim Dawson Agency

  10. 10
    The Campbell Agency lists women's board at "Women 5'8"-5'11" (5'7" if 13-16); Men 6'0"-6'3"."; 5'5" is 3 inches below its floor.

    The Campbell Agency

  11. 11
    Donna Baldwin Agency lists women's board at "Females 5'3"-6'0", sizes 2-20; Males 5'10"-6'3"."; 5'5" is inside it.

    Donna Baldwin Agency

  12. 12
    SMG Model Management lists women's board at "Women 5'6"-6'; Men 5'11"-6'3"; all sizes welcome."; 5'5" is 1 inch below its floor.

    SMG Model Management

  13. 13
    TCM Models & Talent lists women's board at "Women 5'7"-6' (5'6" if 13-16); Men 5'11"-6'4"; Big + Tall 6'4"-6'6"."; 5'5" is 2 inches below its floor.

    TCM Models & Talent

  14. 14
    Vivien's Models lists women's board at "Females over 5'8" (173 cm); males at least 6'0" (183 cm)."; 5'5" is 3 inches below its floor.

    Vivien's Models

  15. 15
    GIANT Management lists women's board at "Females 5'8" (173 cm); males 6'1" (183 cm)."; 5'5" is 3 inches below its floor.

    GIANT Management

  16. 16
    Richards Models lists women's board at "Females min 5'8"; males min 6'."; 5'5" is 3 inches below its floor.

    Richards Models

  17. 17
    Basic Models lists Standard (14-30 y) at "Women standard 14-30 y, 1.68 m+; mature 31-70 y, 1.75 m+; Men standard 20-30 y (NS done), 1.83 m+."; 5'5" is 1 inch below its floor.

    Basic Models

  18. 18
    On men's boards, 5'5" is at the edge of Commercial / lifestyle.[1][5][4]

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