What It Was Really Like Working With a Personal Stylist
When I tell people I'm a professional organizer, they often assume I have everything figured out—including my own closet. The truth? Even organizers need experts.
Recently, I hired a Elizabeth Bull, a personal stylist, from Get Styled, and while I was excited, I was also a little nervous. Would she tell me to get rid of everything? Would I need to buy an entirely new wardrobe? Would I feel judged? Thankfully, none of that happened. From the moment we started, I felt heard. Elizabeth took the time to understand my lifestyle, what I wanted to feel like when I got dressed, and the challenges I was having every morning.
My goal wasn't to own more clothes. It was actually the opposite. I wanted a wardrobe that worked together—a collection of pieces I loved that could easily mix and match. I wanted to stop staring into a closet full of clothes and feeling like I had nothing to wear. She helped me see my existing wardrobe in a completely different way. We created outfits using pieces I already owned, identified items that no longer suited my style, and talked about what was actually missing rather than buying things just because they were trendy. It also reminded me how different a stylist's role is from mine as a professional organizer.
At Mello Spaces, we help clients declutter, organize, and create systems that make their homes easier to maintain. In a closet, we might notice duplicates, help you let go of clothing you no longer wear, and organize everything into a functional system that's easy to keep tidy.
A personal stylist approaches that same closet through a different lens. They're thinking about how your clothes fit, what flatters your body, which pieces work together, and how to create a wardrobe that reflects your personal style. Neither role replaces the other—they complement each other beautifully.
If you're feeling overwhelmed by your closet, I still recommend starting with decluttering and organizing. Once you know what you have and everything has a home, a stylist can help you make the most of what's left.
If you're looking for help creating a wardrobe that works for your lifestyle, I highly recommend Elizabeth Bull at Get Styled. She helped me see my closet in a completely different way and made getting dressed feel so much simpler. Working with Elizabeth reminded me that asking for help isn't a weakness—it's one of the fastest ways to feel more confident and create lasting change. Sometimes, even the experts need an expert.
And yes... I'd absolutely do it again.