25 Mirror Selfie Poses and Tricks for Getting That Perfect Pic (2024)

Here's a one-sentence horror story — your hair, makeup, and nails are slaying and you've got the hottest new outfit on, but there's no one around to see it. Don't waste that perfectly good fashion moment pass you by — snap a stylish mirror selfie so you can post up (and show off) on Instagram. Unlike a regular selfie which only shows your frame from as far as your arm can reach, poppin' off with a series of mirror selfie poses leaves room for creative angles, down-to-your-shoe shots, and fun props. And the best part is that nobody will complain when you ask them to retake a shot a bajillion times because the photographer is you.

Since mirror selfies can sometimes turn out looking a little cringy, let us help you find the best poses to strike that will ~reflect~ your personality. Find a floor-length, makeup, or car mirror, charge your phone, and start scrolling for ideas. From poses to props, we've gathered the 25 best mirror selfie poses, tips, and tricks to help you get that super hot thirst trap and bad*** 'fit check. So go ahead — get your supermodel pose on in front of the glass and watch those likes roll in from your friends (and fans 😉). Before you hit the post button, make sure you pick out a savage or cute Instagram caption to go along with it!

Add a bit of ~mystery~ to your mirror selfie by using your phone to cover up half of your face.

Go ahead — showcase your favorite side (and your earrings, hair accessories, and purse). This pose truly does it all.

If you've never ridden in an elevator waiting for everyone to get off so you can take a hot (or Emma Chamberlain-level chaotic) mirror selfie, you should try it sometime.

Your shoes slay, but there's not a full-length mirror in sight. Put your best foot forward (and up) like Addison Rae. Just make sure you clean the countertop afterward, k?

Awkward, hanging hand be gone! Use it to tug up your shirt and show off a sliver of skin or your belly button ring.

Show off your 'fit with this fun change in levels. Bonus points if you manage to not touch the probably dirty public bathroom floor while getting up and down.

Yes, this is *technically* a glass door, but we think anything with a reflection counts. We love the silhouetted effect this surface gives in the pic.

Shifting your body and phone even just a couple of inches over can make a huge difference in your pics.

Grab your boo and get ready for a close-up. Instead of the traditional side-by-side stance, try this over-the-shoulder pose à la Justin and Hailey Bieber.

Don't be afraid to get a little bit sassy with this pose. Nothing says "I'm confident" like a popped hip, tbh.

Get up close and personal with your fans. All you have to do is plant your hand on the mirror and snap away.

Staring straight into the mirror can feel a little awk sometimes, Avert your eyes and pretend you just got the most interesting notification on your phone.

As Tyra Banks use to say on America's Next Top Model "Find your light" (especially if it comes from above and makes you look totally angelic).

We've all taken a pic at a sink mirror, but how about a bathtub mirror? Truly a revolutionary concept.

Adding pets to your pic will basically double your likes, but don't just take our word for it!

Play coy and let your bikini/‘fit do all the talking this time by shielding your face with your phone.

Grab your bestie and strike a symmetrical pose in front of the mirror. This will show just how *in sync* you two are.

Show off some major bling with this subtle, yet effective jewelry-flexing pose.

It can get exhausting standing in front of a mirror, endlessly snapping pics to get the right one. Pull up a chair to get that shot (and a break!).

This zoomed-in shot is perfect for showing off tiny details like crystal nails and statement rings.