Why is it that you know you’re underdressed and unprepared every time you run into someone, but no one notices when your hair, makeup, and nails are done and you’ve put together an iconic outfit? Instead of squandering a perfectly wonderful fashion moment, take a mirror selfie and broadcast it for all to see. Unlike a conventional selfie, which just captures elements of your appearance, a mirror selfie allows you to record innovative perspectives and entire photos of your outfit, including your shoes, bags, and accessories. What’s the best part? Because the person taking your photo is you, they won’t complain if you make them retake it a million times to obtain the ideal shot.
Because mirror selfies might easily resemble ’03 Myspace photos, we’ve come up with a few ideas to assist you out. Grab your phone and a floor-length or cosmetics mirror, and start scrolling for inspiration. Even if you don’t have access to a mirror, if you have a backup camera and a ring light with a camera holder, you can create the same effect with a fake mirror selfie. See? We told you we have a lot of ideas! We’ve compiled some of the best mirror selfie ideas and inspiration photographs below, from postures to props, so go ahead and start snapping your thirst traps—and don’t forget to add a baddie caption to go with it.
1. Consider this the best mirror-selfie posture for when you want to keep your look comfortable and relaxed while yet looking cute. It’s also an excellent tactic to use if you’re stuck with your uncomfortable hand.
2. Covering most—but not all—of your face with your phone is the easiest way to add a little mystery to your mirror selfie.
3. When you encounter wall-to-wall mirrors in a hotel lobby, dressing room, or waiting area, you have to take advantage of them. NOTE: The larger the mirror seems the further away you take the photo.
4. So, technically, this is a sliding door, not a mirror, but anything that reflects your image will suffice. And, to be honest, any photo you could take indoors with a mirror is cooler than this silhouette image with a scenic background, so there.
5. Pop your leg in front of the mirror and point your toe the next time you take a full-length selfie. Just give it a shot. You’ll swear it’ll become your new go-to stance.
