Just want getting dressed to be easy and stress free?
17th March 2025By Michelle Barrett, founder of Capsule Closet Stylist.
If you’ve ever stood in front of your wardrobe, staring at a sea of clothes but feeling like you have nothing to wear, you’re not alone. I’ve spent over 25 years in the fashion and styling industry, and I’ve seen this struggle time and time again — from high-profile professionals and entrepreneurs to busy parents and creatives who just want getting dressed to be easy and stress-free.
I started my career in TV and entertainment, styling musicians, presenters and actors for live shows, photoshoots and film and TV. It was fast-paced, fun and an amazing training ground for learning how to put together flawless outfits — often under pressure and with limited turnarounds. But as much as I loved the industry, I noticed something: so many people, even those in the public eye, had wardrobes full of clothes but still struggled with what to wear.
That’s when I realised my real passion: helping people create simple, stylish wardrobes that actually work for their lives — without the stress, clutter, or endless shopping mistakes.
What I do
Let’s face it, most people have too many clothes and yet still feel stuck. That’s because most wardrobes are filled with:
• Impulse buys that don’t really fit or flatter
• Trendy pieces that felt like a good idea at the time
• Clothes kept out of guilt (because they were expensive)
• Random items that don’t mix and match
The result? Mornings feel like a battle, and you end up wearing the same few things on repeat that feel safe but do not inspire you.
That’s where I come in! I help people declutter, refine, and build a wardrobe that actually makes sense, so getting dressed becomes effortless and fun instead of frustrating.
No more decision fatigue!
With a few key, well-chosen pieces, you can create outfits that make you feel put-together, confident, and totally ‘you’ — without spending ages trying to work it all out.
Client success stories
I’ve worked with people from all walks of life, and the transformations are incredible. Here are just a few stories of how a simple wardrobe overhaul changed everything:
Sarah – from wardrobe overwhelm to effortless style
Sarah is a corporate exec who used to wake up, stare at her jam-packed wardrobe and still feel like she had nothing to wear. She had way too many clothes, half of which still had tags on them. Shopping felt like a quick fix, but it only made things worse.
We worked together to:
• Clear out the noise — getting rid of the things that didn’t serve her.
• Create a smart, stylish capsule wardrobe that makes outfit choices effortless.
• Show her how to mix and match so she never feels stuck again.
Now? She spends less time stressing over what to wear and more time feeling confident and put-together — whether she’s heading to work, dinner, or a weekend away.
James – upgrading his professional image
James is a tech entrepreneur who was successful in business but not so much in the wardrobe department. He was still dressing like he did when he started out — casual, ill-fitting clothes that didn’t reflect his success. He wanted a wardrobe that made him look the part without feeling stuffy or overdone.
We worked together to:
• Find his signature style — smart, relaxed, but still polished.
• Build a mix-and-match wardrobe that worked for meetings, events and casual days.
• Get clothes that actually fit well (because the right fit makes ALL the difference).
Now, James walks into every meeting feeling confident, and he actually enjoys shopping because he knows exactly what works for him.
Lisa – the travel light capsule
Lisa loves to travel, but packing? A nightmare. She’d overpack and still feel like she didn’t have the right outfits when she got to her destination. She wanted a chic travel capsule wardrobe — something light, stylish and practical.
We worked together to:
• Create a foolproof travel wardrobe with mix-and-match outfits.
• Find stylish, wrinkle-free fabrics so she could pack light.
• Simplify her packing process so she always knows exactly what to bring.
Now? Lisa packs in minutes, never overpacks and always looks effortlessly stylish no matter where she goes.
How I can help you
I believe that getting dressed should be easy, fun and totally stress-free. When your wardrobe is built around pieces you love and wear on repeat, everything just flows.
I can help you:
• Declutter and simplify your wardrobe so it works for you, not against you.
• Learn which colours and styles suit you best so they work for you, not against you.
• Define your personal style so you always feel like ‘you’
• Build a capsule wardrobe that makes outfit choices effortless..
• Shop smarter so you stop wasting money on things you’ll never wear.
Let’s create a wardrobe you love
At the end of the day, it’s not about having more clothes — it’s about having the right clothes. Less is often more.
If you’re ready to ditch the wardrobe overwhelm and finally have a wardrobe full of pieces you love and actually wear, I’d love to help!
Let’s make getting dressed the easiest part of your day. Your wardrobe should work for you rather than you working for your wardrobe.
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