Every year, it seems like the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show gets even bigger and better. Now, it's not a fashion show the same way that actual fashion labels host them — the point isn't simply to showcase the clothes. The team at Victoria's Secret certainly puts a ton of time and work into crafting jaw-dropping looks, from miracle bras to super-sized feather angel wings, but a huge part of the show is the personalities. There are certain models who have been doing the show year after year, and audiences are always curious to see which new faces will make the cut. So, perhaps more than in any other fashion show, casting is kind of a big deal.
Have you ever wondered what models wear to casting, especially for such a big show where your personality is a huge part of the process? Well, wonder no more. Someone had the genius idea to snag pictures of several of the models as they made their way to the casting for the upcoming Victoria's Secret Fashion Show — and the looks vary from sweet as pie retro vibes to all black ensembles. It just goes to show that in fashion, anything goes.
Here are 20 looks that models wore to the VS Fashion Show casting.
20 Hailey Baldwin in jeans and an eye-catching top
Hailey Baldwin has kept her hair and make-up pretty simple for this look — a blank canvas, essentially — but that doesn't mean that she hasn't brought some major style. She's paired some fairly average distressed jeans that show off her long legs with an eye-catching black crop top that incorporates sheer panels and a deep V. Considering that the models are basically always exposing their abs on the runway, showing off various lingerie pieces, it's kind of genius to rock a look that showcases your runway-ready abs. She's paired the whole thing with some lace-up black snakeskin pumps, which just proves that even if your outfit isn't too over the top, you can definitely amp it up with some killer shoes. And, the accessory of choice for many busy celebs, a huge iced coffee — need to get that energy somewhere!
19 Cindy Bruna in what we're pretty sure is lingerie
This outfit just proves how models seem to have a totally different sense of style than us mere mortals because, well, literally everything looks fantastic on them so they can afford to take a few fashion risks. The bottom half of this outfit Bruna is rocking is fairly blah — some light-wash cropped jeans and white tennis shoes that give a super casual vibe. It's something you'd expect to see paired with a t-shirt or simple tank, something equally casual. Bruna, however, has opted to pair it with a lacy bustier/cami type situation that we're fairly sure is straight up lingerie. It's a pretty bold look to rock on the streets, but considering where her destination is, it kind of makes sense — what better way to prove you can rock lingerie than by sporting it to the casting call?
18 Ming Xi in frayed denim
Ming Xi's look is just further proof that models can pull off just about anything. On paper, this retro chic look has the potential to be super unflattering, and kind of dorky. On Ming Xi, though, it looks impossible cool. She's paired super frayed denim shorts that show off her long, lean legs with a simple black tank, tossed an oversized denim jacket over top which gives the whole outfit a slouchy, effortless vibe, and paired it with some simple accessories and tennis shoes. I mean, the woman looks cool and she has a fanny pack slung across her chest — that's saying something! It's fascinating to get a glimpse into the models' personal styles, because while they may all be rocking similar attire on the runway, in real life, it's night and day.
17 Izabel Goulart in jeans and a boho cold shoulder top
At this point, Izabel Goulart can join veterans like Adriana Lima, as she's appeared in the Fashion Show countless times over the years. However, that doesn't mean that she's going to show up to the casting looking like a hot mess — nope, she's still going to bring her A game. Her outfit is fairly basic, but super chic — a pair of perfectly fitted cropped skinny jeans, black leather ankle booties, a black cold shoulder top, and some retro sunnies to really pull the look together. It just goes to prove that you don't necessarily have to be in head to toe bodycon clothes to look sexy — her top is fairly loose-fitting, but gives a peek at her rock hard abs that leaves no doubt about her insane physique. She'd rock just about any piece on the runway.
16 Daniela Braga coming in fiery in a red dress
Daniela Braga isn't taking any chances when it comes to snagging a spot on the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show runway. Sure, it's possible to look sexy in jeans and a t-shirt, but that's not what she's gone for. Instead, she's turned the dial all the way up and chose to rock a silky red dress that's so short it's almost scandalous, paired with some strappy sandals. Hey, when it comes to the VS Fashion Show, it's all about looking fantastic in lingerie, so she's trying to show off her sensual side, we get it. It's definitely far more 'girls' night' than many of the other models opted to go with, but hey — wear whatever makes you confident, right? And, there's definitely no doubt that she looks incredible in this, even if it's a bit more glam than others have gone with.
15 Devon Windsor in #neutralgoals
Okay, we just have to admit, we're kind of living for Devon Windsor's approach to VS Fashion Show casting outfits. While many of the other models have opted for pieces that show off their sensual side, from silky dresses to crop tops that expose basically their entire stomach to short shorts, Windsor has gone in a different direction. In this all neutral outfit, she could very well be going to a couture casting — she looks totally high fashion, from the oversized, high-waisted pants to the beige coat draped effortlessly across her shoulders. It's a change of pace, but still has enough skin to be appropriate for the VS casting. Plus, she's kept it simple — which means the casting team can easily envision how she'd look in that year's show stopping pieces.
14 Jasmine Tookes in a fun, flirty sundress and denim jacket combo
When it comes to paparazzi shots, they can capture you at any moment — and most celebrities end up pictured with a bit of a serious face. Jasmine Tookes, however, is full on mugging for the camera and striking a pose, which is pretty adorable. It shows off her personality, and is probably similar to the still capture the producers will get during the show when she does her poses at the end of the runway. She's gone summer chic with bright white tennis shoes, a flirty, patterned sundress, and a denim jacket to tie it all together. A choker adds a little trendiness to the ensemble, and her bun proves that you don't need to have long, flowing VS Angel waves for the casting (just for the show — that hairstyle is basically a requirement at this point).
13 Georgia Fowler in all black with interesting, architectural pants
Some models have gone for the sweet and flirty approach when it comes to picking out their outfits for the casting, but not Georgia Fowler. No — the brunette bombshell looks like she could be on her way to the casting of an action movie where she's supposed to play the gorgeous yet lethal star. Something about the black crop top with the turtleneck and the black pants with interesting design details just screams #boss, and we love it. The strappy sandals and expanse of toned abs make the outfit flirty enough for the VS Fashion Show casting, but we wouldn't be surprised if she were off to castings for high fashion houses afterwards — this look is pretty killer. And, while you may not be comfortable wearing a crop top like that, this definitely offers outfit inspiration for those days you want to feel powerful.
12 Martha Hunt looking her T-Swift BFF best in jeans and a cute tank
See? We said that the models all took totally different approaches when it came time to come up with an outfit to rock to the casting for the coveted spots in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. Martha Hunt, who many may know as a member of Taylor Swift's girl squad, decided to go the sweet route. She's rocking a simple pair of light wash jeans and a retro crop top. Now, the crop top definitely isn't a boxy disaster — the lower cut on the arms and the shorter length makes it a little more risque, in a good way. However, there's no doubt that other models opted to go way more overtly sensual than Hunt did — but who knows, maybe Hunt's approach was the right tactic. It's tough to know what the casting team is looking for!
11 Jasmine Sanders in all black and leather
Okay, Jasmine Sanders looks kind of like she got all dolled up for a night out, and then remembered she had to swing by the VS Fashion Show casting, and we don't hate it. The all black look definitely makes a statement, and the leather accents in both the skirt and ankle booties take the outfit to another level. While many models' off duty style skew toward the casual or the girly, Sanders is fiercely and unapologetically channeling a bit of a rocker chic vibe, and why not? If the casting team is looking for someone to rock some all black wings, or some kind of an outfit with a vampier vibe, based on her outfit choice at casting, Sanders may just be the first one that pops into their mind.
10 Grace Mahary with a sheer, fashion forward look
Grace Mahary is serving it up hard in this outfit — and we love it. When it came time to picking her outfit for the casting, she wasn't about to play it safe in jeans and a top, or in a simple dress. She wanted them to remember her outfit, and by extension, remember her — and we're pretty sure that's exactly what happened here. The black denim shorts aren't anything crazy, but she's topped them with a black bralette and knee-length sheer dress that is definitely pushing the envelope when it comes to style. This is basically taking the concept of the little black dress and making it way, way more fashion forward, and we totally dig it. No one could forget Grace Mahary after getting a look at that outfit, that's for sure!
9 Maria Borges punching up her outfit with wild accessories
Talk about summer in the city! While many of the women are wearing outfits that definitely seem appropriate for the city, Maria Borges looks like she stepped off the beaches of a tropical island and simply jetted off to the casting. This outfit is a breath of fresh air in the best way. The cold shoulder romper is trendy while also showing off Borges' killer physique, and rather than keeping it simple to showcase the print, she's paired it with bold accessories and colourful heels. Yet, it doesn't look at all like too much — it looks just right, which proves that Borges could likely pull off any colourful ensemble that VS decided to slip her into. We hope she dresses like this every single day because it's just wonderfully fabulous.
8 Blanca Padilla proving that high-waisted jeans are still chic
It seems like the VS Fashion Show casting may very well be sponsored by crop tops, and we have no issue with that. It's either a staple of model off duty style, or these ladies just want to show off the abs they work so hard for to prove they can definitely work any midriff-revealing outfits on the runway. The gorgeous Blanca Padilla has kept things fairly simple in some high-waisted, light wash jeans, a black turtleneck crop top, and some nude pumps. It just goes to show that you don't always have to go over the top with your outfit in order to look fantastic — sometimes, just simple pieces paired together can make a pretty big impact. Of course, it doesn't hurt to look like Padilla either — she's basically the definition of a brunette bombshell.
7 Hailey Clauson keeping things simple with a black dress and messy hair
Hailey Clauson looks like she wandered out of a 90s teen flick to come to the VS Fashion Show casting, and we kind of love it. The outfit itself is so basic it almost seems boring — a simple black dress with spaghetti straps, paired with black ankle booties and a black backpack. Sometimes, though, less is definitely more — and Clauson looks incredible in this outfit. The messy blonde locks just add to the affect, giving her a bit of a rocker chic off duty vibe that we're totally digging. It just goes to prove that, when it comes to having great style, there truly is no formula — it's all about rocking the pieces that you feel most confident in, as all the models stopping by this casting seem to know well.
6 Barbara Fialho with retro jeans and an adorable bomber jacket
Barbara Fialho seems to have taken the basic pairing of a crop top and high-waisted, cropped, light wash jeans and taken it to a more whimsical level with this outfit. The base level of her ensemble is pretty, well, basic — but she's added some personality with a retro bomber jacket, some vibrant orange sunnies, and shoes that incorporate a whole lot of glitter. It just goes to prove that you shouldn't be afraid to have some fun with fashion. Fialho likely slipped into the jeans and crop top, took a quick assessment in the mirror and decided that the outfit needed a little more fun, a sense of playfulness, so she added the extra pieces — and we love her approach. Why not have fun with it? You're heading to the VS Fashion Show casting, where personality reigns supreme.
5 Lais Oliveira looking boho chic
Some models opted to go super figure-hugging with their outfits, but Lais Oliveira took a bit of a different approach. The Brazilian babe is channeling some Parisian vibes in this effortless, boho look. The flirty skirt still shows off her long, lean legs, and there's a sliver of skin exposed between her top and skirt that hints at her toned abs, but the whole outfit is more chic and simple than overtly sensual. However, it totally works — from the simple ballet flats to the bare face and clean hair, she looks exactly how you'd imagine a model would look stopping by a casting call. Now, it's just a matter of how she'll transform on the red carpet when she has full glam hair, make-up, and a way more over the top outfit.
4 Isabeli Fontana in a fun, flirty LBD
Isabeli Fontana is an expert at channeling a flirty vibe — not over the top, but just enough to capture your attention. It's one of the reasons she does such a phenomenal job on the runway at the VS Fashion Show. Well, she's definitely brought that aspect of her personality to casting, opting to rock strappy heels and a fun, flirty little black dress complete with ruffles. She's also got an iced tea in her hands because, hey, the city gets hot and you want to cool down before heading in to see the casting team. Fontana didn't take as many style risks as some of the other models did with their outfits, but hey — when you know what works, why not just stick with that? There's no doubt that she looks incredible.
3 Liu Wen keeping things casual in a cut-off skirt
All the models who appear in the VS Fashion Show have something special about them, but there's definitely no denying that Liu Wen's star is on the rise. The supermodel is capturing attention from haute couture houses and high fashion magazines, and she seems to be one of the rare models who can work the VS runway as easily as a Vuitton runway. Her outfit simply proves how easily she fits into both worlds. She's not too high fashion, nor is she too flirty and commercial. The denim cut-off skirt, loose and simple blouse, and white tennis shoes with a hint of fun thanks to a design on the sides, comes together in a outfit that's nice, but allows Wen's beauty to truly shine, which is exactly what you want for a casting outfit.
2 Riley Montana rocking a risque sheer look
Sure, you could wear jeans and a simple, black long-sleeved tee to the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show casting — but how much would that really stand out? Riley Montana isn't taking any chances when it comes to making an impact on the casting team, so she opted to pair her dark-wash denim skinnies with a sheer shirt that covers, well — just the things that need to be covered in order to make sure she's not showing the casting team, and general public, too much of her goodies. This look is definitely a strong one, and we love that the relative newbie is willing to take a risk and make a statement with her outfit rather than playing it simple. It shows she's got some major attitude, which bodes well for a runway career.
1 Bianca Balti proving an LBD is always a solid choice
Bianca Balti's outfit just continues to prove that you can take your look in so, so many different directions. All of the models here are heading to the same casting call for the same runway show, but there's a huge diversity of outfits, from full glam looks to super casual looks. Bianca Balti could have gone with a cocktail-worthy little black dress, but instead, she went with a simpler choice — essentially a black t-shirt dress, made of what we assume is some kind of soft jersey material, and paired it with some strappy sandals to elevate the look a little bit. She's bare-faced with loose, relatively unstyled hair. It's a super simple look, but there's no denying that she looks absolutely stunning. Sometimes, less is more — even when it comes to the VS Fashion Show casting.
