Male vintage mannequin is larger than a size 40 chest are more rare still. But manufacturers are beginning to catch on and realize that clothing retailer’s need displays that reflect their customers, and that certainly not all of them are this size. Some types of clothing are better displayed with faces painted in high fashion colors, ethnic skin tones or other “real” detail. The lingerie retailers want vintage mannequins with large breasts and protruding nipples, to fill the clothing better and to add “sex appeal.” Painted nails, expensive wigs and pierced ears are other details that may add to a manikins’ realism.
Female vintage mannequin is usually a size 6. So, a plus-size mannequin may be as small as a 10 or 12, which in the world of people is NOT plus sized, but certainly qualifies in the world of Twiggy-shaped mannequins. Although the recent trends in mannequins have been to increase sizes and breast and buttock sizes. The selection of larger mannequins is much smaller than that of their skinny counterparts. Do a little searching, however, and you will find a few.
Junior display vintage mannequin, in the 12-14 year old range, are very rare, especially boys. But don’t let them being hard to find keep you from buying some great clothing displays. Your junior clothing sales will increase with junior mannequins to show them, so take the time to hunt some down. Let your teen and pre-teen mannequins add life to your clothing lines, just as you would your adult clothing lines. Junior mannequins may be harder to find, but don’t let that deter you from creating a visual display that will pay for itself quickly in increased sales. Take the time to surf the web and find what you need, and if you don’t find it, ask for junior mannequins!
Probably the most overlooked, but certainly one of the most important, features of a realistic mannequin is its pose. So often, especially in older mannequins, the pose is simply unbelievable. Relaxed standing or sitting poses tend to be most convincing. The term “plus-size” in reference to vintage mannequin is a little deceptive. This is applicable for most vintage mannequins or vintage mannequin head that comes with normal size.
It is not uncommon for vintage mannequin refurbishing to cost more than some new mannequins, but the makeup and skin tones should reflect the money spent in both realism and quality. Remember to spend freely on mannequins and other display tools, as they will pay for themselves with increased sales, and cheap manikins are often exactly that – cheap. For realistic mannequins to really pull it off, they must be quality.