Why Choose Michelle Barrett As Your Brighton Stylist?

Without a doubt the best stylist in and around Brighton! I’ve tried a few others, but none come close. I absolutely love my new wardrobe and will definitely be back. Thank you, Michelle!

After turning 40, I decided it was time for a proper wardrobe refresh. A close friend of mine had recently used a local stylist in Brighton and, honestly, she was left really disappointed. She felt the whole experience was very cut and paste, and that the stylist lacked the experience to offer anything truly personal. So, I did a quick search and came across Michelle—and I’m so glad I did. She is, without a doubt, the most experienced stylist in Sussex (over 25 years, I believe, and it really shows). You can instantly tell that she guides her clients with genuine instinct and years of expertise, rather than just following a formula. I went for the full works: a colour analysis (which was completely unique to me—not just the usual ‘autumn’, ‘winter’, ‘summer’ categories), a bespoke body type guide (Michelle explained I was somewhere between an hourglass and a pear, and gave me specific advice tailored to that), and an in-person wardrobe edit. She was so gentle and encouraging, helping me let go of pieces that no longer worked and showing me how to create new outfits from what I already had. But the best part had to be the personal shopping session at the end. Michelle put together a bespoke ebook just for me, with links to all the items she recommended and nearly 40 outfit ideas! I can’t tell you how invaluable that’s been—no more staring blankly at my wardrobe every morning. Honestly, it’s been the best investment I’ve ever made in myself, both mentally and financially. If you’re in Brighton or anywhere in the South East, don’t hesitate—just look at her reviews! Oh, and she happens to be absolutely lovely too.

Michelle has been really good at helping me source ecofriendly clothes to update my wardrobe. Strongly recommended!

Michelle has been really good at helping me source ecofriendly clothes to update my wardrobe. Strongly recommended!

We are grateful to Michelle for the kindness, thoughtfulness, and empathy she showed while working with our 16-year-old daughter, who is transgender. From the very first contact, she went above and beyond—not just to prepare for the session, but to build trust and understanding. She took the time to engage with us well before we met in person, asking thoughtful questions, listening with care, and creating a space where our daughter felt seen, respected, and safe. Although the shopping session was still a scary and sometimes overwhelming experience—as these early steps often are—it was also a really important and positive one. Michelle gently guided, encouraged, and supported our daughter throughout, never rushing or making assumptions. Her warmth and insight helped turn what could have been a daunting day into a good first step toward self-expression and self-acceptance. Beyond just finding a few outfits, we came away with genuinely useful advice and ideas that we’ll carry with us going forward. This experience has given our daughter not just clothes she feels more comfortable in, but also a little more confidence to keep exploring what feels right for her. We couldn’t have asked for a better person to help us start this journey. Thank you so much.