The short answer: a full-length mirror for a dressing room should be at least 150 cm tall and 50–60 cm wide, hang with its lower edge 20–40 cm above the floor, and have 1–1.5 m of free floor in front of it so you can step back and see the whole outfit. Choose the height by your own: the top edge should reach at least the top of your head. Light it from the front, never from behind, and fix it to the wall.
How tall and how wide should it be?
Stand against the wall, mark the top of your head with a pencil and measure from the floor. The mirror has to cover everything from your shoes to that mark with a few centimetres to spare, and it has to hang low enough to show your feet. With the lower edge about 30 cm above the floor, these sizes work:
| Your height | Mirror height | Mirror width | Sizes in our range |
|---|---|---|---|
| up to 165 cm | 140 cm | 50–60 cm | 50 × 140, 60 × 140 cm |
| 165–180 cm | 150–160 cm | 90–100 cm | 100 × 150, 90 × 160 cm |
| over 180 cm | 180 cm | 90–100 cm | 90 × 180, 100 × 180 cm |
A width of 50–60 cm is enough to see yourself. From 90 cm you also see how a coat or a dress falls, and a second person can stand next to you. If you are unsure about the wall, our guide to measuring a wall for a mirror shows how to mark the size with tape before you order.
How high from the floor?
Hang the lower edge 20–40 cm above the floor. Lower than that and the mirror collects dust and knocks from vacuum cleaners and boxes; higher and a tall person no longer sees their shoes. The same range applies to every full-length mirror, as described in at what height to hang a mirror.
Where in the dressing room?
Choose a free stretch of wall, not a spot behind a door that swings into it or in the path between two rails. Leave 1–1.5 m of clear floor in front, because the whole point is to step back and judge a complete outfit. If the room has a window, put the mirror on the wall opposite or beside it: daylight then falls on you, not behind you.
Also check what the mirror reflects. In a dressing room that is often an open wardrobe, so a mirror on the wall beside the wardrobe looks calmer than one that faces it. If the room is next to a bedroom, where to put a mirror in a bedroom covers the bed and door questions.
What light does a dressing mirror need?
Light matters as much as size. Aim for light from the front or from both sides of the mirror, in a warm-white to neutral tone (roughly 3000–4000 K) with high colour rendering (CRI 90 or more). Avoid a single spot behind you, which leaves your face in shadow, and a downlight directly overhead, which casts shadows under the eyes.
The glass counts too. Our mirrors use 4 mm Optiwhite glass, which has no green tint, so a navy coat looks navy and not green-grey. Wipe it with warm water and a microfibre cloth, not vinegar — see how to clean a mirror without streaks.
Fixing a large mirror in a dressing room
In a dressing room doors open, clothes are pulled off rails and people turn quickly, so fix the mirror to the wall instead of leaning it. Use anchors rated for the weight, at least two fixing points on anything wider than 100 cm, and a safety hook on large formats. The full walkthrough, including drywall, is in how to hang a mirror safely.
Three mirrors to start from
- Golden Elegance — hand-carved gilded baroque frame, 15 sizes from 50 × 100 to 100 × 180 cm, so it covers every row of the table above.
- Grand Arcadian — arched, slim brushed gold aluminium frame, nine sizes from 160 × 80 to 200 × 140 cm, for a modern or very tall dressing room.
- Aurora — frameless organic shape, five formats from 120 × 60 to 210 × 100 cm, polished edge.
More shapes and frames are on our full-length mirrors page. If your niche needs a size we do not list, see made-to-measure mirrors.
Production and delivery
- Production: every mirror is made to order from 4 mm Optiwhite glass in our workshop in Wrocław, Poland — the production time is stated in our shipping policy.
- Delivery: free across Europe for sizes up to 120 × 60 cm; €100 flat for larger sizes — the exact amount shows in your cart.
- On arrival: open the crate while the courier is still there. Transport damage is only accepted with a damage report signed by you and the driver.
Frequently asked questions
How tall should a full-length mirror be in a dressing room?
At least 150 cm for most adults. If you are under 165 cm, 140 cm is enough; if you are over 180 cm, choose 180 cm. The top edge should reach at least the top of your head.
How high from the floor should I hang it?
Hang the lower edge 20–40 cm above the floor, so that even a tall person still sees their shoes.
How much space do I need in front of the mirror?
Leave 1–1.5 m of clear floor so you can step back and judge the whole outfit.
What light is best next to a dressing mirror?
Light from the front or from both sides, in a warm-white to neutral tone (about 3000–4000 K) with high colour rendering (CRI 90 or more). Avoid a spot behind you or a downlight directly overhead.
Should I lean the mirror or hang it?
Hang it. A large mirror in a room with opening doors and moving people should be fixed to the wall with anchors rated for its weight, at least two fixing points on wide formats and a safety hook on large ones.