Children's Hospital
The American Girl Fashion Show®
Model Search
The American Girl Fashion Show model searches are complete. We had an incredible turnout. Thank you to the 539 girls who auditioned! Families will be notified via email about the model status for their child. We look forward to seeing these families again at the shows in March!
General Information:
- Models must fit a size 6x (Bitty Baby Outfits) or size 10 (Historical and Dress Like Your Doll Outfits). See size chart below for measurements.
- Selected models will be assigned to one of the show groups. It is preferred if each model can commit to at least a full day on Saturday and/or Sunday.
- Models must be able to attend orientation, fittings and rehearsals.
- There is no photography during the show. Each model will have her picture taken by a professional photographer prior to the show.
- Models may be required to supply footwear and accessories depending on her costume.
- Models must be able to be away from parents for three hours (one hour before the show and during the two-hour performance) and feel comfortable walking a runway in front of 300 people.
- For the event parents will drop off their daughters and University of Maryland Medical System Foundation volunteers will help get her in costume and prepared for the event.
- Parents much purchase a ticket in order to watch the show, including the show in which their daughter appears.
- All models will be asked to collect donations/pledges to support the charitable aspect of the show.
- The American Girl dolls are diverse, therefore, girls of all races and cultures are encouraged to apply. If your child is not within the range of measurements listed above, there will be an additional opportunity to model at the shows. Your American girl can join the fun onstage during intermission as a guest model with purchase of a VIP Model Package. With purchase of a VIP Model Package, your American girl and her doll will walk the runway wearing a speacial Fashion Show T-shirt, which is hers to keep. Space is limited. To learn more, please call (410) 328-6053.
American Girl Size Chart
|
Size 6x |
Size 10 |
| Height |
48" |
54-56" |
| Bust/Chest |
25 1/4" |
28 1/2" |
| Waist |
22 1/2" |
24" |
| Hips |
26 1/4" |
30" |
| Outseam |
27 3/8" |
32 5/8" |
| Arm Length |
17" |
19 3/4" |
This page was last updated on: February 3, 2012.
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