27 Mirror Selfie Tips and Poses to Try With Your Phone or Camera

Let's ~reflect~ on some great poses.

Why is it that every time you run into someone you know you're underdressed and unprepared, but every time your hair, makeup, and nails are done and you've pulled together an iconic outfit, there's no one around to see it?! Instead of letting a perfectly good style moment go to waste, take a mirror selfie so you can post it for everyone to see. Unlike a regular selfie that can only capture parts of your look, a mirror selfie allows you to get creative angles and full shots that include your shoes, bags, and accessories. The best part? The person taking your photo won't complain when you make them retake it a million times to get the perfect shot because that person is you.

Because mirror selfies can easily end up looking like '03 Myspace pics, let us help you out with some suggestions. Grab your floor-length or makeup mirror and your phone, and start scrolling for ideas. Even if you don't have access to a mirror, you can still get the same effect with a faux mirror selfie if you've got a backup camera and a ring light with a camera holder. See? Told you we had lots of suggestions! From poses to props, we've gathered 27 of the best mirror selfie tips and inspiration photos below, so go ahead and get to shooting your thirst traps—and don't forget to pick out a baddie caption to go with it.

Consider this the ultimate mirror-selfie pose for when your look is comfy and casual but you want to make it cute, too. It's also a great little trick if you don't know what to do with your awkward other hand.

Let's face it, standing alone in front of a mirror (much like standing alone in a photo) is weird and uncomfortable. Play around with your angles so you're not just standing there, and take a whole bunch so you definitely find a couple you like.

The easiest way to a little mystery to your mirror selfie is by covering most—but not quite all—of your face with your phone.

Hotel lobby, dressing room, waiting area—anytime you see wall-to-wall mirrors, you've gotta take advantage of the moment. FYI: The further away you take the photo, the more massive the mirror will feel.

Even something as simple as shifting your phone over just a few inches can take a straightforward photo (pun intended) and make it feel way more interesting.

I will never not be obsessed with watching my reflection in a mirror that faces another mirror. If you share those same sentiments, take a pic next time you find one of these mesmerizing setups.

If the overhead lighting is doing you no favors, tilt your head back and let the lights and shadows hit you in all the right places for a dramatic look like this.

So *technically* this is a sliding door and not a mirror, but anything that shows your reflection can do the job just fine. And TBH, this silhouette shot with a scenic background is cooler than any photo you could take inside with a mirror, so there.

Next time you take a full-length photo in the mirror, pop your leg in the front and point your toe. Just try it. It'll be your new go-to pose, promise.

Sometimes your look is so good, you need to show off the details. And when a full-length shot just doesn't do it justice, take your selfie up close from the waist-up or waist-down.

If you and your person always do the same side-by-side pose with your arms around each other's waists, try something different for a change, like this sweet mirror selfie.

Who can resist a selfie when they've spent the time doing their makeup and hair??? Include a glimpse of your makeup setup in the corner of the shot for a less posey product photo.

Puppies = instant likes. If your selfie needs a little extra something, grab the pooches for your pictures.

Remember when everyone on TikTok was trying this gem of a photo idea for perfect lighting? Carry your mirror outside and either place it on the ground and tilt it toward the sky to get some clouds in the background, or just find the right spot to give you all the good natural light.

To recreate this dim-lit selfie, use just the tiniest glow from a lamp or a candle and angle your light source so it only hits you from the side. So dark and dreamy!

Go on, show off that good side! Whether you want to highlight your hair accessories, ear party, or bag, the side pose does it all.

No one has to know that you have 100+ outtakes in your camera roll, and with a pose this effortless and causal, they wouldn't suspect a thing.

Not every selfie has to feature your face! If you want to keep the focus on your look and not your looks, position your phone front and center.

Who says a selfie has to be a still photo?! If you switch to video instead, you don't even have to stress over one single pose. Make 'em all!

When a straight-on photo just doesn't feel right, try taking it from the side instead. Pro-tip: Take a photo burst and move around so you get that perfect shot that shows the right angles and doesn't look awkward.

Brooke Shunatona is a contributing writer for Cosmopolitan.com.

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