Full length mirrors: help on finding a good one!

blackberrypatch · Mar 15th, 2008, 11:13 PM

I`ve never had one (was kinda freaked out by mirrors as a child haha), but now I find it really annoying to not be able to see my entire outfit from head to toe (esp. important because I can`t see my shoes!!). Does anyone know what sorts of features to look for in oneÉ

I would like one that`s free-standing because my walls are pretty much impossible to drill through. Wooden frame, very simple. Preferably under $200É I saw some in the Ikea website, has anyone had experiences with thoseÉ Basically, I just want a full length mirror that`s not too un-wide (I want to see the whole body, so not one of those decorate hallway mirrors 4 inches wide) and hopefully won`t break for no reason. TIA!

PS: I don`t know why my question marks won`t show up, or my quotation marks..

agnes01 · Mar 16th, 2008, 12:46 AM

I need one too. The ones at Ikea are really nice and will show your whole body - including shoes!

maedchen · Mar 16th, 2008, 02:35 PM

Check out CB2 (it's the cheaper sister company of Crate and Barrel). I got mine from there for around 100 I think.

exquisite09 · Mar 16th, 2008, 03:34 PM

I got mine from Wal-mart for super cheap. I'd suggest looking there!

wordpast · Mar 16th, 2008, 03:37 PM

I got one from a mirror company cut to fit and installed on the back of my bedroom door. It was about 220? I LOVE IT!!

blackberrypatch · Mar 16th, 2008, 06:00 PM

Aww I live in Canada :( I'll try walmart

juu_b · Mar 17th, 2008, 12:20 AM

ikea!

i_love_yorkie · Mar 17th, 2008, 02:17 AM

target or walmart, 7-8bucks

black wood trim, standable

balihai88 · Mar 17th, 2008, 02:50 AM

Some are lightweight enough that you might not need to drill deeply into the wall to mount.

I prefer wall-mounted ones as free-standing ones often need to be tilted up...very misleading unfortunately!

blackberrypatch · Mar 17th, 2008, 01:38 PM

Thanks for the replies! Now another question: where do y'all put your mirrors? In your rooms? Facing where? I think it would freak me out to see something moving out of the corner of my eye every time I'm in my room.. o.o

As for the wall mounted ones: they need to be drilled into the walls, right? Or, the mountings/fixtures do. Maybe I can find one that sticks haha

QueenOfDa702 · Mar 17th, 2008, 03:06 PM

I think it depends on where you want to put it. If you want it hidden in your bedroom, then go for the cheaper mirror, like Wal-Mart or Target(I bought one there for $10.00!). If you want it in the living room or somewhere that guests will see, I would suggest spending a little more money, I have a nice sized mirror in my den(not living room, but like a sitting room) I got it at Bed Bath & Beyond for like $140.00 and its beautiful. Everytime someone comes over, they compliment on it!

Good luck!

PixieGirl · Mar 17th, 2008, 06:06 PM

I have bought a couple full length nice mirrors from TJ Maxx for between $80-$140. They are full length mirrors, I think one is a 6' and one is about 7' both with nice frames.

Mar 15th, 2008, 11:13 PM	#1
blackberrypatch Member	Full length mirrors: help on finding a good one! I`ve never had one (was kinda freaked out by mirrors as a child haha), but now I find it really annoying to not be able to see my entire outfit from head to toe (esp. important because I can`t see my shoes!!). Does anyone know what sorts of features to look for in oneÉ I would like one that`s free-standing because my walls are pretty much impossible to drill through. Wooden frame, very simple. Preferably under $200É I saw some in the Ikea website, has anyone had experiences with thoseÉ Basically, I just want a full length mirror that`s not too un-wide (I want to see the whole body, so not one of those decorate hallway mirrors 4 inches wide) and hopefully won`t break for no reason. TIA! PS: I don`t know why my question marks won`t show up, or my quotation marks..

Mar 16th, 2008, 12:46 AM	#2
agnes01 Member Location: NYC	Re: Full length mirrors: help on finding a good one! I need one too. The ones at Ikea are really nice and will show your whole body - including shoes!

Mar 16th, 2008, 02:35 PM	#3
maedchen Member	Re: Full length mirrors: help on finding a good one! Check out CB2 (it's the cheaper sister company of Crate and Barrel). I got mine from there for around 100 I think.

Mar 16th, 2008, 03:34 PM	#4
exquisite09 Member Location: Toronto, ON	Re: Full length mirrors: help on finding a good one! I got mine from Wal-mart for super cheap. I'd suggest looking there!

Mar 16th, 2008, 03:37 PM	#5
wordpast Member Location: Never Never Land	Re: Full length mirrors: help on finding a good one! I got one from a mirror company cut to fit and installed on the back of my bedroom door. It was about 220? I LOVE IT!! __________________

Mar 16th, 2008, 06:00 PM	#6
blackberrypatch Member	Re: Full length mirrors: help on finding a good one! Aww I live in Canada :( I'll try walmart

Mar 17th, 2008, 12:20 AM	#7
juu_b <3 Location: Canada	Re: Full length mirrors: help on finding a good one! ikea! __________________ Wish List: Marc Jacobs Ivory Quilted Stam Chanel Black/White Classic Flap Louis Vuitton Olympe Cirrus Louis Vuitton Black Epi Noe Louis Vuitton Amarante Roxbury Yves Saint Laurent large patent black muse Balenciaga Black Work

Mar 17th, 2008, 02:17 AM	#8
i_love_yorkie and BAGS Location: VN<->US	Re: Full length mirrors: help on finding a good one! target or walmart, 7-8bucks black wood trim, standable

Mar 17th, 2008, 02:50 AM	#9
balihai88 26.2 Location: At the beach!	Re: Full length mirrors: help on finding a good one! Some are lightweight enough that you might not need to drill deeply into the wall to mount. I prefer wall-mounted ones as free-standing ones often need to be tilted up...very misleading unfortunately! __________________

Mar 17th, 2008, 01:38 PM	#10
blackberrypatch Member	Re: Full length mirrors: help on finding a good one! Thanks for the replies! Now another question: where do y'all put your mirrors? In your rooms? Facing where? I think it would freak me out to see something moving out of the corner of my eye every time I'm in my room.. o.o As for the wall mounted ones: they need to be drilled into the walls, right? Or, the mountings/fixtures do. Maybe I can find one that sticks haha

Mar 17th, 2008, 03:06 PM	#11
QueenOfDa702 Misunderestimated. Location: I've gone RAOKing crazy!	Re: Full length mirrors: help on finding a good one! I think it depends on where you want to put it. If you want it hidden in your bedroom, then go for the cheaper mirror, like Wal-Mart or Target(I bought one there for $10.00!). If you want it in the living room or somewhere that guests will see, I would suggest spending a little more money, I have a nice sized mirror in my den(not living room, but like a sitting room) I got it at Bed Bath & Beyond for like $140.00 and its beautiful. Everytime someone comes over, they compliment on it! Good luck! __________________ ~Valeen~ Happy Holidays to all my tPF friends! Click HERE to visit MySpace Please help get justice for Karley! http://forum.purseblog.com/animalici...ey-385571.html

Mar 17th, 2008, 06:06 PM	#12
PixieGirl Member	Re: Full length mirrors: help on finding a good one! I have bought a couple full length nice mirrors from TJ Maxx for between $80-$140. They are full length mirrors, I think one is a 6' and one is about 7' both with nice frames.